Opening Ceremony at Gamle Logen

Welcome to Oslo and HETI Congress 2027 at Gamle Logen, one of the city’s most distinguished historic venues. Located in the heart of Oslo, this elegant building provides a memorable setting for the opening of an international congress dedicated to the many ways horses contribute to human health, learning and well-being.

Originally built in 1836 as a Masonic lodge for the Norwegian Order of Freemasons, Gamle Logen was inaugurated in 1839. The building also served as a concert hall and grand gathering place for the city, hosting celebrations and cultural events that helped shape Oslo’s social and artistic life. The Freemasons moved to a new lodge in 1894, but the name Gamle Logen — meaning “The Old Lodge” — remains.

Over the years, the venue has welcomed some of Norway’s most celebrated cultural figures, including Edvard Grieg, Henrik Ibsen and Ole Bull. Today, its restored historic interiors provide an elegant setting for concerts, celebrations and international gatherings.

With its historic architecture and atmosphere of occasion, Gamle Logen offers a fitting place to bring together delegates from across the world. The opening ceremony marks the beginning of several days of knowledge-sharing, new perspectives and international collaboration, united by a shared interest in the relationship between horses and people.

Join us as we open HETI Congress 2027 in a venue where history, culture and meaningful encounters come together.

A historic welcome to Oslo — and the beginning of a shared journey towards new knowledge and stronger connections in the field of horses, health and welfare.