GETTING HANDS-ON WITH THE
FUTURE OF DISTRICT HEATING
Explore the Site Visit Program
This is more than a summit! It’s your chance to experience how Denmark is putting sustainable, secure, and scalable heating systems into practice.
The International District Heating Summit 2025 brings together forward-thinking professionals, utility leaders, industry experts, and innovators for two days of immersive learning and networking. With expert panels, site visits, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain actionable insights and see cutting-edge systems in action.
Join an international community of professionals, share knowledge, and discover cutting-edge technologies in action through direct engagement with host utilities.
SITE VISITS ACROSS ZEALAND
29 Oct: Exclusive Site Tours Across Zealand
Kick off your summit experience with a deep dive into Denmark’s pioneering district heating systems. On Day 1, participants can choose between two curated tracks, tailored to different grid scales:
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Track A – Large-Scale Systems: Explore how Denmark’s biggest cities heat thousands of homes through advanced infrastructure and smart energy planning.
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Track B – Smaller Grids: Visit agile, community-based systems that showcase flexible, scalable approaches to local heat supply.
From Copenhagen, you’ll depart in the morning for a full day of guided visits to utilities, energy hubs, and technology providers across Zealand. Whether you’re new to district heating or looking to scale your existing system, you’ll gain:
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Insider access to leading heating facilities
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In-depth briefings from utility experts and system operators
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Hands-on insights into design, operations, and decarbonization pathways
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Networking lunch and dinner back in Copenhagen
This is more than a technical tour! It’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by innovation in action.
TRACK 1: LARGER GRIDS
TRACK 2: SMALLER GRIDS
TRACK 1: LARGER DISTRICT HEATING GRIDS (TBC)
| Time | Programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Departure by bus to Vestforbrænding | Copenhagen Central Station: Bernstorffsgade 16, 1577 Copenhagen |
| 09:45 | Site Visit: Vestforbrænding – Part of Greater Copenhagen District Heating System • Strategy for CO₂-neutral energy Q&A Session | Vestforbrænding: Ejby Mosevej 219, 2600 Glostrup Speakers: Bjørk Påmand Olsen, Head of Heat, Vestforbrænding Municipal heat planner |
| 12:30 | Bus transfer to SlagelseLunch onboard (sandwiches) | En route |
| 13:45 | Site Visit: Envafors • Use of local biomass (straw and wood chips) Q&A Session | Envafors A/S: Nordvej 6, 4200 Slagelse |
| 16:00 | Return by bus to Copenhagen Central Station | En route |
| 17:30 | Arrival at Copenhagen Central Station | Bernstorffsgade 16, 1577 Copenhagen |
| 19:00 | Dinner | TBC |
TRACK 2: SMALLER DISTRICT HEATING GRIDS (TBC)
| Time | Programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Departure by bus to Hillerød | Copenhagen Central Station: Bernstorffsgade 16, 1577 Copenhagen |
| 09:45 | Site Visit: Hillerød Forsyning • Expansion to new customers | Hillerød Forsyning: Solrødgårds Allé 6, 3400 Hillerød Speakers:Dorte Skårup Østergaard, Hillerød Forsyning Municipal heat planner |
| 12:30 | Bus transfer to Egedal Fjernvarme Lunch onboard (sandwiches) | En route |
| 12:45 | Site Visit: Egedal Fjernvarme • Planning and developing district heating expansion • New technologies: biomass and heat pumps • Facility tour Q&A Session | Egedal Fjernvarme: Dan Holme 13, 3660 Stenløse Speaker: Johan Sølvhøj Heinesen, Egedal Fjernvarme |
| 14:45 | Bus transfer to Smørum | En route |
| 15:15 | Site Visit: Smørum Kraftvarme • 80% of heat from electricity • CO₂-neutral operation • Cooperative ownership model • Use of heat pumps, thermal storage, and solar thermal collectors (Ingeniørhuse project) • System integration with the electricity market Q&A Session | Smørum Kraftvarme: Skebjergvej 25, 2765 Smørum |
| 16:45 | Return by bus to Copenhagen Central Station | En route |
| 17:30 | Arrival at Copenhagen Central Station | Bernstorffsgade 16, 1577 Copenhagen |
| 19:00 | Dinner | TBC |