Latest Copenhagen CVB News

The global business events industry is navigating a period of profound and accelerating change. 

Only a handful of cities - such as Lisbon, Paris and Singapore - outrank Copenhagen as attractive destinations for international congresses. According to the latest rankings, the Danish capital has risen significantly to 7th place worldwide, up from 15th last year.

The global business events industry is navigating a period of great uncertainty and accelerating change, where new challenges, evolving risks, and shifting global conditions demand an urgent change in how we manage risk when designing and delivering events.

The global meeting industry is navigating an era of unprecedented complexity. To support our ecosystem in standing stronger and more resilient, Copenhagen Convention Bureau is announcing the launch of Copenhagen Risk Navigator - International Strategies and Tools for Business Event.

ICCA is leading a global initiative to develop a Global Impact Measurement Tool for Association Conferences. Amongst the co-founders are Copenhagen Convention Bureau, Barcelona Convention Bureau, Flanders Convention Bureau, Business Events Sydney and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Copenhagen has once again been recognised as the leading destination for large-scale international events, securing the XL Meeting Destinations Award 2025/26 at the Meetings Star Awards during Conventa 2026 in Ljubljana. 

It might become the largest participant event ever held on Danish soil when Copenhagen hosts the World Championships in Half Marathon, 5K, and One Mile in September 2026. Up to 65,000 runners will have the chance to take part as the world’s elite compete for gold in the capital's streets. 

More than 6,000 international lawyers are expected to visit Copenhagen in 2026 when the city will host the Annual Conference of the International Bar Association – IBA.

In a first for the international events industry, Copenhagen Legacy Lab has expanded its legacy framework for congresses to include events. The process will ensure a strategic approach to creating long-lasting positive impact from international events held in the Danish capital.

Nearly 16,000 participants from the global wind industry attended this year's WindEurope conference in Copenhagen. Now, Europe’s leading voice on wind power has confirmed that its annual conference will return to the Danish capital in 2025. 

From megatrends to contractual challenges – risk plays a major role for both buyers and suppliers when deciding on a destination or providing a quote for an event. 

The Tour de France - Grand Départ in Copenhagen and Denmark had a large impact with huge crowds, media attention and not least local engagement.

What happens when associations prioritise long-term positive impact in the early planning stages of their event? And what kind of activities and outcomes can it lead to? To cast light on this, Copenhagen Legacy Lab is launching a series of legacy case studies.

Digestive health will be in focus next year as Copenhagen is set to host the United European Gastroenterology Week 2023. Held in Copenhagen for the first time in 2005, the congress will take place at Bella Center and is expected to attract 10,000 delegates.

After 10 consecutive years in Sweden, the Nordic Life Science Days congress will, for the first time, move to Copenhagen in 2023.

Copenhagen Convention Bureau’s Copenhagen Legacy Lab, has developed an improved legacy methodology. This includes a 7-step model that will be instrumental in deepening the strategic approach towards long-term legacy planning and measurements of international congresses in the future.

Copenhagen Convention Bureau today announced an exciting new partnership with the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE).

Going or not to IBTM World 2021 in Barcelona, here's your copy of the Copenhagen media kit with the complete overview of what moves within the city and the Copenhagen meetings industry.

Denmark offers a strong mix of powerful digital infrastructure, innovative locations, and an efficient and interconnected conference eco-system. Learn more about why this destination is the right - and safe - choice for hybrid events and find inspiration in MeetDenmark's latest toolboxes.

Copenhagen has been named the world’s safest city in a new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Copenhagen welcomes back the EULAR European Congress of Rheumatology in 2022, as the association marks its achievements and 75th anniversary in the city where it all began

Kit Lykketoft of Wonderful Copenhagen Convention Bureau is appointed New Chair of the BestCities Global Alliance Board. Dr Edward Koh of Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau takes on the new role of Incoming Chair and Julia Swanson of Melbourne Convention Bureau is new Treasurer.

Copenhagen’s famous bike lanes are set to pave the way for another major international cycling event as the Danish capital wins the bid to host the 2025 UCI BMX World Championships.

Every year, up to 300,000 academic events are held globally, engaging millions of scholars. Yet, limited knowledge exists about the professional outcomes. A new PhD study from Wonderful Copenhagen presents unique insight into the academic benefits of attending and chairing a congress.

The Danish capital has long been one of the world’s most popular convention cities, successfully attracting and hosting a string of congresses. Last year Copenhagen hosted 125 congresses, reaffirming its position as a leading MICE destination.