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by BSCC 06/12/2019

Past Event

Executive Forum with Hélène Barnekow

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with AmCham Sweden, cordially invite you to our exclusive Executive Forum 2019. This Executive Forum will be held in English. At this executive forum, Hélène Barnekow, CEO at Microsoft Sweden, will speak about her new book: Re:start – Det värdebaserade ledarskapet i en föränderlig värld. She will share her experience on how to drive change through a communicative and innovative culture and discuss three dimensional leadership. Date: 12 December 2019 Time: ...

by BSCC 18/11/2019

News

Brexit uncertainty persists

The uncertainties around Brexit persist, after the parliament rejected Boris Johnson's accelerated timeline for Brexit, he has now pushed for an early general election in December. In order to avoid chaos and an atmosphere of conflict between the EU27 and UK, the European Council agreed to extend the Brexit deadline until 31 January 2020. Boris Johnson has repeatedly said that the UK would leave on 31 October, but the law ...

by BSCC 07/11/2019

Past Event

Whisky Tasting ‘The Macallan’

The British Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Edrington is pleased to invite you to experience ‘the liquid gold from Scotland’, better known as Single Malt Scotch Whisky, during our whisky tasting on 9 December at Edrington. We will highlight some of the classic whisky producers from Speyside and experience the unique whisky from the Orkney Islands, Highland Park and the Macallan. We will also try the latest addition to the Macallan ...

by BSCC 05/11/2019

Past Event

Annual Christmas Drink

Her Majesty's Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Ms. Judith Gough CMG, and the British Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially invite all members to a Christmas Celebration at the British Ambassador's Residence on 25 November. During the evening, the BSCC Annual Award 2019 will be presented. Hosted by: British Embassy Stockholm

by BSCC 24/10/2019

News

Swedish EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström gives a speech on the ‘Truths about Trade’

In a world of constant and instant communication it can be difficult to hold on to truths and facts. In her speech Cecilia Malmström highlights the many ways in which free trade can have a positive effect on the global economy and be a part of the solution to contemporary issues such as climate change and civil rights. Outgoing Swedish Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström gave a speech on the 'Truths about ...

by BSCC 03/10/2019

Past Event

After work: Cost out – a proven way to optimise costs and reap-off benefits

Many industries are facing the perfect storm of disruption in markets, operations, technologies and regulations. As a result, the early 2020s will see that the impact of new technology, shifting customer expectations and new market entrants means that prevailing business models and the companies competing in the market will look very different from today. These challenges require businesses to streamline performance management so they can move ahead with greater efficiency ...

by BSCC 26/09/2019

Past Event

Breakfast Seminar with Nick Mannion

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce invited members to a Breakfast Seminar on 21 October at NatWest Markets, with Nicholas Mannion, Head of Scandinavian Macro & Research at NatWest Markets. Nick provided an 'Outside in perspective' to the Scandinavian macro economic environment and also shared an overview of NatWest Market's current view on the global economic outlook. Date: 21 October 2019 Time: 07.30 - 09.00 Venue: NatWest Markets, Norrlandsgatan 15, Stockholm

by BSCC 19/09/2019

Past Event

Breakfast Seminar with Kristen Bennie

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite all our members to a Breakfast Seminar at NatWest Markets with Kristen Bennie, Head of Open Experience at RBS Group. Twenty linear steps may take you to the door, yet twenty exponential steps will take you to the moon. That principle applies when disruptive technologies converge and drive advances that alter our perceptions of what technology can do. At this BSCC Breakfast Seminar, Kristen ...

by BSCC 16/09/2019

News

BSCC Focus: AI and Responsibility with Viveka Bonde

AI and Responsibility As advances in AI occur at a high speed, many questions arise – not only of technical character but also economic, legal, ethical and societal issues arise, to mention a few. Because of this, as AI develops perhaps the most important need of AI advances is the need to think responsibility. The panelists; Neelima Misra (Centigo), Anna Berggren (Trygghetsrådet), Anna Hjalmarsson (Artificial Solutions) and Minanda Fritz (LightNet Foundation), identified ...

Upcoming event

Evening Seminar with Jon Wakefield

The British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite all our members to an autumn after-work event with Jon Wakefield, Managing Director at Volvo Cars Sweden, at Volvo Studio. For over 90 years Volvo Cars has been a premium car maker. Volvo Cars is now setting a new direction with the ambition to position itself as a leading player in the automotive industry focusing on Volvo as a service provider. At this event Jon ...