Västerås Kongress

Name

Västerås Kongress

Legal name

Västerås Kongress

Website

https://vasteraskongress.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Convention & Expo Complex Hotels (THAGALAE), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Convention Center–Adjacent/Connected Hotels (THAGALAD)

Keywords

• Conference venue rental
• Event management services
• Corporate meeting facilities
• Banquet and catering services
• Exhibition and trade show space

Headquarters

HQ city

Västerås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of conference rooms, meeting spaces, banquet halls, and the main congress hall for events, conferences, concerts, and private functions. Pricing varies by room capacity and duration.
2. Event Tickets: Public concerts and entertainment events sold through Tickster ticketing platform. Ticket revenue is shared with event organizers.
3. Food & Beverage: On-site restaurant and catering services for events including julbord (Christmas buffet), gala dinners, private dinners, and event hospitality. Full food and alcohol permits.
4. Event Services: Additional services including meeting administration, fair and booth services, exhibition management, technical support, and event planning assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Västerås Kongress is a congress and event venue in central Västerås, Sweden, offering 23 conference rooms with capacity up to 1,060 guests, a banqueting hall for 1,000 guests, and 2,000 sqm of exhibition space. The venue provides event technology, digital meeting support, catering, meeting administration, and fair/booth services for corporate conferences, public concerts, exhibitions, and private events. It is part of the Elite Hotels of Sweden conglomerate.

Product overview

Västerås Kongress is a conference and event venue offering a comprehensive portfolio of spaces and services. The core offering includes the main Kongresshallen (capacity 1,060) and divisible Kongresshall 1/3 lilla (capacity 349), supplemented by multiple conference rooms (series 101-212 for smaller groups of 4-60 people, and series 301-306 for medium groups of 16-120). The venue also includes a Banquet Hall for up to 1,000 guests. Support services include Event Technology & Digital Meetings, Fair & Stand Service, Meeting Administration, Food & Drinks catering, and Concerts & Entertainment arrangement. The venue positions itself as a full-service provider for events of all sizes, from small meetings to large congresses and concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kongresshallen The main congress hall with capacity for up to 1,060 seated guests, equipped with modern technology for conferences, congresses, corporate meetings, and concerts.
• Kongresshall 1/3 lilla Smaller section of the congress hall with capacity for 349 seated guests, divisible by partition wall for flexible arrangements.
• Conference Rooms (101-212 series) Smaller meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 4 to 60 people, suitable for intimate conferences and group work sessions, equipped with whiteboards, projectors, TVs, sound systems, and wireless internet.
• Conference Rooms (301-306 series) Medium-sized conference rooms with capacities ranging from 16 to 120 people, equipped with modern technology and divisible options.
• Banquet Hall Dining and event venue with capacity for up to 1,000 guests, suitable for private dinners to large gala events.
• Event Technology & Digital Meetings Technology solutions for meetings, events, and expos including sound, light, image, graphics, branding, studio streaming, hybrid events, and digital meeting support for events of all sizes.
• Fair & Stand Service Exhibition booth construction and service including project management, logistics, furniture, branding, decor, and technical equipment rental for trade shows and exhibitions.
• Meeting Administration Professional meeting coordination services including project management, congress administration, hotel booking, sponsor management, marketing, budget management, event webpages, and evaluation.
• Food & Drinks Catering and restaurant services including classic Christmas buffets (julbord), gala dinners, break menus, and customized culinary experiences prepared by skilled chefs. Full food and alcohol permits.
• Concerts & Entertainment Concert and entertainment arrangement services for events ranging from small shows to large concerts for up to 1,060 people, including technology, rigging, security, and marketing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proximity to Stockholm - approximately 1 hour drive

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elite Hotels of SwedencoreOthersParent company owning Västerås Kongress along with Conventum in Örebro, Louis De Geer in Norrköping, The Bishops Arms gastropub chain, Vana Spa, and various restaurant concepts. Elite Hotels consists of approximately 40 quality hotels across Sweden. Founded by Bicky Chakraborty, now owned by daughter Caroline Chakraborty.
• Conventum (Örebro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the same organization operating under Elite Hotels. Both venues offer comprehensive conference and event services with shared management and operational expertise. Organization has extensive experience hosting Sweden's largest meetings and events.
• Louis De Geer (Norrköping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the same Elite Hotels organization. Provides complementary venue options within the network of Swedish congress venues, enabling organizers to host events across multiple cities.
• Stadshotellet i VästeråsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended hotel partner for attendees needing accommodation. Located nearby and partnered for event bookings. Contact through Elite Hotels booking code.
• TickstercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform for public events. Handles ticket sales, distribution, and customer service. Provides secure online purchasing and mobile ticket delivery.
• Barncancerfonden (Childhood Cancer Fund)minorOthersCharitable partner. Customers have the option to donate 10 kr to Barncancerfonden when purchasing event tickets. Venue displays partnership logo as part of social responsibility initiatives.
• Västerås KonserthusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbor venue collaboration. Jointly opened a new lunch service restaurant (Konserthusbistron) open weekdays 11:00-14:00, enhancing the overall visitor experience in the area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Malmö Arena: Large multi-purpose arena in southern Sweden hosting concerts, conferences, and exhibitions. Comparable in entertainment and event hosting though at bigger scale.
• Stockholmsmässan (Stockholm International Fairs): Sweden's largest exhibition and congress facility with extensive trade show and conference offerings. Overlaps with Västerås Kongress in exhibition and meeting services but at significantly larger scale.
• Gothia Towers / Swedish Exhibition Centre (Gothenburg): Major hotel-connected congress and exhibition complex in Gothenburg, offering comparable meeting, exhibition, and entertainment services at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stockholm City Conference Centre (Stockholms Kongresscenter): Central Stockholm conference and event venue with multiple halls and meeting rooms, directly competing for corporate conference business in the greater Stockholm market.
• Berns Salonger (Stockholm): Iconic Stockholm venue combining restaurant, concert hall, and event spaces for galas, conferences, and entertainment comparable to Västerås Kongress's mixed offering.
• Uppsala Konsert & Kongress: Mid-sized Swedish congress and concert venue offering combined conference and entertainment programming similar to Västerås Kongress.
• Münchenbryggeriet (Stockholm): Stockholm-based event venue for conferences, concerts, and corporate events, offering comparable capacity and full-service event capabilities.
• Conventum (Örebro): Sister venue under Elite Hotels of Sweden, offering similar conference halls, concerts, and corporate event services in Örebro. Direct comparator with shared management and operational expertise.
• Louis De Geer (Norrköping): Sister venue under Elite Hotels of Sweden in Norrköping, providing congress and entertainment services comparable to Västerås Kongress.
• Quality Hotel Friends (Solna/Stockholm): Hotel-connected conference and event venue near Stockholm with meeting facilities and entertainment programming, similar to a hotel-branded convention venue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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