Building Green Copenhagen 2026
About the event Building Green CPH 2026 is the Nordic region’s largest and most influential event focused on sustainability in the built environment. The event takes place at Lokomotivværkstedet. The 2026 edition focuses on the theme "Navigating Uncertainty – Hope Through Action". This theme explores how the construction industry can address geopolitical uncertainty and drive positive transformation.
The event will provide insights into how unstable supply chains can accelerate shifts towards circular solutions and the use of locally sourced bio-based materials. Helge Hansen, Founder of Hz Acoustic, noted that the event aligns with a strong focus on sustainable construction and the use of recycled materials.
What visitors will find Visitors to Building Green CPH 2026 will find an extensive programme spread across five stages. The Lokomotivværkstedet will host 170 exhibitors. These exhibitors will present new products and solutions with sustainable initiatives for construction, including certifications, modular construction, recycled materials, and solar cell solutions.
A dedicated knowledge sharing area named "Under Jorden" focuses on what lies beneath the surface. Malmos – en del af idverde and Building Green are behind "Under Jorden", where Malmos and its partners will share experiences from LCA Landskab, Råstof-Initiativet, and the MUDP project Byggeriets Transformation.
The "Action Space" is a new stage designed for dialogue and audience participation, featuring various organizations and movements. Næste will present an off-site laboratory at its stand, showcasing solutions for outdoor spaces and demonstrating reused and recycled materials. An analysis will show a 39% lower calculated climate impact and a 52% lower calculated biodiversity impact for a Næste standard shed compared to a similar shed using new materials.
Programme & speakers Building Green CPH 2026 will feature more than 180 visionary speakers. The programme is presented across five stages: Central Stage, Green Stage, Platform 1, Platform 2, and Action Space. This year's programme is notably international, with 25% of the programme dedicated to global knowledge and shared solutions.
Mogens Lykketoft, former President of the UN General Assembly, will deliver a talk on "Hurtig grøn omstilling er svaret i en usikker verden," discussing the status of green transition in the current global situation. Other speakers include Emma Holten, Author and commentator; Jonas Janke, Partner at b+; and Anne Lacaton, Co-founder and partner at Lacaton & Vassal. Flemming Rafn, Founder of Rafn Studio, and Kathryn Larsen, Architect and founder of Studio Kathryn Larsen, are also among the speakers.
On Wednesday, October 28, Nina Koch-Ørvad, Viceprogramdirektør at Værdibyg, will welcome attendees. On the Action Space stage, Nicklas V. Østergaard, Product owner at NBS Nordic, and Joachim Dannerfjord, Senior key account manager at Hubexo, will lead a session titled "Én fælles forståelse – når data samler byggeriet om ét bord." This session will focus on what it takes to create consistent and reliable project information across construction phases.