SACC-USA Executive Forum

House of Sweden

Registration 2024

About

The Executive Forum is the flagship event of the Swedish American Chambers of Commerce, annually taking place during two days in House of Sweden, Washington D.C. The event includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, fireside chats and round table discussions. The Executive Forum every year welcome high-level representation from the U.S. and Sweden, from a range of different industries including the political sphere and the business industry. The event is held in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden.

2024, May 29-30

House of Sweden, Washington D.C.

The Future is Now

Navigating the Twin Transition

We find ourselves in an era marked by two pivotal transitions: the green transition and the digital transition. These twin transitions bring both challenges and opportunities, and the 2024 Executive Forum will explore how to navigate the intricate landscape of sustainability, digitalization, and their interplay in the business world across different verticals. The future is no longer on the horizon; the Future is Now.

What to Expect

The Executive Forum will kick-start on May 29, 2024 with a cocktail reception in a sophisticated atmosphere. It is the perfect opportunity to unwind and connect with professionals from various fields. The following day, May 30, will include a full schedule of seminars, discussions, company presentations and world-class speakers.

Looking to attend?

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join industry leaders and innovators at the Executive Forum 2024, where you will gain exclusive insights into the companies leading the charge in the twin transition. This event promises to be a premier business development platform, exploring how to leverage the Swedish brand in today's uncertain geopolitical and economic landscape. Register now and be part of the conversation driving positive change for society and your business.

Registration

Sponsorship

Sponsoring the Executive Forum will give you an excellent opportunity to reach out to business leaders from both Sweden and the U.S. It will also be an exclusive chance to network with government representatives, political experts and media. The Executive Forum has had an extensive media coverage throughout the years.

sponsorship-proposal

Sponsorship enquiries

Emil Netzell: [email protected]

Business Award Nomination

The award was instituted to promote and support the success of Swedish companies operating in the American market. The company selected as the winner will be the main sponsor/keynote speaker at the Executive Forum (est. value up to $20,000). The winner will also gain publicity in SACC-USA's channels and receive a one-year membership in the umbrella organization.

Nomination period now open!

About the Award

Nominate a company

Welcome to Executive Forum 2024!

The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce of the United States of America (SACC-USA) is honored to welcome you to our flagship event, the Executive Forum.

Contact

Karin Hammar: [email protected]
Anders Wiman Eriksson: [email protected]
Jonathan Johansson: [email protected]
Emil Netzell: [email protected]

Previous Executive Forums

2023, May 3-4

House of Sweden

Thank you for attending Executive Forum 2023!

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Executive Forum 2023

The 2023 Executive Forum showcased the innovative companies leading the way towards net zero across a diverse set of industries. These thoughtleaders have made a commitment to not only benefit their bottom line, but also to positively impact society as a whole. As a premier business development platform, the Executive Forum also explored how to leverage the Swedish Brand against the backdrop of an increasingly fragmented and uncertain geopolitical and economic outlook.

Program 2023

Speakers

Signhild Arnegård Hansen, Chairman, Swedish American Chambers of Commerce, Inc.
Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States
William Bill Taylor, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, USIP Vice President for Russia and Europe
Ingrid Ask, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Sweden
Courtney McBride, Diplomacy and National Security Correspondent, Bloomberg News
Blair Pasalic, Director, Office of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy
Stephen Jordan, CEO, Institute of Sustainable Development
Paul Voelker, Mayor of Richardson, TX
Patrik Melander, co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Connecr 5G
Eric Asmussen, Managing Director North America, CAKE
Niklas Reinedahl, General Manager North America, Einride
Lina Ankargren, Director of Engineering, Scania Group
Linda Andrén, Executive Director, Sweden-U.S. Green Transition Initiative
Jasmin Utter, General Manager Americas, SAS
Peter Fellman, Editor-in-Chief and CEO, Dagens Industri

Henrik Einarsson, Director of Investment Promotion, Business Region Göteborg
Charlotta Barnden Uddén, Head of Sales, Visit Sweden
Josefin Haraldsson, Country Manager USA, Visit Sweden
Gary Bruce, Managing Partner, Prosperity Developers International
Alex Tanzi, Senior Editor, Bloomberg News
Martin Blåvarg, General Manager, Handelsbanken, New York
Petra Hansson, Counselor, Embassy of Sweden
Molly Ball, TIME National Political Correspondent
Jon Decker, White House Reporter, Gray Telivision
David Urban, CNN Political Contributor, frmly Sr. Advisor to 2016 Trump presidential campaign
Steve Scully, Senior Vice President, Bipartisan Policy Center
Martin Hansson, Director, Orrefors
Mike Sjoeblom, Founder and CEO, Sjoeblom Winery
Linnea Larsdotter, Founder and CEO, Nordic International Film Festival

Full Program

Winner of Business Award 2023: IOWN RENEWABLE

The award was instituted to promote and support the success of Swedish companies operating in the American market. The company selected as the winner will be the main sponsor/keynote speaker at the Executive Forum 2024 (est. value up to $20,000). The winner will also gain publicity in SACC-USA's channels and receive a one-year membership in the umbrella organization.

Winner of this year's Business Award: IOWN RENEWABLE

Thank you to our sponsors!

2022, June 1-2

House of Sweden

Navigating Turbulent Waters

Executive Forum 2022 took place in House of Sweden on June 1-2. The theme of the event, Navigating Turbulent Waters, highlighted new market solutions, groundbreaking technologies and strategies to tackle challenges such as climate change and much more.

Read more about the event here.