Open House 2026

For more than 25 years, IDA Conference has provided the setting for unforgettable meetings, events, and celebrations. And this year we have once again been awarded the prestigious title of Best venue in Denmark – and of course, that calls for a celebration with you.

We invite you and a colleague to an exclusive Open House, an afternoon filled with inspiration, experiences, and surprises.

Look forward to everything from delicious tastings, inspiring talks, and team building in the latest tech format – to cold drinks by the waterfront, networking, and music.

Whether you book meetings, plan events, work in an agency, or are simply curious about venues for everything from business meetings to life’s major private celebrations, this afternoon is for you.

Julia Lahme speaks in the Congress Hall from 15:15–15:45

We live in a time when people no longer choose based on reason alone. Emotions, communities, and meaningful experiences play an increasingly important role in our decisions—both as customers, colleagues, and human beings. But what does that mean for the way we meet? And why is it more important than ever to bring people together in person?

Trend researcher, ethnologist, author, and director of Lahme Kommunikation, Julia Lahme, takes us into the emotion economy and the trends shaping the relationships, communities, and meetings of the future. Drawing on the latest trend research, she offers a sharp and inspiring insight into what drives us as people right now—and where we’re headed.

Look forward to a thought-provoking and entertaining talk about the people of the future, the communities of the future—and why it may never have been more important to meet.

About Julie Lahme
Many people know Julia Lahme from TV, radio, newspapers, and as one of Denmark’s most prominent voices in trend and lifestyle research. She is known for her rare ability to turn complex societal and consumer trends into relatable stories, concrete insights, and useful knowledge—always delivered with charm, humour, and sharp observations.

Here are 3 great reasons why you should register – whether you are a regular customer or curious to visit us for the first time.

1. Experience Denmark’s best meeting rooms
IDA Conference has just been named best venues and best technical facilities according to MyImage Venue 2026, MyResearch. Open House is your chance to experience the rooms, see the technology, and meet the team behind it all.

2. Inspiring programme and memorable activities
On the day, you can experience the venue, take a guided tour, see the view from the tower, enjoy drinks on the quay, try the latest teambuilding, taste the pastry chef’s delicacies, and much more. Key times:
14:00: Welcome – doors open
15:15: Talk by Julie Lahme: The future is emotion-driven – are you ready? – read more here
15:45: Musical surprise incl. goosebumps and togetherness

3. A great opportunity to network
At Open House, you’ll meet plenty of other guests who are also planning meetings, conferences, and corporate events. It’s the ideal setting to exchange ideas with like-minded people, share experiences, and make new connections over an informal chat in our lounge areas.

Bonus: We will be drawing lots for 2 concert tickets incl. a 3-course dinner among attendees on the day.