only 4 months of preparation. Our team planned and organized an all-staff event for the 40th anniversary of IKEA Deutschland on very short notice. On October 19, 2014, 12,000 employees simultaneously got together in 11 locations all over Germany. Locally known radio hosts, DJs as well as artists helped heat up the vibe. We used more than 270 busses to get all employees to the party. Due to the meticulous planning and organizing of this highly complex event the parties at all locations were very successful.