Norwegian hospitality companies use closed format gatherings to negotiate supply and service agreements directly. Gress 2026 stages that dynamic in Lillestrøm with a single day focused on supplier and member interactions.
Dates and venue
Gress 2026 takes place on 15 January 2026 at NOVA Spektrum, formerly Norges Varemesse, in Lillestrøm. The schedule includes the exhibition day followed by a banquet dinner. The venue offers ample parking and exhibitor support services.
Attending companies and access rules
This is a members-only professional fair for Gress Gruppen AS member companies and suppliers holding collaboration agreements. Access is therefore restricted to participating members and invited suppliers, concentrating commercial conversations between professional buyers and sector vendors.
Programme and on-site logistics
The programme is concentrated on the 15 January agenda and finishes with a banquet dinner. Organiser resources cover registration, daily scheduling and stand construction support. NOVA Spektrum provides logistical services that ease booth installation and visitor access, including parking for vehicles.
Practical advice for B2B prospecting at Gress 2026
- Review the participant list in advance and prioritise target companies. In a closed format like Gress 2026 pre-qualification matters.
- Prepare a compact commercial pitch focused on technical specifications and supply terms. Short briefings are more effective in tight meeting windows.
- Bring detailed product sheets and contract terms that allow immediate follow-up discussions.
- Schedule meetings during the exhibition and allow time during the banquet dinner for deeper conversations.
These steps help convert a brief encounter into a procurement decision.
Key figures
The organisers indicate that Gress 2026 can attract up to 2000 attendees, reflecting the event’s concentration of buyers and suppliers in the hospitality sector.
Final note and official link
For suppliers and buying companies in hospitality and foodservice, Gress 2026 compresses negotiation and relationship-building into a single, intensive day. Check programme and registration details at https://www.gressgruppen.com/gressmessen and arrange logistics to make the most of the meeting opportunities.
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