# Conferences Overview Conferences are the heartbeat of AIESEC in Denmark's national calendar. They bring members together across Local Committees (LCs) for education, planning, reflection, celebration, and community. Every conference has a purpose — none are "just events." This page gives you an overview of each national conference, what to expect, and where to find materials from past events. {% hint style="info" %} Attending at least one national conference during your term is strongly encouraged for all members. For Team Leaders (TLs) and Vice Presidents (VPs), national conference attendance is part of the leadership development expectation. {% endhint %} ## National Conference Calendar AIESEC in Denmark runs six core national events each term. The exact dates shift year to year, but the sequence and purpose remain consistent. ### FORTIUS **When:** Early in the term (typically August/September) **Purpose:** Kick off the new term. Align all LCs on the national strategy, set goals, build energy, and welcome new Executive Board (EB) members into the national community. **Who attends:** LCPs, VPs, selected TLs, MC team. **What to expect:** * National strategy presentation by the MC President (MCP) * Functional breakout sessions led by MC managers * Goal-setting workshops for each LC * Team-building and networking across LCs ### NPM — National Planning Meeting **When:** Early to mid-term (typically September/October) **Purpose:** Translate the national strategy into concrete LC-level plans. This is where numbers get set, standards are communicated, and LCs commit to their term targets. **Who attends:** LCPs, VPs, and key functional leads from each LC. **What to expect:** * Standards briefing (see [National Standards](/standards-and-compliance/national-standards.md)) * LC planning time with MC support * Cross-functional coordination sessions * Approval of national-level decisions (if applicable under the National Compendium) ### CITIUS **When:** Mid-term (typically November/December) **Purpose:** Mid-term check-in. Review progress against goals, share best practices, address challenges, and re-energize for the second half of the term. **Who attends:** LCPs, VPs, TLs, and motivated general members. **What to expect:** * Progress reviews by function * Best practice sharing sessions ("what is working in your LC?") * Education sessions on key topics (sales, marketing, leadership, etc.) * Social programme and LC competitions ### EB Summit **When:** Mid-to-late term (typically January/February) **Purpose:** Focused leadership development for EB members. Covers advanced topics in management, strategy, and personal growth that are specific to the VP and LCP experience. **Who attends:** LCPs and VPs only (sometimes TLs by invitation). **What to expect:** * Deep-dive workshops on leadership challenges (conflict management, delegation, burnout) * Peer coaching and case study discussions * Strategic planning for the remainder of the term * Cross-LC EB networking ### ALTIUS **When:** Late in the term (typically March/April) **Purpose:** Celebrate achievements, reflect on the term, and begin the transition process. ALTIUS often includes elections or pre-election processes for the next MC. **Who attends:** All members welcome. Outgoing and incoming leaders especially encouraged. **What to expect:** * Term performance review and awards * Reflection sessions * Transition planning workshops * Election or candidate presentations (if scheduled) * Celebration and social programme ### AIESEC Day **When:** March 4th (AIESEC's founding anniversary) or the nearest convenient date **Purpose:** Celebrate AIESEC's history and purpose. Build pride and connection to the global movement. Often combined with an external-facing event (e.g., panel discussion, alumni gathering). **Who attends:** All members, alumni, and sometimes external guests. **What to expect:** * History and heritage sessions * Guest speakers (alumni, partner organizations) * LC showcases * Social celebration ## Conference Outputs Every conference produces outputs — decisions, action items, and materials that feed into LC and national operations. These outputs are archived and made available to all members. ### What Counts as a Conference Output * **Session slides and materials** — Presentations, worksheets, and handouts used during the conference * **Action items** — Commitments made by LCs or the MC during planning sessions * **Decisions** — Any governance decisions made during plenary sessions (recorded in meeting minutes) * **Photos and media** — Visual documentation of the event * **Feedback summaries** — Results from post-conference feedback surveys ### Where to Find Outputs | Resource | Location | | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Conference management guides | [Conference Management](/conferences-and-outputs/conference-management.md) | | 2025 conference outputs | [2025 Overview](/recent-conferences/2025-overview.md) | | 2024 conference outputs | [2024 Overview](/recent-conferences/2024-overview.md) | | Archived outputs (2019–2024) | See archive pages below | ### Archive * [Archive 2023–24](/conference-archive/archive-2324.md) * [Archive 2022–23](/conference-archive/archive-2223.md) * [Archive 2021–22](/conference-archive/archive-2122.md) * [Archive 2020–21](/conference-archive/archive-2021.md) * [Archive 2019–20](/conference-archive/archive-1920.md) ## Conference Participation Tips 1. **Prepare before you go.** Review your LC's goals and any pre-work assigned by the MC. 2. **Take notes.** Bring a notebook or laptop. Conference sessions move fast and you will want to reference what you learned. 3. **Network intentionally.** Meet at least three people from other LCs. Exchange contacts and follow up after the conference. 4. **Participate actively.** Ask questions, volunteer for activities, and engage fully. You get out what you put in. 5. **Debrief with your LC.** Within one week of returning, share your key takeaways with your team in a GBM or Slack message. *Last updated: April 2026 · Maintained by: MC Vice President* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hubby.aiesec.dk/conferences-and-outputs/conferences-and-outputs.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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