NOVA Spektrum`s World of Conventions: Where dreams become reality.

Your Convention at NOVA Spektrum

Welcome to NOVA Spektrum, a premier location situated between Oslo International Airport and downtown Oslo. With just a 10-minute train ride in either direction, we offer unmatched accessibility.

Founded more than 100 years ago, we are today known for trade fairs, exhibitions, conventions, conferences and banquets. This means that organizing large events is our core business.​

NOVA Spektrum is one of the most diverse events spaces in the Oslo region, and the most accessible. By offering a portfolio of scenes with unique characteristics, we believe we can add something special to the arena landscape in the Oslo.​

Location

Nova Spektrum

Calendar

10 Jun 2021

Guests

400 guests

Hall Map

hall kart

Our largest halls

Our Facilities

At NOVA Spektrum, we offer a comprehensive range of services to elevate your event experience. From state-of-the-art facilities to expert event planning, we ensure every aspect of your gathering is seamless and unforgettable

NOVA Spektrum is just a 10-12 minute train ride away

optimal location

Our ideal location ensures easy access for your international attendees, making it convenient to reach us.

Sustainability initiatives

sustainability

We take pride in our sustainability initiatives, creating an eco-friendly environment for your event.

Through digital systems, NOVA Spektrum accesses specific tools to work purposefully to improve our environmental preformance in the area of working environmental preformance in the area og workingenvironmental, waste management, energy use, purchasing and transport. This allowes us super conditions to contribute in achiving several of the UN s sustanability goals.

The Environmental Lighthouse scheme is operated by the Environmental Lighthouse Foundation.

Eco- Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) is the first national certification scheme in Europe to have been recognized by the European Commissions. The recognition proves that the scheme has standard and quality in line with international labelling schemes (EMAS and ISO 14001).

Sustainability program at NOVA Spektrum

Oslo ranked as no 2 city worldwide on GDS-index in 2023.

Local food – prefered use of locally produced food where possible. Preferance of ecological and neutricious components. Several suppliers.

Food waste – all foos waste registred in analysis programs, supplying tool for further reductions. Food goal of minus 20% before 2025. All fresh food waste given to local NGO city mission. Single packing of food preferred as alternative to buffet.

Servings – preffered serving by glass and metal solutions vs. disposable products.

Supplier program – preffered use of suppliers with documented sustainability production process.

Coorperantions – extensive use of knowledge within local authorities on developing new programs.

Renewable energy – all energy consumptions based on optimally use and resirculation.

Exhibition waste – sorting and handling program based on 7 elements, Extended use of permanent materials.

Transport – visitors are recommended use og public transport to access the venue from airport and Oslo C. Agreement made allowing international congress delegates 60% discount on public transport.

Diverse catering options

NOVA Convention can offer a complete catering kitchen for touring productions

Our complete catering kitchen is located close to the backstage area, enabling touring productions a seamless experience.

Lobby restaurant

One of the largest restaurant in the Oslo area is in the heart of NOVA Venue.

Opened in November 2022, Lillestrøm Lobby is an established restaurant enjoyed by event visitors as well as the local community. Situated in immediate proximity to NOVA Indoor, Lillestrøm Lobby is a great place to visit before the concert.

Plenary for up to 6000 pax

Discover our halls with the capacity to host up to 6000 participants.

NOVA Spektrum is built for flexibility. In addition to NOVA Indoor, the venue in general offers a variety of setups and additional spaces.

55 meeting rooms

Support facilities

Built for hospitality excellence, our conference facilities will be utilized as backstage area.​

Diverse needs requires flexible solutions. Space is a keyword also in the backstage area. We are, however, aware that some prefer more intimate surroundings. If so, we will be able to customize the facilities accordingly.​
Connected to the backstage area via elevator, there is a fully equipped catering kitchen that can be used by touring productions.​

Accommodation

Thon Hotel Arena, a modern hotel is located right next door to NOVA Venue.

The hotel offers 355 comfortable rooms in different categories, and promises quality personal service in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel has a wellness centre with its own swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Free wireless Internet.​

Thon Hotel Arena is centrally located in Lillestrøm, next door to NOVA Venue, and a short walk to the train station. Parking facilities both at the hotel and the exhibition centre.​

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Optimal location in beautiful surroundings

Plenary for up to 6000 pax.

All facilities for hosting professional exhibitions

Get in touch

In any question of our venue, please contact us

Jan Gjære

Head of International Congress
+47 92036121
jg@novaspektrum.no

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Exclusivity of services

NOVA Spektrum is a full-service venue, offering a full range of service functions. In partnership with our suppliers and sub-contractors, we can supply all sort of products and services for every sort of event.

Exclusivity of services are on catering, security and mantling of electrical equipment. On other services, customer is free to use others than NOVA Spektrum’s regular and recommended suppliers.

Sponsorship opportunities

A vast number of sponsorship opportunities are available at our venue. These are included in rental price for the organizer, and subject to huge potential incomes.

Free internet access

Sustainability initiatives

Environmental & ISO/EU certifications
NOVA Spektrum Convention Center is an Eco-Lighthouse certified company
Through digital systems, NOVA Spektrum Convention Center accesses specific tools to work purposefully to improve our environmental preformance in the area of working environmental, waste management, energy use, purchasing and transport. This allowes NOVA Spektrum Convention Center super conditions to contribute in acheiving several of the UN s sustainability goals.

The Environmental Lighthouse scheme is operated by the Environmental Lighthouse Foundation.
Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) is the first national certification scheme in Europe to have been recognized by the European Commission. The recognition proves that the scheme has a standard and quality in line with international labelling schemes (EMAS and ISO 14001)

New conference center

NOVA Spektrum Convention Center owns Oslo Spektrum, an event center located down town Oslo, two minutes from Oslo Central Station.

Plans of building a brand new conference center with capacity of 3000 persons is in process, with estimated opening January 2027.

References

EVS 35 2022

EVS is the worlds largest conference and symposium within its kind.

EVS35 was hosted and organized by NOVA Spektrum and Norwegian EV Association in June 2022, with app 11.000 participants.

EAN 2019
“Great venue with great people in a great city”
Florian Wild, Congress Manager, European Academy of Neurology
EAN gathers approximately 7000 delegates yearly and includes huge exhibition with over 100 exhibitors

ASME Turbo 2018
“A great venue for our event, experienced and service minded staff ”
Laura Herrera, manager conferences and events, ASME Turbo
ASME Turbo gathers approximately 6000 delegates over 4 days, includes over 60 seminars and conferences and exhibition of over 60 exhibitors

Accomodation

Thon Hotel Arena is centrally located in Lillestrøm, next door to NOVA Spektrum, and a short walk to the train station. Parking facilities both at the hotel and the exhibition centre.

Studio N

Studio N is our largest meeting and conference room. This is a spacious meeting room with a short distance to our cozy dining place, Lillestrøm Lobby.

Standard technical equipment included:

  • Laser projector
  • Screen 16:9 (7×4 m.)
  • Sound system
    • 2 handheld microphones
    • 4 headset microphones
  • Front lights (6 LED Fresnel)
  • Plug & play control panel
  • Induction loop system
  • Wireless internet
  • Possibility to connect with external equipment

Studio Max

This is our largest meeting room and has a capacity for up to 900 participants in a theater-style setup.

Studio 2

Studio 2 is a modern meeting and conference room with a capacity for 300 people in a theater-style setup. The room is flexible and suitable for gatherings of medium-sized groups. It’s conveniently located close to Lillestrøm Lobby.

Standard technical equipment included:

  • Laser projector
  • 16:9 screen
  • Sound system
    • 2 handheld microphones
    • 2 headset microphones
  • Front lights (4 LED Fresnel)
  • Plug & play control panel
  • Induction loop system
  • Wireless internet
  • Possibility to connect with external equipment

Studio 3

Studio 3, with its layout, is a well-suited meeting and conference room designed to provide close proximity between the audience and the stage.

Standard technical equipment included:

  • Laser projector
  • 16:9 screen
  • Sound system
    • 2 handheld microphones
    • 2 headset microphones
  • Front lights (4 LED Fresnel)
  • Plug & play control panel
  • Induction loop system
  • Wireless internet
  • Possibility to connect with external equipment

Studio 4

Studio 4 has a capacity for 250 people and represents a modern meeting and conference room with flexible setup options.

Green Room

The Green Room has a capacity for 70 people and can be used for both physical meetings and in connection with hybrid conferences.

Meet 5

Meet 5 is a modern meeting room with seating for 16 people in a classroom setup. It is conveniently located close to Lillestrøm Lobby.

Meet 6

Meet 6 is a modern meeting room with seating for 16 people in a classroom setup. It is conveniently located close to Lillestrøm Lobby.

Meet 7

Meet 7 is a modern meeting room with seating for 25 people in a classroom setup. It is conveniently located close to Lillestrøm Lobby.