Leading through innovation: Why investment in R&D and technology is critical to increasing Swedish and UK competitiveness

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to an event on innovation and competitiveness. In today’s world, the ability to innovate can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Join us for an insightful event, featuring Ödgärd Andersson, CEO of Zenseact, Karl-Johan Karlsson, Corporate Affairs Director at AstraZeneca and Christian Hedelin, Chief Strategy Officer at SAAB where we will explore the pivotal role of R&D and technology ...

Read More

NEW MEMBER

We are thrilled to present our newest member Alexander Hughes. Alexander Hughes is an Executive Search Consultancy that specialises in Executive Search and Board Services. Alexander Hughes was founded in 1957 and has its headquarters in Paris. They are a global and integrated firm with 58 offices in 51 different countries and leverage experience across multiple sectors.

Read More

Executive Forum Roundtable Discussion: Nick Thomas-Symonds | The British Minister for EU Relations

On March 31, the BSCC and Saab welcomed our Patron members to an Executive Forum Roundtable Discussion with guest of honour and speaker Nick Thomas-Symonds, The British Minister for EU Relations. During the roundtable we touched on several areas: Security/Defence cooperation Free trade ETA concerns Climate and energy commitments Life Science and R&D investments We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Nick Thomas-Symonds for sharing his insights. We would also ...

Read More

Update from the UK: ETA

Starting April 2, 2025, the United Kingdom will adopt The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which represents a digital permit system for visa-exempt travelers, namely European citizens, who are visiting the country for short periods of time. The ETA allows visits for tourism, business, and short-term studies up to 6 months and is valid for 2 years or until passport expiration. The conditions of receiving an electronic travel authorisation are the date ...

Read More

Implications of the New President – A geopolitical perspective

On March 26, we had the pleasure of listening to Patrick W. Pearsall, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP speak on the implications of President Trump’s 65 days in office.  We discussed what has happened in the US since the election and touched on areas such as tariffs, policy guides, executive orders as well as President Trump’s core themes in regard to the rest of the world – and more ...

Read More

Strategic Partnership Roundtable Series| Science & Innovation | Life Science

Yesterday, we were delighted to host our first roundtable as part of the Strategic Partnership Roundtable Series focused on Science & Innovation, specifically within the Life Sciences sector. We had the honor to start our roundtable with insightful remarks from our keynote speakers, including H.E Samantha Job CMG, British Ambassador to Sweden, Anders Ahnlid, Director General of National Board of Trade, Petra Noreback, State Secretary to Minister for Social Affairs and Public ...

Read More

Navigating the sustainability landscape: A Synergy or a Trade-off for Europe’s Future?

Together with David Frydlinger, Partner at Cirio Law Firm, Ekin Björstedt, Secretary-General at Global Child Forum and Sara Gorton, SVP Sustainability and Innovations of Skanska, we are thrilled to invite you to a discussion on the evolving relationship between sustainability and competitiveness.  Moderated by Linnéa Waninger, Human Rights and Supply Chain Lead & Senior Advisor at Ethos, we will explore the shifts in narrative following the Green Deal and the recent Draghi report, highlighting the new uncertainties businesses ...

Read More

Trends With: Alex Tivelius

BP is an integrated oil and gas company that provides its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. Their purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Alex is Head of Communications & External Affairs at bp in the Nordics & Baltics. Before he held roles as Marketing Manager for Castrol in the Nordics & Baltics and ...

Read More

Cybersecurity and National Security: A War-Game Simulation

On the 12th of March, together with AmCham and Eversheds Sutherlands, the BSCC welcomed members to a cyberattack simulation with Michael Bahar & Jeffrey W. Cottle. Michael is Partner and Co-Lead of Global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy and US Co-Lead of Congressional Investigations at Eversheds Sutherland. He was previously Deputy Legal Advisor to the National Security Council at the White House and was the lead negotiation lawyer in the peace talks ...

Read More

The New Trade Routes – Navigating the Changing Global Economy

Global trade is undergoing a seismic shift. The White House’s trade policies are redrawing the world map, forging new alliances while old ones are being redefined. Are businesses and policymakers in Europe and the UK prepared to navigate this evolving landscape? Join us for an insightful discussion with Hanna Hageberg Hammar, CEO of TEPE, Johan Eklund, Chief Economist of Sydsvenska Handelskammaren  and Micael Györei, Director of Investment Promotions of Invest in Skåne, ...

Read More