AmCham Almedalen Program 2026

American Garden‍ ‍
June 22 - June 26, 2026 | Stora Torggränd 3, Visby

Join the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden in the American Garden at Almedalen!

Nestled in a central and secure location, our venue serves as the quintessential hub of business collaboration between the United States and Sweden. From intimate roundtables to larger-scale programs and mingles, the American Garden is the place to be.

See the program below to explore upcoming events and opportunities to connect.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026*

15:00-15:45: Tent Partnership for Refugees- Beyond Commitment: Business action for growth (invitation only)

To mark “World Refugee Day”, Tent Sverige presents a thought-provoking discussion on how companies can address their skills needs and secure growth through concrete action. Tent will also review the progress made since the public launch of Tent Sweden in October 2025.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026*

20:00-22:00: The Transatlantic Anchor - Strengthening Global Maritime Ecosystems (invitation only)

A VIP mingle bringing together political and industrial leaders to exchange perspectives on global icebreaker cooperation, Arctic security, and trusted transatlantic partnerships.

Thursday, June 25, 2026*

8:30-9:30Politics Change, Scholarship Endures: Celebrating Fulbright Sweden Since 1952

Join a lively breakfast conversation exploring the value of international learning and collaboration between Sweden and the United States. Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm will briefly introduce Fulbright Sweden, a program that has facilitated innovative scholarly exchange between both countries since 1952. Then, Fulbright Sweden participants will share why they chose to collaborate across Swedish-American borders and what they have learned along the way.

10:00-10:45: Trade, Tariffs & Growth: What Comes Next

Join AmCham Sweden for a high-level discussion on the global economy, transatlantic trade, and Sweden’s growth outlook, featuring chief economists:

  • Lena Sellgren, Chief Economist, Business Sweden

  • Nathan Sheets, Global Chief Economist, Citi

  • Jens Magnusson, Chief Economist, SEB

11:30-12:15: How We See Each Other: Brand America and Transatlantic Opportunity

Join AmCham Sweden for a discussion on how changing attitudes toward the United States affect Sweden’s economic development, competitiveness, and international partnerships.

  • Peter Dahlen, Managing Director, AmCham

  • Karin Hammar, CEO, moderator, Swedish American Chambers of Commerce USA, Inc

  • Torbjörn Sjöström, Chairperson, Novus

  • Johan Karlberg, Senior Director, Business Development USA, Business Sweden

  • Marianne Drain, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Stockholm

* The schedule is subject to change