NATO Industry Forum 2023

In October 2023, commissioned by Scandinavian XPO and NATO, we delivered a complete solution with design and technology for the NATO Industry Forum summit. A two-day meeting with over 800 politicians, government officials and senior leaders from the global defence industry, aimed at strengthening cooperation between NATO and the defence industry. This year's meeting carried additional prestige as the first edition organised by a partner country.

The solution included a plenary session in Hall 1 at XPO with a large stage in front of a 27 m wide video panorama, a complete technical solution with sound, lighting, video and camera. A tiered stand for press photographers and media was also built at the rear of the room.

In the rest of Hall 1 and Hall 2, we built lounges and areas for meetings and networking, a press conference room and framing with printed banners and carpeting.

Project photos

Video from the project

Our delivery

For this project we delivered:
  • Sound

    PA system, audio mixing and wireless microphones for the plenary in Hall 1. Several smaller audio systems for adjacent venues hosting press and breakout conferences. Read more about sound
  • Light

    Functional and stage lighting for the plenary in Hall 1, with three rows of Edgetron fixtures as set design. In the other halls, ambient lighting and lighting for printed banners and print. A custom-built hexagon-shaped ceiling fixture as the centrepiece in the large lounge. Read more about light
  • Video & LED

    A 27 m wide video panorama for the plenary in Hall 1, projected by three 20,000 ANSI lumen Epson laser projectors with three more rigged for redundancy. Camera production, presentation technology, preview monitors and a Watchout media server. Read more about video & led
  • Decor & Set Design

    Stages and carpeting for the plenary and adjacent venues. Three large lounge areas with furniture, decor and flowers. Read more about decor & set design
  • Print

    Printed banners, wall vinyl wraps, cut-out logos and vinyl wraps for lecterns. Read more about print
  • Project Management

    Delivery and installation were coordinated by project manager Andreas "Kebbe" Kebbon. Read more about project management

Project photos

Plenary stage with 27 m wide video panorama, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO 2023
The plenary stage with the 27 m wide video panorama.
Vinyl-wrapped lectern with NATO logo as stage decor, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO
Vinyl-wrapped lectern and cut-out NATO logo as part of the stage decor.
Three rows of Edgetron fixtures as set design below video panorama, NATO Industry Forum XPO
Three rows of Edgetron fixtures rigged as set design below the video panorama.
Plenary venue in Hall 1 at Scandinavian XPO during NATO Industry Forum 2023
The plenary was built in Hall 1 at Scandinavian XPO.
Custom studio furniture with integrated lighting on stage, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO
Stage furnished with custom-built studio pieces featuring integrated lighting for a soft ambient glow.
Summit in full swing in Hall 1 plenary, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO 2023
The summit in full swing inside Hall 1 plenary.
Large networking lounge in Hall 1 ABC, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO 2023
In Hall 1 ABC we built a lounge of several hundred square metres for networking.
Custom hexagon-shaped ceiling fixture as centrepiece in lounge, NATO Industry Forum XPO
Custom-built hexagon-shaped ceiling fixture as centrepiece and ceiling decoration in the lounge.
Guests networking in lounge, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO 2023
Guests networking in the lounge during NATO Industry Forum.
Close-up of guests in lounge environment, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO 2023
Close-up of guests in the lounge environment during networking.
Pergola tables and lounge furniture in networking area, NATO Industry Forum Scandinavian XPO 2023
Pergola tables and lounge furniture as part of the networking area furnishings.
EDGE trailers delivering equipment to Scandinavian XPO, NATO Industry Forum 2023
EDGE trailers delivering equipment to Scandinavian XPO.
Rigging underway in Hall 1 at Scandinavian XPO, NATO Industry Forum 2023 build
Rigging underway in Hall 1 at Scandinavian XPO.
Six Epson EB-PU2220B laser projectors for video panorama, NATO Industry Forum XPO 2023
Six Epson EB-PU2220B laser projectors used to project the 27 m wide video panorama.
EDGE project manager Kebbe Kebbon reviewing rig plan with Daniel Hellström and Per Evers
EDGE project manager Kebbe Kebbon reviewing the rig plan with the lighting team.