SMBE 2026

Sustainability

Sustainability Responsibility

SMBE 2026 affirms its commitment to considering environmental and long-term impact in its operations.

The conference organizing industry often faces sustainability challenges, with many practices that are not environmentally responsible. It is therefore important to continuously strive to manage meetings and conferences in a more responsible manner, actively working towards more sustainable choices and helping participants to do the same.

Below, you’ll find an overview of how SMBE 2026 & CAP Partner act on this commitment through the lens of ESG — Environmental, Social, and Governance.

This framework helps ensure that sustainability is addressed across environmental impact, social responsibility, and transparent governance throughout the conference planning and execution, delineating key focus areas related to the organisation of the conference.

Our commitment

SMBE 2026 is committed to hosting a responsible and forward-looking international congress in Copenhagen.

Sustainability is integrated into the planning and delivery of the conference, guided by Copenhagen’s sustainability ambitions and the use of the Copenhagen Sustainability Guide 3.0, developed by Wonderful Copenhagen.

Our aim is to reduce the environmental footprint of the conference while creating long-term positive impact for participants and the host city.

Transparency and follow‑up

Sustainability actions for SMBE 2026 will be documented and reviewed following the conference.

As part of our collaboration with Wonderful Copenhagen, insights from the planning and delivery of SMBE 2026 will contribute to ongoing learning and development of more sustainable international congresses.

Focus Areas

Initiatives and focus areas

Below, you’ll find an exploration of selected focus areas which are prioritised related to event organisation practices.

Transportation

Copenhagen’s public transport makes sustainable travel easy, with discounted rates for SMBE participant.

Speaker logistics

All speakers and organisers are staying at hotels in walking distance to the venue.

Delegate badges

Delegate badges are printed on demand. No plastic sleeves used for delegate badges.

Inclusiveness

Different registration fees are offered to facilitate the participation of students.

Meeting culture

When possible, organising meetings and scientific committee meetings are held online.

Venue choice

Conference will be held at venue that prioritise sustainability.

Choice of PCO

Choice of a Green Tourism Organization-certified congress organiser as Secretariat.

Diversity

Conference supports and actively promotes diversity and inclusion related to gender, nationality, etc. related to all conference actitivies.

Food waste & catering choices

Food waste is reduced through careful demand planning, and SMBE 2026 offers fully vegetarian conference catering to support a lower environmental impact.

Comsumption & Print reduction

Conference does not make use of any printed material (such as programme books) or conference bags. Where possible only electronic or pre-existing signage is used.

Dive into the some of focus areas...

Location & Sustainability

Copenhagen

As of the general location, Copenhagen is the congress capital of Scandinavia and its vibrant cultural heart. Copenhagen offers world-class possibilities for conferences and has a natural focus on legacy. Experience it for yourself. Swim in the clean waters of the city’s harbour baths, stay in a sustainable hotel, eat organic, and ride the electric city bikes around the old maritime city.

Considered one of the most sustainable cities in the world, Copenhagen is home to 546 km of bike paths, a fleet of electric harbour ferries and a majority of the hotel rooms around town are eco-certified.

Venue Choice

Tivoli Congress Center

Both the choice of geograpic location and the specific venue is important. The summit will be held at Tivoli Congress Center, which is a part of Arp Hansen Hotel Group, and has initiated actions to operate in a sustainable manner. Learn more:

Partnerships

Sustainable partnerships

Good partnerships are the cornerstone of successful conference organisation, providing diverse perspectives and expertise that enhance the quality and impact of events.

PCO CAP Partner

SMBE conference organiser (PCO) and acting Secretariat, CAP Partner, is a ceritifed Green Tourism Organization. As a sustainability certified organization, they have social and environmental sustainability as critical guiding principles for their work when organising conferences and meetings.

Environment

Waste reduction

Food waste

Food waste is minimized by decreasing catering orders with 5-10% – accounting for no shows and participants only being present for part of the conference.

On demand namebadges print

To minimize print of namebadges they are printed on demand.