Philea Forum 2026 – Philanthropy for People and Planet

The Philea Forum 2026 will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 18-21 May, exploring “Philanthropy for People and Planet”, hosted by a group of Danish foundations.

The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and the way we live. All elements critical to the current and future health and harmony of this, our only planet, and the people, flora and fauna depending on it. The oceans, the rainforests, the deserts, the towns and the cities. Where we live, and how we live, has never been more important.

The Philea Forum 2026 will convene a global gathering of delegates to inspire open discussions on:

• Philanthropy’s role and responsibility in supporting equitable and just transitions and helping achieve greater adaptability, resilience, sustainability and shared prosperity while remaining courageous in the face of ongoing setbacks
• How the theme of people and planet bridges to every area of philanthropic work, regardless of place or population, and where critical challenges are treated as interconnected, rather than autonomous, areas of work
• How we move forward from identifying the causes of challenging issues – which in many cases are already well-known – to implementing the solutions, translating insights into initiatives
• How our behaviour as a sector is critical, not only in terms of what we do but how we do are doing it, particularly given the tensions between maximising financial returns and minimising harm to people and planet

The group of Danish foundations includes Bikuben Foundation, Carlsberg Foundation, Hempel Foundation, Knowledge Centre for Danish Foundations, Lego Foundation, Leo Foundation, Lundbeck Foundation, Nordea Foundation, Nordic Culture Fund, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Ramboll Foundation, Realdania, Trygfonden, Velliv Foreningen, Velux Foundation and Villum Foundation.