BCA MEMO – Welcome and Practical Information – BCA AGM, Horsens, Denmark

The Badminton Confederation of Africa is pleased to welcome you to Horsens, Denmark, for the BCA Annual General Meeting. We look forward to receiving delegates from across our Member Associations and thank you for your commitment to attending this important BCA gathering.

This email is intended to assist delegates with practical travel and stay arrangements for the BCA AGM in Horsens. Kindly find below the key information for your journey and participation.

KEY DATES

Date	Event	Location

Thursday 23 April 2026	BCA AGM	Pejsegaarden Hotel • 09:00–13:00• Dress code – Formal/ African attire
Friday 24 April 2026	BWF Members’ Forum 2026	Comwell Bygholm Park Hotel • 09:00–17:00• Kongress 1 & 2
Saturday 25 April 2026	BWF AGM 2026 BWF Gala Dinner	Comwell Bygholm Park Hotel • 08:00–09:45 registration • 10:00–17:00 AGM meeting • 19:00–22:30 Gala Dinner• Please bring your passport for registration

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Item	Guidance
Weather in Horsens	Current conditions in Horsens are cool, at about 8°C and mostly cloudy. For the meeting period, daytime temperatures are expected to be around 10°C–13°C, with cooler mornings and evenings around 3°C–5°C.
Recommended Clothing	Please travel with layered clothing, a warm jacket or coat, comfortable closed shoes, and an umbrella or light rain jacket. Formal business/African attire is recommended for the AGM.
Accommodation	African delegates are accommodated at Pejsegaarden Hotel.
Transport	Transport is available between Pejsegaarden Hotel, Scandic Opus Hotel and Comwell Bygholm Park Hotel. Please also use the Badminton Denmark QR code behind your accreditation for transport and social event information around you. An information desk is available at the hotel from 07:00 to 19:00 from 20 to 28 April.
Currency	The local currency is the Danish Krone (DKK). Cards are widely accepted in Denmark, though it is advisable to keep a small amount of cash for incidental expenses.
Electricity and Charging	Denmark uses 230V / 50Hz electricity. The most common plug types are type E and type K. Delegates are advised to carry a suitable travel adapter for their electronic devices.
Emergency Numbers	Emergency: 112 Non-emergency police: 114
Connectivity	Mobile roaming may be costly depending on your service provider. Delegates who expect significant data usage may wish to purchase a local SIM card or eSIM upon arrival.
Travel Reminders	Carry your valid passport, visa, travel insurance, return ticket, hotel details and invitation letters in both printed and digital form. Keep any prescription medication in your hand luggage together with the relevant prescription. Please keep your baggage tags and travel receipts, remain reachable on phone or message upon arrival, and inform the BCA Secretariat immediately of any change to your travel arrangements.