Denmark is an established international player in the field of life sciences. This great little country has the world’s biggest percentage of biotechnology patents, and is home to several of the world’s leading life science and pharmaceutical companies and world class research institutions. Denmark is also home to Medicon Valley – one of Europe’s strongest life science clusters. Consider Denmark for your next life sciences congress.

1. LIFE
SCIENCE
PHARMACEUTICAL
WELCOME TO DENMARK,
HOME OF YOUR NEXT CONGRESS!
Denmark is an established international player in the field of life sciences.
This great little country has the world’s biggest percentage of biotechnology patents,
and is home to several of the world’s leading life science and pharmaceutical
companies and world class research institutions. Denmark is also home to Medicon
Valley – one of Europe’s strongest life science clusters.
Consider Denmark for your next congress.
BIO
TECH

2. WHY DENMARK?
”Danish export of medical products
amounts to EUR17 billion annually,
and pharmaceutical R&D accounts
for 21% of the total Danish private
research spending. We also have
the world’s highest percentage of
patents in biotechnology, and our
biotech sector is ranked second in the
world. And, with more than 40,000
people employed across more than
160 dedicated biotech companies,
Denmark is a life science powerhouse.
So my advice is clear: Consider
Denmark.”
– Sophie Løhde
Minister for Health

3. #1
”Denmark is the best country in
Europe (no. 2 in the world) for the
development of biotechnology”
– Scientific American, 2015

4. A GREAT CONGRESS REQUIRES A GREAT HOST
If you are considering hosting your next event in Denmark, you will want to find
the perfect host with the right expertise and experience.
CongressDenmark cooperates closely with universities, hospitals and
research institutions in Denmark, and has access to a comprehensive pool of
internationally renowned scientists from the life sciences field.
Denmark is a member of the Danish-Swedish life science cluster Medicon
Valley, representing the region’s universities, hospitals and human life science
businesses.
According to the International Congress and Convention Association, Denmark is
the world’s 19th most popular congress destination country, and Copenhagen is
the world’s 10th most popular congress destination city.

5. DIVERSE, PROFESSIONAL
AND TRUSTWORTHY
”Hosting a scientific conference in
Denmark is hard work- as it is anywhere
in the world. But it is also immensely
satisfying. The logistics work, I can trust
the suppliers and my guests are safe to
explore my city and all it has to offer.
It was my first experience of hosting an
international conference in Denmark of
this size and scientific reach, and I am
already planning the next one!”
– Francesco A. D’Amore
Clinical Professor
Department of Clinical Medicine
Aarhus University
Denmark
Image: Michael Harder
Aarhus University Hospital

6. DENMARK IS A SMALL NATION WITH A
BIG GLOBAL IMPACT
Denmark is a thoroughly modern, progressive and
innovative country. Despite only having a population of 5.7
million, Danish culture is known all over the world through
films, literature, TV series, science, design and architecture,
gastronomy, shipping, cycling culture, sustainable
technology - and our Viking heritage.
Denmark is a social liberal country, which means all Danes
enjoy free access to healthcare and higher education.
Gender equality, human rights and the environment are
integral to Danish culture and the Danish way of life.

7. DENMARK IS THE
WORLD’S SECOND MOST
PEACEFUL COUNTRY.
– The Global Peace Index
(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

8. DID YOU ALSO KNOW THAT
DENMARK IS...
••• Home to the happiest people in the world (2012, 2013, 2016)
••• The easiest country for business in Europe (2016)
••• The least corrupt country in the world (2016)
••• The most digital country in Europe (2016)
••• The world’s best country for women to live in (2016)
••• The 3rd best non-native English speakers in the world (2016)
••• The 2nd most competitive economy in the EU (2015)
••• #1 on the Climate Change Performance Index (2014, 2015)
••• #2 in the IMD World Talent Report (2015)

9. DENMARK
Denmark is home to some of Europe’s most efficient airports. On average,
Billund Airport in Jutland delivers the luggage six minutes after flight arrival.
Copenhagen Airport has consistently been voted among the ”world’s best”
for its comfort, service and all-around performance, and is located just a
13-minute train ride from Copenhagen city centre. There are several other
international airports around the country, with direct flights from a number of
European destinations.
Getting around Denmark is easy, so you can spend more
time on what matters – your congress.

10. WHO ARE WE?
CongressDenmark is a joint initiative by the Danish Ministry of Business and Growth
and Danish Regions. CongressDenmark is your gateway to a better congress.
We are your single point of entry; ready to guide and advise you on all matters
pertaining to your congress in Denmark, from finding a host to suggesting venues,
accommodation and itineraries.
We aim to make the experience of hosting your congress in Denmark as simple,
manageable and efficient as possible, so all you have to focus on is delivering an
excellent scientific programme for your delegates.
Contact us today, and let us help you organise your congress in Denmark.
info@congressdenmark.com
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