Conference
The second Biennial International Conference of the DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability will take place in 2027
2nd Biennial Conference of the DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability
Join us in 2027 as our conference returns!
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📅 28th-30th September 2027
📍 Konventum, Helsingør, Denmark
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For 2027, will be returning to Konventum. The venue is not only a beautiful setting looking over the Øresund, but is Green Key certified - working actively with sustainability through circular principles and a focus on responsible value chain practices.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The inaugural conference of the DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability took place from the 30th September - 2nd October 2025 at Konventum, Helsingør, Denmark.
The conference theme, "From Less Bad To Good Enough" explored the paradigm shift from relative to absolute sustainability. The sub-themes, rooted in the centre's three main research pillars, were Systemic Modelling, Systematic Engineering and Strategic Implementation.
This conference welcomed over 200 researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from both Denmark and around the world. Participants engaged in a dynamic program of keynote speeches, research presentations, and interactive sessions aimed at fostering collaboration, exchanging insights, and mainstreaming absolute sustainability in decision-making.
We are grateful to the Novo Nordisk Foundation, who generously sponsored the conference.
Call for Papers
Following the 2025 conference, we have a thematic collection in the Design Science Journal which is currently open for submissions
2025 Programme and Abstract Book
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