Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 08.30 – 11.00
Venue: KPMG Meijburg Tax
Laan van Langerhuize 1
1186 DS Amstelveen
Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Can Europe Lead the Way in Diversity and Inclusion?
As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) face growing resistance globally, could this be Europe’s moment to lead by example? For the European tech sector, DEI is more than a moral imperative—it is a strategic advantage. Companies that embrace diverse talent and foster inclusive cultures consistently drive stronger innovation, outperform their competitors, and achieve higher financial returns.
Join us for an insightful discussion on how European tech can stay ahead by embedding DEI into business strategy. Learn from Swedish and Dutch experts and companies as they share best practices that deliver measurable, long-term impact.
Program:
08.30 – Walk in, Registration and Breakfast
09.00 – Welcome by Marlies Baijer, Partner KPMG Meijburg & Co
09.10 – Word by Kerstin Gerlagh, CEO of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands
09.15- Joerie Nijhuis, Co-founder of IT’S UP TO YOU
09.35 – Marlies Baijer, Partner KPMG Meijburg & Co
09.50 -Leon Kanters, Partner KPMG Mejburg & Co
10.00 – More speakers to be confirmed..
10.15- Panel discussion and Q&A
11.00 – End of Breakfast
Speakers List:
More speakers to be confirmed..
Moderator:
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Diversity is generously hosted by:
ABOUT THE SWEDISH CHAMBER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION BREAKFASTS
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with its Diversity & Inclusion Committee, aim to provide a series of Diversity & Inclusion Breakfasts to discuss strategies with a focus on new perspectives of D&I, share real cases and research, and support you with concrete tools to increase and develop D&I within your organisation. For more information about the Swedish Chamber of Commerce D&I Program and the D&I Committee, here or send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl
ABOUT THE SWEDISH CHAMBER TECH TABLES
Tech Tables is a platform for Swedish-Dutch tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to meet, learn, and discuss. At the Swedish Chamber Tech Tables, we aim to celebrate the latest in technology and discuss the latest trends, whether artificial intelligence, blockchain, or virtual reality. Click here to learn more about the Swedish Chamber Tech Tables series, or email events@swedishchamber.nl to hear more.
This Event is organised in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech and Diversity & Inclusion Committees.
Date: September 16, 2025
Time: tbc
Venue: Allchiefs
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Stay tuned for more information to come.
This event is hosted by
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Venue: The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam
“Mastering Leadership for the Future – Mindfulness and Work-life Balance”
Welcome to the fourth session of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program on September 18, 2025. In today’s fast-paced world, balancing professional ambitions with personal well-being is more important than ever. Mindfulness offers a powerful approach to managing stress, enhancing focus, and fostering resilience, enabling individuals to thrive both in and outside the workplace. By cultivating greater awareness and presence, leaders can make more intentional decisions, foster stronger relationships, and create a sustainable work-life balance.
Keynote Speaker: Cole Groom, Co-founder of Balance Breathing
Cole Groom is the co-founder of Balance Breathing, helping teams reduce stress and prevent burnout through science-backed breathwork. Originally from the US, he moved to the Netherlands to study at the University of Amsterdam and went on to build a career in educational technology.
After discovering breathwork as a personal tool to manage stress, he founded Balance Breathing to make mental well-being simple and accessible at work. A former mentee in this program, Cole returns to share his journey and lead a session on the power of breathwork for focus and resilience.
Program
18.30 Arrival, welcome drinks, and light refreshments
18.45 Welcome by Hendrik Jan Guitink, Mentorship Program Coach and Managing Partner AIMS International Netherlands B.V.
19:00 Arrival and welcome for Mentorship Program Alumni
19.15 Insightful Session on Mindfulness and Work-life Balance – Cole Groom, Co-Founder of Balance Breathing
20.30 Drinks and Discussions
21.00 End of Meeting
This session will be open to alumni of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program, with their participation beginning at 19:00. Alumni are kindly asked to register using the guest registration form below.
About the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited from meeting the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values. The Mentorship Program is made possible by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with AIMS International Netherlands B.V., a member of AIMS International. Read more here
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 16.00-19.00
Venue: Svalner Atlas Group
Weteringschans 24
1017 SG Amsterdam
Invitation: Navigating Customs Challenges – A Strategic Perspective on Trade and Tax
Swedish Chamber Patron Member, Svalner Atlas Group is pleased to invite members and relations of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to an engaging and interactive presentation addressing the ongoing complexities surrounding customs areas.
Experts from Svalner Atlas Group from both Sweden and the Netherlands will explore how integrating tax and trade functions can significantly enhance supply chain performance. The session will focus on strategies to mitigate compliance risks, reduce cost inefficiencies, and break down organizational silos.
Participants will gain insights into the benefits of adopting a holistic, data-driven approach—one that not only reduces risk and optimises costs but also aligns with broader ESG objectives.
Key issues include:
– misaligned transfer pricing
– incorrect customs codes
-and missed Free Trade Agreement benefits.
We look forward to welcoming you to this thought-provoking discussion.
Program
15:00-15:30 Walk-in and Welcome
15:30-16:15 Presentation Supply Chain/ESG
16:30-16:45 Break
16:45-17:15 Presentation, Customs
17.15-17.30 Q&A
17:30-18:30 drinks
Speakers tbc
Welcome to Sign up!
Date: October 2, 2025
Time: 16.00 – 19.00
Location: Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Edge Olympic
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
Amsterdam
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with our Member company TK, cordially invites you to join us at the Tech Table – AI Forum on October 2, 2025, from 16:00 to 19:00. This annual event is part of the Chamber’s Tech Table series and brings together top experts, visionary investors, and key decision-makers from the tech finance sectors of Sweden and the Netherlands. To achieve our sustainability goals, investing in technology is essential. Sweden and the Netherlands are eager to lead this transformative effort.
Stay tuned for more information.
This event is a collaboration between
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Venue: Tbc
“Mastering Leadership for the Future – Business Culture followed by Final Dinner and Evaluation”
Welcome to the fifth session of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program on October 16, 2025
Stay tuned for more information
About the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Programme
The Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited from meeting the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values. The Mentorship Program is made possible by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with AIMS International Netherlands B.V., a member of AIMS International. Read more here
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 16.00 – 19.00
Venue: Inter IKEA Systems
Olof Palmestraat 1,
2616 LN Delft
SAVE THE DATE
Invitation
The Strength of Brand Sweden
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with the Branding Committee, Inter IKEA Systems, and the Swedish Institute, is pleased to invite you to one of our flagship events: The Strength of Brand Sweden.
Join us for an insightful and inspiring afternoon dedicated to exploring Sweden’s new Nation Brand Strategy. Engage in meaningful dialogues with leading experts from both Sweden and the Netherlands as we examine how the power of Brand Sweden can elevate your business.
According to our recent Business Climate Survey, 83% of Swedish companies in the Netherlands believe that Brand Sweden positively impacts their success. This event offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper—discover actionable strategies, learn from your peers, and explore how the Swedish Institute can support your branding journey.
We look forward to welcoming you to this key event.
Program
16.00 Welcome and opening
16.10 Sweden’s National Brand Strategy by Christian Billar, Swedish Institute
16.30 IKEA, one of the partners of the National Brand Strategy
16.50 Interactive Panel discussion with Swedish Industries in the Netherlands, including Q&A
17.45 Networking and Drinks
19.00 End of Event
Speakers List:
Christian Biller, Brand Strategist, Swedish Institute
Nina Bogstedt, Brand & Marketing Manager, Inter IKEA Systems BV
More speakers to be confirmed
Moderator:
Lawrence Masle CEO UP THERE, EVERYWHERE, Moderator & Speaker
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 09.30 – 13.00
Venue: Echophone
Etten-Leur
More information to come.
ABOUT THE SWEDISH CHAMBER TECH TABLES
Tech Tables is a platform for Swedish-Dutch tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to meet, learn, and discuss. At the Swedish Chamber Tech Tables, we aim to celebrate the latest in technology and discuss the latest trends, whether artificial intelligence, blockchain, or virtual reality. Click here to learn more about the Swedish Chamber Tech Tables series, or email events@swedishchamber.nl to hear more.
