Presentation of the Business Climate Survey in the Netherlands

Venue: Swedish Ambassadors Residence in the Hague and via Zoom

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Time: 16.00 – 18.00

Hybrid from 16.15 – 17.15

On behalf of Team Sweden in the Netherlands, we are very pleased to invite you to the first presentation of the Business Climate Survey in the Netherlands 2021.

This year, the Business Climate Survey has been conducted in over 20 countries worldwide and we are pleased to present the Dutch report and share the views of leading Swedish company representatives in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is Sweden’s seventh-largest export market and has historically been an important trading partner to Sweden, and continues to be so. How are the Swedish companies, participating in our survey, experiencing the Dutch business climate? The report and ensuing discussions will provide insights about the economic outlook, key facts about the Dutch market, and Swedish company performances in the Netherlands.

We would like to extend our most sincere thanks to you who have participated and contributed to this report, we now have valuable insights that we want to share with you.

Program Presentation Business Climate Survey the Netherlands

16.00
Registration and coffee

16.15
Welcome by the Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund

Openings remark by Mr. Krister Nilsson, State Secretary to Minister Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs Anna Hallberg

Introduction of the Business Climate Survey Netherlands by Kerstin Gerlagh, Swedish Chamber

Presentation of the results by Benjamin Selvani, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Panel discussion featuring:
Dick Bisschop, Managing Director Anticimex B.V.
Armanda Kusse, Country Manager Lime Technologies
Benno Dijkhuis, Managing Director Fagerhult B.V.
Moderator: Johan Uhlin, Managing Director Scania Production Zwolle B.V. and Vice Chairman of the
Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.

Conclusions and final remarks by  State Secretary Mr. Krister Nilsson.

End of Presentation and thank you by Mr. Johan Uhlin,  Managing Director Scania Production Zwolle B.V. and Vice Chairman Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.

17.15
End of Webinar
For guests at the live event
Networking & drinks

18.00
End of Event

This is a Hybrid event with the possibility to attend both physically or via zoom.  The physical seats are fully booked and therefore we are now welcoming guests to participate via zoom.

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation.

For you who will participate via zoom, a link will be sent to you prior to the event.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact the events department at events@swedishchamber.nl

Covid-19:

Swe-Cham is continually monitoring government and health guidelines to protect our team and our guests. Along with the venue provider, we want to provide a safe environment. All guests must comply with government recommendations with regards to self-isolation and if you are feeling unwell or showing any symptoms, we kindly ask you to stay at home. Should the government guidelines demand new restrictions for live events we reserve the right to transfer the event to a virtual presentation which in that case will be communicated prior to the event.  If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you for attending!

On September 22, 2021, The launch of the Business Climate Survey in the Netherlands took place. A Team Sweden project, based upon the new unique partnership created by Business Sweden and Swedish Chambers International, the association of Swedish Chambers of Commerce abroad. In total, the Swedish Business Climate Survey was conducted by Team Sweden in 22 countries in 2021 and for the Netherlands, this was our first year. It will be conducted regularly also in the future to track and analyze changes over the years. The purpose of the Business Climate Report is to increase the understanding of Swedish companies’ performance in the Netherlands and deepen our appreciation of the opportunities and challenges that the Dutch market poses.

First of all, we would like to deeply apologize for the technical problems that occur during the event. Below you will find a recording of the presentation so you can listen to it again.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a warm thank you to; Benjamin Selvani, Project Manager BCS, The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, for his presentation of the results from the Dutch report, the Ambassador of Sweden H.E. Mr. Johannes Oljelund for his welcome speech, Mr. Krister Nilsson, State Secretary to Minister Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs Anna Hallberg, for his opening remarks, conclusions and final remarks, and to our Panelists; Moderator Johan Uhlin, Managing Director Scania Production Zwolle B.V. and Vice Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands., Dick Bisschop, Managing Director Anticimex B.V., Armanda Kusse, Country Manager Lime Technologies and Benno Dijkhuis, Managing Director Fagerhult B.V., for sharing their insight and reflections.

The Business Climate Survey 2021 in the Netherlands is now published on our webpage Business Climate Survey. Soon, a recording of the presentation will be available on this page as well.