By combining Checkin's powerful event registration platform with Fredo's on-site badge printing, NDC Oslo was able to process over 2,500 attendees seamlessly.
Discover how NDC Oslo used Checkin as the operational backbone for their flagship developer conference — and how the integration with Fredo's badge printing completed the experience, eliminating check-in stress, unifying event operations, and delivering a consistent, high-quality guest experience.
NDC Oslo is one of the world's leading software developer conferences, bringing together thousands of developers, architects, and technology leaders in Norway's capital for world-class learning, networking, and collaboration.
With Checkin at the centre, NDC Oslo created a fully connected event flow. Checkin powers the end-to-end event management — from registration, payments, and attendee data to real-time updates that feed directly into on-site operations. Combined with Fredo's badge printing capabilities, the result is a fully branded guest experience across both digital and physical touchpoints, enabling smooth arrival for over 2,500 guests without interruption.
Since 2008, NDC Oslo has grown into one of the most recognised developer conferences in the world. Every year, the event brings together thousands of guests for an intensive programme of talks, workshops, and networking.
Running an event at this scale requires more than great content — it demands operational precision, real-time data, and flawless delivery on the day.
"Fredo is a fast, reliable, and user-friendly name badge system. What else could you possibly ask for?" — Jakob Bradford, General Manager at NDC Conferences
To achieve this, NDC Oslo chose Checkin as the foundation for their event operations — a platform built to handle the complexity of a large-scale, multi-day conference.
For NDC Oslo, Checkin serves as the central platform managing the full scope of event operations. This includes ticket sales and registration, attendee data and segmentation, as well as payments, automated invoicing, and follow-ups. All attendee data lives in one place with real-time updates, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and control across the entire event lifecycle. This unified data layer also enables integrations with CRM systems, helping the NDC Oslo team extend the value of the conference beyond the venue.
Extending the Experience On-Site with Fredo
Because Checkin manages all registration and ticketing data in real time, that data can be seamlessly pushed to on-site hardware partners. For NDC Oslo, Fredo handles the badge printing side — delivering instant, on-demand personalised name badges with QR codes through a fast and reliable check-in process. When a guest updates their data in Checkin or registers at the door, the Checkin API pushes that information to the Fredo printer instantly, meaning the QR code scan always triggers the most up-to-date name badge. Guests arrive, check in, and move forward without friction.
A Fully Branded Conference Experience
A conference like NDC Oslo is not just operational — it is experiential. With Checkin managing the full event lifecycle, NDC Oslo ensures that every touchpoint feels connected. Communication before and after the conference stays aligned with the registration data, name badges reinforce professionalism and brand presence, and everything the guest encounters feels cohesive — from the first ticket purchase to the first conversation at the venue.
Handling Complexity with Confidence
A conference with over 2,500 attendees comes with constant change, whether it's last-minute registrations, on-site adjustments, payment follow-ups, or data updates across systems. With Checkin at the core, changes sync instantly across all connected systems, walk-ins are handled with ease through real-time registration, and payment and admin processes run quietly in the background. This allows the NDC Oslo team to stay focused on what matters most: the guest experience.
The Result: Check-In Calm at Scale
By building their event operations on Checkin, NDC Oslo achieved seamless check-in for over 2,500 guests with no visible queues. The team maintained full control of attendee data and operations while significantly reducing administrative workload — all within a consistent, branded conference experience. What was once a critical operational moment became predictable, smooth, and calm.
Conclusion: Better Together, Built to Scale
Great conferences are not powered by a single tool, but by systems that work together. Checkin manages the event lifecycle — from the first registration to the final follow-up — while integration partners like Fredo ensure a smooth and reliable arrival experience. Together, they create a solution that delivers both flexibility and precision, even at the scale of one of the world's largest developer conferences.
Find Your Check-In Zen
If you're looking to simplify event operations, eliminate friction at check-in, and deliver a premium, branded arrival experience for your conference — discover what Checkin and Fredo can do for your events.