The 2026 IBA Annual Conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a gateway to Scandinavia and a thriving hub for startups in Europe, the entrepreneurial culture in Denmark is booming with clusters within IT, life sciences, and cleantech and clean energy.
With this emphasis on innovation, the city has a robust and stable economy making it an attractive place for investment. As a leader in sustainability and green initiatives, Copenhagen consistently ranks top on various sustainability indexes, such as the Global Green Economy Index.
Copenhagen is also home to a number of prominent global companies in a diverse range of industries including Carlsberg Group, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Novo Nordisk, Danish Crown, Vestas Wind Systems and, of course, Lego.
There are many historical sites to explore including the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg Castle, Christiansborg Palace and Nyhavn waterfront, as well as the famous Tivoli Gardens theme park, Designmuseum Danmark and the Nationalmuseet. Or take a boat tour of the city’s beautiful waterways.
Experience Copenhagen’s world-class dining and cosy café culture. The culinary scene is world-class. A core Danish concept is hygge, which means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying life’s simple pleasures with good people. This ethos enriches the city’s vibrant culture and welcoming ambiance.
As a centre of sustainability, innovation, and rich culture, Copenhagen promises to be an ideal host city, offering a memorable location of the 2026 IBA Annual Conference.
What will IBA 2026 offer you?
- Access 5,000+ attendees representing over 2,700 law firms, corporations, governments and regulators from more than 130 jurisdictions
- Opportunities to win more work and referrals at the world’s best networking and business development event for lawyers and law firms
- Hear from leading international figures, government officials, general counsel and experts from across all practice areas and continents
- Save time and money by meeting all of your legal contacts under one roof
- Expand your professional network and meet legal professionals and practitioners from around the world