Get direct access to one of the Nordics’ most dynamic and investable cities

During your participation, you will gain perspectives and insights that are not normally available to external audiences. Through meetings with key decisionmakers, company visits, and open discussions, you will experience first-hand how Odense supports business growth through strong framework conditions, close collaboration between industry, academia, andpublic authorities, and a transparent approach to investment facilitation.​  

What you gain 

• Access early-stage opportunities in a fast-growing Nordic location 

• Validate key site selection factors firsthand – workforce, infrastructure and scalability 

• Meet ecosystem partners and authorities across government, industry and ecosystem 

• Strengthen your Nordic network with Invest in Denmark and local partners 

• Save time – gain in 48 hours what typically requires multiple visits 

Formal invitation to follow. 
Register your interest with a non-binding pre-registration.
This event is by invitation only and exclusively for Site Selectors.

Information

Date: October 6-7, 2026

Location: Odense, Denmark

PROGRAM

Day 1 – How Odense works as an international location

October 6th

• Why Denmark, Why Odense, Why Now? Gain a clear understanding of how Odense positions itself in international investment projects and how the city collaborates with advisors throughout the site selection process. 
• Denmark as a Low-Risk Investment Environment: Explore how political stability, transparent regulation and the Danish business environment help reduce project risk and support long-term investment decisions.
• Investment Case Challenge: Test Odense against a realistic investment scenario and assess its ability to deliver on sites, permitting, infrastructure, workforce and project timelines.
• Site Readiness Briefing: Review available sites, development timelines and key constraints to determine what could realistically move forward in a future client project.
• Networking Lunch: Connect directly with the people responsible for permitting, investment support, workforce development and infrastructure delivery.
• Infrastructure in Practice: See how large-scale investments are supported in practice through energy, utilities and public-private collaboration.
• In-Field Site Reviews: Visit strategic business locations and evaluate their suitability through the lens of risk, accessibility, infrastructure and project readiness.
• Workforce & Innovation Ecosystem: Understand the availability of skilled talent and how companies collaborate with the University of Southern Denmark to support growth, innovation and recruitment.
• Hosted Evening Reception & Dinner: Build relationships with local business leaders and gain insight into the factors that attract and retain international talent in Odense.

Day 2 – Transparency, Critical Questions & Next Steps

October 7th

• Breakfast Roundtables: Continue the conversations from Day 1 and discuss practical questions with peers and local stakeholders in an informal setting.
• Executive Dialogue: What Would Make Odense Shortlistable? Challenge decision-makers directly and explore what Odense still needs to strengthen in order to compete for international investment projects.
• Talent City Perspective: Learn how talent, research and industry collaboration contribute to business growth and long-term investment success.
• Investor Response Session: Share your perspectives, influence future engagement with site selectors and help shape Odense’s investment proposition.
• Closing Lunch & Next Steps: Identify opportunities for future cooperation, exchange contacts and discuss potential follow-up activities and projects.

Meet the partners

Pernille Elena Stage

Investment Manager - Life Science

I work to attract and support international life science companies exploring Odense as a place to grow. With a background in biotech and experience in business development, branding, and communication, I help companies connect with local partners, research environments, and the opportunities that make Odense an emerging hub for life science innovation.

If you’re curious about what Odense can offer your company or want to explore potential collaborations, I’d be happy to start the conversation