Q:What is the Entrepreneurial Days?
A:The Entrepreneurial Days is a conference that brings together Swedish and American businesses. The San Diego Entrepreneurial Days will be the 4th time that SACC-USA hosts the event in the US.
It is now the largest event of its kind and has helped many companies to venture over the Atlantic to do business.

Q: Who is organizing and financing this event?
A: The Entrepreneurial Days is organized by the Swedish–American Chambers of Commerce (SACC-USA). The project is financed by sponsorships and participation fees.

Q: Who can come to the Entrepreneurial Days?
A: All companies that has an interest in the US or Swedish markets respectively. This is the perfect beginning for companies that have an interest in meeting other entrepreneurs, lawyers, logistics companies, consultants, accountants and others across the Atlantic. Your company will be able to create a whole new network, meet prospective customers, and receive help that you need and possibly even receiving new capital.

Q: How many companies will come from Sweden?
A: It is impossible to say exactly, but historically we have seen that about 1/3 of all participating companies are from the visiting country. In Chicago, 120 of 450 companies came from Sweden. In Lidkoping, 180 of 755 companies were from the USA.

Q: Who can become an exhibitor and why should I become an exhibitor?
A: As an exhibitor, you will get a lot more exposure than networking alone. You will be able to display and sell your products. This is a great way to attract new clients and build new relationships.

Q: What is an Industry Specific Program?
A: An Industry Specific Program is something we sometimes also call a Cluster. It is a separate program from the main program organized by SACC-USA. It is always planned and executed by a professional in that specific cluster, who knows what the interesting points and discussions are. The point of having separate programs for different industries is to allow for more networking within the specific industry, as well as a speaker program targeted to their needs.

Q: What is Business Matchmaking?
A: Business Matchmaking is the heart of the conference. It is pre-scheduled 25 long meetings based on your preferences. It is similar to ‘speed-dating’ where in a 2-hour timeslot you will have 4 meetings with different companies. You must register for the meetings online and tell us about your needs and who you are looking to meet. We will accommodate you as best possible and provide you with a preliminary schedule before the event for you to be able to make changes. At the event, you will receive your final meeting schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to formally introduce yourself and your company to other participants– at no additional cost!

Q: How can I participate in an Industry Specific Program and the Business Matchmaking?
A: The Business Matchmaking will take place Monday and Tuesday. The industry Specific Programs will take place on Wednesday.

Q: How can I be an exhibitor and also participate in the Business Matchmaking?
A: The exhibit will take place on the first two days and so will the business matchmaking. In the exhibitor package 2 conference registrations are included. So, one person can attend the booth and the other can participate at the business matchmaking meetings.

Q: How much does a registration cost?
A: It depends on how many days you wish to go. You can choose between the following options: 3 days $550 (Early bird / before Dec 31: $450) & 1 day $200

Q: How much does it cost to be an exhibitor?
A: Exhibitor Package is $1800 (includes a three-day conference pass for two people, a 8”x 8” exhibit space with walls and company sign, seminars, business matchmaking, industry specific program, lunches and coffee)