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Must Attend Startup Events in Copenhagen, Denmark

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.
This article is regularly updated with new events. Do you know about an event that needs to be added? Send us some info and we will see if it's a fit.

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Must Attend Startup Events in Copenhagen 2026–2027: Calendar from October 2026 to October 2027

DatesEventVenueTypeStatus
29 Oct 2026CPH Townhall: Fall EditionLundbeckfond-auditorietFounder and investor eveningConfirmed
2 Nov 2026MVA Annual SummitClarion Hotel Copenhagen AirportLife-science summitConfirmed
4–5 Nov 2026Digital Tech SummitØksnehallenAI and deep-tech expoConfirmed
5 Nov 2026StartUp Talk: startup communitiesA Copenhagen companyFounder talkConfirmed
16 Nov 2026Two Worlds, One Future: India × NordicsAsia HouseGrowth and investor conferenceConfirmed
17 Nov 2026Women in Tech DK: Diverse Founder TeamIT University, ScrollbarBreakfast and co-founder matchmakingConfirmed
25 Nov 2026StartUp Talk: Women in entrepreneurshipA Copenhagen companyFounder talkConfirmed
30 Nov 2026AI Denmark SummitIndustriens HusAI in industry summitConfirmed
20–22 Apr 2027WindEurope Annual EventBella CenterWind energy conference and expoConfirmed
13–14 May 2027LSX Nordic CongressCopenhagenLife-science partneringConfirmed
25–27 May 2027Global Fashion SummitCopenhagenSustainable fashion summitConfirmed
9–11 Jun 20273daysofdesignAcross CopenhagenDesign festivalConfirmed
8–9 Sep 2027TechBBQBella CenterStartup and investor summitConfirmed
4–8 Oct 2027GOTO CopenhagenTAP1Developer conferenceConfirmed

Autumn 2026

CPH Townhall: 29 October 2026

📅 CPH Townhall: Fall Edition 2026Confirmed
Dates29 October 2026, 17:00–21:00
WhereLundbeckfond-auditoriet, Ole Maaløes Vej 5, 2100 København
TypeCommunity evening (third Townhall of 2026)
Who it's forFounders, operators and investors
TicketsNot published; registration required
Official siteluma.com
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

📅 MVA Annual Summit 2026Confirmed
Dates2 November 2026, 9:30–18:00
WhereClarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport, Ellehammersvej 20, 2770 Kastrup
TypeLife-science cluster summit
Who it's forBiotech and medtech founders, pharma, hospitals and investors
TicketsDKK 3,995 + VAT; free for MVA members and press
Official sitemva.org
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

📅 Digital Tech Summit 2026Confirmed
Dates4 November 2026, 8:30–18:00, and 5 November, 8:30–16:00
WhereØksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, 1700 Copenhagen V
TypeAI and deep-tech expo with a Startup Stage
Who it's forFounders, researchers, corporates and the public sector
TicketsFree with registration
Official siteing.dk
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

📅 StartUp Talks (Startup Planet)Confirmed
Dates5 November 2026 (startup communities) and 25 November 2026 (women in entrepreneurship), 16:30–18:00
WhereCopenhagen companies; the venue is shared on registration
TypeTalk and networking
Who it's forEarly-stage founders
TicketsFree; limited seats
Official sitestartupplanet.dk
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

📅 Two Worlds, One Future: India × NordicsConfirmed
Dates16 November 2026, 09:30–17:30, then networking drinks
WhereAsia House, Indiakaj 16, 2100 København
TypeGrowth and investor conference
Who it's forFounders looking at India, investors
TicketsNot published; tickets on Confetti
Official sitetechnordicadvocates.org
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

📅 Breakfast & Brainfood: The Value of a Diverse Founder Team + MatchmakingConfirmed
DatesTuesday 17 November 2026, 08:30–11:00
WhereIT University of Copenhagen, Scrollbar, Rued Langgaards Vej 7, 2300 København S
TypeBreakfast talk and co-founder matchmaking
Who it's forWomen founders and anyone looking for a co-founder
TicketsNot published
Official sitewomenintech.dk
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

📅 AI Denmark Summit 2026Confirmed
Dates30 November 2026, 11:00–16:30 (registration closes 23 November, 08:00)
WhereIndustriens Hus, H.C. Andersens Boulevard 18, 1553 København V
TypeHalf-day summit on AI in manufacturing
Who it's forB2B AI startups and industrial SMEs
TicketsFree; DKK 500 + VAT no-show fee
Official sitedanskindustri.dk
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

📅 WindEurope Annual Event 2027Confirmed
Dates20–22 April 2027
WhereBella Center, Center Boulevard 5, Copenhagen S
TypeWind energy conference and exhibition
Who it's forEnergy and climate-tech founders, utilities and investors
TicketsNot published; registration opens in December 2026
Official sitewindeurope.org
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

📅 LSX Nordic Congress 2027Confirmed
Dates13–14 May 2027 (the page header; its FAQ still shows the 2026 dates, so check before you book)
WhereCopenhagen (venue not announced yet)
TypeLife-science partnering congress
Who it's forBiotech and medtech founders and investors
TicketsNot published
Official siteinformaconnect.com
Life-science companies can present to investors in pitch sessions and the Investival Showcase.

Global Fashion Summit: 25–27 May 2027

📅 Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2027Confirmed
Dates25–27 May 2027
WhereCopenhagen (venue not on the official site yet)
TypeSummit on sustainability in fashion
Who it's forFashion, textile and circular-economy founders
TicketsNot published
Official siteglobalfashionsummit.com
Global Fashion Agenda's summit is where circular-fashion startups meet brands and buyers.

3daysofdesign: 9–11 June 2027

📅 3daysofdesign 2027Confirmed
Dates9–11 June 2027
WhereShowrooms and galleries across Copenhagen
TypeDesign festival
Who it's forProduct, furniture and design-brand founders
TicketsExhibitor fees on the website; applications open
Official site3daysofdesign.dk
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

📅 TechBBQ 2027Confirmed
Dates8–9 September 2027
WhereBella Center Copenhagen
TypeStartup and investor summit
Who it's forFounders, investors and corporates
TicketsStartup pass €299 (up to 50 employees); Founder €399; General €849; Investor €999
Official sitetechbbq.dk
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

📅 GOTO Copenhagen 2027Confirmed
Dates4–8 October 2027 (masterclasses 4–5 October, conference 6–8 October)
WhereTAP1, Copenhagen
TypeDeveloper conference
Who it's forCTOs and technical founders
TicketsBlind bird DKK 8,500 until 18 December 2026; regular DKK 12,995
Official sitegotocph.com
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

  1. Plan for November. Seven of the dated events in this guide fall between 29 October and 30 November 2026.
  2. Use the free ones. Digital Tech Summit, the StartUp Talks and AI Denmark Summit cost nothing; register early, seats are limited.
  3. Book GOTO before 18 December. The blind-bird ticket is DKK 8,500 instead of DKK 12,995.
  4. Ask about the Startup Pavilion. At WindEurope a young company can exhibit for far less than a normal stand.
  5. 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.
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