ALL THE PRACTICAL INFO YOU NEED
We look forward to welcoming you at the UIA World Congress of Architects 2023 on 2-6 July in Copenhagen. Please see below some practical information regarding your participation.
VENUE & HOW TO GET THERE
Bella Center
Center Boulevard 5, entrance 6
2300 Copenhagen
Denmark
We suggest that you take the Metro to Bella Center. From the Metro there is a 5 minute walk to entrance 6 – the main entrance. See map (from Metro to Bella Center) here.
Location on Google maps
Bella Center – information on transport and parking
Find your way to Bella Center from Metro stop ‘Bella Center’
Find your way to Bella Center from the Airport
Contact the Bella Center for Accessibility questions here
NAME BADGES
All participants will receive a QR code via email a few days before the congress starts. This code is for printing your name badge when you arrive at the venue.
Registration Help Desk – Opening hours
| Monday, 3 July | 07:00-17:30 CEST |
| Tuesday, 4 July | 07:30-17:00 CEST |
| Wednesday, 5 July | 07:30-17:00 CEST |
| Thursday, 6 July |
Dive into the new and updated programme here
A printed overview programme will also be available at the registration desk.
Some sessions in Plenary Hall D and C rooms will have interpretation. Find more information in the app or at the registration desk.
DOWNLOAD THE CONGRESS APP
The congress app (UIA World Congress 2023) can help you plan your days at the congress and connect with fellow participants.
- Save your preferred sessions
- Connect with other participants
- Stay tuned on tours and social activities
- See all partners and much more!
Download the app from here:
Google play store
Apple Store
We recommend you use the mobile app but a web version is also available. Remember to log in so your preferences are saved between devices.
BUY A DISCOUNTED TRAVEL PASS
Public transport can take you anywhere in Copenhagen! Get unlimited travel in the Capital region both day and night in metro, train and bus including to and from the airport with a 78% discount. It is possible to buy a Travel Pass in the period June 30th to July 10th.
The Travel Pass must be valid for at least 2 consecutive days. Upon purchase, the Travel Pass ticket is delivered to the participant as a PDF document via email and can simply be shown digitally on your smartphone or be printed before arrival. Simple and easy.
Click here to purchase a discounted travel pass for all public transport in Copenhagen
PRESENTATION UPLOAD CENTER
If not done in advance via the upload link sent to all speakers, all speakers should upload their presentation in the Presentation Upload Center at least 1 hour before their presentation is scheduled to start.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome Reception (fully booked)
Time: 2 July, 17.00-19.00 – doors open at 16.30
Place: Copenhagen City Hall, Rådhuspladsen 1, Copenhagen – location on Google Maps
ATT: Only access for those, who have booked a ticket in advance. Tickets will be sent via email a few days before the event and must be presented upon arrival at the event.
Architecture Run
Time: 2 July, 10.00-13.00
Place: Starts from The Danish Architecture Center (DAC) – location on Google Maps
ATT: With your Congress Ticket, you get one free entry to DAC.
BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE
Bicycle TOUR de CPH
Time: 2 July, 12.00-15.00
Place: Starts from BLOX – Bryghusgade 10 – location on Google Maps
ATT: You can rent bikes from Donkey Republic allover Copenhagen
SEE MORE HERE
“After Hours” at the Royal Danish Academy – A celebration of new talents in architecture and design
Time: 4 July, 17.00-22.00
Place: Royal Danish Academy, Philip de Langes Allé 10, Copenhagen – location on Google Maps
SEE MORE HERE
Farewell Party
Time: 5 July, 18.30-24.00
Place: Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet 11, Copenhagen – location on Google Maps
Snacks, food, wine and drinks are included until 22.00. The price is 75 EUR.
BOOK HERE
For those who have already booked, tickets will be sent via email a few days before the event and must be presented upon arrival at the event.
Read more about all our social events here
Explore all tours here
See all side events here
BRING YOUR OWN
We encourage you to think and act in a sustainable way.
Bring your own:
- Congress bag
- Water bottle. Water fountains with clean tap water can be found in the exhibition area, so it is a good idea to bring your own waterbottle. Cups made of recyclable materials are also available.
- Coffee mug / tea cup. It will be possible to fill your own cup at coffee stations
- Device. Come well charged to be able to use the app to browse the programme during congress days (3 re-charging stations are available)
Meals, snacks, sweets etc. are available at the venue for purchase.
We aim to create an inclusive space for everyone, regardless of ability. We have strict guidelines for how the congress is structured, and how events, exhibitions and activities must live up to accessibility requirements.
The UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 aims to be as inclusive as possible, inviting everyone on the journey towards a more sustainable built environment. If we’ve missed something, let us know. At the congress, reach out to our staff if you need any help.
See more on our Leave No One Behind approach here
Pictures and short videos will be taken during the congress.
By attending this event, you agree to be photographed.We are committed to respecting guidelines outlined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on public events.
