Sunday, 13 September - Pre-Summit
10:00 am -
4:00 pm
Board Meeting
WPI Board members only. Lunch provided.
10:00 am -
4:00 pm
Next Gen Council Meeting
WPI Next Gen Council members only. Lunch provided.
6:30 -
10:30 pm
Basis Oasis Opening Reception
Danish Architecture Center (DAC)
Bryghuspladsen 10, 1473 København, Denmark (map it)
Kick things off at the Danish Architecture Center, where we’ll gather on the rooftop terrace for opening drinks and skyline views. Arrive early to explore the center with complimentary access before the reception begins.
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Monday, 14 September - Day 1
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Our general sessions will take place at 1 Hotel Copenhagen - Krystalgade 22, 1172 København, Denmark. (map it)
9:15 -
9:45
Welcome to IGNITE 26
Ann-Louise Rosen, WPI Board Chair + Co-CEO | Advance
9:45 -
10:30
WPI Next
John Harris, President + CEO | Worldwide Partners
John Harris, President & CEO of Worldwide Partners, will provide an update on the network and outline the goals and strategies for the next year.
10:30 -
11:00
Networking Break
11:00 -
12:00 am
Why Independents Should Win the Next Decade and How to Prove it to CEOs and CFOs
Ian Whittaker, Managing Director and Owner | Liberty Sky Advisors
12:00 -
13:30
Lunch and shareholder meeting
TRACK 1 - NEW BUSINESS
13:30 -
14:30
New Business Keynote: Claiming the Future
Brent Hodgins, CEO | Mirren
14:30 -
14:45
Networking Break
14:45 -
16:45
IGNITE Growth Workshop
Brent Hodgins, CEO | Mirren
TRACK 2 - CREATIVE
13:30 -
16:30
Creative Thinking for the AI Era
Ravid Kuperberg, Partner & Trainer, Mindscapes
This creative workshop will take place at Advance's office (Landemærket 29, 1119 København, Denmark), a short five-minute walk from 1 Hotel.
19:00 -
22:00
Group Dinner
Kilden in Tivoli Gardens
Vesterbrogade 3, 1553 København, Denmark (map it)
Step into one of the world’s most iconic settings with a group dinner at Kilden in Tivoli Gardens, the second-oldest amusement park on earth. Your evening includes complimentary entry to the gardens—come early to experience the magic before dinner.
Tuesday, 15 September - Day 2
Our general sessions will take place at 1 Hotel Copenhagen - Krystalgade 22, 1172 København, Denmark. (map it)
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9:15 -
9:45
Day 1 Recap
Ann-Louise Rosen, WPI Board Chair + Co-CEO | Advance
9:45 -
10:45
Keynote
Speaker + Session details coming soon...
10:45 -
11:45
Netwalking
Back by popular demand, attendees will pair up for a networking stroll through Copenhagen to share your biggest challenges and explore specific collaboration opportunities.
11:45 -
12:45
Speaker + session details coming soon...
12:45 -
13:45
Lunch
13:45 -
15:15
Ignition Sessions
Attendees will break out into peer-to-peer roundtables to discuss key topics relevant to our industry and attendee roles.
15:15 -
15:30
Networking Break
15:30 -
16:30
Closing Keynote
Speaker + Session details coming soon...
16:30 -
16:45 pm
Closing Remarks
John Harris, President + CEO, Worldwide Partners
19:00 -
22:00
Group Dinner
Almanak in the Opera House
Ekvipagemestervej 10, 1438 København, Denmark (map it)
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Almanak, set inside Copenhagen’s striking Opera House on the harbor. With panoramic waterfront views and exceptional Nordic cuisine, it’s the perfect setting to connect and unwind.