Ambassador Joost Reintjes Received by King of Sweden
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Europe at the Crossroads Event
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Meet Jurriën Norder, NEXIS I NCC-NL, at the Patron Dinner
We are honoured to present Jurriën Norder, Head of NEXIS I NCC-NL, as our distinguished speaker at this year’s Patron Dinner on November 21, 2024. This exclusive dinner will be hosted by H.E. Ambassador Johannes Oljelund at the Swedish Residence in The Hague.
Jurriën Norder completed his Peace & Conflict Studies degree at Uppsala University, Sweden, in 2010. Since then, he has served as a civil servant with the Dutch government, initially addressing migration issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Between 2012 and 2015, he was stationed at the Dutch Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. In 2018, he transitioned to the Ministry of Interior Affairs, where he took on the role of coordinating analyst on national security threats, marking his first engagement with cyber-related issues. By 2020, he joined the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the Netherlands, where he led the international team. As of 1 September 2024, Jurriën has assumed the role of Head of the NCC-NL, the National Coordination Centre on Cybersecurity Innovation. The NCC-NL is part of the European initiative under the European Cybersecurity Competence Act, designed to coordinate and foster cybersecurity innovation within the EU. The NCCs aim to drive market growth and accelerate the development and adoption of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions across EU member states.
The Patron Dinner serves as a platform to address significant trends and challenges while fostering new connections and synergies among attendees. Over the years, this event has featured esteemed keynote speakers within the Swedish-Dutch community.
Join us for an evening of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Exclusive Patron Dinner.
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Annual Member Survey Week Winner!
The Swedish Chamber Member Survey 2024 is now open! As a gesture of our gratitude, we are holding a weekly prize raffle for all members who complete the survey.
We are delighted to announce that the first week’s prize winner is Cleo van Amelfort-Pinck, Management Consultant at Independent Recruiters Group. The prize was presented to Cleo at the Swedish Chamber’s Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast, graciously hosted by Heussen earlier this week.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already participated. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine and improve the Chamber’s services and activities to better serve our Members’ needs.
If you haven’t yet completed the survey, we invite you to do so today! The survey remains open until Friday, November 22, and more exciting prizes await!
Click on the link below to fill out the Annual Member Survey.
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Our exclusive membership offer is coming to an end
Our exclusive membership offer is coming to an end! This is your final opportunity to unlock a free 2024 membership, with full benefits lasting until the end of 2025.
Don't let this chance pass you by—connect, grow, and thrive with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.
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Meet the CEO of Norrsken, Funda Sezgi, on December 6, 2024
We are thrilled to announce Funda Sezgi, co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, as one of our distinguished speakers at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2024 on December 6, 2024.
Funda Sezgi is the co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation. Norrsken is an impact ecosystem where entrepreneurs can find everything they need to make saving the world their business. Our work stems from a belief in entrepreneurship and new technology as forces that can positively impact the world. We run award-winning Norrsken House hubs in Barcelona, Spain; Kigali, Rwanda; and Stockholm, Sweden. Norrsken’s five funds have raised more than $500 million USD to support exceptional entrepreneurs who combine profit with positive global impact: Norrsken VC, Norrsken22, Norrsken Accelerator, Norrsken Launcher, and Norrsken Africa Seed Fund. Norrsken is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious foundation, founded by Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of the payment services unicorn Klarna.
Before assuming the co-CEO role, Funda Sezgi co-founded Norrsken's Accelerator. Over two years, the accelerator received approximately 5,000 applications from 120 countries and invested in 40 of the most promising early-stage impact tech startups from around the world.
Funda also held the COO role at Norrsken Foundation, where she was responsible for operations, partnerships, and expansion to Africa and Europe. She also headed Norrsken House and was in charge of setting up and running their first entrepreneurial hub in Stockholm. Funda has been part of the management team since joining Norrsken in its early days.
Prior to joining Norrsken, Funda worked as a market analyst, a management consultant, and led an international acceleration program helping social entrepreneurs scale into new markets. Funda earned a PhD in strategic management from IESE Business School, where she focused on impact ventures and their scaling strategies. She also spent time in Silicon Valley as a visiting scholar at Stanford University.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Funda and gain valuable insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability. Register now to be part of this engaging discussion on shaping the future of global impact. Click to reserve your spot.
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COP29 – Swedish companies lead the way in Baku
As the UN climate summit COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sweden is showcasing its commitment to addressing global climate challenges with a robust business delegation and expert authorities. The event, running from November 11 to 22, 2024, serves as a platform for Swedish companies to present innovative solutions that can drive the green transition worldwide.
The Swedish pavilion will be inaugurated on November 12, featuring Business Sweden's CEO Jan Larsson alongside chief negotiators, UN officials, and business leaders. "Swedish companies offer groundbreaking solutions that can drive the green transition globally," Larsson stated. "At COP29, we will showcase these solutions and the potential that Swedish companies have in the necessary transition.
"The pavilion acts as a unique meeting point for business leaders, government representatives, and climate negotiators to discuss practical measures for global climate action. Business Sweden emphasizes Sweden's role as a "climate matchmaker," connecting countries' climate needs with a diverse toolbox of Swedish innovations, policies, and financial instruments.
The delegation includes prominent Swedish firms such as AFRY, Alfa Laval, E.ON, Hitachi Energy, Scania, and Tetra Pak. These companies contribute to strengthening Sweden's position as a key partner in the green, circular, and digital transitions."
Our common goal at COP29 is to inspire countries to raise their national climate commitments by demonstrating that scalable solutions exist," said Emma Modéer-Wiking, Head of Sustainability at Business Sweden. "As a climate matchmaker between countries' challenges and existing solutions, we aim to increase Sweden's contribution to the Paris Agreement and accelerate our transition to net zero by 2045."With COP29 underway, Sweden is poised to lead discussions on innovative climate solutions while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development on a global scale.
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NFIA Opens New Office in the Nordics
On November 6, 2024, Minister Reinette Klever, Swedish State Secretary Håkan Jevrell, and Hilde van der Meer, Commissioner of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), officially opened the newest NFIA office abroad: NFIA Nordics. This new office builds on the strong existing ties between companies in the Netherlands and the Nordic countries, with NFIA colleagues eager to further strengthen investments from Nordic companies in the Netherlands.
The primary goal of the NFIA team is to identify and support Nordic companies that can join the Netherlands' industry ecosystems, driving vital advancements in sectors such as sustainable energy, agrifood, health, mobility, and the circular economy.
A Nordic office is crucial for the Invest in Holland network because, as like-minded European neighbours, the Netherlands and the Nordics share common goals in driving the necessary transitions towards a sustainable future through innovation. By collaborating, both regions can accelerate the search for future solutions. As Hilde van der Meer expressed on LinkedIn, "With the addition of our latest office to the global NFIA network, we look forward to nurturing existing business partnerships and supporting companies eager to explore opportunities in the Netherlands to accelerate their growth."
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