Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 18.15 – 20.15
Venue: The Swedish Ambassador’s Residence
Lange Voorhout 28
The Hague
On March 27, 2025 the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce invited its members to an interactive college tour together with H.E. Johannes Oljelund, the Swedish Ambassador to the Netherlands at his amazing residence in the Hague.
The Young Professionals College Tour at the Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in The Hague began with a warm welcome from H.E. Johannes Oljelund, the Swedish Ambassador to the Netherlands.
The evening featured an engaging conversation led by moderator Alexander Ljungström, chairperson of the Young Professionals committee, touching on themes such as leadership, diplomacy, and international cooperation — all within the unique setting of an ambassadorial residence. With a mix of professional insights and personal reflections, the event offered attendees a rare opportunity to gain perspective on life in diplomacy and Sweden’s global engagement.
We would like to thank H.E. Johannes Oljelund for hosting the Young Professionals and for his warm welcome and openness to answer and discuss the various questions of the attendees. Events like these remind us of the value of dialogue, perspective, and connection across borders.
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