City of Copenhagen: Bridging the future of Greater Copenhagen
Denmark’s largest welcome event, International Citizen Days, took place in Copenhagen on 19 & 20 September 2025. This year, the event featured an even greater focus on Greater Copenhagen, highlighting regional synergies and showcasing how the strengths and resources of the entire region come together as part of the Cross-border Talent Bridge project.
Partner portrait:
City of Copenhagen and International House Copenhagen
Two countries, one region, endless opportunities. Whether you have landed in Greater Copenhagen to work, study, or start a new life, you are not choosing between two countries – you are gaining access to both. And that’s exactly what International House Copenhagen demonstrated at their annual welcome event International Citizen Days 2025.
Helene Ilkjaer standing in front of International House Copenhagen
“We are thrilled with how International Citizen Days turned out,” says co-project manager Helene Ilkjær from the City of Copenhagen and International House. “We had a fun, engaging, and informative zone dedicated to Greater Copenhagen, inviting all international Swedes and Copenhageners to explore the endless opportunities the region has to offer.”
“There were so many great ideas brought to life. Visitors enjoyed insightful talks on Danish and Swedish (workplace) culture, Nordic leadership, and other topics focusing on the region’s practical and cultural cohesion. There was ‘hygge’ and ‘fika’, quizzes, creative workshops, and even a bridge installation! It was an exciting collaboration, showing that internationals can thrive no matter which side of the bridge they are on,” Ilkjær continues.
Two administrations from the City of Copenhagen – the Culture and Leisure Administration and the Employment and Integration Administration – take part in the Cross-border Talent Bridge project, contributing with a broad range of welcome events, including International Citizen Days, in addition to mentor and career programmes designed to support international students, professionals, and their families in settling successfully in Greater Copenhagen.
The core team behind International Citizen Days Copenhagen 2025
International Citizen Days 2025
International Citizen Days is a one-of-a-kind welcome event tailored specifically for the international community in Greater Copenhagen to celebrate diversity, cross-cultural understanding, and help global citizens become local citizens. Held in Øksnehallen in the heart of Copenhagen on 19 & 20 September 2025, the event brought together public authorities, private organisations, and local communities for two days of guidance on jobs, housing, and social life in hyggelige surroundings.
Learn more about International Citizen Days
Get in touch with City of Copenhagen
Main contact persons for Cross-border Talent Bridge at City of Copenhagen:
Helene Ilkjaer, Project Manager
Send an e-mail to Helene Ilkjaer - AQ95@kk.dk
Signe Wolf, Project Manager Cross-border Talent Bridge Mentoring Program
Send an e-mail to Signe Wolf - SS62@kk.dk
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