Time: 10.00 – 11.00 CET
Webinar
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce have the pleasure of inviting you to an exclusive Member Business Webinar on October 28, 2020 about AstraZeneca’s reponse to COVID.
The COVID-19 pandemic is placing immediate challenges on our healthcare systems and will also have a longer lasting impact on the way we live and think about our health – and that of others – in the years to come. As ever, AstraZeneca prioritizes the needs of patients to help ensure their safety and continued access to care. In addition, AstraZeneca plays their part in helping to relieve the pressure on healthcare systems during this critical period as well as our future recovery. Ilse van Hensbeek, medical director of AstraZeneca Netherlands, will elaborate on AstraZeneca’s response to COVID, and the efforts that entails. In addition to partnering with the University of Oxford to deliver a working vaccine, AstraZeneca researches monoclonal antibody combinations as well as the use registered treatment to combat the severe complications of the virus.
PROGRAM
10.00 Welcome
10.05 Introduction AstraZeneca by Ad Antonisse, Director Market Access & External Affairs
10.20 Progress and challenges Corona Virus by Ilse van Hensbeek, Medical Director AstraZeneca
10.35 Q&A
10.50 Conclusion
10.55 Thank you by Swedish Chamber
11.00 End of Webinar
On October 28, 2020 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive Member Webinar featuring Ad Antonisse, Director Market Access & External Affairs and Ilse van Hensbeek, Medical Director of AstraZeneca Netherlands about AstraZeneca’s response to COVID. This webinar was part of the Swedish Chamber’s series “for members by members” and we were very pleased to welcome around 30 members including H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mrs. Annika Markovic. We would like to thank Ad and Ilse for introducing us to the world of AstraZeneca and their impressive work prioritizing the needs of patients, helping and ensuring their safety and access to care, helping to relieve the pressure on healthcare systems during this critical period as well as our future recovery and last but not least in finding and delivering a working vaccine to fight the corona virus.
Date: 27 October
Time: 11h00-12h15 (CET)
Webinar
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to invite you to a webinar in partnership with Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Europe with Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer, General Manager SwedCham China and Lars-Åke Severin, Chairman, SwedCham China & CEO and Founder PSU China.
China, the country where the pandemic started becomes once again the driving force in the world economy. How did Swedish companies in China manage during Covid-19 outbreak, how are they doing now and what daily challenges do they face? Don’t miss this opportunity to get some new insights directly from the field by listening to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China and their learnings from the year 2020.
Speakers:
Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer, General Manager SwedCham China
Lars-Åke Severin, Chairman, SwedCham China & CEO and Founder PSU China
On October 27, 2020 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is was very pleased to welcome our members to a webinar in partnership with Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Europe organized by Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France hosting Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer, General Manager SwedCham China and Lars-Åke Severin, Chairman, SwedCham China & CEO and Founder PSU China. Daniela and Lars-Åke were talking about risks and opportunities in challenging times. How did Swedish companies in China manage during Covid-19 outbreak, how they are doing now and about their daily challenges they are facing. We would like to thank Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France for organizing this event and Daniela Ling-Vannerus Cassmer and Lars-Åke Severin for sharing their insights.
Organized by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in France and the Swedish Club in Paris.
In partnership with other Swedish Chambers in Europe.
Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber invites exclusively the Young Professionals members to our first YP Business Insight with Jørgen Höppener, General Manager at Budbee, a fast growing, innovative Swedish log-tech company.
Date:
October 21, 2020
Time:
18.00 – 19.00
This is a Zoom webinar
This Exclusive Business Insight will start with an interview about Budbee’s journey from the Nordics to the Netherlands, and how Jørgen built his team in the Netherlands and the strategies they used to successfully enter this new market. After the interview we open up for questions and discussions from all the participants.
So if you’re interested in knowing more about international expansion, how to build a successful team and learn from Budbee’s strategy then signup now!
About Budbee
Budbee, a Swedish log-tech company, arrived 2019 to the Netherlands as their first market outside of the Nordics. Since their launch in 2015 in Sweden Budbee has delivered an ambitious growth and attracted strong investments backing. Budbee’s arrival in the Netherlands shows its strong positioning as expansion market for Swedish companies, and especially in the field of e-commerce and logistics. By setting up their office, team and launching with NL customers, Budbee has shown they are capable of making a strong and successful market entry.
Budbee has an innovative approach to last mile logistics, by making sure that the consumer has flexibility and control over their delivery and assuring that this can be done in the most sustainable way to minimize distances travelled and focus on CO2 reduction. This innovative Log-Tech company, the next generation companies to follow the big Fintech movement, received the Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurs Award 2019.
We are looking forward to hear more from Jørgen and how he took Budbee to a whole new market.
We also invite the Young Professionals from the Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce to join this event for free. Just sign up as a guest.
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SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTNER WEBINAR: INSIGHTS FROM THE POLITICAL AND SOCIAL LANDSCAPE IN THE WORLD’S LEADING ECONOMY
WHEN:
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 at 17:30
WHERE:
Webinar
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands is very pleased to invite you to a webinar in partnership with Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Europe with Anna Throne-Holst, President, Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in New York.
The 2020 United States presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The local challenges are numerous. What are the different scenarios post-election in the world’s largest economy? And what will be the consequences for Europe, the companies and for trade between the continents? Anna will share her experiences and insights as a politician, entrepreneur, and president of the Chamber of Commerce NY.
SPEAKER
Anna Throne-Holst
A graduate of American University and Columbia University, Anna Throne-Holst holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and international affairs, as well as a master’s degree in public administration and international affairs. Most recently she served as Southampton Town Supervisor, acting as CFO and COO and spearheaded the founding of the NYS Clean Water Technology Center at Stonybrook University. She was first elected to the Southampton Town Council in 2007 and won election to the position of Town Supervisor in 2009 and was subsequently re-elected to the position in 2011 and 2013.
In 2016, she ran as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Congress to represent the 1st Congressional District of New York.
In 2017, she was appointed CEO of the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in New York, where she manages a team tasked with promoting, supporting, and creating value for Swedish businesses in the United States. Anna is highly involved in social entrepreneurship and runs the Gateway project, which works for Swedish companies that are active or on their way into the American market.
Anna is a Swedish and American citizen and her family founded the company Marabou.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Welcome!
ORGANISED BY THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN FRANCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Welcome to a fun and interesting workshop where you have the chance to both develop as a person and network with other Young Professionals.
For this first Virtual Drinks and Workshop, we are happy to announce that Hendrik Jan Guitink will be joining us with a shorter workshop with the theme: Career Progression – It starts Now.
Hendrik Jan Guitink is Managing Partner at AIMS International Netherlands, and have several years of experience in Executive Search and Leadership Consulting.
Hendrik Jan Guitink will hold a short interactive workshop about how you can and should progress your career at all times, whether you’re looking for a new opportunity or want to develop as a person. With his knowledge, experience, and insight you will progress your career at a much higher speed than before.
If you are interested in the Mentorship Program at the Swedish Chamber that starts the 29th of October, Hendrik Jan is the new program coach and you will get a sneak peek on what to expect from the Mentorship Program or to see if the Mentorship Program is something for you. You will also be able to ask questions directly to Hendrik Jan, both career-related as well as about the Mentorship Program.
During this event we will start with a brief introduction and a fun quiz to get to know the other YPs, and then Hendrik Jan will lead on with the workshop.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to this great event on the 8th of October 17:30-18:30 CET.
This event is free of charge.
Bring a friend and let them see if being a YP Member would be something for them!
Hendrik Jan Guitink, Managing Partner of AIMS International Netherlands B.V. , member of AIMS International, a global leader in Executive Search and Leadership Consulting
The event will be through Zoom.
A confirmation and a link will be sent to you a few days before the event.
Register below.
#NORDICTALKS Sustainable Fashion Days 2020
With the #NordicTalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020 we aim to raise awareness for sustainable fashion and the environmental and social impact, to connect the sustainable fashion industry in the Nordics and the Netherlands, to support new collaborations and experience exchange, to spark the conversation and to showcase leaders and innovators.
#Nordictalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020 is organized in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Danish Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Norwegian Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Sweden in The Hague, Embassy of Denmark in the Netherlands, Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague, Embassy of Finland in The Netherlands
We are very pleased to invite all Members of the Nordic Chambers of Commerce and their relations, the Nordic Embassies, Government representatives, sustainable (fashion) networks and others interested in the Nordic – Dutch Sustainable Fashion to take part and participate in the #Nordictalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020.
3rd WEBINAR 30 September 2020 | 15:00 – 16:30
WE KNOW NOW.| Awareness raising
We don’t know what we don’t know. Is this however something we can still claim
about the secrets of fashion business? We should wear our values – clothes that are
sustainably and ethically made, providing also those who make them a decent living.
Quality over quantity. Fashion can be used as a voice of CHANGE. What do you stand
for?
• Raising transparency, campaigning, social justice, spotlighting solutions and
bright ideas
• The environmental impact of fashion
• Social impact of fashion – Sweatshops #whomademyclothes #payup
• Company values and importance of purpose
• Role of campaigns and advertising – using fashion as a force for good
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce were very proud to host this 3rd webinar, part of a series of three, together with our parners of NordicTalk and MissionC and supported by Nordic Council. This highliy interesting webinar was opend by Pierre Hupperts, Chairman of the Dutch Sustainable Garment and Textile Agreement (AGT) who shared the insights and practical examples on International Cooperation followed by a high level panel with representatives from the Nordic countries discussing how to make change happen in the fashion industry and finally the Nordic Ambassadors shared initiatives in their respective countries.
Please find the ain key takeaways by Moderator Andrea Orsag, MissionC here:
- Fashion Industry change is a complex topic and to make it a success, collaboration is key – there needs to be a clear regulation, agreements of parties on international level and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt to speed the process up. We will need to build the trust among the parties, transparency and clear communication
- Targets need to be set on national and international level – fashion industry is an important part of circularity and carbon reduction initiatives linked to SDGs and broader Sustainability agenda. Nordic countries and The Netherlands are already working on these and putting policies, programs and initiatives in place
- Fashion is an individual expression, while clothes have a functional purpose. We need to combine fashion with other industries as it is interlinked with our lifestyle – how we travel, how we work, how we interact, what we priorities in life. It often is a part of our identity, culture, religion. Different generations and segment groups require different approach – social media and engagement campaigns might work for younger generations, campaigns connecting fashion and health might speak to more mature groups
- Consumers have large role to play and bottom up approach is one not to be underestimated – education, campaigns and insights based on FACTS are helping them to make the right choices. These choices are shaping fashion industry and drive the trends
- New business models balancing the demand and supply of fashion, prioritising “fashion as a service” hence access to fashion rather its ownership business models emerging, swaps and re-commerce markets growing, predicted to overtake the fast fashion. Fashion brands need to listen carefully to consumers and sustainable fashion front runners to be able to keep up. Especially now during COVID many brands have been hit hard, losing as much as 30% of sales. Being SUSTAINABLE is a growing competitive advantage and will be even more prominent in the coming years
- Digitalisation plays a huge role, especially this year because of COVID, it can be well utilised within the fashion industry: fashion shows, design visualisation and adjustments, 3D clothes try outs, information sharing, digital villages, community building, open innovation and bigger international consumer outreach since travel is not needed. Innovation can speed the transition. However all of us need to take responsibility for the choice we make from now on
DID YOU MISS THIS WEBINAR? CLICK HERE TO WATCH!
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On the 29th and 30th of September, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s Member Company, Quinyx will organize their first-ever virtual Workforce Management Day 2020 – Europe’s largest annual WFM event.
Quinyx are very pleased to invite the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and YP Members to join the Workforce Management Day 2020 to be inspired by world-class speakers and learn how you can keep your teams engaged and happy, optimise your business through digital transformation, the benefits of AI, and more!
Click here to go to the event-specific website to see the agenda and speakers
Sign up now – Workforce Management Day is completely free to attend.
Adaptability necessary to emerge stronger post-pandemic
Did you miss the discussions on September 24 at the second part of our high-level webinar series organized by Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK “Emerging stronger on the other side”? Now you can read a summary and watch the webinar in whole as Ylva Berg, CEO of Business Sweden, Cecilia Malmström, Visiting Professor at University of Gothenburg, and former EU Trade Commissioner, James Sproule, UK Chief Economist at Handelsbanken and Carl-Henric Svanberg, Chairman of Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and Chairman of Volvo Group, discuss the effects of the pandemic, the ensuing financial crisis and how businesses and society at large meet new conditions for doing business in this “new normal”.