June 5, 2026, Presentation of the Business Climate Survey, The Netherlands 2026

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Date: June 5, 2026
Time: 11.00 – 14.00
Venue: EF, Amsterdam

Annual General Meeting of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

09.30 Doors open for Members. Registration and coffee/tea.

10:00 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting

11:00 End of AGM, Coffee Break

Team Sweden Business Climate Survey

10:30 Doors open for guests. Registration and Fika.

11:15 Start of BCS Netherlands Launch

11:15 Welcome by Lieke de Jong, Country Manager, EF Education First and Eva Vlegels, General Manager Netherlands, EF Corporate Learning

11:20 Word by H.E. Mr. Julius Liljeström, Ambassador of Sweden

11:30 Keynote by Ms. Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Business Sweden

11:50 Presentation of the Business Climate Survey Netherlands by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Business Sweden

12:10 Panel discussion by Swedish companies, Frico and Scania (more TBC) who answered the Business Climate Survey. Moderator: Tomas Korseman, Business Sweden

12:50 Closing words

12:55 Thank you by Petra Zachrisson Beets, Swedish Chamber of Commerce

13:00 Informal networking lunch

14.00 End of day

Team Sweden presents the Business Climate Survey Netherlands 2026

Join Team Sweden on June 5th for the presentation of the outcomes of the Business Climate Survey Netherlands 2026. This annual event brings together Swedish-affiliated companies, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the latest insights into the Dutch business environment.

Based on input from Swedish companies active in the Netherlands, the survey provides a snapshot of current market conditions and expectations for the year ahead. As part of a global study covering more than 40 markets, it highlights the key trends shaping business today.

This year’s results point to a resilient business climate, with many companies maintaining a positive outlook. At the same time, there are early signs of a more cautious approach in certain areas, alongside continued confidence among newer market entrants. The strength of the Swedish brand and the importance of sustainability remain recurring themes.

While the survey responses were collected prior to the recent developments in Iran, follow-up interviews with participating companies do not indicate any significant shifts in overall sentiment compared to the survey findings.

Take this opportunity to engage in the following panel discussion and hear experts and peer business leaders share their insights in today’s turbulent geopolitical environment.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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EF Education First
De Boelelaan 7, 1083 HJ Amsterdam

In collaboration with:

Julius Liljeström, Ambassador of Sweden

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Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Business Sweden

Lena Sellgren is Chief Economist and Head of Research at Business Sweden, the Swedish Trade and Investment Council, jointly owned by the Swedish Government and the Swedish business community. Business Sweden supports Swedish companies in expanding their global sales and assists international companies seeking to invest and grow in Sweden, leveraging an extensive network across more than 40 markets worldwide. In her role, Lena Sellgren leads Business Sweden’s research function, which continuously monitors global markets and macroeconomic trends and analyses their implications for Swedish companies’ internationalisation. She is a highly experienced speaker and a regular contributor to public debate, including in national and international media. Prior to joining Business Sweden, she served as Chief Analyst at Nordea Markets. Her career also includes senior roles in the public sector, notably as Head of Public Finances at the National Institute of Economic Research and more than ten years at the Swedish Ministry of Finance, where she was Deputy Head of the Tax Policy Analysis Division. She has acted as an expert in several Swedish public inquiries and represented Sweden in EU and OECD working groups and bilateral negotiations. Lena Sellgren holds or has held a number of advisory and board positions, including Board Member of the Research Council of Norway (Tax Policy Programme), Member of the Council at Skandia, Member of the Economic Policy Forum at the Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum, Expert to the Productivity Commission at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Sweden, and Member of the advisory board of the Forum for Global Business at the Karl‑Adam Bonnier Foundation. She has also been a columnist for the German business newspaper Handelsblatt. In addition, she is Chair of the Advisory Board for Economic Statistics at Statistics Sweden, Board Member of the Expert Group on Public Economics (ESO), Member of the Swedish Industrial Council and Member of Dagens Industri's Shadow Board of Directors to the Riksbank. She holds degrees in economics from Lund University and the Stockholm School of Economics (PhD programme) and also has a degree in Civil Engineering in Urban Planning.

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Tomas Korseman, Country Manager Benelux & EU Affairs, Business Sweden

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Lieke de Jong, Country Manager, EF Education First.

Passion for sales, leadership and international experiences. Helping students take life-changing steps abroad while building high-performing teams and meaningful customer journeys.

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Eva Vlegels, General Manager Netherlands, EF Corporate Learning

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Xander van Bree, Managing Director, Frico BVI

Managing Director – Frico BVI have been active in the HVAC and indoor climate industry since 1990. During this time, I have gained extensive experience in climate technology, energy-efficient solutions, and market development.Since 2001, I have held a management position and started at Frico BV in 2009, where I am responsible for the company’s strategic development, market positioning, and commercial activities within the Dutch market. In my work, I focus on developing and implementing innovative solutions that contribute to a comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient indoor climate.In addition to my daily responsibilities, I have been actively involved for many years in various industry associations and international collaborations. Through these roles, I contribute to knowledge development, market development, regulatory dialogue, and cooperation within the sector.

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Janko van der Baan, Managing Director, Scania Nederland B.V.

Janko van der Baan is Managing Director of Scania Nederland B.V. and has more than 35 years of experience within the commercial vehicle industry. During his career at Scania, he has held multiple international leadership positions, including roles as Managing Director of Scania Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg, and Country Manager Iran at Scania CV AB in Sweden. Throughout his career, he has worked across sales, aftersales, fleet consulting and regional management, with a strong focus on building long-term customer partnerships, organisational development and sustainable transport solutions. Known for his people-oriented leadership style, he has extensive experience in guiding organisations through change and driving business transformation in an evolving transport industry.

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