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Viking Redningstjeneste AS

Project plan

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Viking 70th Anniversary Jubilee Weekend

Liwlig will deliver the Viking 70th Anniversary Jubilee Weekend at Oslo Airport Convention Center from 28 to 30 May 2027. The plan secures venue, accommodation, catering, transport, suppliers and production before building the programme, participant journey and continuous red line experience. Delivery concludes with reconciled accounts, participant feedback and an action report by 11 June 2027.

Tasks
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Completed
Kickoff
10 Aug 26
Event 28 May 27
Delivery budget
NOK 1.8m
Plus 8% contingency: NOK 142,222
Agency effort
1188 h
7 milestones
10 Aug 26Timeline11 Jun 27
Agency project setup
Confirm scope, date and budget baseline
Client contract signed
Develop The Rescue Line experience
Create visual identity and spatial design system
Creative route approved
Contract venue and event spaces
Secure accommodation block
Build transport and freight plan
Complete venue plan and safety framework
Run supplier tenders
Contract catering package
Contract hosts and entertainment
Confirm onsite crew and service partners
Build detailed programme architecture
Commission speakers, awards and heritage material
Develop workshop and trade show content
Approve final scripts and show content
Build invitation and registration system
Invitations out
Manage registration and participant updates
Registration close and final headcount
Engineer technical and scenic package
Complete production drawings and asset delivery
Run of show locked
Load-in, build and rehearsals
Event day and doors open
Deliver jubilee weekend and strike
Financial reconciliation and supplier close
Evaluation report and client handover

Kickoff and alignment

3 tasks · due 28 Aug 26
Project lead10 Aug 2612 Aug 26
Project lead10 Aug 2621 Aug 26
Client12 Aug 2628 Aug 26

Concept and creative

3 tasks · due 16 Oct 26
Creative director24 Aug 2618 Sept 26
Creative director07 Sept 2609 Oct 26
Client12 Oct 2616 Oct 26

Venue and logistics

4 tasks · due 20 Nov 26
Producer14 Sept 2602 Oct 26
Logistics manager21 Sept 2616 Oct 26
Logistics manager05 Oct 2606 Nov 26
Producer19 Oct 2620 Nov 26

Suppliers and contracts

4 tasks · due 29 Jan 27
Producer19 Oct 2627 Nov 26
Producer02 Nov 2604 Dec 26
Entertainment producer16 Nov 2615 Jan 27
Producer01 Dec 2629 Jan 27

Content and programme

4 tasks · due 30 Apr 27
Content producer07 Dec 2622 Jan 27
Content producer11 Jan 2712 Mar 27
Content producer01 Feb 2709 Apr 27
Client content owner15 Mar 2730 Apr 27

Communication and invitations

4 tasks · due 07 May 27
Registration manager14 Dec 2615 Jan 27
Client18 Jan 2721 Jan 27
Registration manager22 Jan 2730 Apr 27
Registration manager30 Apr 2707 May 27

Production and technical

3 tasks · due 14 May 27
Technical producer15 Feb 2702 Apr 27
Technical producer29 Mar 2707 May 27
Executive producer19 Apr 2714 May 27

Onsite delivery

3 tasks · due 30 May 27
Executive producer26 May 2727 May 27
Executive producer28 May 2728 May 27
Executive producer28 May 2730 May 27

Wrap up and evaluation

2 tasks · due 11 Jun 27
Project lead01 Jun 2709 Jun 27
Project lead31 May 2711 Jun 27

Budget to deliver

VenueConvention, expo, workshop and gala spacesPayment due 02 Oct 26NOK 190,000
VenueVenue operations and service chargesPayment due 14 May 27NOK 50,000
Food and drinkDaytime meals and refreshmentsPayment due 07 May 27NOK 230,000
Food and drinkJubilee gala dinnerPayment due 07 May 27NOK 160,000
Food and drinkBeverage allowancePayment due 09 Jun 27NOK 30,000
AccommodationDelegate and crew room blockPayment due 07 May 27NOK 270,000
ProductionAudio, lighting, video and show systemsPayment due 16 Apr 27NOK 145,000
ProductionScenic, gallery, graphics and wayfindingPayment due 07 May 27NOK 65,000
EntertainmentArtists and music productionPayment due 30 Apr 27NOK 105,000
EntertainmentHost and awards presentationPayment due 30 Apr 27NOK 40,000
TransportParticipant transfersPayment due 14 May 27NOK 80,000
TransportFreight and display vehicle movementsPayment due 14 May 27NOK 40,000
CrewOnsite production and guest service crewPayment due 09 Jun 27NOK 80,000
CrewSecurity, safety and medical readinessPayment due 09 Jun 27NOK 35,000
Agency feeProject management and procurementPayment due 30 Apr 27NOK 75,000
Agency feeCreative, content and production leadershipPayment due 14 May 27NOK 40,555
ContingencyControlled delivery reservePayment due 28 May 27NOK 142,222
Contingency 8%NOK 142,222
TotalNOK 1,919,999

By category

Food and drinkNOK 420,000
AccommodationNOK 270,000
VenueNOK 240,000
ProductionNOK 210,000
EntertainmentNOK 145,000
ContingencyNOK 142,222
TransportNOK 120,000
Agency feeNOK 115,555
CrewNOK 115,000

Risks

  • Late approval of event date and commercial scopehigh

    Approve the date, venue hold, budget ceiling and contracting authority by 28 August 2026.

  • Airport hotel room inventory becomes constrainedhigh

    Contract a protected room block with release dates and secure a secondary airport hotel.

  • Programme contributions arrive too late for productionmedium

    Issue fixed content templates, assign one client content owner and enforce review deadlines.

  • Trade show suppliers provide inconsistent stand materialsmedium

    Use a standard exhibitor manual, mandatory technical forms and one controlled stand package.

  • Live vehicle displays create safety or access issueshigh

    Approve vehicle movements with the venue, isolate display zones and use supervised loading windows.

  • Nordic travel disruption affects attendancemedium

    Use flexible travel terms, monitor arrivals and prepare remote contribution options for critical speakers.

  • Food, accommodation or technical costs exceed allowancemedium

    Track commitments weekly, protect the eight percent contingency and require written approval for scope changes.

  • Historic material cannot be cleared for public uselow

    Create an asset register with ownership, consent and usage status before gallery production.