Thank you for the YP Season Spring Final!
The Swedish Chamber’s Young Professionals would like to thank everyone who participated in yesterday’s Spring Season’s Final at Waterkant in Amsterdam. As always, it is great to see new connections being made and to come together to share experiences within the Swedish-Dutch network, inspire each other, and have fun!
This was the last event of the spring season. The Young Professionals Team would like to express our warm appreciation for the great commitment, thoughtful discussions, and knowledge shared by our YP members this past year and last but not least, our important partners and sponsors!
After the summer, the new Young Professionals team looks forward to meeting you at the .
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Let’s take action: The Diversity & Inclusion Special of Swedish Chamber Insights!
With our digital magazine, , we offer you an exclusive glimpse into the activities within and around the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. This month, we are celebrating the European Commission's International Diversity Month by showcasing exclusive features on three inspiring leaders in Diversity & Inclusion, one of the Swedish Chamber's core values.
🏆 Dr Cara Antoine addresses the Netherlands' performance in global gender equality rankings, shares her personal experience as a leader in a male-dominated industry, and explores actionable steps that businesses need to take to advocate for gender equality in the workplace.
🌏 Unlocking the full potential: SKF accelerates diversity & inclusion journey. Key leaders at SKF, including Rickard Gustafson, Annika Ölme, and Yves Nys, share their insights on why and how they are committed to driving their D&I strategy forward.
👥 New article: From “Nice to Have” to "Must Have" by Wendy Broersen, International Diversity & Inclusion expert and founder of Superpeople Company, to learn about inclusive practices, CSDR, equal pay and more.
We are thrilled to present insights from these experts on implementing diversity and inclusion strategies in your workplace and making impactful changes.
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Ingrid Tappin Inspirational Speaker at “Tech Talent & Diversity in Tech” Event May 23
Will we be seeing you at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast this week? We are very excited to welcome Ingrid Tappin, CEO and Founder of Diverse Leaders in Tech, as the inspirational speaker for the upcoming event ". This insightful event, hosted by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and KPMG Meijburg & CO, will take place on May 23, 2024.
This event aims to move beyond discussing the necessity of diversity strategies and instead will focus on practical implementation. Ingrid Tappin, a leading figure in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), will provide actionable insights on how to effectively integrate DEI into the tech industry.
Ingrid Tappin is dedicated to setting the standard for DEI excellence in European tech. She leads the first community-driven DEI platform in the Netherlands through Diverse Leaders in Tech. Her organization employs a data-led approach, peer-to-peer learning solutions, and a robust DEI partner network to help companies attract, retain, and harness the innovation power of diverse teams, all supported by scalable tech solutions.
Ingrid Tappin’s commitment to social impact is evident in her efforts to foster inclusive workplaces that not only recognize but also leverage the benefits of diversity. Her work ensures that DEI initiatives are not just theoretical but practical and impactful, driving real change within organizations.
Join us on May 23 to gain valuable insights from Ingrid Tappin and learn how to transform your organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
To get out most of the Session, and Ingrid will refer to the results in her interactive presentation.
Ingrid Tappin is dedicated to setting the standard for DEI excellence in European tech. She leads the first community-driven DEI platform in the Netherlands through Diverse Leaders in Tech. Her organization employs a data-led approach, peer-to-peer learning solutions, and a robust DEI partner network to help companies attract, retain, and harness the innovation power of diverse teams, all supported by scalable tech solutions.
Ingrid Tappin’s commitment to social impact is evident in her efforts to foster inclusive workplaces that not only recognize but also leverage the benefits of diversity. Her work ensures that DEI initiatives are not just theoretical but practical and impactful, driving real change within organizations.
Join us on May 23 to gain valuable insights from Ingrid Tappin and learn how to transform your organization’s approach to diversity and inclusion. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
To get out most of the Session, and Ingrid will refer to the results in her interactive presentation.
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Office closed Pentecost Monday May 20
The Swedish Chamber office will be closed on May 20th due to Pentecost Monday. See you again on Tuesday, May 21! Contact us at info@swedishchamber.nl for any questions.
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Meet Marco Frikkee, speaker for Tech Talent & Diversity in Tech May 23
We are proud to present Marco Frikkee, Partner Sustainability Reporting at KPMG Nederland, as a speaker for the insightful event “Tech Talent & Diversity in Tech”, presented by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and KPMG Meijburg & Co on May 23, 2024! This event moves beyond WHY diversity strategy is needed and instead focuses on HOW.
Four years ago, Marco Frikkee transitioned from the external audit practice at KPMG to strengthen KPMG’s sustainability advisory and assurance services. With extensive experience as a signing audit partner, he advises clients on new EU sustainable finance regulations and provides sustainability reporting assurance for financial sector clients. Marco holds a master's degree in Business Economics and Accountancy from the University of Amsterdam, supporting the financial sector in reducing carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
to participate in this important event!
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Thank you for an inspiring Mentorship event with Kristina Zumpolle and Jasmijn de Smit
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who participated in the interactive presentation on "Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance" as part of the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024! Our heartfelt thanks go to our esteemed keynote speakers, Kristina Zumpolle, founder and leadership coach at Zumflow, and Jasmijn de Smit, leadership coach at Zumflow. Their insightful thoughts on mindfulness and the work-life blend were invaluable. During the session, we were provided with tools to reflect on our energy levels, beliefs, and goals to navigate the complexities of modern professional life. We are also very happy that Kristina and Jasmijn involve the participants in a joyful dance moment!
A warm thank you to all participants for your active engagement and thoughtful contributions to the discussion, and to AIMS International Netherlands for their valued collaboration as sponsors. The Swedish Chamber is proud to facilitate these crucial discussions on mindfulness and work-life balance.
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Upcoming events
Welcome to the dynamic and packed calendar this spring at the Swedish Chamber! Please find all the event information and registrations in our . See you there!
- Join us for , presented by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and hosted by KPMG Meijburg & Co, on May 23.
- Welcome to the after work event on May 28, with the vibrant and diverse Young Professionals community for an evening of fun and networking.
- The Swedish Chamber is very pleased to invite you to its Meeting 2024, hosted by the H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr Johannes Oljelund at his residence in the Hauge on May 30. The keynote speaker is Pär Stenmark, Chief Sustainability Officer at Inter IKEA Group.
- Team Sweden invites you on June 4 to unveil the , with keynote speaker Per-Arne Hjelmborn, Director-General for Trade, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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Office closed 9-10 May
The Swedish Chamber office will be closed on May 9 and May 10. Contact us at info@swedishchamber.nl for any questions. See you again on Monday, May 13!
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