Copenhagen Convention Bureau

IT’S FINALLY HERE 🌍🧭 Today, at IMEX Frankfurt, we officially launched the Copenhagen Risk Navigator - International Strategies and Tools for Business Events. We started this conversation in 2023 with our Risk Assessment White Paper. What we heard back from the industry was clear: the awareness is there, but practical tools to act on it are not. The Copenhagen Risk Navigator is our answer to that call. Here is what you can expect: 🔭 Research-based insights from a global survey of planners, suppliers, and destinations, validated by world-leading risk experts. 🛡️ A practical toolkit of 14 risk management tools covering the full event lifecycle, designed for organisations at every level of experience. 📋 A step-by-step Quick-Start Guide for those ready to take their first steps, and advanced resources for those looking to build on existing practice. The Copenhagen Risk Navigator is freely available to all business events professionals worldwide. 👉 Download it now and start building stronger risk practices across your organisation: https://lnkd.in/eZvKxgr9 A huge thank you to GainingEdge, FERMA | Federation of European Risk Management Associations, and RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) for their expertise and commitment throughout this project, and to AIPC, AMCI (AMC Institute), BestCities Global Alliance, City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA, Events Industry Council, ESAE - European Society of Association Executives, IAPCO, ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association, IMEX, and PCMA for their endorsement. #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #Copenhagen #RiskManagement #BusinessEvents #CopenhagenRiskNavigator #Resilience

COPENHAGEN ENTERS TOP 10 OF GLOBAL CONGRESS CITIES AT NO. 7 🌍 According to the ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association #GlobeWatch Rankings 2025, Copenhagen has made a significant leap in the latest global rankings of international congress destinations - now securing 7th place worldwide, up from 15th just a year ago 📈 🙌 In a highly competitive global market, attracting international congresses requires strong partnerships, strategic bidding and world-class hosting capabilities. Each successful bid brings tangible value: economic growth, jobs and international visibility for local industries and research communities. This achievement reflects a collective effort across Copenhagen’s entire meetings ecosystem - from public partners and academia to venues, hotels and industry stakeholders in our Meetingplace Network. 🤝 Copenhagen also strengthens its position where it matters most: ranking 6th globally in both medical and scientific congresses, highlighting the city’s strengths in life sciences, research and green innovation 🧬🌱 A big congratulations to everyone involved in making Copenhagen a leading global destination! #Copenhagen #MeetingsIndustry #BusinessEvents #LifeSciences #GreenInnovation #ICCAWorld

🤝 STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN HEALTH INNOVATION This week, Copenhagen has the privilege of hosting HIMSS and LSX Nordic Congress at the same time – two leading international health and life science congresses that further reinforce the city’s strong global position within health innovation.   In close collaboration with an outstanding group of stakeholders – HIMSS, LSX Nordic Congress, Invest in Denmark (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark), Wonderful Copenhagen, DI Life Science, BETA.HEALTH® – An innovation platform sponsored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Innovation District Copenhagen, Health Tech Hub Copenhagen and Microsoft – Copenhagen CVB has helped launch a new legacy initiative:   🚀 Copenhagen Health Innovation Week (CHIW)   Designed specifically to create long-term economic value beyond the congresses themselves, the initiative brings together international and Danish stakeholders across the ecosystem through activities such as:   ✨ An exclusive VIP reception at Industriens Hus, gathering more than 300 investors, startups, scale-ups and healthcare providers. ✨ Curated delegation visits to Innovation District Copenhagen for selected groups of international HIMSS delegates.   Our shared ambition is for Copenhagen Health Innovation Week to evolve into an annual platform for international collaboration, investment and knowledge exchange – showcasing Copenhagen’s highly connected health innovation ecosystem and strengthening partnerships between public, private and international stakeholders.   #CHIW #LifeSciences #PublicPrivatePartnership #Copenhagen #Legacy #HealthInnovation #InternationalCollaboration 🌍🏥🤝

BEFORE THE COPENHAGEN RISK NAVIGATOR LAUNCHES TO THE WORLD NEXT WEEK, we gave our Copenhagen meetings community an exclusive first look. 🌍🧭 Earlier this week, members of our Meetingplace Wonderful Copenhagen network gathered for a workshop on risk management, where they got to put the Copenhagen Risk Navigator to the test before it launches to the world. 🚀 The session sparked a lively and wide-ranging discussion. Participants reflected on how risk management is handled across the industry today, how it could be integrated into planning processes from the very start, and how collaboration and strong leadership are essential to making it work in practice. 🤝 Topics ranged from the role of RFPs in risk assessment, to the importance of looking beyond financial risks, to how entire destinations can build a shared approach to navigating uncertainty. What came through clearly was that the industry recognises the need for discipline and collaboration when it comes to risk. That is exactly what the Copenhagen Risk Navigator is designed to support. 🛡 👉 The official launch takes place at IMEX Frankfurt on 20 May, so stay tuned! Media attending IMEX Frankfurt can register and receive embargoed materials in advance. E-mail marlieke@gainingedge.com to reserve your place. 📝 #CopenhagenRiskNavigator #RiskManagement #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #Copenhagen #IMEX26 FERMA | Federation of European Risk Management Associations RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) Wonderful Copenhagen GainingEdge

Meet the dynamic Danes at IMEX Frankfurt 😉 Our Copenhagen delegation is ready to connect at IMEX and would love to see you next week at the Denmark stand (Hall 8 | B250) coordinated by VisitDenmark Business Events 🙌. We’re bringing fresh insights - including the official launch of our new Copenhagen Risk Navigator initiative - so make a note of where to find us: 📌 Bettina Reventlow-Mourier  Join Bettina at the ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association's Association Circle on May 17–18, for an interactive workshop on risk management based on Copenhagen Convention Bureau’s new Copenhagen Risk Navigator, launching at IMEX. 📌 Media invitation | Official launch of the Copenhagen Risk Navigator  Meet Bettina as well as our colleague Christina Wulff Lohmann, alongside Steen Jakobsen, CEO of GainingEdge, and Stuart R.‑Lyon, Chief Commercial Officer at RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.), at our press conference on Wednesday, May 20, 10:00–10:30am.📍Room Symmetrie 2, Press Centre, Hall 8, Level 1, Messe Frankfurt 📌 Kit Lykketoft  Kit will attend BestCities Global Alliance’s board meeting and related events on May 17–18. On May 18, Kit will also take part in the Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe’s annual Global Forum for Global National Convention Bureaus. On May 19, it's time to join the rest of the Danish team for the Denmark stand opening and speaking as a panelist at the IMEX Place Leadership Forum, followed by attending the PCMA EMEA Advisory Board meeting on May 20.  📌 Cathrine Seidel T.  Cathrine will take part in BestCities events, including the breakfast event on Wednesday, May 21, and is also happy to meet at the Denmark stand. 📌 Lene Corgan & Søren Simonsen  Meet Lene and Søren at the MICE Impact Lounge on May 18 too, and connect with them again at the Denmark stand (Hall 8 | B250) for the latest news from Copenhagen. So, do stop by - even just for a quick hej 👋 - and join us to share, learn and be inspired by Copenhagen at IMEX Frankfurt! 😀 #IMEX2026 #eventprofs #meetingprofs #Copenhagen #Denmark

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER. ⏳🧭 On 20 May at IMEX Frankfurt, Copenhagen Convention Bureau is officially launching the Copenhagen Risk Navigator - the first structured, research-based initiative to give the business events industry both a clear picture of the current risk landscape and the practical tools to act on it. Join us for the press conference and be among the first to access the research report and practical toolkit that organisations across the industry can start using immediately. 🧭🛡 📅 Wednesday, 20 May 2026 🕙 10:00 - 10:30am 📍 Room Symmetrie 2, Press Center, Hall 8, Level 1, Messe Frankfurt Media attending IMEX Frankfurt can register and receive embargoed materials in advance. Email marlieke@gainingedge.com to reserve your place. 📧 RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) | FERMA | Federation of European Risk Management Associations #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #Copenhagen #CopenhagenRiskNavigator #RiskManagement #IMEX26

What if one extra day could turn a great conference into an unforgettable experience? ✨ When delegates come to Copenhagen, we always encourage them to stay just a little longe - because the city has so much more to offer beyond the meeting room. Following the recent MCE North & West Europe B2B conference by Europe Congress, a group of international event planners did exactly that 👏 🚤 One group explored Copenhagen the local way – by boat with HeyCaptain, rickshaw, and on foot. They soaked up the atmosphere, enjoyed classic Danish smørrebrød (yes, the famous open‑faced sandwiches 😋) and ended the day with a stylish dinner at Norrlyst Koncernen's Restaurant Tårnet, high above the city in the tower of Christiansborg Slot, home to the Danish Parliament. 🏰 Another group headed north to the 800-year-old market town Elsinore, discovering the maritime charm and cultural history of the region. Their day included the UNESCO‑listed Kronborg Slot Castle, the award‑winning M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, lunch at the buzzing Værftets Madmarked, and - because balance is key - some well‑deserved relaxation at the spa at Marienlyst Strandhotel. Two different experiences. One destination. Because Copenhagen isn’t just where meetings happen - it’s also where memorable extensions begin. 🙂 If you’re thinking about giving your next event an extra day (or two), we’d love to show you how ✈️💙 - simply contact us at meetings@woco.dk #Eventprofs #Meetingprofs #Copenhagen #Bleisure #EventPlanning #ExtendYourStay 📸: Copenhagen CVB, Peer Kolberg

FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION: The Copenhagen Risk Navigator Toolkit is coming. 🧰🔜 We have spent months listening to the industry. Destinations, buyers, suppliers, and global risk experts have told us the same thing: the awareness is there, but the practical tools to act on it are not. That changes with the Copenhagen Risk Navigator Toolkit. Working with FERMA | Federation of European Risk Management Associations and RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.), we have identified 14 priority tools that cover the full event lifecycle, from strategic planning through to post-event review. These are not just theoretical frameworks. They are practical tools that organisations can pick up and use. What makes the Toolkit stand out is that it meets you where you are. Whether your organisation is just starting to think about structured risk management or already has established processes in place, there is a clear entry point and a path to build from there. 🤔 Not sure where to start? A five-step Quick-Start Guide walks you through your first actions. 🆙 Ready to level up? Tools scale from essential foundations to advanced practice, with guidance on what to tackle next. ♻️ Working across the full event lifecycle? The Toolkit maps each tool to the stage where it delivers the most value. The Copenhagen Risk Navigator Toolkit launches at IMEX Frankfurt. Stay tuned! #EventProfs #MeetingProfs #Copenhagen #RiskManagement #BusinessEvents #CopenhagenRiskNavigator #Resilience

The best way to sell Copenhagen is, of course, to show it 😉✨ Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 250 industry professionals to Copenhagen for the Europe Congress MCE North & West Europe. Over three impactful days, participants engaged in 1‑2‑1 meetings 🤝, meaningful networking, and shared inspiration - while experiencing first‑hand how Copenhagen delivers world‑class business events 🎯 Below’s a glimpse of what our guests experienced 👇 A big thank you to everyone who joined us, to Europe Congress, and to our city partners Bellagroup, Bella Center Copenhagen, Idéa Nordic, and Tivoli for their invaluable support in bringing this prestigious event to Copenhagen 🙏 #eventprofs #meetingprofs #Copenhagen #partnerships #networking

Copenhagen CVB is heading to IMEX Frankfurt 2026 - and we’re getting ready! ✈️ Together with VisitDenmark Business Events and fellow partners, we’re warming up for one of the highlights of the year, and we’d love to connect - or re-connect - with you there. 📍 Find us at THE DENMARK STAND B250.  Come by, say 'hej' 👋, and catch up on everything Copenhagen - meetings, moments, and meaningful experiences. 🤝 Our COPENHAGEN TEAM ON SITE:   Kit Lykketoft, Bettina Reventlow-Mourier, Lene Corgan, Cathrine Seidel T., and Søren Simonsen - ready for great conversations, fresh ideas, and new opportunities. More on our IMEX plans coming soon…  👉 Stay tuned 😉 #IMEX2026 #eventprofs #meetingprofs #Copenhagen #Denmark