Glimstedt, a law firm based in Goteborg, were moving to new premises after nearly 30 years at the same address. They wanted to mark the occasion, together with their clients, with a grand opening.

What we did:

We opted for a radical departure from the classic housewarming party by creating various thematic worlds in the many small conference rooms – in and out of which the guests circulated. The result was an event that engaged all the senses, while showcasing Glimstedt’s new premises in a surprising way.

When software company Hogia turned 35, we were brought in to organize the anniversary celebration. The purpose was to create a magical evening dedicated to those who had made the journey possible: the employees.

What we did:

We developed the concept “The 35-year-old.” This mythical guide took the guests on a stroll down memory lane. As the evening progressed, a closely held secret was revealed – each Hogia milestone had, in fact, precipitated a global event that occurred on the very same date. The “events” were humorously showcased on stage and on film.

Newsec had created an internal work strategy, which they called 4 Excellence, based on four keywords. The question was: when and where would it be unveiled?

What we did:

We developed a team-building activity to convey the feeling of being part of a greater whole. The "Four" logo, cobbled together on a beach in Calpe, became a powerful symbol for the implementation of 4 Excellence. The result was presented as a time-lapse video, which was greeted with rapturous applause, and one or two tears of laughter.

White Day is an annual event that gathers the company’s employees from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and England – to inspire each other to push the boundaries of their chosen profession.

What we did:

The annual theme can always be found in White's business plan. Urban Equity – how to make the global local, and vice versa – was one such theme.

In addition to being responsible for logistics, we booked prominent speakers such as urban strategist Scott Burnham and two members of Assemble Studios, a London-based Direct Action collective.

The inauguration of the Kalmar Global Innovation Center. If ever there was a time to be innovative and spectacular, this was it.

What we did:

A traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony was out of the question. Our solution was to have a local dignitary led on stage by robots. On a given signal, a power laser beam lit up the venue. And when the representative from Kalmar Global “broke” the beam, the venue erupted in a starburst of lasers, light and sound – to the delight of the gathered guests.

Länsförsäkringar’s annual Fokusdagar (focus days) is about getting the personnel – 400-strong – to rally around the company.

What we did:

Working closely with the client, we set the tone right from the start. In step with the “Half-time” theme, the participants were greeted inside a “player’s tunnel” flanked by cheerleaders and eco-friendly lighting. The CEO’s entrance – he stepped out of a giant football that was lowered from the ceiling – was no less dramatic.

The Volvo Ocean Race was a world championship race held every three years and was considered the longest professional sports competition in the world. For the fifth time in a row 2017-18, we were able to entitle Hansen as the  Event & Travel Agency for the Volvo Ocean Race.

What we did:

To claim that Volvo Ocean Race put us to the test is an understatement. We were responsible for more than 18,000 guests for 9 months. We were on site in all 12 host cities. To help us out, we had around 400 event professionals from our partner networks.