Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Venue: Tbc
Hi Young Professionals! Are you ready to kick off the season in style? Join us at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Community for our AW event on September 5. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Netherlands, you are very welcome to come and have a drink and catch up after the summer break. If you’re fresh to the Netherlands and haven’t yet joined our network, now’s the time! Connect with fellow Young Professionals from Sweden and the Netherlands and learn more about the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber’s Community and let’s make some new connections.
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18.30-21.00
Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam
“Mastering Leadership for the Future – Business Culture”
Welcome to the IV Session of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program on September 19, 2024 at the HQ of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce at Edge Olympic Amsterdam. At this Session the topic is “Business Culture” and we are very pleased to welcome Keynote speaker Candida Snow, Director at Snow CC – Intercultural management & skills training specialists. Candida will share how she together with her team design and deliver tailor-made programmes for internationally operating clients and how to give suppport to better recognise, develop, harness and manage the potential of diverse individuals and (virtual) teams. She will also discuss how to identify and develop the competences and skills which are crucial to success in an complex international business environment.
Program
18.30 Introduction Hendrik-Jan Guitink, Mentorship Program Director and Managing Partner of AIMS International Netherlands B.V. (Mentorship Program participants only)
19.00 Insightful Session with Candida Snow, Director at Snow CC – Intercultural management & skills training specialists
20.00 Break and drinks
20.30 End of program for guest participants and YP Members
20.30 Individual meetings Mentor/Mentee
21.00 End of meeting
Keynote Speaker: Candida Snow, Director of Snow Culture & Communication – Intercultural management & skills training
specialist
Candida is director of Snow Culture & Communication and is an intercultural management specialist with over 25 years’ professional experience. She is known as an engaging and interactive speaker and facilitator. Candida designs and comfort and performance in their multicultural and international working environments. delivers tailor-made interventions that support her clients to create trust and optimism. Her clients include major multinationals in the professional service sector, pharmaceutics, retail, high tech fields, engineering, off-shore and industry as well as non-profit organisations around the world. She is a regular guest lecturer at several international business schools and universities.
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR YP MEMBERS TO JOIN THE PRESENTATION BY CANDIDA SNOW
For the presentation by Candida Snow we are very pleased to welcome all Young Professional Members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to join from 18.45 – 20.30. Welcome to join us to learn more about Midfulness and Work-Life Balance an how to find your own leadership style. At this event you will also meet the participants of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program and take part in their inspiring discussions.
The Program ends for YP Members at 20.30.
Additionally, Swedish Chamber Members are also welcome to attend this event.
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.
September 26
Time: 16:00-19:00
Venue: Nokia Nederland
Antareslaan 1
Hoofddorp 2123
Save the date for September 26th, for Women in Leadership “Embrace your unique path”, organised by the Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and hosted by Nokia Nederland!
At this event, four inspiring and successful women in vastly different fields will share their own stories and perspectives on the social pressure for women to follow a certain type of career in an insightful panellist discussion. Andrea Orsag, Sustainability Strategy Advisor and Founder of MissionC, will moderate the event. Join us for empowering discussions!
SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT HERE!
PANELLISTS
- Ruth de Jager, Vice President Global Content Development at Storytel and Vice Chairperson of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce
- Mari Tasanto, Growth Area Director at Hanken & SSE Executive Education
- Anna Häggblom, Chairperson of Aveo, E-Commerce Innovator & Farmer
- Tamara de Gruyter, President Marine Systems at Wärtsilä
REGISTRATION
The event is free of charge for members of the Swedish and Finnish Chambers, and Nokia employees. The participation fee for non-members is 50 euros. The seats for the event are limited, and members have priority. Non-members will be put on a waiting list to attend the event. The FDCC will send a confirmation to non-members if there are available seats.
Bookings are non-refundable, but it is possible to change the name of the person attending at the discretion of the organiser. For this, please contact FDCC at office@fdcc.eu.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT!
LOCATION
We recommend going by public transport to this event. The Hoofddorp train station is 900 m from the location, the bus stop De Hoek 780 m, bus stop Beukenhorst’ 600m. If you do intend to come by car, parking is free.
The Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce organises the event in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce:
The event is generously hosted by:
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Location: TBC
18:30-21:00
“Mastering Leadership for the Future – Evaluation and final dinner”
During this session, we will evaluate your experience of the Mentorship Program. We will pause to assess whether your initial expectations at the beginning of the program have been met and discuss how to utilize the lessons learned for future development and ongoing personal growth. For this session, we will not meet at the Swedish Chamber, but instead at a restaurant (location to be confirmed) for a final dinner and certificate ceremony.
The event is only open for participants of the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2024.
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 24, 2024
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Venue: Tbc
Get ready for our first Business Gathering of the season with the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Join us as we dive into the world of one of the many fascinating companies within the Chamber. Learn about their industry, strategies, and connect with fellow professionals over drinks and mingling.
This event is available for hosting by one of the many Member Companies of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with our vibrant YP community and discuss compelling topics together.
Would you be interested to hosting this event and do you want to learn more? Reach out to our Young Professional Team at yp@swedishchamber.nl. See you on October 24
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Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Venue: Tbc
Get ready for our second Business Gathering of the season with the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Join us as we dive into the world of one of the many fascinating companies within the Chamber. Learn about their industry, strategies, and connect with fellow professionals over drinks and mingling.
This event is available for hosting by one of the many Member Companies of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with our vibrant YP community and discuss compelling topics together.
Would you be interested to hosting this event and do you want to learn more? Reach out to our Young Professional Team at yp@swedishchamber.nl. See you on October 24
Stay tuned for more information.
Date: December 13, 2024
Time: 18.00 – 20.00
Venue: Stromma Headquarters
Keizersgracht 270
1016 EV, Amsterdam
Get ready for one of our most iconic events of the year – the traditional Lucia celebration! This year, our Patron member Stromma is hosting the event at their beautiful office in central Amsterdam. Experience the magic of Swedish tradition with the Young Professionals as we treat our members to an unforgettable evening filled with Lucia choir, songs, candlelight, glogg, and gingerbread. Amidst the fantastic atmosphere and good spirits, there’s plenty of room for laughter and fun. Join us on December 13 for a taste of Sweden in the Netherlands and celebrate Lucia with us before we all head off for the holidays.
We’re looking for a cozy venue for this special event. Do you have any ideas? Feel free to share them with the YP Team at yp@swedishchamber.nl. Stay tuned for more details!
ABOUT THE SWEDISH LUCIA TRADITION
The annual candlelit Lucia procession on 13 December is perhaps one of the more exotic-looking Swedish customs. Girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns sing songs together.
The real candles are now sometimes replaced with battery-powered ones, but there is still a special atmosphere when the lights are dimmed and the sound of the children singing grows as they enter from an adjacent room.
Tradition has it that Lucia is to wear ‘light in her hair’, which means a crown of electric candles in a wreath on her head. Each of her handmaidens carries a candle, too. The star boys, dressed in white gowns like the handmaidens, carry stars on sticks and have tall paper cones on their heads.
Alongside Midsummer, the Lucia celebrations represent one of the foremost cultural traditions in Sweden. They clearly refer to life in the peasant communities of old: darkness and light, cold and warmth.
Lucia is an ancient mythical figure with an abiding role as a bearer of light in the dark Swedish winters.
The many Lucia songs all have the same theme:
The night treads heavily
around yards and dwellings
In places unreached by sun,
the shadows brood
Into our dark house she comes,
bearing lighted candles,
Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia.
All Swedes know the standard Lucia song by heart; everyone can sing it, in or out of tune. On the morning of Lucia Day, the radio plays some rather expert renderings by school choirs or the like.
The Lucia celebrations include gingerbread biscuits and sweet, saffron-flavoured buns (lussekatter) shaped like curled-up cats with raisin eyes. You eat them with glögg, Swedish mulled wine or coffee.
Source: Sweden.se
Photo: Swedish Chamber of Commerce
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