KS Møteplasser

What KS Møteplasser does

KS Møteplasser (legal entity: KS-Møteplasser AS, EHF-nr. 929290755) is a Norwegian conference centre operator and event management bureau operating as the wholly-owned subsidiary of KS (Kommunenes Sentralforbund / Kommunenes Skysstjeneste), Norway's national association of municipalities and county municipalities. Founded in 2013 and incorporated as a separate legal entity on January 1, 2023, the company is headquartered at Haakon VIIs gate 9, 4th floor (Kommunenes Hus) in Oslo, where it runs the Nationaltheatret Konferansesenter — a multi-room venue with a flagship 275m² Nordkapp hall seating up to 230 persons, plus ten named meeting rooms (Tjuvholmen, Finse/Færder/Fredriksten, Lindesnes, Rondane, Stiklestad, Glittertind, Borgund, Trollveggen/Modum), a 50m² hybrid streaming studio, and the Trakteriet restaurant. Technical infrastructure includes PTZ and sensor cameras with built-in microphones, BOSE speakers, LED walls, Full-HD projectors, and streaming licenses for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Vimeo, and YouTube.

The company operates two service lines: (1) Conference Centre (Konferansesenter) — venue rental for groups of 1-230 with catering provided exclusively through partner Fursetgruppen under menus priced at NOK 393-625 per person; and (2) Event Services (Arrangementstjenester) — a four-package service stack covering hotel booking, registration page setup (NOK 6,000), participant management (NOK 195/physical, NOK 110/digital), and full conference project management (quote-based), sold on a direct, sales-led basis to KS departments, Norwegian municipalities, and selected public-sector networks. Pricing is dynamic for venue day-packages; Package 4 full-service conference work and venue rentals are quoted on request. The firm conducts approximately 120 assignments per year from KS alone, covering major events such as KS Toppmøter, Landstinget, eKommune, KOMØK, Arbeidslivskonferansen, and KS Tariffskole, plus long-running municipal networks including Gode pasientforløp (since 2014) and ASSS. Food and beverage is delivered exclusively through Fursetgruppen; marketing relies on KS ecosystem referrals and a direct newsletter channel. The company holds Miljøfyrtårn environmental certification since 2013 and is GDPR-compliant.

Name

KS Møteplasser

Legal name

KS-Møteplasser AS

Website

https://ksmoteplasser.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KS Møteplasser is a Norwegian conference centre and event management bureau operating as the wholly-owned subsidiary of KS (Kommunenes Sentralforbund), delivering venue rental, hybrid/digital production, and full event services to Norwegian municipalities and public-sector networks across ~120 annual assignments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference & Event Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Event Planning & Production (HSACAAAA), Virtual, Hybrid & Livestream Event Coordination (HSACAAAO), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), On-Site Event Operations & Day-Of Coordination (HSACAAAK)

Keywords

• Conference venue rental
• Event management services
• Hybrid conference production
• Corporate event planning
• Public sector events

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Konferansesenter — venue rental: KS Møteplasser generates revenue from renting out its conference centre facilities at Nationaltheatret Konferansesenter, Oslo. The venue offers rooms ranging from 10 to 230 persons, including the Nordkapp (275m², 230 seats), Tjuvholmen (165m², 150 seats), and smaller meeting rooms. Dynamic pricing is applied for day packages.
2. Arrangementstjenester — event management services: Revenue from providing comprehensive event management services including project management, registration page creation (Package 2 at 6,000 NOK), participant management (Package 3 with per-participant fees: 195 NOK for physical, 110 NOK for digital), conference packages (Package 4 — full service, quote-based), and hotel booking services (free when using KS Møteplasser hotel agreements).
3. Digital and hybrid production: Revenue from providing studio and hybrid conference services including camera production, technicians, streaming (Zoom/Teams/Vimeo), and producer support for digital and hybrid events.
4. Food and beverage catering: Revenue from food and beverage catering through the Fursetgruppen partnership, including lunch buffets (393 NOK per person), banquet menus (mingelmeny at 455 NOK per person, dinner buffet at 625 NOK per person), breakfast packages, and à la carte add-ons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KS Møteplasser operates a conference centre at Nationaltheatret in Oslo with 12 meeting rooms accommodating 1 to 230 persons, and serves as the dedicated internal event bureau for KS (Kommunenes Sentralforbund), Norway's municipal association. The company provides end-to-end event services including venue rental, project management, registration and participant management, hybrid and digital event production, and catering via Fursetgruppen, conducting approximately 120 assignments per year for KS and Norwegian municipalities.

Product overview

KS Møteplasser is a Norwegian conference and event services company, fully owned by KS (The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities). The company operates two interconnected service lines: (1) A Conference Center (Konferansesenter) at Nationaltheatret in Oslo offering physical venue rental with 12 named meeting rooms (Nordkapp, Tjuvholmen, Finse/Færder/Fredriksten, Lindesnes, Rondane, Stiklestad, Glittertind, Borgund, Trollveggen/Modum, Studio) accommodating 1-230 persons, plus a digital streaming studio and hybrid conference capabilities; (2) Event Services (Arrangementstjenester) acting as KS's internal event agency, providing four service packages for hotel booking, registration pages, participant management, and full conference coordination. Food and beverage is provided through partner Fursetgruppen. The company conducts approximately 120 assignments annually for KS and its networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Konferansesenter (Conference Centre) Physical meeting venue rental service at Nationaltheatret in Oslo with 12 named meeting rooms (Nordkapp, Tjuvholmen, Finse/Færder/Fredriksten, Lindesnes, Rondane, Stiklestad, Glittertind, Borgund, Trollveggen/Modum) accommodating groups from 1 to 230 persons, plus a hybrid studio. Targeted at KS departments and Norwegian municipalities hosting conferences, meetings, and events.
• Arrangementstjenester (Event Services) Full-service event management bureau acting as KS's internal event agency for networks, webinars, conferences, and study trips. Includes registration pages, participant management, procurement processes, project management, and accounting. Designed for KS and Norwegian municipalities conducting approximately 120 assignments per year.
• Hybridkonferanse (Hybrid Conference Production) Hybrid conference service allowing participants to attend either physically or digitally. Includes camera production, technician, one or two-way communication, and support for up to 6 speakers simultaneously via Zoom, Teams, Vimeo, and YouTube streaming platforms.
• Studio (Digital Streaming Studio) Digital streaming studio for conducting digital events, webinars, courses, and hybrid conferences. Features streaming studio with sound, lighting, 4x75-inch monitors, camera production, and dedicated producer. Supports Zoom, Teams, Vimeo, and YouTube streaming.
• Mat og Drikke (Food and Beverage Catering) Catering services including breakfast packages, lunch buffets (393 NOK per person), mingelmeny/banquet menus (455 NOK per person), and dinner buffets (625 NOK per person). Provided in partnership with Fursetgruppen, focusing on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120 assignments per year from KS alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• D3 - Dynamic Delicate DetailsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024D3 - Dynamic Delicate Details was a co-production partner for the KOMØK 2024 conference (Kommuneøkonomikonferansen) at Quality Hotel Oslo Airport. D3 contributed to the event's success alongside KS Møteplasser, EventEye, and KS Konsulent.
• EventEyeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024EventEye was a co-production partner for the KOMØK 2024 conference at Quality Hotel Oslo Airport. EventEye contributed to the event alongside KS Møteplasser, D3 - Dynamic Delicate Details, and KS Konsulent.
• KS Konsulent (Håvard Moe)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Håvard Moe from KS Konsulent was a collaboration partner for the KOMØK 2024 conference. KS Konsulent provided professional content and co-execution of the event with KS Møteplasser, D3, and EventEye.
• KommunalbankenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Kommunalbanken co-organised the KOMØK 2024 (Kommuneøkonomikonferansen) conference alongside KS, NKK, and NKRF. The conference is the most important professional and social arena for those concerned with municipal finances and economics.
• NKK (Norsk Kommunekreditt)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024NKK co-organised the KOMØK 2024 (Kommuneøkonomikonferansen) conference alongside KS, Kommunalbanken, and NKRF.
• NKRF (Norsk Revisorforening)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024NKRF co-organised the KOMØK 2024 (Kommuneøkonomikonferansen) conference alongside KS, Kommunalbanken, and NKK.
• FursetgruppencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFursetgruppen is the exclusive food and beverage partner for KS Møteplasser's conference centre. They provide all catering including lunch buffets, breakfast packages, banquet menus (mingelmeny, dinner buffet), and à la carte items. Fursetgruppen has developed a new food concept focusing on short-chain, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with reduced food waste. This is a long-term, core operational partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Eventbrite: Global event ticketing and registration platform; adjacent enabling technology rather than a direct competitor, but represents a self-service alternative for registration-style services KS Møteplasser bundles into its conference packages.
• Cvent: Leading event management software platform providing registration, attendee management, and hybrid event tooling; adjacent technology provider whose software could either augment or substitute KS Møteplasser's Package 2/3 services.

Direct peers

• Meet Ullevaal: Major Oslo-based conference and event venue at Ullevaal Stadion hosting conferences, banquets, and corporate events up to several thousand attendees; competes head-to-head for Norwegian association and corporate event bookings.
• Svenska Möten: Swedish nationwide network of conference venues and meeting providers affiliated with municipal/regional associations; structurally comparable to KS Møteplasser as a Nordic association-aligned PCO and venue operator.
• Congress-Congress AS: Norwegian professional congress organiser (PCO) handling registration, abstracts, and on-site management for medical and scientific conferences; comparable as a Norwegian B2B PCO competitor for association events.
• Oslo Kongressenter: Central Oslo conference centre operator offering meeting rooms and event services for corporate and association clients; directly comparable as an Oslo-based venue + event services provider competing for the same Norwegian mid-to-large event market.

Broad incumbents

• Scandic Hotels: Largest Nordic hotel group operating 270+ hotels with extensive meeting and conference facilities across Norway; broad incumbent competing with KS Møteplasser for external association and corporate event bookings when KS conferences are held outside the Nationaltheatret venue.
• Nordic Choice Hotels: Major Norwegian and Nordic hotel group (Clarion, Quality, Comfort) with significant conference venue capacity, including venues used for KS events like Quality Hotel Oslo Airport (KOMØK 2024); broad incumbent competing in the same event venue market.
• Convene: US-headquartered premium meeting, event, and flexible workspace provider with full-service venue + production model; comparable as a broad incumbent offering bundled venue and hybrid production services to enterprise clients.

Regional players

• Meetings International: International PCO and conference organiser running academic and scientific events globally; comparable in PCO business model but operates across geographies and verticals that overlap only partially with KS Møteplasser's Norwegian municipal niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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