Please note that smaller changes may still occur.
Wednesday, 21 August
13:00 – 19:00 Registration at Hotel Tivoli (Room Akvariet 4 + 5)
Thursday, 22 August
09:00 – 16:00 Registration at Hotel Tivoli (Room Akvariet 4 + 5)
10:45 – 14:00 National Ambassadors, Coordinators and Teams (ACTs) meeting
at Hotel Tivoli (Room Arkaden 8)
(Dress code: Smart)
13:00 – 14:00 Inaugural (New) Members’ Reception – Tivoli Hotel (Room Arkaden 6)
14:15 Bus for New Members and Upgrades (Gold, Global and Presidents) to Christiansborg Place – leaving from Tivoli Hotel Reception
14:30 Bus for all remaining participants to Christiansborg Palace
15:30 – 18:00 Welcome reception for all event participants in the Great Hall at Christiansborg Palace
Welcome speech by HRH Princess Benedikte
Presentation ceremony for new OB-PS members followed by upgrades Gold, Global and Presidents
Reception
18.15 Buses from Christiansborg Palace to Carlsberg
19:00 – 22:00 Dinner at Carlsberg
22.15 Buses to Tivoli Hotel
Friday, 23 August
(Dress code: Comfortable outdoor)
09:00 – 10:30 Plenary session One – Tivoli Hotel – Auditorium Carstensen
09:00 – 09:10 Welcome by Marianne Karstensen, Host Committee
09:10 – 09:50 WAGGGS and OB-PS Presentations
09:50-10:00 OB-PS 40 years Anniversary Quiz
10:00-10:15 OB-PS fundraising update
10:15-10:30 OB-PS 2004-2024 Book Launch
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Plenary Session 2
11:00-11:30 Fireside chat: Margrethe Vestager and Signe Gertz
11:30 – 11:45 OB-PS 40 Years Anniversary Quiz
11:45 – 11:55 House Keeping
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch to go
Youth Island
12.30 Buses to boats – Tivoli Hotel
13.30 Boats to Youth Island
Søndermarken Guide and Scout Centre
13.00 Buses to Søndermarken – Tivoli Hotel
At registration you chose between the Trip to the youth island and Søndermarken tour.
14:30 – 21:00 Youth Island:
Trip the to the Youth Island. Departure by boat is expected at 1pm. The Youth Island is an old military fort. Activities on the Island are based on the values of the Guide and Scout movements. We will spend Friday afternoon inspired by the theme “Power, Impact and Responsibility” in relation to the overall theme of the Event: “Guiding the Future”. There will be a panel discussion and inspirational speeches, as well as presentations of the Danish Guide and Scout Associations. You will have the opportunity to explore the Island on your own or on guided tours. There will be a full programme as well as the option to relax enjoying the unique panoramic view of Copenhagen.
Dinner will be served from 6pm, however for guests going back with the first boat at 6.30pm dinner is served from 5.30pm The boats will be going back and forth between the Island and the City Centre. From the City Centre, buses will take you back to Tivoli Hotel.
Programme
Arrival and coffee/tea
Welcome by the Youth Island
“Looking into the future; Young Guides and Leadership”
Panel discussion with Signe Gertz and Signe Marie Obel
Break with coffee/tea
“Developing scouting and guiding i Denmark – a trust-based approach”
Talk with Pia Risør Bjerre and Annesofie Bjerre
Open activities
“Explore the Island”
“The History and Dogmas of the Youth Island”
“Applying the Guiding and Scouting Method in a Professional Setting” – Lasse Winther and Kristine Clemmensen-Rotne
“2.5 Million More Girl Guides in Africa – Turning Today’s Girls into Tomorrow’s Leaders” – Vibeke Riemer and Anni Tolstrup Christensen
“Social Innovation” – Susanne Kolle
Get an introduction to how the core values and method of Guiding and Scouting is combined with practising project management skills to create positive changes in communities. The Social Innovation programme empowers Guides and Scouts through practising empathy in their local community and engaging them in leading change. All of this while learning and practicing concrete project management skills that may be used for multiple purposes in their journey through Guiding/Scouting and in life. The programme has been developed by the Joint Committee of Girl Guides in Denmark and has been in use in many parts of the world.
Dinner with jazz and cocktails
13:30 – 17:15 Tour 2: Event at the Local Guide and Scout Centre (Søndermarken), from 2pm– 5pm. The population in the big cities around Denmark is growing and as a consequence more and more Girl Guide activities are taking place in urban settings. Søndermarken Guide and Scout Centre is an exceptional example of how to integrate Guiding activities into local urban communities. Participants will have the option to explore the facilities and get a presentation of the Danish Guide and Scout Associations. There will be young Guides and Scouts at the facilities demonstrating Danish Guide and Scout activities. When you register, you can select whether you would like to have dinner at the Centre.
Programme
Arrival and welcome, and a short introduction to Guiding and Scouting in Denmark, by Birgitte Gussenhoven Eriksen, former Chief Guide of the Green Girl Guides and OB-PS member
A short introduction to “Søndermarken” – a modern interpretation of a Guide and Scout and multifunctional building by local leader Inge Rodian Poulsen
“From Guiding and Scouting to Professional Leadership” by Signe Lund Christensen
“Engaging Young People and Facilitating the Creation of Civil Society Organizations Movements of the Future”, Mariann Libach Burup, representative from the Youth Island and former “Give a Year”-volunteer at the Youth Island
Break with coffee/tea
Open sessions. Participants can circulate and participate in three open sessions, each lasting half an hour. Young Guides and Scouts will participate and engage participants in their activities
“Girl Guide and Tech – Inspiring Young Women to get Interested in Tech”, by Monica Hald and her group of Guides. The Guides will involve participants in coding their way through the activity
“Science Pirates” – what has science got to do with Guiding and Scouting by Signe Lund and her group of Guides.
Danish Guiding and Scouting – meet Guides and Scouts and see, smell and taste classic Danish Guide and Scout activities with Maria Hastrup and her Guides and Scouts from Søndermarken Group
Closing speech and a thank you by Birgitte Gussenhoven Eriksen
Saturday, 24 August
(Dress code: Comfortable outdoor and indoor)
09.00 Departing in groups at the reception hall Tivoli Hotel
09.10 In groups with a “patrol leader” a short walk to “The Wave” at Kalvebod Brygge for joining the Canal Boats
Customized Canal tour around Copenhagen Harbour – celebrating OB-PS 40 years. The canal tours will show some of the traditional sights of Copenhagen. However, we have added a twist: we have included stories about the previously overlooked impact women have had on history.
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch (Salad bowls)
12:45 – 12:50 Welcome/introduction, by Mette Grønvold
12:50 – 13:05 Speaker: “The Principles of Education in Democracy in Danish State Schools”
13.30 Country and Members’ meetings. You will receive additional information on meeting room locations
14:30 Buses back to the hotels after Country and Members’ meetings
16.45 Buses for current and new Princess Benedikte Awardees and above leave for Ledreborg Castle from Tivoli Hotel
17:00 Buses for all other participants leave for Ledreborg Castle
17:45 Princess Benedikte Awardee Reception at Ledreborg Castle. Special invitation is required.
18:00 Drinks in front of Ledreborg Castle for all participants
(Dress code: Black tie / Dark suit and tie AND long / short dress)
19:00 – 22:00 Gala Dinner at Slotsladen at Ledreborg Castle
The Award Presentations include a Presentation Ceremony for Princess Benedikte Awards, as well as Leader and Visionary awards.
22:15 Buses back to Hotels
Sunday, 25 August
(Dress code: Comfortable indoor)
08:00 – 09:00 Transportation to DGI-Byen
Buses for DGI Byen leaving in front of the Tivoli Hotel. For guests who would like a morning walk to DGI Byen (est. 15 min), can walk with guides. The walking tour will meet in front of the Tivoli Hotel and leave at 8.20.
09:00 – 12:00 Plenary session 1:
General Remarks
WAGGGS Activity Taster
The OB-PS 40:40 Challenge Wrap up
OB-PS 40th Celebration
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:00 Plenary Session 2:
Launch of Cyprus Event 2025
Thank you to Denmark
Announcement of the new President and Introduction of new Board
Lunch
Guests going on Post Tours will meet in front of DGI Byen. Lunch is included in their tour. For remaining guests Lunch Buffet is served at the 3rd Floor Restaurant at DGI Byen