Name: COPENHAGEN OPEN 2025
Start: 2025-01-31T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-02-02T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Copenhagen Business School

We are thrilled to announce the return of Copenhagen Open!
The 2025 edition will be taking place on January 31st - February 2nd, and it will be better than ever with:
✅ World class judging
✅ Training sessions that are officially a part of the Copenhagen EUDC training program
✅ High quality food
✅ 3 socials you won’t want to leave
So come get familiar with the city - it might just give you that all important leg up for EUDC 😇

Practicalities:
Reg-fee:
- 40 EUR per debater
- 35 EUR per judge
- REG DEADLINE 27/12
Hostel accommodation: €35 per night for a very high-quality hostel with the best possible location in Copenhagen
Extremely limited crash, first-come-first-serve once crash form is released
N-1 applies, missing judge costs 50 EUR
Format: In-person, BP, 5 rounds, break to quarters
Convener: Laura Serafine Pilmark
CAs: Lucy Murphy, Parth Pandya, Annie Schwartz, Martha Johanne Schou (DCA)
Tab: Nora Flynn-McIver
Equity: 👀

Schedule:
Friday
14:30 - Workshop 1: Strategy 101 by Lucy Murphy
15:30 - Workshop 2: Closing Half by Velina Andonova
16:30 - Workshop 3: Burdens & Judging Burdens by Parth Pandya
17:30 - Workshop 4: Rebuttal Management by Annie Schwartz
20:00 - Social
Saturday
8:30 - 9:00 Check-in
9:00 - Briefings
9:45 - R1
12:15 - R2
14:30 - Lunch
15:30 - R3
18:00 - R4 (closed)
Dinner & Social
Sunday
9:00 - 9:30 Check-in
9:30 - Briefings
10:00 - R5 (closed)
11:30 - Lunch
12:30 - Break Announcements
13:00 - Open Quarters
15:00 - Open Semis & ESL Final
17:00 - Open Final
19:00 - Closing Ceremony
(Afterparty?)

If you’re a fan of winter bathing, Scandinavian coziness, Danish pastries or maybe just want to hit one of the 412 bars and clubs that this city has to offer (most of which are open until 5am), then we can’t wait to see you in Copenhagen! 🪩💙🏊🏻‍♂️❄️☀️🍻🩵
Best wishes and lots of love from Copenhagen Debating Society and Danish Debate Association ❤️❤️❤️