Your casa fuori casain Copenhagen.

Italians and friends from all over the world, living in Denmark. Aperitivi, talks, mentorship and full dancefloors.

italø members dancing and laughing at a party, in the blue and yellow duotone italø uses on its own site
I ragazzi di italø badge: a hand-drawn couple sharing a coffee

Two sides of the same table.

A packed room raising hands during an italø talk, with Italian, Danish and EU flags beside the speakers

Networking & Programs

Build meaningful professional and new personal connections. Learn from peers and industry leaders.

Two italø friends at the DJ decks under warm golden light

Social & Culture

Feel at home through food, music, culture, traditions and shared moments.

Hand-drawn italø illustration: two friends, one holding a coffee cup, the other with a flower behind the ear

It all started with a coffee.

A group of friends, young and international, sitting around a table with one shared thought:

What if we build something together?

A red italø t-shirt printed with "Home away from home"

What we have done so far.

We brainstorm, we eat, we party, we work. Some of the evenings since the first one in May 2025.

italø first birthday poster: 13 June, La Pausa, Ewaldsgade 7, 2200 København, 19:00

One year of italø

First birthday, 13 June

La Pausa, Ewaldsgade 7, Copenhagen. And this is just the beginning.

  1. italø mentorship program

    A bridge between Italian students and professionals living in Denmark, built on trust and exchange. No journey abroad has to be built alone.

  2. Restare, partire, tornare

    With Professor Elsa Fornero, introduced by Ambassador Giuliana Del Papa: careers, institutions and the movement of Italian talent abroad.

  3. Talk in a dark auditorium, the screen showing the italø, ARSID and Istituto Italiano di Cultura logos

    Due strade, un futuro

    Voices from academia and industry on building a career in Denmark. With ARSID at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

  4. CPH Starter Pack

    Newly arrived Italians and international friends at the Residence of the Italian Embassy: practical tips, introductions, first friendships.

  5. Made in Italy, based in Denmark

    italø si presenta: the launch of our formal events at the Residence of the Italian Embassy, with Italian voices from business, media and public affairs.

  6. Copies of TO TO MAG on a table with branded coasters and a spritz

    Magazine launch

    The Copenhagen launch of TO TO MAG Vol. 2 at La Pausa: the city through Italian eyes, then aperitivo and a DJ set.

  7. Spaghetti Disco 3.0 and 4.0

    Italo disco, Italian funk and a full dancefloor at Cecil AM, with selectors from Italy and Copenhagen.

  8. Radio Porchetta

    An Italian street food takeover at Jolene: porchetta panini, Italo disco, games and conversations everywhere.

  9. Tiramisù run

    Five relaxed kilometres from Trianglen, made for chatting as much as moving. Tiramisù waiting at the finish.

  10. italø is born

    Our first event ever, our birthday: ideas and dreams. Many of them became reality, many others will.

A few faces from the room.

The italø community posing for a group photo in a gilded hall, blue and yellow duotone
Friends talking outdoors in the evening after an italø event
Guests leaning over tables during a tasting game, Italian flag and bunting on the wall
A large italø group photo in a Copenhagen park in front of a statue
An audience facing tall curtained windows, blue and yellow duotone
Speakers on a panel in a red damask room with Italian, EU and Danish flags, audience in the foreground

The team.

The people behind italø, signed by hand.

  • Handwritten signature: AlessandraAlessandra Bugane
    Co-founder
  • Arnaldo Coiro
    Handwritten signature: ArnaldoArnaldo Coiro
    Co-founder
  • Luca Zugaro
    Handwritten signature: LucaLuca Zugaro
    Co-founder
  • Francesca
    Handwritten signature: Francesca
  • Marghe
    Handwritten signature: Marghe
  • Handwritten signature
  • Elia
    Handwritten signature: Elia
  • Fiammetta
    Handwritten signature: Fiammetta
  • Handwritten signature
  • Irene
    Handwritten signature: Irene
  • Handwritten signature
  • Handwritten signature
  • Angela M.
    Handwritten signature: Angela M.

Membership.

Living abroad is beautiful.But it can also be difficult.With italø, it’s a bit easier.

Membership opens soon. Until then, follow us for the next event or write to us.

Community
Social and cultural events for Italians and friends of Italy in Denmark.
Mentorship
Students paired with professionals who already built a life and a career here.
Partners
Companies and institutions that co-host talks and programs with us.

Good to know.

Do I need to be Italian?

No. italø gathers Italians and people from all over the world living in Denmark. Friends of Italy are welcome.

Where do events happen?

Around Copenhagen: bars like La Pausa, Fifi and Cecil AM for social nights, and venues such as the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Residence of the Italian Embassy for talks.

How do I hear about the next event?

Follow @italoindk on Instagram. Events are announced there first.

How does the mentorship program work?

It pairs Italian students with professionals living in Denmark. Write to us to take part as a mentee or a mentor.