16 March | 17 March | 18 March | 19 March | 20 March

16 March

  • 09:00-19:00

    ATTENDEE ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN

    Experience the Babette Guldsmeden hotel that is a model for sustainability and community within Copenhagen.
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  • 19:00-21:00

    WELCOME DINNER

    This evening event is hosted by Destination Think and Wonderful Copenhagen.

17 March

  • 09:00

    SHUTTLE TO TheKRANE

    Attendees meet in the hotel lobby.

  • 09:30-12:30

    CONFERENCE SESSION: TRANSFORMATION

    CONTRIBUTORS:
    Jens Kramer Mikkelsen
    - Former Lord Mayor of Copenhagen
    Niklas Ahlenfeldt-Laurvig
    - Former CEO at Ørsted
    Anders Lendager
    - CEO & Founder at Lendager Group

    Hear how Copenhagen reinvented itself over decades—restoring its harbor, creating green transportation infrastructure, increasing economic/property value, and enhancing life for residents and visitors alike.

  • 12:30-13:30

    LUNCH

  • 13:30

    SHUTTLE TO BABETTE GULDSMEDEN

  • 14:00-17:00

    IMMERSIVE TOUR

    Green Bike Tours
    Hop on for a sustainability bike tour through Copenhagen and experience the city’s rapid transformation firsthand. This immersive ride brings color to Copenhagen’s urban sustainability journey, highlighting innovative green infrastructure, energy solutions, and community-driven initiatives.
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  • AFTER 17:00

    OPEN EVENING

    There are no scheduled activities.

18 March

  • 09:00

    SHUTTLE TO BLOX

    Attendees meet in the hotel lobby.

  • 09:30-12:30

    CONFERENCE SESSION: AN INTRODUCTION TO COPENPAY

    CONTRIBUTORS:
    Dorthe Barsøe
    - Director at Blox
    Rikke Holm Petersen
    - Director of Marketing, Communication & Behaviour at Wonderful Copenhagen
    Copenpay Partners

    Explore Copenhagen’s innovative approach to sustainable tourism, where Copenpay connects businesses, promotes green practices, and delivers real-world benefits. Hear from Copenpay partner organizations about their sustainability efforts and gain actionable insights on driving impact through collaboration and creativity.

  • 12:30-13:30

    LUNCH

  • 13:30

    SHUTTLE TO COPENHILL

  • 14:00-18:00

    IMMERSIVE TOUR

    CopenHill (until 15:30)
    Learn from CopenHill how tourism experiences can help to fund sustainability initiatives and infrastructure.
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    Folkehuset Absalon
    Experience Absalon, a community house in Vesterbro that brings people together daily for a variety of shared experiences, including community dinners, games, yoga, ping-pong, dancing, drawing, drinks, and more!
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  • 18:00-19:30

    DINNER

    After the tour, dinner is served at Folkehuset Absalon.

19 March

  • 09:00

    AT HOTEL

    The morning conference session is in the hotel’s Big Conference Room.

  • 09:00-12:00

    CONFERENCE SESSION: COLLABORATION BETWEEN TOURISM AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

    CONTRIBUTORS:
    Søren Tegen Pedersen
    - CEO at Wonderful Copenhagen
    Lars Weiss
    - Lord Mayor of Copenhagen

    Hear from three to five destinations, including Queenstown, New Zealand, where leaders like Mat Woods share how they are leveraging Love Funds, city partnerships, and innovative approaches to drive collaboration between tourism and local government. Additional guest speakers provide fresh perspectives and actionable insights from their own cities.

  • 12:00-13:20

    LUNCH

  • 13:20

    WALK TO COPENHAGEN HARBOUR

    Attendees make this short walk together after lunch.

  • 13:30-17:00

    IMMERSIVE TOUR

    GoBoat
    Explore Copenhagen’s canals in a GoBoat electric boat, where you can steer, relax, and take in the city’s sights from the water.
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    Alchemist
    Experience a multi-sensory culinary journey, where innovative, sustainable gastronomy highlights climate and environmental issues—using up-cycled ingredients, zero-waste practices, and storytelling to create an unforgettable dining adventure.
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  • 17:00-20:00

    DINNER

    A visit to to a local restaurant for winter dipping offers a quintessentially Danish way to celebrate the final night of the event, strengthen connections, and embrace the adventurous spirit.
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20 March

  • 09:00

    AT HOTEL

    The morning conference session is in the hotel’s Big Conference Room.

  • 09:00-12:00

    CONFERENCE SESSION: FROM INSPIRATION TO ACTION

    This final day’s session will be group and break-out discussions.

    From inspiration to action: How can we accelerate action in our communities and take inspiration to accelerate innovation and sustainability in our own communities?

    Get tactical on making Copenpay work for your destination. Learn from Wonderful Copenhagen’s experience—what succeeded, what did not, and how to refine your approach. Plus, discover the ongoing support and resources available after the trip to sustain your momentum.

  • 12:00-13:00

    LUNCH

  • 13:00-15:00

    OPTIONAL MEETINGS

    Connect directly with the Wonderful Copenhagen and Destination Think teams for impromptu, follow-up meetings.

  • AFTER 15:00

    OPEN EVENING

    There are no scheduled activities. Attendees may depart.