Philanthropy Fun

You’re invited!

Hosted by Jessamyn Shams‐Lau and Stephanie Heckman, long‐time philanthropy practitioners committed to strengthening global collaboration and community, we invite you to join fellow philanthropy peers for small, curated cultural experiences during Philea week. These gatherings offer a relaxed way to connect, learn from one another, and explore Copenhagen together.

CANAL CRUISE & BYO PICNIC

See Copenhagen the way locals experience this beautiful, historic city. As we cruise the canals, we’ll share conversation about philanthropy, place, and the role of public space in community life. Bring a light lunch to enjoy on board.

Tuesday 19th May 13.00 - 14.15

2nd boat open

No prior boating experience necessary. Bring a jacket incase it’s windy on the canals.
Depart from Islands Brygge 10, 2300 København (20 min walk or 12 min taxi from Tivoli Hotel).

7 spots total available

**All seats on boat #1 are filled, however we hired a second boat, so come and join us!

LOCAL TREATS & CHOCOLATE

Explore Copenhagen through its desserts & food traditions. Along the way, we’ll talk about how culture, craft, and community shape the places we work, and end with a stop at one of the city’s best chocolatiers.

Wednesday 20th May 11 - 12

Approx. 30 min/2 km roundtrip. Local delicacies will be provided to fuel our walk and more available for purchase at Anker Chokolade (inc. vegan options). Depart from Tivoli Hotel front door.

15 spots total available

CANAL CRUISE & LOCAL TREATS

A cosy blend of canal cruising and local treats. We’ll enjoy Copenhagen’s waterways while sampling a few favourite Danish sweets. Join us as we connect with peers in a relaxed, beautiful setting.

Thursday 21st May 14.00 - 16.00

1 seat left

No prior boating experience necessary. Bring a jacket incase it’s windy on the canals.
Depart from Islands Brygge 10, 2300 København (20 min walk or 12 min taxi from Tivoli Hotel).

7 spots total available

What to expect?

Small groups that make conversation easy.
A mix of philanthropy chat and human connection
A chance to explore Copenhagen’s culture beyond the conference venue.
Each gathering blends cultural exploration with meaningful peer connection, time to slow down, meet new colleagues, and enjoy the city together.