DISTRICT HEATING SUMMIT & DELEGATION, DENMARK
International edition
29-30 October 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2nd International District Heating Summit and Delegation, hosted in conjunction with the Danish District Heating Association’s Annual Meeting.
As district heating takes center stage in the global green energy transition, we gather to explore how we can accelerate progress, strengthen collaboration, and shape the regulatory and financial frameworks that will drive sustainable, secure, and cost-effective heating systems across Europe and beyond.
Join us to engage with key stakeholders, policymakers, industry leaders and innovators committed to advancing the future of district heating.
We look forward to welcoming you to Denmark in October 2025
In-depth discussions: Dive into pivotal topics such as energy security, financing the clean energy transition, and best practices from pioneering district heating projects across Europe. Panels are case-driven and range from pioneering solutions to large transition projects.
Exclusive site visits: Experience firsthand how Denmark’s world-renowned district heating solutions operate, with curated site visits to cutting-edge companies and initiatives across Zealand, Denmark.
Networking opportunities: Connect with senior utility leaders, policymakers, technology providers, and innovators in an environment designed to foster collaboration and joint action.
Exhibition space: Visit the vibrant exhibition space to meet leading Danish companies showcasing solutions, innovations, and new technologies transforming the heating and cooling sectors.
Join us for two powerful days of learning, exchange, and action — in the heart of one of the world’s leading district heating nations.
Program
30 October 2025
9.00 – 9:15: Welcome and opening keynote
Magnus Skovrind Pedersen, Co-host, CEO, Brundtland Peter Christian Baggesgaard Hansen, Deputy Director General, The Danish Energy Agency, DK (TBC)
9:15 – 10:15: “From Vision to Reality- Financing the Clean Energy Transition”
Accelerating the shift to sustainable district heating is essential for reaching the EU’s energy and climate goals — but financing remains a key barrier. Through concrete cases, speakers explores examples of how utilities and stakeholders are navigating the financial challenges and emerging opportunities in financing district heating across Europe. Moderated by Henrik Dalsgaard, Vice-President, COWI, DK (TBC)
10.30:– 11:30: “Energy Pioneers: Stories of Heating Europe”
Challenges, solutions, and key lessons learned from four utility case studies. This panel-based, case-driven session showcases best practices in district heating from across Europe, offering insights into what works — and why. It provides a platform for shared learning, discussion, and inspiration around solutions. Moderated by Birger Lauersen, Manager of International Affairs, Danish District Heating Association.
12:00 – 13:15: Lunch in restaurant – exclusively for international delegates
13.15 – 14.00: High level international keynote speaker (TBD)
14.45 – 15.45: “Energy at a Crossroads: Securing Power and Heating in an Uncertain World”
Geopolitics, innovation, and policy in the future of energy security. This high-level panel explores the shifting landscape of energy security in Europe, focusing on the intersection of geopolitical tensions, technological advancement, and policy development in heating Europe. Featuring voices from industry, policy, and academia, the session offers a multifaceted dialogue on reducing fossil fuel dependency, strengthening energy resilience, and advancing the green transition.
18:00 – 20:00: Formal dinner Brasserie Fionie – exclusively for international delegates
Highlights
October 29, 2025
Depart from Copenhagen for full-day site visits showcasing real-world applications and innovations in district heating. Lunch and dinner included in Copenhagen. Plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day. Site track program is announced May 2025.
October 30, 2025
Full-day international conference and expo at Odense Congress Center. Engaging keynote sessions, expert panels, case-driven discussions, and an interactive Q&A format.
Large exhibition area open throughout the day for industry insights and partnerships. Primarily Danish exhibitors.
Conclude the day with a formal dinner and transport back to Copenhagen. Expected arrival in Copenhagen 22.30.
October 31, 2025
Individual departures from Copenhagen.
Registration & Price
Full conference and delegation pass: €795 incl.
VAT
Includes all site visits, summit sessions, catering (lunch and dinner), and local transportation.
(Flight, hotel, and breakfast not included. €95 discount available for those opting out of site visits.)
Travel logistics
Recommended airport: Copenhagen Airport. Suggested accommodation: Hotels near Copenhagen Central Station for easy access to transfer buses.
Location
Site visits starting from Copenhagen.
Conference and expo at Odense Congress Center (OCC).
Formal registration
Registration opens May 2025. Deadline: September 30, 2025.
🔗Register here.
Stay informed
Once you register your interest, you will be notified when: Site visit tracks are open for sign-up and final conference program is published.
Inquiries
Organizer: Think Tank Brundtland, Jette Vinther – jvi@brundtlandorg.dk
Outreach partner: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Trade Council, Kathrin Lemke – katlem@um.dk
Brought to you by leading institutions
The International District Heating Summit and Delegation 2025 is brought to you by a unique collaboration – fostered by the Danish District Heating Association – between leading Danish institutions committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Together, these organizations unite expertise from policy, industry, and innovation to create a platform for global knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and action in the district heating sector.
Organizers
Danish District Heating Association (DDHA) is the professional organization representing Denmark’s district heating sector. DDHA advocates toward the government, parliament, industry partners, and international stakeholders. With over 350 members nationwide, DDHA plays a vital role in supplying 69% of Danish households with sustainable district heating solutions.
Think Tank Brundtland is a knowledge-based think tank dedicated to the democratic utility sectors: water, heating, and waste management. Brundtland bridges the utility sector, industry players, advisors, labor organizations, and the research community, promoting sustainable development, strengthening sector-wide innovation, and fostering knowledge-sharing across the supply industries.
Partners
The Trade Council is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, specializing in supporting companies with export, innovation, internationalisation and investment promotion. Through its global network, the Trade Council helps Danish businesses grow internationally and strengthens Denmark’s position in global markets.
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) is an agency under the Ministry of Climate, Energy & Utilities and responsible for an ambitious green energy transition with a high share of renewable energy, an efficient energy consumption, a high security of supply and affordable energy prices. Furthermore, the agency is engaged in a broad range of efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases internationally.
Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH) is a private organization representing leading companies and stakeholders within Denmark’s district energy sector. DBDH promotes Danish expertise globally by organizing conferences, seminars, site visits and exhibitions, sharing consolidated industry experience worldwide.