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The Swedish brand is perceived to contribute positively to the business of Swedish companies.   The Netherlands is Sweden's seventh-largest export market (94 billion SEK) and the third-largest market for imports (206 billion SEK). With its geographically advantageous location, together with its high level of digitalisation, technological advancements, innovative practices, and commitment to sustainability, the Netherlands makes an appealing destination for Swedish enterprises. Over the years, Swedish companies in the Netherlands have continued to improve their financial performance. In 2021, 68 per cent of the participating companies reported a profit, a figure that climbed to 89 per cent by 2022. This substantial increase suggests a recovering economy that is rebounding from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Swedish companies in the Netherlands tend to have an optimistic view of turnover when observing the results from the past years. This year, 74 per cent of the respondents answered that they expect their turnover to increase in the upcoming 12 months. The consumer sector emerged as the most favourable, with 100 per cent of the companies expressing their anticipation of an increase in their turnovers. For the third consecutive year, the survey results indicate that the primary operations of Swedish companies in the Dutch market revolve around Marketing and sales activities. For the second consecutive year, Sustainability continues to be one of the most important driving forces, accounting for 36 per cent. The Swedish brand is perceived to contribute positively to the business of Swedish companies in the Dutch market. This year, 89 per cent responded that the brand contributes partially or very much. Welcome, to sign up for the Business Climate Survey Presentation at the Swedish Embassy in the Hauge on September 7, 2023 Click her for more information    

We are delighted to introduce Dr. Cara Antoine as a distinguished keynote speaker for our Diversity in Tech event on September 14, 2023, in collaboration with SKF. Dr. Cara Antoine has Executive experience in digitally transforming businesses and cultures across global industries from Polaroid to Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Royal Dutch Shell, Microsoft, and IG&H. She now holds the esteemed position of Executive Vice President, and Chief Technology & Portfolio Innovation Officer at Capgemini, responsible for the Northern and Central European regions. Her inclusive mindset and approach to diversity enable both organizations and individuals to achieve more. The Diversity in Tech event, a component of both the Tech Table series and the Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast series, aims to ignite inspiration and empower business leaders in cultivating inclusive and diverse workplaces.