The 85^th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management (AOM 2025)

Velkommen til KØbenhavn! Welcome to Copenhagen!

Weather 

July is the warmest month with an average daytime high of 22 degrees Celsius or 72 degrees Fahrenheit and an average daily low of 14 degrees Celsius or 57 degrees Fahrenheit.  Because of Copenhagen’s northern latitude, you can also expect an average of 17 hours of daylight in July.  Consider bringing along an eye mask for sleep.   

Safety 

According to “Study in Denmark”, as of 2021, Copenhagen ranked the highest in the safe cities index, making it the world’s safest city! However, it is still a city, and you must take precautions for your own safety and security. Further, in a new culture, it is more challenging to correctly assess risks and read situations than at home. 

Language 

The primary language spoken in Copenhagen is Danish, the official language of Denmark:  

• Danish: The mother tongue of Copenhagen residents, and the national language of Denmark. Danish is related to Swedish and Norwegian but is distinct from them in terms of pronunciation and grammar.  
• English: 86% of Danes speak English as a second language, and it's taught in Danish schools from a young age.  
• German: Some Danes speak German, and it's a third language option in Danish schools.  
• French: Some Danes speak French, and it's a third language option in Danish schools.  
• Swedish: About 13% of Danes speak Swedish, and it's the third most widely understood foreign language. 

Click here for a list of some useful words and phrases in Danish. 

Tipping

Tipping is not expected and is not customary in Copenhagen except in restaurants where good service would typically lead to 10% added to the bill.

Getting Around Copenhagen 

The bulk of the 2025 Annual Meeting will take place at the Bella Center which is approximately 5 metro stops away from the Copenhagen city center on the green line (m1).  The ride takes about 10 minutes.  Most attendees will be staying in AOM blocks near the city center and traveling back and forth on the metro. A transit map can be found here.
AOM recommends attendees use the DOT Billetter app to get metro tickets. 

Copenhagen is a bicycle-friendly city, with many locals using bikes as their primary mode of transportation. Most streets are equipped with dedicated bike lanes. While walking around the city, please stay alert and be mindful of both bicycles and cars.  If you are feeling up to participating in this local trend, here are some options for renting a bicycle.