Copenhagen's startup calendar is busiest in November 2026: the free Digital Tech Summit (4–5 November), Medicon Valley Alliance's summit, an India × Nordics conference and two women-founder events all fall within four weeks. In 2027 the big dates are WindEurope (20–22 April) and TechBBQ (8–9 September) at Bella Center.
This guide lists startup, tech, investor and women-founder events in Copenhagen from late October 2026 to the end of 2027. We checked every date on the organiser's own website. We mark each event as Confirmed (date on the official site), Announced (date from a reliable second source) or Expected (based on past editions only). For Aarhus, Odense and the rest of the country, see our startup events in Denmark guide.
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Must Attend Startup Events in Copenhagen 2026–2027: Calendar from October 2026 to October 2027
Autumn 2026
CPH Townhall: 29 October 2026
Danish Tech Startups' Townhall is the quickest way to meet a large part of the Copenhagen startup scene in one evening.
MVA Annual Summit: 2 November 2026
Medicon Valley Alliance's yearly summit brings the cluster's pharma, hospital and pension-fund people into one room. Speakers include Stine Bosse MEP and MVA CEO Anette Steenberg. See our biotech startup events for 2027.
Digital Tech Summit: 4–5 November 2026
The best free event of the season. The Startup Stage runs pitch sessions on both days: fintech on 4 November at 13:15, and healthcare, deep tech and cyber/defence slots on 5 November. The Bright Idea Award is presented on 4 November at 16:00. Speakers include minister Christina Egelund, Albert Q. Jiang of Mistral AI and Morten Lundsgaard Degn of the LEGO Group. More in our AI startup events and deep tech startup events.
StartUp Talks: 5 and 25 November 2026
A free autumn series held inside Copenhagen companies. On 5 November the topic is sustainability, innovation and startup communities. On 25 November Ana Andonovska of Even Founders and Lora Jakobsen of ZeroNorth talk about women in entrepreneurship.
Dual-use and defence startups: Danish Defense Tech Week runs 5–12 November in Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen. The organisers list a free Copenhagen meetup, "European Defense: Adapt or Fall Behind", on 12 November; the venue goes to approved participants. eurodefense.tech
Two Worlds, One Future: India × Nordics: 16 November 2026
Tech Nordic Advocates' day on innovation, capital and market entry between India and the Nordics. Tickets
Global Entrepreneurship Week runs 16–22 November worldwide; check the Danish programme for Copenhagen workshops and pitch nights. genglobal.org Copenhagen Fintech also hosts short sessions on quantum algorithms for insurance and pensions (18 November, 14:00) and ESG data in finance (24 November, 14:00).
Women in Tech DK Breakfast & Brainfood: 17 November 2026
A morning on why mixed founder teams do better, followed by matchmaking: useful if you are still looking for a technical or commercial co-founder.
AI Denmark Summit: 30 November 2026
Run by AI Danmark, Industriens Fond and DI. Corti's founders Andreas Cleve and Lars Maaløe speak, and the room is full of manufacturers that are buying AI now.
Spring and summer 2027
WindEurope Annual Event: 20–22 April 2027
The whole European wind industry meets at Bella Center. The Startup Pavilion is the low-cost way for a young company to exhibit. See our energy tech startup events for 2027.
LSX Nordic Congress: 13–14 May 2027
Life-science companies can present to investors in pitch sessions and the Investival Showcase.
Global Fashion Summit: 25–27 May 2027
Global Fashion Agenda's summit is where circular-fashion startups meet brands and buyers.
3daysofdesign: 9–11 June 2027
If you sell a physical design product, this is when buyers and press walk the city's showrooms.
Autumn 2027
TechBBQ: 8–9 September 2027
The Nordics' big startup event. The North Star Pitch, the Startup Showcase and a Life Science & Deep Tech programme run alongside the talks; 2027 applications have not opened yet. The site says early-bird pricing has ended, so prices may change.
GOTO Copenhagen: 4–8 October 2027
A senior engineering crowd: go to learn, or to meet the people you want to hire.
Dates not announced yet
- Nordic Fintech Week 2027: the 2026 edition ran 21–25 September at TAP1. nfweek.com
- Digital Tech Summit 2027: expected late October or early November, as in every year since 2023.
- Danish Tech Challenge 2027 final: expected in spring; the 2026 winner was named on 24 March 2026.
- Women's Entrepreneurship Day Copenhagen: the last summit and pitch was on 14 November 2025; no 2026 edition is announced.
- Nordea Startup Match: a quarterly pre-seed pitch dinner; the last Copenhagen round was on 27 October 2026. nordea.com
Recurring meetups and communities
- Danish Tech Startups: runs the CPH Townhall evenings, three in 2026.
- Mesh Community / Matrikel1: startup coworking at Højbro Plads 10 with roundtables and community events. meshcommunity.com
- Copenhagen Fintech: the fintech hub runs short sessions most weeks and Nordic Fintech Week. copenhagenfintech.dk
- Nordea Startup Match: six pre-seed startups raising €0.1–1 million pitch over dinner each quarter.
Quiet now: Startup Grind Copenhagen and Startup Weekend Copenhagen list no upcoming events, CBS's entrepreneurship calendar is empty, and Techfestival's old website is now a tech blog.
Events for women founders in Copenhagen
- Women in Tech DK Breakfast & Brainfood (17 November): diverse founder teams, with co-founder matchmaking.
- StartUp Talk: Women in entrepreneurship (25 November): free, with Even Founders' Ana Andonovska.
- Even Founders: a 9,000+ community for women founders with a Startup School and the yearly Funded! report on funding for women. evenfounders.com
- FoundHers Network Copenhagen: after-work meetups for female founders at Zoku, Amagerfælledvej 108. luma.com
- Tech Nordic Advocates: free investor matchmaking through its Diversity Venture Fund. technordicadvocates.org
Run an event for women founders in Copenhagen? Send it to us and we'll add it. See also our women in tech events for 2027.
Funding and support to know before you go
- Start-up Denmark: founders from outside the EU apply with a business idea that an expert panel must approve first. The fee is DKK 3,060, the first permit lasts up to 2 years, and a solo founder must show DKK 153,240 for the first year (2025 level). At most 75 permits are given each year. New to Denmark
- Registering a company: founding an ApS costs DKK 670; registering a sole proprietorship is free. Danish Business Authority
- Innobooster: grants of DKK 200,000 to 5 million, up to 35% of project costs, for SMEs with a Danish CVR. The last 2026 round closed on 15 October; 2027 rounds are not published yet. Innovation Fund Denmark
- EIFO: the state investment fund offers loans, guarantees, equity and Match Loans, which match an investor's money 1:1 as a loan; you need your first sales. EIFO
How to get the most out of Copenhagen startup events
- Plan for November. Seven of the dated events in this guide fall between 29 October and 30 November 2026.
- Use the free ones. Digital Tech Summit, the StartUp Talks and AI Denmark Summit cost nothing; register early, seats are limited.
- Book GOTO before 18 December. The blind-bird ticket is DKK 8,500 instead of DKK 12,995.
- Ask about the Startup Pavilion. At WindEurope a young company can exhibit for far less than a normal stand.
- Pitch where investors sit. Nordea Startup Match, TechBBQ's North Star Pitch and LSX Nordic all have pitch slots; see more startup competitions.
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FAQ
What are the main startup events in Copenhagen?
Digital Tech Summit (4–5 November 2026), the MVA Annual Summit (2 November), AI Denmark Summit (30 November), WindEurope (20–22 April 2027), TechBBQ (8–9 September 2027) and GOTO Copenhagen (4–8 October 2027).
When is TechBBQ 2027?
8–9 September 2027 at Bella Center Copenhagen. A startup pass costs €299 for companies with up to 50 employees.
Are there events for women founders in Copenhagen?
Yes: Women in Tech DK's Diverse Founder Team breakfast with matchmaking on 17 November 2026, a free StartUp Talk on women in entrepreneurship on 25 November, and the Even Founders and FoundHers communities.
Are there free startup events in Copenhagen?
Yes: Digital Tech Summit (4–5 November), the StartUp Talks (5 and 25 November) and AI Denmark Summit (30 November, with a no-show fee).
How much does it cost to start a company in Denmark?
Founding an ApS costs DKK 670 with the Danish Business Authority; registering a sole proprietorship is free.
About the Author
Violetta Bonenkamp, also known as MeanCEO, is an experienced startup founder with an impressive educational background including an MBA and four other higher education degrees. She has over 20 years of work experience across multiple countries, including 5 years as a solopreneur and serial entrepreneur. Throughout her startup experience she has applied for multiple startup grants at the EU level, in the Netherlands and Malta, and her startups received quite a few of those. She’s been living, studying and working in many countries around the globe and her extensive multicultural experience has influenced her immensely.
