Conference program
Mr. Benjamin Forrest & Delegation
Dates: August 8th – 12th, 2025
Venue: Hotel Furesø, Søbredden nr. 34, 3500
Participants: 50 guests
Purpose: "How to implement sustainability, food waste and green
environment in American households"
Friday, August 8th – Arrival Day
Time : Activity
20:00: Arrival at the hotel – Check-in and distribution of single rooms
21:00: Light buffet in the hotel lobby (wraps, sandwiches, fruit, soft drinks, wine/beer)
21:30: Informal welcome by Mr. Forrest and hotel receptionist – short briefing regarding the program
Saturday, August 9th – Conference Day 1.
Time.: Activity
07:00: Breakfast (halal and diabetic-friendly options available)
09:00: Full session –Sustainability trends and household transformation
12:00: Lunch buffet (vegetarian and diabetic-friendly options included)
13:15: Workshops in 12 breakout rooms – topics designated by the organizer
15:30: Coffee/tea/water & fruit break
16:00: Panel discussion and group feedback
18:00: Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Sunday, August 10th – Excursion Day in Copenhagen
Time: Activity
07:00: Breakfast (halal and diabetic-friendly options available)
08:15: Departure by private bus to Copenhagen
09:30: Visit to Amalienborg Palace– Guided tour
11:00: Canal tour from Nyhavn – Guided sightseeing from the water
12:15: Lunch at a sustainable restaurant (self payment)
13:30: Visit to the National Museum of Denmark
15:30: Walk through and introduction to Christiania and green community living
17:00: Return to hotel by bus
18:30: Dinner and social evening at the hotel
Monday, August 11th – Conference Day 2.
Time: Activity
07:00: Breakfast (halal and diabetic-friendly options available)
09:00: Presentations from the 12 working groups – Reducing food waste in practice
12:00: Lunch buffet
13:30: Group discussions and solution development
15:30: Coffee/tea/water & fruit break
16:00: Group presentations and wrap-up
19:00: Formal Farewell Dinner at the hotel – Three-course menu with wine/beer/soda
Tuesday, August 12th – Departure Day
Time: Activity:
07:00: Breakfast
09:00: Check-out
09:30: Departure for the airport
Practical Information
Hotel Contact Person:Charlotte Dencker, Reception email: furesoe@hotmail.com
Transport to/from Copenhagen:Private charter bus service – Vikingbus A/S
Dietary Needs5 participants require halal-friendly meals
3 participants are diabetic – special low-sugar/low-carb options provided
Conference Setup:
Plenary hall with AV equipment
12 group rooms
Fresh fruit and ice water available throughout the scheduled day
Free Wi-Fi and materials for all participants