AmCham Annual General Meeting and Transatlantic Summit 2024
Join us for the 2024 Annual General Meeting and Transatlantic Summit.
Järvaveckan: The Talent of the Future
Save the date on May 30 for an engaging roundtable at Järvaveckan 2024.
Geopolitics: The U.S. Elections and Policy Trends
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be a re-run of 2020 and fueled by a wide range of concurrent issues. How will a Biden or Trump Administration tackle U.S. political discourses on globalization, immigration, and international trade after the election?
In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Stockholm, AmCham Sweden proudly presents Bruce Stokes, Non-Resident Transatlantic Fellow at The German Marshall Fund in Washington D.C., to help answer these and related concerns.
Stokes will draw upon his decades of expertise in U.S. public opinion, trade, globalization, and transatlantic relations to distill the implications of evolving American public opinion into the transatlantic context.
Bruce Stokes
Bruce Stokes, currently a visiting senior fellow at GMF, has a rich background in transatlantic relations and global economics. He coauthored recent studies on rebuilding Ukraine and served as the executive director of GMF’s Transatlantic Task Force. Previously, he held positions at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Pew Research Center, focusing on economic attitudes and public opinion surveys. Stokes has extensive experience in journalism and has been honored for his reporting, including prestigious awards for his coverage of economic issues. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University.
Please note that all AmCham Sweden events are for members only.
Executive Forum: Strengthening Ties in Times of Conflict & Economic Uncertainty
Together with the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to announce an exclusive executive forum featuring Her Excellency Ms. Judith Gough, UK Ambassador to Sweden, and His Excellency Erik D. Ramanathan, U.S. Ambassador to Sweden. Ambassador Gough and Ambassador Ramanathan will participate in a fireside chat on the importance of fostering the transatlantic relationship and robust international partnerships, focusing on bilateral relations and business landscapes.
Executive Forum members will receive invitations.
Young Professionals Network: Debate on U.S. Election with SACC-USA Alumni
We are pleased to kick off the AmCham Sweden Young Professionals Network with an engaging program together with SACC-USA Alumni on June 18th.
Listen to a debate on the upcoming U.S. election with Alex Lange, expert on U.S. political campaigns with a background in the Democratic party, and Nicole Clifford, former staffer two Republican representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Expertly moderated by Andreas Utterström, expert on U.S. politics and frequent commentator in Swedish media. The debate will be followed by a Q&A session.
Nicole Clifford
Nicole Clifford is a communications advisor at Paues Åberg Communications, a firm specialized in corporate and financial communications and public affairs. Nicole was a staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives for two Republican Members of Congress from California prior to moving to Sweden. Nicole frequently appears in Swedish media to comment on American politics, including the 2016 and 2020 primary and general U.S. elections.
Alex Lange
Alex Lange is an expert on U.S. political campaigns and elections who serves as President of the American Club of Sweden. Alex has a background in Democratic political campaigns, including the 2012 campaign to re-elect former President Barack Obama. He moved to Sweden from Chicago in 2015 and now works for a Swedish human rights organization.
Moderated by:
Andreas Utterström
Andreas Utterström, a communication consultant and American politics expert, discusses the integration of U.S. political strategies into Swedish daily life. He navigates discussions on the intersections between American and Swedish political landscapes.
Economic Outlook with SEB Chief Economist, Jens Magnusson
Gain valuable insights and network with fellow AmCham members at our breakfast seminar on May 14th. Chief Economist at SEB, Jens Magnusson, will delve into SEB’s freshly released Nordic Outlook, providing an in-depth analysis of the current economic landscape.
Nordic AmChams Live: Directors’ Washington D.C. Doorknock Debrief
Join us on May 6 for a webinar discussion focusing on what Nordic AmCham’s Directors found most important after their week of meetings in Washington D.C.
Meet the Leaders with Tobias Billström, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Join us on April 29 for a Meet the Leaders breakfast with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström. The format for the AmCham Meet the Leaders sessions includes remarks from the Minister, Q&A from the audience and, networking with other AmCham members.
Unleashing Leadership Potential
Unlock Leadership Potential and Drive Organizational Growth
Transatlantic Conference 2024
A new era has been established in the strategic alliance between the EU and the US. Together, the two influence global values and standards, shape policy, lead on international trade and drive change. However, faced with geopolitical tensions, unsolved irritants and potential domestic political changes, this global position is increasingly becoming challenged. The Transatlantic Conference 2024 will explore how the ‘transatlantic effect’ is perceived internationally and how both sides of the Atlantic can future-proof their ability to shape the global agenda. Join AmCham EU on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 for a day of discussions on the relevance and attractiveness of the transatlantic partnership in a changing world.
2024 U.S. Elections briefing with Jon Decker
Join us on March 19 for an exclusive pre-elections briefing with White House correspondent Jon Decker.
Jon Decker is the White House correspondent for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. In 2015, he was elected by his colleagues to the Board of the White House Correspondents' Association. He is also on the faculty of Georgetown University where he is an Adjunct Professor and will serve as an Adjunct Professor at UCLA Law School in January 2020. Jon, a member of the Washington, DC Bar, is the only lawyer in the White House Press Corps.
Jon has covered the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden Administrations, as well as 28 State of the Union Addresses, 7 Presidential elections and the Impeachment of President Clinton. He has been in the Supreme Court to cover some of the most important cases of the past two decades - including Bush v. Gore, NFIB v. Sebelius and Windsor v. United States.
Moderator: Elizabeth Walentin
Elizabeth Walentin is a board member of AmCham, and she currently heads the communications agency Crimson Clarke, as well as the Forum for Global Business at the Karl-Adam Bonnier Foundation. She has appeared frequently in the Swedish media as an expert on US politics. Elizabeth holds a master's degree in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and was a Fulbright scholar at Stockholm University.
The Future of Money
This program is exclusively for executives from our member companies. Invitations to these programs are by invitation only.
Explore the Future of Money
This engaging session will delve into the transformative potential of digital assets, decentralized finance, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), not just for businesses but also for individuals.
Join us for a thought-provoking and engaging discussion over breakfast on "The Future of Money" featuring Andrew Wiseman, Partner in Digital and Banking at Oliver Wyman. The transformative potential of digital assets, decentralized finance, and central bank digital currencies cannot be understated – both for businesses and individuals.
The future of money is undergoing fundamental changes in its creation and use, potentially reshaping the financial system. Despite market volatility and failures, parts of the digital asset ecosystem, including tokenization and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), continue to advance. The disruptive power of digital assets and distributed ledger technology have the potential to revolutionize the competitive arena, paving the way for fresh opportunities for incumbents.
The future of digital assets depends heavily on the evolution of digital money, which is essential for the functioning of the financial system. Different forms of digital money, such as CBDCs, tokenized deposits, and stablecoins, could form the basis of new approaches. Executives and policymakers must consider multiple scenarios, as these approaches will transform business models, favor different issuers, and impact liquidity, market-making, and risk management.
Take this opportunity to network and explore what tomorrow may bring together with other industry leaders.
Hailing from Australia, Andrew Wiseman is one of the Stockholm-based partners within the Digital Practice at Oliver Wyman, focusing on technology-led change and analytics across the Nordics. He has almost 30 years of experience in advisory and senior executive roles within sector-leading multinationals and regional organizations in Europe, Australia, and Asia. His main focus is on accelerated change using technology across sectors and in financial services, including carbon, data work, analytics, risk, regulatory response and remediation, as well as technology transformations.
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International Women's Day and Empower Her Initiative
Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 together with International Women’s in Business (IWIB). This will be a lunch program with the following speakers and more! Invitations will be sent to AmCham members.
On International Women’s Day, AmCham Sweden will bring together influential actors from politics and business to share their professional perspectives on female empowerment in a panel discussion. By hosting this program we intend to spread ideas and best practices.
The Empower Her initiative was launched by the U.S. Commercial Service in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU Empower Her page) and AmChams in Europe to promote and empower women’s advancement in international trade. The initiative seeks to bolster direct engagement by businesses to take action to advance women’s economic empowerment in the workplace and women-led entrepreneurship across the Atlantic.
Topics will include enhancing women’s economic participation in international trade, fostering workplace diversity, promoting existing initiatives, and identifying obstacles to empowerment. Through this event, AmCham and IWIB aims to inspire collaborative solutions and foster a collective commitment to gender parity and women’s empowerment.
Speakers:
Sandra Stevstedt, CFO Partner Ecosystem - Europe, Middle East and Africa Karin Järperud, Country Sr Director/VD Amgen Sweden
Martin Andreasson, State Secretary to Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life, Paulina Brandberg
A representative from the U.S. Embassy Stockholm
Moderator: Annika Norrman Nordell, Partner, Grant Thornton
Sandra Stevstedt, CFO Partner Ecosystem - Europe, Middle East and Africa
Sandra has a passion for technology and the people that can realize and enable the application of technology to solve client challenges and transforming business models helping our clients create new business values. She acts as a change agent to the organization and its leaders to help them enable improved business outcome with a balanced approach to increase operational efficiency and finding new growth opportunities. Furthermore, Sandra believes it takes courage, integrity and a strong desire and curiosity to learn to continuous re-invent yourself, the organization and its people, to help the company develop and grow to realize its objectives and purpose.
Karin Järperud, Country Director/VD for Amgen AB
Karin is the Country Director/VD for Amgen in Sweden. Amgen is one of the world’s leading research based biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses. Their global head quarters are in California and Karin leads their Swedish affiliate and is also site lead for our Nordic and Baltic HUB in Stockholm. Her passions in life are her family, husband and three children between ages 3 and 11 years and out door sports. She is also passionate about bringing life changing medicines to patients together with the great team of fantastic people they have at Amgen.
Martin Andreasson, State Secretary to Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life, Paulina Brandberg
Moderator: Annika Norrman Nordell
Annika is the Business Leader of Consulting services and Partner at Grant Thornton. Over her 20 year career she accumulated a wealth of experience delivering advisory and management consulting services to some of the world’s largest organizations.
AI Measures in U.S. and EU: Preparing Businesses for New Requirements & Expectations
AmCham Sweden, in partnership with SAS Institute and our fellow Nordic AmChams, is pleased to invite members to a virtual discussion on AI measures in the U.S. & EU with Reggie Townsend, Vice President at SAS and a member of the U.S. National AI Advisory Committee.
The end of 2023 brought a variety of governmental measures aimed at regulating AI. In the United States, President Biden issued the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Executive Order, and the EU announced the upcoming Trustworthy AI Act.
During this webinar, we will take a high-level look at these initiatives and they how they compare – while asking: What are some of the risks that can arise when AI models are built on flawed or biased data? And how can all of us be proactive in preventing harm before the first line of code is written?
Joining the discussion will be SAS’ Nordic Head of AI Josefin Rosén, an AI expert who was recently named one of the Tech50 most influential voices on AI in Sweden, who will bring a Nordic perspective to the conversation.
Don’t miss this insightful session where we look at AI’s risks and opportunities – along with how to prepare for the new government-led AI initiatives in the U.S. and EU.
Reggie Townsend is Vice President of the Data Ethics Practice at SAS and a member of the U.S. National AI Advisory Committee, which provides advice to the President and the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office on matters related to artificial intelligence. The Data Ethics Practice at SAS helps organizations implement AI that promotes human well-being, agency, and equity.
Josefin Rosén recently transitioned from Nordic Head of AI at SAS to a global role as Trustworthy AI specialist with SAS’ Data Ethics Practice. For the past 20 years, she has been deeply involved in AI and advanced analytics providing strategic guidance to organizations across various industries on how to derive insights and value from data using AI.
The Tech Arena: TOPGUN Performance & Leadership
TOPGUN - Performance & Leadership
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fly faster than the speed of sound?
...or what it’s like to land on an aircraft carrier?
...what's it like to be a student at TOPGUN?
Two TOPGUN graduates and operators of U.S. Navy fighter jets - Ted Burk and Elizabeth Malecha will tell their stories of performance and leadership under pressure. They reveal the surprising characteristics that are most important for developing and maintaining high performance...whether you’re in the cockpit or the boardroom.
Click here for the complete list of speakers and to secure your tickets.
Elizabeth Malecha
The first female to graduate from TOPGUN, Elizabeth Malecha continues to serve the U.S. Navy as a leader of its 6th Fleet Headquarters reserve unit located in Naples, Italy. Additionally, she is employed at the Swedish Defence University as a military instructor in the Air Operations Division, helping to train the next generation of Swedish military leaders as they improve and strengthen personal, national, and alliance capabilities.
Ted Burk
A TOPGUN graduate and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot, Ted Burk finished his military career in the Pentagon directing Strategic Communications campaigns about the Navy’s advanced capabilities and emerging technologies. Since moving to Stockholm in 2017, he's continued to work at the intersection of high-performance teams and narrative leadership. Ted serves clients as a speaker, executive coach, and narrative strategist - helping them build better teams, leaders, and messages.
Transatlantic Green Shift Investment Trends & Opportunities for Nordic Champions
Join the Nordic AmChams and Citi for a webinar and learn about transatlantic green shift investment trends and opportunities for Nordic champions.
Meet the Leaders: Erik Slottner, Minister for Public Administration
Join us for a Meet the Leaders breakfast with Minister for Public Administration, Erik Slottner.
Bright Green Summit: Consumer Goods Panel Discussion
This panel is part of the Bright Green Summit 2024
This Consumer Goods panel discussion will provide insights from industry experts and public representatives as they explain how progress in combating climate change can be achieved through the transfer of information and ideas across industries, governments, academia, and society.
For example, among other points of discussion, our panelists will touch upon the use of materials in consumer products, and how the packaging for food and beverages is also evolving to reduce the carbon footprint for both manufacturers and end-users alike
Learn more here.
Our Distinguished Moderator :
Gerald Torres, Professor, Yale School of Environment and Yale Law School
Gerald Torres is a Professor of Environmental Justice at the Yale School of the Environment and Professor at Yale Law School. He is the former President of the Association of American Law Schools and has taught at Stanford and Harvard Law Schools.
Professor Torres served as Counsel to the Attorney General on environmental matters and Indian affairs at the U.S. Department of Justice. Gerald served on the Board of the Environmental Law Institute, the EPA's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, and was the founding chairman of the Advancement Project a leading racial justice organization.
Professor Torres is board chair of EarthDay Network and a trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council. He was a consultant to the United Nations on environmental matters. Torres is a life member of the American Law Institute and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Our Expert Panelists :
Charlotte Kalin, Sweden Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Coca-Cola
Charlotte Kalin is the Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager for the Coca-Cola Company in Sweden. Charlotte has long experience in international trade, sustainability and business development from numerous leading roles with Swedish business associations and as an entrepreneur.
Charlotte has headed international relations and public affairs for the Swedish Chambers and the largest business association, Swedish Enterprise. She was the EU head of the Transatlantic Business Dialogue, covering a broad range of regulatory and harmonization issues.
Elin Furelid, Director of Future Packaging, The Absolut Group
With over 15 years of experience in product strategy, innovation and design, Elin Furled has dedicated her career to creativity and positive change. In her previous role, Elin was responsible for all innovation for Absolut Vodka, Swedens’ largest food export.
In her current role as Director of Future Packaging at The Absolut Group, Elin works to drive positive change and innovative packaging solutions that consumers thirst for. Her passion for making an impact while maintaining brand excellence drives Elin to push the boundaries of design.
Tina Monk, EMEA Sustainability Manager & Country Governance Leader, 3M
In her role as Sustainability Manager in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for 3M, Tina Monk supports the organizations’ Business Groups within sustainability matters and drives its corporate sustainability initiatives.
Tina is very involved in the non-financial perspectives from local/EU and global legislation, reporting, and customer requirements/questionnaires. She has several years of experience in the Industrial and Health Care businesses, strong project management experience through Lean Six Sigma, and most recently, country governance in Denmark.
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Bright Green Summit: Agriculture Panel Discussion
This panel is part of the Bright Green Summit 2024
This Agriculture panel discussion will provide insights from industry experts and public representatives as they explain how progress in combating climate change can be achieved through the transfer of information and ideas across industries, governments, academia, and society.
For example, our panelists will discuss the threat agricultural production is under due to climate change, especially in food-insecure regions of the world. Rising temperatures and sea levels, changes in rainfall patterns and water temperatures, and more frequent extreme weather events will all affect how, as well as how much, food can be produced.
Learn more here.
Our Distinguished Moderator :
Dr. Xingen Lei, Associate Dean/Professor, Cornell University College of Agricultural and Life Science
Dr. Xingen Lei is Associate Dean of Research and Innovation and Professor in Animal Science at the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Dr. Lei joined Cornell in 1995. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University.
Dr. Lei has been an active global leader in promoting trace element research, sustainable agriculture, and biofortification of staple crops with micronutrients. He has served as the president of The International Society of Trace Elements in Man and Animals, associate editor of The Journal of Nutrition, associate director of HarvestPlus-China, and co-principal director of a multi-state/institute/disciplinary project funded by the USDA.
As Associate Dean, Dr. Lei oversees transdisciplinary research activities in CALS. He is the lead instructor for a cross-country course: The global food, energy, and water nexus: engaging the US, China, and India for a sustainable future.
Our Expert Panelists :
Charlotte Kalin, Sweden Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Coca-Cola
Charlotte Kalin is the Public Affairs and Sustainability Manager for the Coca-Cola Company in Sweden. Charlotte has long experience in international trade, sustainability and business development from numerous leading roles with Swedish business associations and as an entrepreneur.
Charlotte has headed international relations and public affairs for the Swedish Chambers and the largest business association, Swedish Enterprise. She was the EU head of the Transatlantic Business Dialogue, covering a broad range of regulatory and harmonization issues
Marcus Lundmark, Agricultural Technologist, The Absolut Group
As an Agricultural Technologist at The Absolut Company, Marcus Lundmark handles all questions about the cultivation of winter wheat.
With approximately 300 farmers delivering winter wheat to The Absolut Company annually, Marcus ensures that the wheat provides the high quality that is the first step to producing a superb vodka
Per Bodin, Environmental Objectives Coordinator, Swedish Board of Agriculture
Per Bodin has a background as an environmental scientist and received his PhD in 2007 at Kalmar University. Since 2015, Per has been working as an expert on climate at the Swedish Board of Agriculture, which is an agency under the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure.
Per has been a member of the Swedish delegation for UNFCCC since 2017 following the negotiations on issues related to agriculture and land. He works as a Swedish expert in the negotiations of the EU carbon removal certification regulation and also follows the negotiations of other EU files related to agriculture and climate.
Andrew Wylie, Economic Officer, U.S. Embassy Sweden
As a U.S. diplomat, Andrew Wylie has worked on issues as diverse as migration, UN peacekeeping, operations, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Most recently, Andrew helped bring billions in international financing to Vietnam to help the country transition to green energy. Prior to joining the Department of State, Andrew served in the United States Navy. He earned his undergraduate degree in Physics, and holds and MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Bright Green Summit: Infrastructure Panel Discussion
This panel is part of the Bright Green Summit 2024
As part of the Bright Green Summit, we invite you to join our Infrastructure Panel discussion as industry experts will explain how progress in combating climate change can be achieved through the transfer of information and ideas across industries, governments, academia, and society.
For example, our panelists will discuss how climate change will require that buildings today and tomorrow will need to operate more sustainably and safely over a wider range of more volatile and unpredictable climatic conditions. In addition, newly designed office environments will offer higher economies of scale to companies of all sizes.
Advances in recycling practices will continue to energize the circular economy. And advances in engineering and materials will help develop more effective battery storage capacities and recharging efficiencies for the rapidly expanding electric vehicle industry.
Learn more here.
Our Distinguished Moderator :
Dr. Val Livida, Research Affiliate, MIT
During his career of more than 40 years, Dr. Val Livada has focused on issues at the nexus of strategy and innovation. He has worked with Global 300 companies, startup ventures, regional development organizations and university technology transfer groups.
Dr. Livada is presently working at the Materials Research Lab at MIT and the Arthur Blank Center at Babson College. He also sits on the advisory boards of Greentown Labs and MassRobotics.
Our Expert Panelists :
Emilia Hagberg, Vice President Sustainability Development, Skanska
Emilia Hagberg is the VP Sustainability Development at Skanska with the responsibility to develop and implement Skanska’s sustainability strategy, and the plan to reach Skanska’s climate target to be carbon neutral by 2045.
Innovation, supply chain and the use of Skanska’s products are in the spotlight. Emilia's business perspective adds on to many years in politics, both in the city of Stockholm and as adviser to the Minister of Climate and the Environment at the time when the Paris Agreement was introduced.
Christer Otterström, CEO, Hummeltorp Sverige AB
By combining his innovative thinking with goal-oriented entrepreneurship, Christer Otterström has started and run companies in several different industries since a young age.
In 2017, Christer became the third-generation CEO of the family company Hummeltorp Sverige AB. The family business has been active for more than 100 years in the recycling of non-renewable natural resources for conversion to environmentally certified products.
By developing the company’s recycling methods, technology, products and business models to correspond to the global growing circular economy, Christer and the employees at Hummeltorp have created one of Sweden´s most successful material recycling companies with a recycling rate of up to 96%, which can be compared to the EU goal of 22%.
Andreas Wallén, Key Account Manager, go-e
With over ten years of experience in B2C and B2B sales, Andreas began his career with Skoda and VW and later spent five impactful years at Volvo. Shifting gears into the electric mobility sector, Andreas played a crucial role in B2B and strategic partnerships at Eways, a charging infrastructure company. At go-e, Andreas is actively involved in establishment in the Nordic region. He is fueled by a passion for sustainable solutions and excited to contribute to the transformative journey of electric mobility.
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Bright Green Summit: Research & Education Panel Discussion
This panel is part of the Bright Green Summit 2024.
Many different areas of climate change research, from agriculture and economics to meteorology, oceanography, transportation, the use of materials in the products we purchase, and beyond play a key role in studying how the climate is changing and why.
Sharing this research empowers all people, and especially motivates younger members of society to take action. Knowing the facts helps eliminate the fear of an issue such as climate change, which in turn can fuel anxiety and pessimism. As stated by the United Nations, “Education is a critical agent in addressing the issue of climate change. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) assigns responsibility to Parties of the Convention to undertake educational and public awareness campaigns on climate change, and to ensure public participation in programs and information access on the issue.”
Learn more here.
Our Distinguished Moderator
Peter R. Dahlen, Managing Director AmCham Sweden
As the Managing Director of AmCham Sweden - the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden, Peter leads the organization's mission to foster and promote bilateral trade and investment between Sweden and the United States. He has a strong background in law, policy, and government relations, with a J.D. from The Catholic University of America and an LL.M. from Stockholm University.
Peter is passionate about creating a strong brand and cultivating high-level business relationships with member companies and policymakers, as well as providing advocacy, networking, business information, and knowledge sharing. He also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce, representing the interests of more than 17,000 American and European companies.
In addition to Peter’s responsibilities with AmCham Sweden, he is a regular lecturer at the Stockholm University Law Faculty on the U.S. legislative process.
Our Expert Panelists
Mats Persson, Minister for Education and Research
Mats Persson has served as the Minister for Education in Sweden’s Ministry of Education and Research since 2022. In his role, Minister Persson is responsible for research and higher education, including adult education, space issues and student finance among other areas of focus.
Prior to his current post, Mats served as the Group Leader, Liberal Parliamentary Secretariat, and was a Member of the Parliamentary Committees on Finance, Education and Taxation at various times between 2014 and 2022.
Minister Persson received a Doctor of Philosophy in Economic History degree from Lund University in 2015.
Marie
Jürisoo, Deputy Director and Operations Director Stockholm Environment Institute
Marie Jürisoo is Deputy Director and Operations Director of the Stockholm Environment Institute, an international non-profit research and policy organization that tackles environment and development challenges. Marie is a political scientist by training with an MSc in Asian Politics from the University of London.
Magnus Berggren, Professor and Director of WISE
Magnus Berggren received his MSc in Physics and PhD in Applied Physics in 1991 and 1996, respectively, from Linköping University, Sweden. After that, he joined Bell Laboratories, USA, for postdoctoral studies focusing on organic lasers. In 1997, he co-founded Thin Film Electronics AB and for 18 months he served the company as its managing director. Since 2002, he holds the professorship in, and was the founding director of the Laboratory of, Organic Electronics, Linköping University, today including about 140 people. Magnus Berggren is elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). In 2014, he received the Marcus Wallenberg Prize and in 2017 he received the IVA gold medal. He has co-founded more than 10 companies in the areas of Organic Electronics. Since January 2022, Magnus is the director for the Wallenberg Initiative Material Science for Sustainability.
Tobias Alfvén, Professor/Specialist Physician, Docent
Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health - Karolinska Institutet
Tobias Alfvén is a medical doctor, with a PhD in Epidemiology and a BSc in Business Administration and Political Science. For the last 20 years Tobias has combined research, teaching, clinical medicine in paediatrics and work for the United Nations both in the field and at headquarter. Among many responsibilities when working for UNAIDS in Geneva he represented the organization in the UN expert group on the Millennium Development Goals. He has also worked and conducted research in Asia, Africa and Europe, and is currently involved in projects in Uganda, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Viet Nam and Sweden.
At the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet, Tobias is the team leader of the Global Child Health and Sustainable Development Goals team, within the Health Systems and Policy group. At Sachs’ children and youth hospital he is leading the research network in global health and infectious diseases. In addition, Tobias is co-chairing the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH), a joint collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Makerere University. Hs is also the Chair of the Swedish Society of Medicine and the Chair of Agenda for health and prosperity.
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Bright Green Summit: Trade and Investment Panel Discussion
This panel is part of the Bright Green Summit 2024
Join this high level panel that will focus of the Trade and Investment and provide both a business and policy perspective on how companies are allocating budgets to initiatives that help them meet their sustainability goals - and reporting requirements. Part of the discussion will also provide a look at the investment landscape in terms of funds that are offered, how the markets are moving - either up, down or sideways as investors identity opportunities that are not just profitable, but positively impactful.
Our Distinguished Moderator
Dr. Marek Reuter, Assistant Professor, Stockholm School of Economics
Dr. Reuter is an Assistant Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and Affiliated Researcher at the ‘Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets’ (MISUM) at SSE. He earned his PhD at the University of Innsbruck and has held visiting positions and taught at HEC Paris and the Turku School of Economics.
Dr. Reuter’s research addresses the institutionalization of Social and Environmental Accounting and Control practices and frameworks. He has published on current regulatory developments in areas such as Climate-related Financial Disclosures or Integrated Reporting and the organizational implementation of sustainability control practices in leading corporations in the Chemical, Renewable Energy, or Textile and Apparel sectors. Dr. Reuter’s research has been recognized with awards, for example, from the Hellenius Wallander Foundation and the Center for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (CSEAR).
Our Expert Panelists
Marianne Drain,
Senior Commercial Officer,
U.S. Embassy Stockholm
Marianne Drain is a career Foreign Service Officer, representing the U.S. Department of Commerce as the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm since September 2022. Marianne is one of over 200 officers around the world dedicated to assisting American business interests, while working as a part of the U.S. Embassy’s Mission.
Marianne has previously worked in this role while stationed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the U.S. Mission to the European Union in Brussels; Budapest, Hungary; and New Delhi, India, as well as offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Erik Savola,
Nordic Banking Head
and Country Officer for Sweden,
Citi
Erik Savola joined Citi in 2002 and moved to the Nordics in 2022. Previously, Erik was the Co-Head of EMEA region for BCMA Industrials, serving as the senior banker covering some of Citi’s largest and most complex industrial clients.
Erik is a Business Senior Credit Officer and has held several risk management roles in New York, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. He has also served as a corporate banker covering Citi’s global relationships in the Consumer and Leisure sectors.
In addition to his role as an industry head, Erik has been actively involved in shaping Citi’s junior talent strategy from recruiting to training and coaching.
He majored in Organizational Behavior and holds a Master’s Degree in International Business from the Helsinki School of Economics and London School of Economics.
Pernilla Liljeson,
Export and Investment Promotion, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sweden
Pernilla Liljeson is an experienced political, International Relations and business development professional with a passion for international affairs, sustainable development and economic growth.
Pernilla has deep experience in EU affairs, public-private partnerships and policy advising, as well as from working on complex strategic policy issues in the field of financial services, international development cooperation, climate, infrastructure and trade. She has worked with senior executive teams in national and global capacities to improve processes, develop new business opportunities, manage change and drive results.
Mathias Wikström,
CEO & Founder,
Doconomy
Mathias Wikström is a Sweden-based renowned sustainability business leader and creative strategist who founded Doconomy together with Johan Pihl and has spearheaded globally awarded forefront projects in Finance, Sustainability and Human Rights. Mathias received an EMBA with honors at the Stockholm School of Economics with a focus on Leading Innovation.
Mathias has won several Grand Prix at Cannes Lions and served on many award juries, as President for Innovation in Eurobest, amongst others. He is a high scoring speaker at industry summits in Europe, U.S., Asia and Latin America, as well as with the UN and UNFCCC.
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Bright Green Summit
Our world can't wait any longer.
The evidence is all around us. Climate change is progressing at a pace that is rapidly endangering the quality of life for each of us today, and future generations to come.
Will 2024 be the year you make a resolution to be part of the solution?
State of American Business
It’s almost time for State of American Business, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's biggest annual event that draws a virtual audience of more than 10,000 people from around the world – from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs, community leaders, policymakers, and journalists, as well as state and local chamber executives and American Chamber of Commerce leaders.
Why attend? Our President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark will celebrate the power of American businesses.
What’s the theme? State of American Business 2024 will promote the innovation and impact of America’s free enterprise system that enables businesses to serve customers, solve problems, and strengthen society.
When is it? January 11 from 11 am to 12:30 pm ET (17:00 to 18:30 CET)
How can I attend? Registered guests can stream the virtual event on our website.
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