Anne Korthals Atles, Speaker at the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023
We are thrilled to introduce Anne Korthals Atles, Sustainability Manager at Vattenfall Nederlands, as one of the distinguished speakers at the upcoming Innovation & Sustainability Summit 2023 on December 15, 2023. With 20 years of professional experience in the energy industry, Anne holds unique expertise in areas such as renewable energy optimization, BtB product development, and sustainability legislation. She has in recent years focused on Vattenfall's Human Rights impact, with initiatives like the Human Rights Impact Assessment, and ESG reporting such as CSRD.
Join us for “Driving the Green Transition Together” to take part in Anne’s insightful perspectives on Vattenfall’s work on sustainability striving towards a fossil-free future. Read about the Summit and secure your seats
This summit will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from Sweden and the Netherlands, in the presence of H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr. Johannes Oljelund. Following the Summit is the Swedish Chamber Annual Lucia Dinner, which will be a fantastic evening of celebration, entertainment, and music. Among the distinguished lineup of speakers for the event, we're also honored to have Mattias Frumerie and H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme representing the political and diplomatic perspectives from Sweden and the Netherlands, as well as business leaders like Jon Abrahamsson Ring from Ikea and Douwe Dirks from NORNORM.
Want to discover more about Vattenfall’s distinctive sustainability strategy? Dive into Vattenfall’s Sustainability Insight feature with Swedish Chamber Insights .
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H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, speaker at the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023
We are very proud to present H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Netherlands, Ministry of Economy and Climate, the Netherlands as one of the opening speakers for the Swedish Chamber Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 "Driving the Green Transition Together". As a dedicated representative of the Netherlands for climate diplomacy, H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme aims to raise global climate ambitions and find solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions and enhance the regenerative power of nature. He also plays a crucial role on the board of the Green Climate Fund, supporting developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices.
With an extensive diplomatic career, including serving as the Ambassador of the Netherlands to the Holy See and as Senior Advisor for Private Sector Partnerships to the UN Refugee Agency H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme brings a wealth of experience in forging partnerships for innovative solutions to global challenges. Together with Mattias Frumerie, Climate Ambassador and Head of Delegation to UNFCCC at the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme will open the Summit by sharing key outcomes and actions ahead straight from the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, which precedes the Swedish Chamber Summit by a few days.
The impressive list of speakers also includes:
- René Kleijn: Professor of Resilient Resource Supply at Leiden University
- Anne Korthals Altes: Manager Sustainability, Vattenfall
- Jan Terlouw: Director of Saab Nederland
- Jon Abrahamsson Ring: CEO Inter IKEA Group
- Douwe Dirks: Chief Commercial Officer at NORNORM
- Andrea Orsag: Sustainability Strategy Expert and Founder of MissionC
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Thank you Ericsson and participants for the interactive Tech for Good!
Earlier this week, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Ericsson, organized an inspiring and interactive Tech Table event, Tech for Good by Ericsson at the 5G Hub, at High Tech Campus Eindhoven.
The participants were all very warmly welcomed by Everth Flores, Managing Director of Ericsson NL, followed by a short word by H.E Ambassador of Sweden Mr. Johannes Oljelund. The event delved into the important role of 5G in digital transformation, showcasing how technical solutions can help improve sustainability and promote the green transition. Other highlights included insights into Ericsson's award-winning 5G smart factories by Iris Hertsenberg, Program Board Manager at the 5G Hub, and Dassault Systèmes' groundbreaking work on virtual twins by Robert Sjölund, Sales Representative at DELMIA. Last but not least, we explored Social XR through an exciting presentation by Hans Stokking, Senior Science Integrator at TNO, which also showed how it provides new possibilities to bring people closer together.
Following the insightful presentations, participants had the opportunity to engage in hands-on demos at the 5G hub with support from Iris Hertsenberg and Edwin Dijkstra, Solution Architect at the 5G Hub, including driving a remote-controlled surveillance car and trying out full-scale XR communication.
We would like to thank all the speakers who provided valuable insights into this important and topical field and Ericsson for hosting such an engaging and eventful event. Special thanks to Patrick Blankers, Policy Director Sustainability at Ericsson, for organizing the event and to all participants for their contribution to making a very successful event. for more information and event photos.
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René Kleijn, speaker for the Innovation & Sustainbility Summit
We are proud to present René Kleijn, professor in Resilient Resource Supply at Leiden University, as one of our esteemed speakers for the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 – “Driving the Green Transition Together" taking place at Hilton Amsterdam on December 15. The summit unites business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from Sweden and the Netherlands.
With his academic and scientific background, René will contribute with expert knowledge to building a resilient future as part of the green transition. Join the Swedish Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 to gain thought leadership insights, learn about the latest innovations, and be inspired by the change-makers turning the green transition into reality!
Mark your calendars: December 15, 2023. Explore more and secure your spot by clicking .
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Charlotte Boström, Patron Dinner Keynote Speaker
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially invites its Patron Members to the Annual Exclusive Patron Dinner on November 16, 2023, hosted by the H.E. Ambassador of Sweden, Mr. Johannes Oljelund. We are proud to present journalist and author Charlotte Boström as the keynote speaker for the evening. Charlotte will share insights on gender equality and the labor market in the Netherlands and Sweden, inspired by her latest book, 'Waarom Zweedse vrouwen niet gratis werken'.
We look forward to welcoming our Patron members to this enlightening event!
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Annual Lucia Dinner
The , is followed by the at Hotel Hilton, Amsterdam, in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Johannes Oljelund. At the Swedish Chamber Annual Lucia Dinner, we’re excited to present a full program featuring the Swedish Chamber Business Award Ceremony, entertainment and live music performances, a fantastic charity raffle, and of course, a grand Swedish Lucia procession. Extend the invitation to your colleagues, partners, and business relations for a fantastic evening with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Secure your seats !
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Upcoming events
Welcome to upcoming events at the Swedish Chamber!
- We still have a few seats left for tomorrow's event, where you get the opportunity to explore Tech for Good with Ericsson at the innovative 5G Hub at Tech campus Eindhoven.
- Join the Young Professionals community’s After Work at Volkshotel to connect with new people, share experiences, and have a good time.
- Join Academic Work to learn about Young Talents' preferences in future employers.
- Save the date for the Patron Dinner on November 7, 2023. We are proud to present journalist and author Charlotte Boström as the keynote speaker of the event. Charlotte will give an eye-opening presentation on gender equality and the labor market in the Netherlands and Sweden, based on her new book Waarom Zweedse vrouwen niet gratis werken.
- Take part in the Sustainability & Innovation Summit and Exclusive Annual Lucia Dinner on December 15, 2023.
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Jan Terlouw, Speaker for the Innovation & Sustainability Summit 2023
We are delighted to introduce Jan Terlouw, Director of Saab Nederland B.V., as one of our esteemed speakers at the upcoming on December 15, 2023. Join us for “”, where Jan will share his expert perspective on the defense and aerospace sector—one of today's most crucial industries. Additionally, Jan plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Swedish Chamber as the Chairperson of the Sustainability Committee at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
The summit will unite business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from Sweden and the Netherlands, graced by the presence of H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr. Johannes Oljelund. Following the Summit, indulge in the Swedish Chamber Annual Lucia Dinner.
Don't miss this chance to be inspired by business leaders like Jan and gain insights from his latest perspectives!
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