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Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs
11 May 2011. Meeting, 130 people in the Auditorium
"We are very satisfied with the event at the Oslo Congress Centre on 11 May.
The Auditorium worked well for our event with musical interludes and lectures throughout the day. The food was very good and was served in a comfortable restaurant.
Rolls, fruit and cake were available during the breaks. We felt that we were looked after very well.
A technician also came to our aid when we were having some problems in getting our presentation on screen before the event began.
Thank you for a good event. We would like to come back."
Tom Bache-Gabrielsen, Senior consultant, Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs
Oslo Grafiske Fagforening
31 March 2011. Meeting and Dinner, 120 people in Samfunnssalen
"I’d like to report back on a successful event in Samfunnssalen.
You can tell everyone that everything went well from start to finish: set-up, food and all the technology. And very good follow up, with good communication throughout.
Please let everyone involved know!"
Adolf Larsen, Oslo Grafiske Fagforening
Haugnes Kompetanse
26 January 2011. Meeting, 250 people in Hall A
Thank you very much for an excellent event at the Oslo Congress Centre:-) I am pretty sure that you have a good working environment, because everyone talks to everyone else and there is a lot of laughter between the staff – as well as a positive "Of course we can do it" attitude.
Kristian Haugnes, managing director, Haugnes Kompetanse
GRESS banquet
20th January 2011. Banquet, 770 people in Congress Hall
“A heartfelt thanks for yet another successful GRESS banquet!
We are very pleased that everything functioned so exceptionally well from beginning to end; the food and wine were absolutely superb, the service was fantastic, the logistics throughout the entire evening were impeccable, and, last but not least, the registration of guests upon arrival to the banquet was flawless.
Once again, heartfelt thanks for an exceptional event, and we hope to be able to make use of your services again in the future.”
Jan Muri, chairman of GRESS-gruppen AS
The Norwegian Computer Society
22nd November 2010. Meeting and gala dinner, 175 people in the Congress Hall
“The Norwegian Computer Society held an awards ceremony for the 2010 Rosing Prize at Oslo Congress Centre on 22 November. It was a successful event on every level. The Centre’s employees were highly professional from the start, providing good advice whilst at the same time being open to our needs for this important evening.
Everything was in place when the day came. Skilled technicians and good servers under the management of a highly present and professional head chef. And extra kudos for the very delicate and delicious tapas. Among the city’s absolute finest in terms of taste and presentation!”
Edgar Valdmanis, MBA Marketing Director for the Norwegian Computer Society
The Norwegian Cerebral Palsy Association
14th January 2011. Meeting and 10 exhibitors. 550 people in the Congress Hall, the Foyer and Forum
"The conference on Friday was a great success with many satisfied participants. Everything goes smoothly working with you, and this means everything for us. Down in the foyer, the coatroom, cleaning, plate service, lunch and technicians. Everything was just as we were hoping for, and everyone is smiling and pleasant. So you can definitely give good reviews to all of them.
We would have had a hard time handling such a large event if not for professionals such as you.
THANKS A MILLION! See you next year."
Sincerely, Randi Vehle Rodriguez, Norwegian Cerebral Palsy Association
Seminarpartner
30th April 2010. Event, 700 people in Congress Hall
“In April 2010 we had a large spring party with about 750 people at Oslo Congress Centre.
We, along with our customers, were very pleased with the event. Excellent service from the very first contact, helpful meetings before the event with the head chef, technicians, etc.
On the actual day of the event, we had access to the facilities from 2 pm, and we were also allowed access to the facilities the night before in order to rig extra lights for both stages. The food service went very well and was also carried out at a very good pace, so that everyone was served their meal within a short amount of time, which was also a plus.
Our company has held several hundred events around the world, and we can wholeheartedly recommend Oslo Congress Centre.”
Per Alm, Zuper Entertainment / Seminarpartner Event.
Gyro Conference
22nd - 26th August 2010. T2010 Conference, 350 people pr. day in Hall A, Hall B+C, the Auditorium and Hall D. 19 exhibitors in the Foyer and Forum.
7th- 10th July 2009. ECP 2009, 700 people pr. day in all meeting rooms.
"Gyro Conference has had the pleasure of working with Oslo Congress Centre for many years. We have held a number of national and international events at Oslo Congress Centre, and have always considered the Arena of Opportunities to be an effective, skilled and pleasant business partner on behalf of our clients. With its central location in central Oslo, Oslo Congress Centre also serves us as a natural unit in a “conference cluster” when it comes to really large events that dictate using more than one arena because of their size.”
Evy R. Børseth, Conference Project Coordinator
Just Cruizin' Production
“Just Cruzin’ Production has chosen to hold events at Oslo Congress Centre for many reasons. We see Oslo Congress Centre as a wonderful alternative for large events in the middle of central Oslo. The location is good, and the service is extremely helpful and accommodating. We have customers who have annual events at Oslo Congress Centre, which speaks to their continued good service, facilities, food, drink, and not least of all – their staff!
JCP will continue to use Oslo Congress Centre for its events of various sizes in the future, and we look forward to our continued cooperation!”
Morten Christiansen, project manager for Just Cruzin’ Production.
Kommunal Kompetanse
“Oslo Congress Centre is our preferred partner when planning our courses and conferences in Oslo. They are professional and flexible, and always deliver very good service.”
Ottar Mjelde, Kommunal Kompetanse
Norsk Møteforum
“Norsk Møteforum AS holds several meeting forums each year in the Congress Hall at Oslo Congress Centre.
We have been extremely happy with the service, flexibility, and can-do attitude among staff at Oslo Congress Centre. There are no surprises, and everything is provided in an exceptional manner. We look forward to making use of your services again in the future.”
Kristian Jakobsen, events manager for Norsk Møteforum AS
Hotellmegleren
“Hotellmegleren has had a close working relationship with Oslo Congress Centre for many years.
Oslo Congress Centre was chosen as an events venue for and by many of our customers for both large- and small-scale events, as we know that we can be sure that our customers will be well taken care of by the professional staff at Oslo Congress Centre. Information and follow-up are punctual, and when it comes to technical event coordination, Oslo Congress Centre has shown time after time that they deliver everything requested and beyond.
Hotellmegleren is please to recommend Oslo Congress Centre for both large- and small-scale conferences, meetings and congresses.”
Anne-Mari Hernes, Hotellmegleren – Partner
Confex
“Confex Group AS is Scandinavia’s leading developer and supplier of open courses and conferences. We use Oslo Congress Centre as our preferred partner when planning our courses and conferences.
We have been working with Oslo Conference Centre for many years, and we are happy to say that we have always been met by professional and service-minded staff. Confex is dependent on having a partner such as Oslo Congress Centre, a partner we can depend on fully.”
Lisa Nordblom, events coordinator for Confex Norge AS
Norske Idrettsleder-Veteraner
“I would like to say thank you for the excellent work during preparation and holding of our annual meeting and dinner.
The positive and flexible attitude we encountered in everyone we talked with, both before and during the annual meeting was truly remarkable!!
Thanks a million to the restaurant manager, head waiter, technicians and restaurant staff."
Bjørn Bogerud, Vice-president and toastmaster for Norske Idrettsleder-Veteraner
Microsoft Norge
"Microsoft Norway holds several events each year at Oslo Congress Centre. When you have more 1,000 invitees, it is important that everything goes smoothly, right down to the smallest detail. When the doors open and the attendees arrive, everything must run according to plan - you only get one chance! The staff of Oslo Congress Centre is an important success factor for us. They are always well-prepared when we arrive".
Helene T. Clementsen, Microsoft Norway AS
Iss Facility Services
"Thanks for a stunning event!. This year's strategy and management meeting was a roaring success!"
Gry Borge, ISS Facility Services AS
IBM Norge
"Many thanks for the 25th of January! It was a great evening and everything was very nicely served and handled at your end!"
Anne C. Taranger Gjestdahl, IBM Norge
Den Norske Tannlegeforening
"We have to say that we were highly satisfied with the running of the January courses. The staff at the Oslo Congress Centre are extremely professional and everything went as planned. This made the time very enjoyable for us :-) ”
Hanne Larsson-Fremberg, Den norske tannlegeforeningen
Høgskolen i Vestfold
“Vestfold University College has been working with Oslo Congress Centre for many years. We have needed instruction rooms of various sizes and layouts. This cooperation has worked out very well, and we have relied entirely on the experience and professionalism of Oslo Congress Centre. Because of their skill and expertise, unanticipated events have been handled in a way that worked out for everyone involved.
“We’ve had a contact person whom we’ve been able to turn to. This has been a major advantage for us, as it has made booking and changes simple and flexible, and it has been a great comfort to have someone in total control of the practical aspects of our instruction days. Høgskolen in Vestfold has been very satisfied with our work together.”
Geir Hovland, Vestfold University College (Department of Social Studies)
