Event

Networking in Denmark – The Key to Life and Career Success

Succeeding in business in Denmark isn’t just about hard work in the office. It’s also about creating a network of people you like, people you can enjoy weekends with, people that you can rely on when you need help. How can you build that network?

IDA Conference, KBH V

Wednesday 3 June 2026

17:00 - 20:00

DKK 200.00 - DKK 400.00

English

More practical information at the bottom of the page.

Many newcomers to Denmark struggle to build a social network, which also affects their professional success. In this workshop, we’ll discuss how to make friends in Denmark, as well as some of the unwritten rules of building relationships here for both business and leisure. The event will include a presentation by Kay Xander Mellish on some of Denmark’s unwritten social rules, as well as a workshop section in which attendees will work on real-world challenges.


Agenda

  • 16:30 Door opens, coffee, te and networking
  • 17:00 Presentation by Kay Xander Mellish, with Q&A
  • 18:10 Break - sandwich and soft drinks
  • 18:35 Workshop section. Attendees divide into groups to work on specific challenges
  • 19:05 Break - Coffee, te
  • 19:15 Group reconvenes to share solutions and learnings
  • 20:00 Thanks for tonight

Relevant

Danish and non Danish Engineers and unemployed


Udbytte

Participants will learn the unwritten rules of social life in Denmark, and be more ready to build their own social network


About Kay Xander Mellish

Kay Xander Mellish is the author of “How to Work in Denmark: Tips for Finding a Job, Succeeding at Work, and Understanding Your Danish Boss” and “How to Live in Denmark: A humorous guide for foreigners and their Danish Friends.” She is a popular keynote speaker in Denmark and the voice behind the free “How to Live in Denmark” podcast. Each episode is less than 10 minutes long.

Prices

Participant, not a member of IDA

400 kr.

Company member

200 kr.

Member of organiser

200 kr.

Unemployed IDA member

200 kr.

Member

200 kr.

Senior member

200 kr.

Student member

200 kr.

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are part of IDA’s values.

IDA aims to highlight the connection to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This event relates to some of these goals:

Read more about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Practical Information

Where

IDA Conference
Kalvebod Brygge 31-33
1780 KBH V

When

Wednesday 3 June 2026
17:00 - 20:00

Registration deadline

Tuesday 2 June 2026 15:55

Latest cancellation

Friday 29 May 2026 23:55

Event language

Engelsk

Total seats

25

Available seats

23

Organizer

KompetenceForum, IDA København

Meetup no.

366256
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