Copenhagen
Democracy
Summit
2025

Dates

May 13-14

Venue

Royal Danish Playhouse

Welcome to Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025

Welcome to Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025

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Save the dates for the ninth edition of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, taking place 12-13 May, 2026!

The eighth annual Copenhagen Democracy Summit took place on May 13-14, 2025 at the iconic Royal Danish Playhouse.

As autocrats strengthen their alliances and democracies become increasingly transactional, our challenge is to remember that freedom transcends all other differences. Strengthening democracy in this shifting world order requires bold innovation, deeper cooperation, and strategic investment in security and defense—key themes that shaped our 2025 summit.

The Copenhagen Democracy Summit is an invite-only event, with invitations set to be distributed in the lead up to the Summit. For any questions about the Summit, contact us by clicking here.

Our Initiatives include:

Speakers at the Summit

Our Summit unites political, business and media leaders, democracy activists and advocates to bring fresh ideas to stem the tide of authoritarian advance and put democracy back on the front foot. More speakers to be confirmed shortly.

Please note that speakers with an asterisk by their name will be joining us virtually.

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Supporters

Supporters of the Alliance of Democracies play a vital role in enabling us to run effective initiatives and to host a Summit of high quality, that ensures an open debate about important aspects of a democratic future. We would like to thank all our supporters of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit for their contribution. If you are interested in supporting the Summit, please contact us here.

photo from the venue

Copenhagen Democracy Summit will take place at the Royal Danish Playhouse

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Image Credit: Terry Mclaughlin, Visit Copenhagen Media Centre.