The 2024 Conference of the OECD Local Development Forum landed in Greater Copenhagen Region under the theme "Building bridges, shaping tomorrow". The annual gathering gathered local development practitioners, policy makers, and stakeholders to exchange insights, strategies, and innovative solutions for shaping resilient and inclusive communities of the future.
Participants had the chance to discuss trending topics such as collaborating across borders, expanding local innovation and anticipating skills needs. They explored strategies for transforming places and leveraging local assets to drive sustainable development. Through plenary sessions, workshops and site visits in not one but two different countries, they learned how communities are fostering inclusive innovation ecosystems and empowering people, places and firms to thrive.