Be part of the OBF experience!
Oslo Business Forum is hosted for the 10th time and we are now recruiting Ambassadors to join us hosting world-class speakers, partners and more than 2,500 attendees on-site and 10,000 attendees online.
Our goal is to ensure both a high-end customer experience and a unique opportunity to learn about the event industry. You will get first-hand experience in preparing for and running a large-scale business conference such as OBF.
NB! We have now filled all spots for the Ambassador's Program and will not be taking in new applicants.
Who is it for?
We are looking for those who wish to gain real-world insights through volunteer work within project management, logistics, production, communication and all other relevant responsibility areas.
Throughout the program, you will work closely with the OBF Team, as well as experienced external stakeholders.
By being a part of the Ambassadors Program you will receive..
- Tailored training - joint sessions & dedicated training for your specific task(s)
- Unique work experience in an international business conference for thousands of business executives & decision-makers
- Great networking among fellow students and OBF colleagues
- A certificate of your work contribution
- Digital access to recordings of all keynotes from OBF 2024 for 365 days after the conference (some speakers are available for a shorter time)
Conference Teams
During OBF you will work within one of the following teams. Which team is decided closer to the conference. Each of these functions plays an equally critical role in providing a smooth, energizing seminar experience for our conference guests.
The Commercial team
Works directly with our existing partners on planning their activities and ensuring a smooth collaboration
The Customer Experience Team
Guiding and looking after our conference guests in various logistics-related tasks across and outside the venue during the event days.
The Online Customer Support Team
Ensuring a top-tier conference experience through customer service for online conference guests throughout the event.
We are looking for students who...
- Are flexible, proactive and burn for outstanding customer service
- Are willing to learn & grow
- Have a positive attitude and embrace challenges!
- Love teamwork
- Moreover, all students need to have and wear an OBF seminar outfit of their own with the following specifications: dark suit, white, long-sleeved shirt and dark shoes.
(OBF will additionally provide the needed accessories to complement the seminar outfit – a scarf or a bowtie and a handkerchief).- If you do not have one, please let us know in the application.
Obligatory meet-up for 2024:
- 3. sept, kl 17:00 - 21:00: Introduction Meeting
Planned introduction meeting where the ambassadors get to know each other and receive crucial information about OBF 2023. - 10. sept, kl 16:00 - 20:00: Tailored training - joint sessions & dedicated training for your specific task(s)
- 19. sept, kl 16:00 - 20:00: Further training and preparations in your team
- 23. sept, kl 15:00 - 18:00: Walkthrough of the conference venue for OBF 2023 @ Nova Spektrum, Lillestrøm
- 24.-26. sept: Building- and Conference days
- Building day 24. sept, kl 12:00 - 18:00
- 25-26. September - Conference days (full days)
- 24.-26. sept: Building- and Conference days
«I strongly believe that your network is your net worth, so making relationships is the key to career growth - this program is a great way to start building that.»
Linda Mylly
Former Head of Communication