DNB

Kick-off for the entire business area, professional during the day and social in the evening

Headcount
1000
Dates
2026-12-04 to 2026-12-06
Region
Norway/Nordic region
Status
Analysed

Must be in place

  • Friday to Sunday
  • Professional content during the day
  • Social programme in the evening
  • Documentable sustainability

Constraints

  • Shouldn't feel like a typical conference
  • No gimmicks
  • Must be able to withstand questions about travel and consumption

Concept directions

The weekend

  1. 13:00Arrival and check-inBaggage drop and room keys in two parallel queues, ensuring wait times are never longer than ten minutes.
  2. 14:00Coffee Bar and Meeting PointOpen coffee bar with hot chocolate and sweet treats, staffed throughout the arrival window.
  3. 16:30Opening without a stageGroup management on the floor, not on stage. Five minutes, no slides.
  4. 17:00Where do we really stand?An honest review of the past year, including what didn't go well.
  5. 18:15Break and change of clothesRooms are in the same building, so no time is lost on transport.
  6. 19:30Welcome dinner across three levelsFood served across three levels so no one is in a room with 999 others. Estimated 120 minutes for 1000 people.
  7. 21:30Live music, low keyTrio in the corner, volume allowing conversation.
  8. 23:00Supper and leisureSimple supper and open bar for those who wish to stay.

Publishing

3 of 3 concepts are being shared. The default ambition level is Signature.

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