3 Design Conferences to attend in Copenhagen
There are three upcoming design events in Copenhagen in autumn 2025.
- Design After Design - Mar 20-21, 2024
- Future Product Days - Sep 24-25, 2025
- We Love Graphic Design - Oct 4, 2025
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a hub for culture, architecture and innovation. With its charming streets and historic landmarks, it has become a popular destination for digital nomads. According to Nomadlist, Copenhagen scores 3.43 out of 5 for its friendliness towards digital nomads.
Although it can be expensive, with high costs for accommodation, food and transport, it remains a popular destination. This is thanks to the many free or low-cost activities the city has to offer, such as visiting museums or exploring its parks and gardens.
Since my visit to Copenhagen, I have been fascinated by the city and all the creative events that take place in and around the Danish capital. These events combine the magic of festivals with in-depth conferences exploring alternative futures.
Design After Design
DESIGN AFTER DESIGN explores the far-reaching impact of design at its most harmful and hopeful on 12 September 2025, inviting us to reimagine its potential. As the latest iteration of the POST DESIGN FESTIVAL, this one-day event comprises a series of talks and open conversations that explore three key stages of the design lifecycle: BEFORE (research and context), DURING (processes and production), and AFTER (systems and interactions).
Post.Design, founded in 2016, is an openly critical and collaborative design festival that challenges the role of graphic, digital and illustrative design in society. Post.Design/Tangle is a design festival spanning two years, four locations and an online hub.
- Related article: Our 2016 interview with the founders of Post Design Festival about curating, challenges and politics.
- Upcoming events by Post Design Festival
Future Product Days
One of Europe's largest events for digital product professionals, Future Product Days 2025, will take place on September 24 and 25, 2025, at Lokomotivfabrikken in Copenhagen.
The event will cover a wide range of topics, including UX, product management, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce. Attendees can look forward to inspiring talks from world-class speakers across five stages, hands-on workshops, and ample opportunities for business networking and matchmaking. New for this year, the event will also feature startup and tech sessions, a tech expo, and a trance music party.
We Love Graphic Design
We Love Graphic Design is an annual one-day seminar held in Copenhagen that celebrates graphic design by showcasing the versatility and relevance of this broad field. The event features some of the most important, inspirational and creative graphic designers around today. The next We Love Graphic Design seminar will take place on 4 October 2025.
Other notable events in Copenhagen
- CPH:DOXis one of the world's largest documentary film festivals. The next edition will take place from 11 to 22 March 2026. Since 2003, CPH:DOX has offered a diverse programme featuring the work of renowned international directors and emerging talents, as well as spectacular premieres and experimental film and video works at the intersection of cinema and visual arts.
- 3 Days of Design is Denmark's most important design fair. Taking place in early summer, it will be held from 10 to 12 June 2026. During the event, design brands open their showrooms across the Danish capital. 3 Days of Design takes place in venues across Copenhagen.
In addition to these larger design conferences, there are many smaller gatherings, morning or evening events. Local organisations such as CHPUX and chapters of Ladies, Wine & Design, The Design Kids and CreativeMornings often organise events.
Social Service Club is one hour from Copenhagen. The Social Service Club is a community for rebels on a mission to explore, celebrate and nurture our human potential. Every summer, the club transforms its farm into a living classroom for a week of collective dreaming and individual introspection.
Getting to Copenhagen
Travelling by train is a convenient and eco-friendly way to get there, with several routes available from neighbouring countries. Bus travel is also affordable, with many companies offering direct routes from major European cities. Alternatively, flying is a great option for those coming from further afield, with several airlines offering direct flights from major cities around the world. To get the best deals, book your trip on kiwi.com
That’s It For Copenhagen!
As you can see, Copenhagen is a treasure trove of creativity and innovation. The city hosts inclusive, community-focused events designed to spark interaction and inspiration. Whether you attend a multi-day festival or a smaller meet-up, you are bound to meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for design and innovation. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable experience that will expand your skillset and fuel your creativity. I hope you have found this guide useful, and that it has inspired you to visit one of Copenhagen's many exciting design events. If we've missed any events, please let us know – we'd love to hear from you!
* All artwork and screenshots are the property of their respective owners. Cover photo by Lindsay Martin on Unsplash.
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