Upcoming events

March 27, 2024

08:30 – 11:00

Location: Sweco Nederland
De Holle Bilt 22
3732 HM De Bilt

 

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Patron member Sweco Nederland are very pleased to invite you to the first Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast 2024 taking place Wednesday, March 27, 2024, featuring the Refugee Talent Hub.

 

We are very pleased to welcome our Members and Young Professional Members to this inspiring event and especially invite our Members and relations from our member company’s HR Teams.

 

At this Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast, hosted by Eugene Grüter, CEO at Sweco Nederland, you will meet Suzan Peters, HR Business Partner Sweco Nederland, and Houda Zaït, Partnership Manager at Refugee Talent Hub. The Refugee Talent Hub is an employer initiative that brings refugees and employers together to secure paid jobs. Houda Zaït will introduce Refugee Talent Hub’s activites and their ambition to build refugee-friendly workplaces, where employees with a refugee background can fit in and feel at home. The organisation has grown into an independent foundation with a large network of committed employers and refugee talents.

 

Welcome to join to gain valuable insights from Sweco’s and Refugee Talent Hub’s perspectives on cultivating inclusive workplaces and championing social responsibility, and learn about how they drive meaningful impact.

Program 

08.30 Registration and Coffee
08.45 Breakfast served
09.00 Welcome and introduction to Sweco by Eugene Grüter, CEO of Sweco Nederland
09.15 Introduction of speakers by Moderator tbc
09.20 Presentation by Houda Zaït, Partnership Manager at Refugee Talent Hub
10.00 Presentation Suzan Peters, HR Business Partner at Sweco
10.15 Panel discussion and Q&A
10.55 Thank you by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce
11.00 End of Event

 

Participation Fee
This event is offered to the Members and Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce free of charge thanks to the generous hosting by Sweco Nederland. Registration is compulsory.

 

Registration details
Welcome to sign up by clicking on the registration button or send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl before March 22, 2023.
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation.

 

This Event is generously hosted by Sweco Nederland as a proud partner of the Refugee Talent Hub and a distinguished Swedish Chamber Patron Member.

 

 

The event is in collaboration with: 

 

     

 

ABOUT THE REFUGEE TALENT HUB

Refugee Talent Hub brings refugees and employers closer together to secure paid jobs. Our dream is a country in which employers see and acknowledge the talents of refugees and where refugees therefore have the right opportunities in the labour market.

During small-scale, tailor-made meetings and activities, personal encounters between employers and refugees are central. Together with employers, we strive for a refugee-friendly workplace, where employees with a refugee background are able to fit in – as easily as anyone else – and feel at home.

The idea of the Refugee Talent Hub descends from consultancy firm Accenture. The company presented the idea at the annual World Economic Forum in 2016, after which the Refugee Talent Hub was launched the same year.

 

ABOUT THE SWEDISH CHAMBER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION BREAKFASTS
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce together with its Diversity & Inclusion Committee aim to provide a series of Diversity & Inclusion Breakfasts to discuss strategies with a focus on new perspectives of D&I, share real cases and research, and support you with concrete tools to increase and develop D&I within your organization. For more information about the Swedish Chamber of Commerce D&I Program and the D&I Committee click here or send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl

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April 11, 2024

16:00-18:45

Location: Edge Olympics

Fred. Roeskestraat 115

1076 EE Amsterdam

 

On April 11, 2024 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and the new Member Cinode welcomes you to our afternoon presentation “What’s happening in the consulting industry?”. The consulting industry significantly shapes businesses and industries. It’s an expanding field, featuring expertise from both large firms and a growing number of freelance consultants. At this event, Cinode will explore the Swedish and Dutch consulting industries, comparing similarities and differences. We will also dive into current trends and market insights. Whether you’re a consulting firm or hiring consultants, we aim to provide you with new insights into what’s happening in the market.

 

Program

  • 16:00 Registration and coffee. Networking opportunity before the program starts
  • 16:30 Welcome and introduction by Lisa Larsson, Marketing Growth Specialist, and Anders Hagberg, CEO and Head of CRO at Cinode
  • 16:45 Keynote speech by Mattias Loxi, Co-Founder / CMO of Cinode, including Q&A
  • 17:55 Thank you by Swedish Chamber of Commerce
  • 18:00 Networking Drinks
  • 18:45 End of Event

 

Speakers

 

About Cinode
Cinode connects you to an expansive network of over 6000 consultancies. This network drives collaboration and dealmaking. Now, Cinode is excited to extend its services to Dutch consulting companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and success.

With nearly 300 customers Cinode is the leading platform for consultancies in the Nordics. The platform’s capabilities include quick client response times, optimized utilization, and transparent information for informed decision-making.

Who knows what, who’s available, what can I sell? Cinode is the all-in-one Saas platform that supercharges consultancies by giving crucial insights into sales, delivery, and skills.

 

The event is offered to our members and Young Professionals free of charge thanks to the generous hosting by:

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18.30-21.00
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam

 

“Mastering Leadership for the Future – Sustainable Leadership”

 

Welcome to the II Session of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program on April 18, 2024 at the HQ of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce at Edge Olympic Amsterdam. At this Session the topic is “Sustainable Leadership”  and we are very pleased to welcome Keynote speaker Niels Thijssen, Professional Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Author. He has always combined his work with coaching in elite sport,  among others he has coached the Belgian Women National Field hockey Team for many years. Niels will share his experience of the blend of working in business and elite sport  and how it gives great cross-cultural insights when it comes to personal leadership development, team dynamics, working under internal and external pressure and positioning as an individual, team or company. Do you dare to turn your doubts into action? To truly grow and succeed as a leader, you must first be willing to experience defeat. Remaining true to yourself is the key to powerful leadership. But how do you do that?

 

Program
18.30 Mentorship Program Session with Mentorship Program Coach Hendrik-Jan Guitink (Mentorship Progam participants only)
19.00 Insightful session with Niels Thijssen, Professional Leadership Coach and Facilitator.
19.30 Interactive discussions and Q&A together with Niels.
20.00 Drinks
20.30 End of Event for Young Professional members, and the participants in the mentorship program will continue with individual Mentor/Mentee meetings.
21.00 End of Program for the participants of the Mentorship Program.

 

Speaker: Niels Thijssen, Professional Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Author

“A successful failure. That’s how I like to see myself.”

With a background in organizational sciences, Niels quickly chose the life of an entrepreneur and coach in elite sports. He has won national and European titles in both the Netherlands and Belgium, but he has also experienced failures and losses in finals. Status and fear prevailed over Niels for many years, while intuition and wisdom were lost. Now, he is where he wants to be and helps others harness their full potential with his unique conviction. Read more about Niels here.

 

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YP MEMBERS TO JOIN THE PRESENTATION BY NIELS THIJSSEN

For the presentation by Niels Thijssen, we are very pleased to welcome all Young Professional Members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to join from 18.45 – 20.30. If you are interested in learning more about sustainable leadership and how to find your own leadership style don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to listen and interact with Niels Thijssen. You will also meet the participants of the the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program and take part in their inspiring discussions.

The Program for the Young Professionals will end at 20.30. The Mentorship Program will continue to21.00 with individual Mentee/Mentor dialogues.

 

About the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Programme
The Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited from meeting the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values. The Mentorship Program is made possible by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with AIMS International Netherlands B.V., a member of AIMS International. Read more here.

 

 

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18.30-21.00
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam

“Mastering Leadership for the Future – Mindfulness and work-life balance”

Welcome to Session III of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program on May 14, 2024, at the HQ of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce at Edge Olympic Amsterdam. At this Session the topic is “Mindfulness and Work-Life balance” and we are very pleased to welcome Keynote speakers  Kristina Zumpolle, Founder, Executive Coach and facilitator, and Jasmijn de Smit, Executive Coach and facilitator from Zumflow. Together they will address the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program participants about leading the way in effective and authentic leadership and provide guidance and support on how to meet your unique needs.

 

Program

18.30 Mentorship Program Session with Mentorship Program Coach Hendrik-Jan Guitink (Mentorship Progam participants only)

19.00 Insightful session and workshop with Kristina Zumpolle, Founder, Executive Coach, and Facilitator, and Jasmijn de Smit, Executive Coach and Facilitator from Zumflow.

20.00 Drinks

20.30  End of Event for YP Members.

20.30 Individual meetings Mentor/Mentee for the participants in the Mentorship Program

21.00 End of Program for the participants of the Mentorship Program.

 

Speakers: Kristina Zumpolle & Jasmijn de Smit

Kristina Zumpolle, Founder, Executive coach, Facilitator is a no nonsense coach. Workshop leader and facilitator. Kristina is a vibrant, positive and “a glass half full” kind of coach. Never one to shy away from a challenge, she works constantly to better herself so she can support her clients’ personal growth and of those around her. Kristina has worked successfully with executives and teams across a variety of industries and countries. Her broad cultural and professional experiences have shaped her expansive and innovative coaching style. Kristina views each client as a beginning success and makes it her work to help them see their own potential.

 

 

Jasmijn de Smit, Executive coach, Facilitator from Zumflow

With her extensive experience in leading teams in corporates and medium-sized companies and her
background in technology, consulting and healthcare management on three continents, Jasmijn is able to quickly recognize patterns, challenges and development points and translate these into tailor-made solutions, both for teams as well as for individuals.  Jasmijn is an experienced coach and trainer who works empathetically and decisively, is not afraid to ask questions until the core is exposed, confronts lovingly and connects with where her clients are at that moment. She knows how to create a safe atmosphere while she lures them out of their comfort zone and inspires them step by step to become the best version of themselves.

 

 

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YP MEMBERS TO JOIN THE PRESENTATION BY KRISTINA ZUMPOLLE AND JASMIJN DE SMIT

For the presentation by Kristina Zumpolle and Jasmijn de Smit we are very pleased to welcome all Young Professional Members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to join from 18.45 – 20.30. Welcome to join us to learn more about Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance and how to find your own leadership style.  At this event you will also meet the participants of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program and take part in their inspiring discussions.

The Program for the Young Professional Members will end at 20.30.

 

About the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Programme
The Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited from meeting the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values. The Mentorship Program is made possible by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with AIMS International Netherlands B.V., a member of AIMS International. Read more here.

 

 

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May 23, 2024
Time: 08.30 – 11.00
Venue: tbc

 

Join us for an exclusive event, “Tech Talent & Diversity in Tech,” presented by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce on May 23, 2024. This event is a special combination of our renowned Swedish Chamber Tech Table series and our impactful Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast series.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast series aims to inspire and empower business leaders to cultivate inclusive and diverse work environments, fostering innovation and sustainable growth within tech enterprises.

Discover why diverse and inclusive teams are essential not only for innovative problem-solving but also for attracting top talent and ensuring long-term profitability in the tech industry. Join us as we delve into these crucial topics vital for the success, growth, and well-being of tech companies.

Stay tuned for more details about the venue and speakers. Save the date and don’t miss out on this enlightening event!

 

Participation Fee
This event is offered to the Members and Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce free of charge. Registration is compulsory.

 

Registration details
Welcome to sign up by clicking on the registration button or send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl.
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation.

 

ABOUT THE SWEDISH CHAMBER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION BREAKFASTS
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce together with its Diversity & Inclusion Committee aim to provide a series of Diversity & Inclusion Breakfasts to discuss strategies with a focus on new perspectives of D&I, share real cases and research, and support you with concrete tools to increase and develop D&I within your organization. For more information about the Swedish Chamber of Commerce D&I Program and the D&I Committee click here or send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl

 

ABOUT THE SWEDISH CHAMBER TECH TABLES

Tech Tables is a platform for Swedish-Dutch tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to meet, learn, and discuss. At the Swedish Chamber Tech Tables, we aim to celebrate the latest in technology and discuss the latest trends whether it’s artificial intelligence, blockchain, or virtual reality.

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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with Team Sweden, cordially invite you to attend the presentation of Business Climate for the Netherlands 2024 on June 4, 2024.

The Business Climate Survey is the result of a collaboration between the Swedish Embassies, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SCI), and Business Sweden, spanning accross 22 countries. It serves as a comprehensive analysis measuring the economic outlook, industry trends, success factors, local conditions, and opportunities for Swedish companies, while also providing valuable insights into how these findings compare globally.

 

“The Business Climate Survey deepens our understanding of the current business climate in the Netherlands and gives us a sound basis for the continued business dialogue. The Swedish–Dutch business relations run deep, which is reflected in the optimism felt by Swedish companies here”, said Ambassador Johannes Oljelund while opening the launch of the report in 2023.

Join us as we delve into the insights gathered from this extensive survey and gain valuable knowledge about the business landscape in the Netherlands.

More information will be published here within short.

 

The event is a collaboration between:

        

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Join the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce on June 14, 2024, for the launch of the Global Business Climate Survey 2024 presented jointly by Business Sweden and Swedish Chambers International (SCI), and hosted at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The annual survey captures the perspectives of Swedish companies operating worldwide and reflects their views on economic developments, success factors, and local conditions.

More information coming soon.

 

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