August 28 – 29, 2019 – Business Update Stockholm

Welcome to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for a Business Update to Stockholm on August 28-29, 2019. You will receive an update on the developments of Sweden’s future competitiveness in the interconnected, autonomous and digital global marketplace, gain insight into the most important players in the market for the upcoming years and excellent opportunities for networking.

Program

AUGUST 28, 2019

10.00–12.00	Visit to the Royal Dutch Embassy in Stockholm and welcome by H.E. Ambassador of the Netherlands Ms. Ines Coppoolse and her colleagues Eva Blom and John Dekker about the Dutch/Swedish trade relations in Stockholm. Presentation by Undutchables Sweden by Karin Björkman
12.00	Lunch venue tba (Group Lunch to be paid separately at own costs)
13.30	Transportation or walk to Konsert huset
14.00	Registration and Coffee at World Trade Day
15.00	Participation at the World Trade Day 2019 of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce “AI, Automation and Advanced Technologies That Will Shape the Future” At the World Trade Day we will investigate Sweden’s future competitiveness in the interconnected, autonomous and digital global marketplace.Minister Address: Mr. Ibrahim Baylan, Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation Navigating the Tech Storm Mr. Nicklas Bergman, Entrepreneur and Technology Investor, Intergalactic Industries Advanced Technologies and Sweden’s Competitiveness – Moderated Discussion: Ms. Helene Niklasson, Head of CampX, Volvo Group Dr. Elena Fersman, Research Director, Artificial Intelligence, Ericsson Ms. Anna Åsberg, VP Operations IT and Digital, AstraZeneca Dr. Danica Kragic Jensfelt, Professor, Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning, KTH Boosting Trade Through Blockchain and AI: Ms. Susanna Zeko, Secretary General, ICC Sweden Digital Fashion Ms. Jennie Rosén, CEO, Swedish Fashion Council Mr. Fredrik Timour, Head of Fashion Innovation, Swedish Fashion Council Shaping the Future: Dr. Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, CEO, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
16.50	Networking and reception
17.45	Transportation to Dutch Chamber of Commerce Networking Drinks
18.00 – 20.00	Networking Drinks with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Sweden – Venue: Cocktail Lounge at Downtown Camper by Scandic Address: Brunkebergstorg 9, 111 51 Stockholm

AUGUST 29, 2019

10.30–13.00	Company visit Ericsson in Kista – During your visit at the Ericsson Studio in Kista you experience the latest technical innovations, like 5G and AI, which will impact your business.Address: Grönlandsgatan 8, 164 40 Kista, Sweden
13.30-14.30	Company visit to Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency Artificial intelligence in Swedish business and societyAddress: Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, 101 58 Stockholm, Sweden
14.45-15.30	Visit to Epicenter Stockholm with Fredric Kaijser, Head of Sales and a short company presentation by one of Epicenter Stockholm MembersAddress: Mäster Samuelsgatan 36, 111 57 Stockholm, Sweden
15.30	End of Program

Start of Program:

August 28, 2019 at 10.00

End of Program:

August 29, 2019 at 15.30

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12 Jun

June 12, 2019 What will be the political and economic impact of the EU-elections?

June 12, 2019 08.30 – 10.00

Breakfast meeting with Cees Westera from Public Matters

The Swedish Embassy and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite you to a breakfast meeting with Cees Westera, Managing Partner at Public Matters, a public affairs agency based in The Hague and Brussels. Westera will provide an analysis of the results of the European elections from an economic and political perspective. What will be the consequences for international relations and the business climate in the Netherlands?

Breakfast will be served.

This event is offered free of charge. Registration is compulsory and we have a limited number of seats available.

Date: June 12, 2019

Time: 08.30 – 10.00

Venue:
Swedish Ambassadors Residence
Lange Voorhout 28
The Hague

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25 Apr

April 25, 2019 Mentorship Program Final Dinner

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all Mentors and Mentees for participating in the Mentorship Program 2018-2019 and for making the program to a huge success. We also would like to thank Wilma Buis, Mercuri Urval for her professional set up of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program and leading the program throughout the year and Inter IKEA Systems for sponsoring the Mentorship Program. And of course, we cordially thank Handelsbanken, Ericsson and AIMS for the generous sponsoring of our Final Dinner.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program 2018-2019 is proudly sponsored by:

Final Dinner is generously offered by:

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16 Apr

April 16, 2019 Swedish Chamber Business Women Program

Leadership and Communication

Trainer Malin Hedlund, MH Leadership

April 16
Overcome perfectionism – when is it good enough?

Put a limit to your perfection and learn how to delegate.

The second out of four Swedish Chamber of Commerce Business Women Program with MH Leadership took place April 16, 2019. The theme for this training “Overcome perfectionism – when is it good enough? Put a limit to your perfection and learn how to delegate.” A total of 17 business women from various companies related to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce participated and shared experiences and views of perfectionism and how to deal with this topic both in your professional and personal life.

Next Women Business Leadership Trainings:

September 17
How to handle different personalities

November 26
Ask for the money

Time:

18.30 – 21.00

Venue:

Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam

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11 Apr

11 April, Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Chamber Lunchoen

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting 2018

On Thursday April 11, 2019 The Annual General Meeting 2018 took place at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce premises at Epicenter Amsterdam. In the presence of Honorary Chairman H.E. Mrs. Annika Markovic three new Board Members were elected to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the coming years. The Chairman, Mr. Ehsan Turabaz thanked the leaving Board Members Mrs. Maria Karlström, Scania and Mr. Kees van Oosten, TeekensKarstens for their commitment and great contribution to the development of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce during their period in the Swedish Chamber Board. The activity reports of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce 2018 were presented in the Annual Review 2018. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all members contributing to the production of the Annual Review and member company Nordholm Design & Communication for design & production. After the Annual General Meeting the Swedish Chamber of Commerce was very pleased to introduce some of interesting and exciting fellow tenants at Epicenter Amsterdam and to take a tour at our new office guided by Douwe Dirks, Sales Manager Epicenter. For Event photos by Hanne Hansen please scroll down on the website.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially thanks the sponsors of the Annual Review 2018

Photos by: Hanne Hansen

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20 Mar

March 20, 2019 Company Visit Scania Production Zwolle

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce was very pleased to welcome its members to the company visit to Scania Production Zwolle inclusive Company Presentation and factory tour.

Scania at a glance

Scania’s aim is to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society and the environment.

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. Scania offers vehicle financing, insurance and rental services to enable our customers to focus on their core business. Scania is also a leading provider of industrial and marine engines.

A global presence

With around 49,300 employees in about 100 countries, our sales and service network is strategically placed where our customers need us, no matter where they operate. Research and development activities are mainly concentrated in Sweden, with branches in Brazil and India. Production takes place in Europe, Latin America and Asia with facilities for global interchange of both components and complete vehicles. In addition there are regional production centres in Africa, Asia and Eurasia.

Program

12.00 Reception at Scania Production Zwolle

12.00 Lunch

13:15 Welcome and company presentation

14:00 Factory visit

15:15 Evaluation / questions

15:45 Coffee/tea

16:00 Departure

Your hosts will be Matthieu van der Haar, Representative Visits & Deliveries and Wendy Colenbrander, Country Marketeer, Marketing & Communications Scania Nederland BV

Address:
Russenweg 5
Zwolle

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7 Mar

March 7 – Grand Opening Photo Exhibition Swedish Dads

The Embassy of Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish Institute and Epicenter Amsterdam was proud to invite you to the Grand Opening of the photo exhibition Swedish Dads.

Thank you all for visiting the Grand Opening Photo Exhibition of the world renown Swedish Dads by Johan Bävman. In the presence of the Ambassador of Sweden H.E Annika Markovic, the participants took part of an eventful afternoon/evening with inspirational talks by Johan Bävman, Marius van Regteren and Björn Atterstam about why dads matter, why equality is a good idea and how it changes society and relationships for the better.

Swedish Dads is a photo exhibition based on portraits of a select group of fathers who choose to stay home with their babies for at least six months. The photo exhibition Swedish Dads has been travelling to more than 50 countries all over the world. The exhibition portrays 25 fathers in Sweden and was showing at Epicenter Amsterdam from March 4 – March 9, 2019, as a joint collaboration between the Swedish Institute, the Swedish Embassy in the Hague, Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Epicenter Amsterdam.

The Swedish Dads Exhibition and Grand opening was part of The Gender Game Changing Theme Week from March 4 – March 9, 2019. There was daily lunch talks by inspiring and interesting speakers and Film Night.

Photos by: Hanne Hansen from the event is displayed below.

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6 Mar

March 6 – Lunch Presentation by José Woldring, More Female DJ’s

THEME WEEK AT EPICENTER AMSTERDAM

On Wednesday March 6, 2019 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Epicenter Amsterdam was very pleased to welcome José Woldring, Founder & CEO, The Media Nanny and ambassador of Making Moves in Music as our lunch speaker. José Woldring gave a very interesting talk about how The Media Nanny works and supports female DJ’s in the world and the idea behind Making Moves in Music – an initiative by Bumble to get more female DJ’s to the top.

José Woldring is the CEO and Founder of The Media Nanny, one of the most prominent PR agencies in the dance scene globally. Woldring is a Public Relations professional who helps artists and creative brands build an audience and craft their narrative through the press, new media and other platforms.

José recently launched an initiative with social platform Bumble named ‘Making Moves In Music’, of which she will also serve as aglobal ambassador. The initiative focuses on championing women in music by finding and supporting new electronic female talent.

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Past events

Program

June 12, 2019 08.30 – 10.00

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting 2018

Photos by: Hanne Hansen

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce was very pleased to welcome its members to the company visit to Scania Production Zwolle inclusive Company Presentation and factory tour.

Scania at a glance

A global presence

Program

The Embassy of Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish Institute and Epicenter Amsterdam was proud to invite you to the Grand Opening of the photo exhibition Swedish Dads.

Patrons