Join us for an insightful evening with Christian Guttmann, founding chairman of the Nordic Artificial Intelligence Institute and former Vice President at TietoEVRY, a global leader in IT.

Together, we’ll dive into where AI stands today, exploring cutting-edge solutions, emerging trends, and whether Generative AI is meeting last year’s bold promises. We’ll discuss the global AI race and how the strategic approaches of Europe, the US, and China are reshaping global power dynamics. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the impressive advancements Australian businesses and government are making in AI.

This is a unique chance to connect with AI leaders and engage in discussions that matter to the future of technology and our interconnected world. Save the date, and join us for an evening of learning, connection, and vision.

We invite you to explore digital assets, decentralized finance, and CBDCs. You don't need to be a finance expert – just be curious about where the money game is headed.

Join us for light snacks and coffee as we dive into "The Future of Money" with Andrew Wiseman, Partner in Digital and Banking at Oliver Wyman. It's more than just a chance to mingle; it's an opportunity to be part of the discussion as we delve into what's shaping our financial world.

Secure your spot now and join us for a morning of insightful conversation and tasty snacks!

The days are getting longer and we at the ABCS gladly invite you to join us for an afterwork at one of Stockholm's finest rooftop venues. Join us for an evening of refreshments and networking as we enjoy the mingling of Swedish and Australian cultures.

As the festive season twinkles upon us, the Australian Business Council of Sweden warmly invites you to a special Christmas celebration. It's a chance to gather, reflect on the year past, and usher in the festive spirit among friends and peers. Festive cheer awaits.

This evening is dedicated to you, our vibrant community of Australian professionals in Stockholm. Let’s come together to celebrate the joys of Christmas and catch up one last time before we bid farewell to 2023. Expect an evening filled with warmth, laughter, and good company. All while we will have festive drinks to toast the season.

Space is limited, so please RSVP. This is a members-only event, and we've made it easier than ever to join up here. We can't wait to celebrate with you and create memorable moments as we step into the holiday season.

Warm regards,
The Australian Business Council of Sweden Board

The rapid advancements in the AI domain, particularly with the emergence of Generative AI technologies, are reshaping society.

These changes are not just confined to the tech and business worlds; they ripple through our education systems, workplaces, capital markets, and even the foundations of our democracies.

With this in mind, we are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event that explores AI, Society, and Regulation, either online or in-person.

Join us to hear from esteemed speakers Peter Wihman from AWS and Kanda Kumar from Ericsson as they delve into the profound areas of impact AI has on schooling, knowledge work, capital markets, and our democracies. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the challenges and considerations regulators in the US and EMEA currently face.

This is a unique opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion and network with like-minded professionals who are keen on understanding the broader implications of AI in our interconnected world.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance at this members-only event. We look forward to your participation and the enriching discussions that will follow.

An event that explores Australia and Sweden's robust trade ties, shared values, and historical connections Sign up here.

The Australian Business Council of Sweden (ABCS) is thrilled to invite you to a landmark event that bridges the gap between Australia and Sweden, two nations bound by robust trade ties, shared values, and historical connections.

As global trade dynamics evolve, the relationship between Australia and Sweden is more important than ever. The ongoing negotiations of the Australia-EU Trade Agreement promise to unlock unprecedented opportunities across sectors such as mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, defense, digital technology, and transport.

This hybrid event, hosted by EQT in Stockholm, in conjunction with the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC), features a keynote by Jason Collins, CEO of the European Australian Business Council, who will share insights on Australia-Sweden trade relations and recount the takeaways from the EABC Business Mission to Stockholm in June 2023. Jason will be followed by Ylva Hannestad, Director, Transformation Lead Sustainable Finance & Client Relations at EQT. We will also be joined by Jan Gardberg, President of the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce.

Location: Regeringsgatan 25, 111 53 Stockholm (Virtual participation available)

The Australia-Sweden relationship is growing from strength to strength as the world changes rapidly. This presents a unique opportunity to harness the power of collaboration and dialogue to shape a sustainable future together.

After what we hope was a relaxing summer break the ABCS invites you to share a drink with your fellow members overlooking Stockholm's waterfront.

Light drinks and nibbles will be provided as we celebrate another year of fostering connections between Australia and Sweden via our network.

This event is open to first time attending non-members. Non-current former members will be asked to sign up.

Join us on Tuesday 23 May, 17.30 (live or on Zoom) for an informative and exciting event on Generative AI! Learn how this technology can empower your business through content generation, decision-making, and much more.

Our guest speakers, Christian Guttmann and Adam Horne, will provide insights and examples to help you understand what generative AI means for you and your business.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore new perspectives on AI and engage in a group discussion. Stick around after the event for drinks and networking. See you there at Magnusson Sverige!

Presentation - Adam Horne

Presentation - Christian Guttmann

Hey Chat GPT - Where can I learn about Artificial Intelligence in good company?

You’ll find that at the ABCS’s upcoming event featuring Ericsson’s, Head of AI and Intelligent Automation Business Transformation, Kanda Kumar and AWS Data and AI Director for Startups in EMEA, Peter Wihman.

You’ll also have the chance to hear:

- How AI is playing a key role in industries as diverse as Automotive, Biomedicine and Construction

- The various technologies that underpin AI such as Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing.

- Examples of how businesses can and enterprises apply these technologies to create value.

- The answers to other burning questions you might have as there will be time for a Q&A.

We are pleased to invite Members of the Australian Business Council of Sweden to the 2023 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). The AGM will take place online via Zoom on 21 February 2023 at 18.00 CEST.

Please see the official AGM Notice, which sets out the proposed agenda, here.

The ABCS Board positions occupied by Sean Williams, Andrew Smith, and Andrew Wiseman will become vacant as at the AGM. Sean Williams and Andrew Wiseman have indicated that they intend to renominate and the ABCS Board unanimously supports their reelection.

Further, the ABCS Board has also concluded its interview process in respect to the ABCS Board position that will become vacant following Andrew Smith’s resignation.

Please review the proposed nominations for the vacant position on the ABCS Board here.

The Annual Report and Financial Summary are also available for your review prior to the meeting here.

The ABCS invites you to our Annual Flagship Event. This year, speakers and panellists will lead and facilitate discussions around sustainability and leadership.

More information and details to be announced soon.

Ho, ho, ho - another year is swiftly drawing to a close. Amidst the season’s first snowfalls, the ABCS is delighted to invite its members to gather once more for some festive cheer at its annual Christmas Mingle.

We are pleased to share that the host of 2022’s ABCS Christmas Mingle is Magnusson Law, tack så mycket! We know the firm is very much looking forward to hosting the ABCS’s final event for the year. Come along to network and catch up with other members of the ABCS!

Food and drink matter to everyone. From a business perspective, its production and distribution touch almost all parts of the economy - from agriculture to analytics. And from a human perspective, it’s how cultures express themselves and come together. But we all know that food and drink mean very different things in Sweden and Australia.

You’re invited to join us as we explore these worlds from two very different perspectives. A government and trade perspective, and a food-tech and consumer trends perspective.

Firstly, we’re very happy to be joined by Simon Gunn, Investment Director for Austrade in the Nordics. Simon will enlighten us on some of the government and business machinations that influence the Australian export market.

Secondly, we’re joined by Adam Horne, Creative Director at Berghs School of Communication, who will explore the biggest trends in food-tech in Sweden, and contrast that with what’s happening in Australia. We’re sure to open up to questions and discussions, which will be very illuminating.

So, if you’re curious about getting a new perspective, it’s a great place to learn new approaches that can apply to your own business.

This is a members-only event, so make sure your membership hasn’t reached its use-by date. If you can join us IRL please do. But we’ll also run it as a live webinar over Zoom for those outside Stockholm.

Space is limited, so please RSVP here to reserve your place.

We look forward to seeing you there.

High inflation 💰

Rising global interest rates 📈

A weakening krona 📉

What do these mean for the Swedish economy and the financial situation of households and businesses?

The ABCS is pleased to invite you for an illuminating look into Sweden's monetary policy, featuring Meredith Beechey Österholm, Senior Adviser at Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank.

What to expect:

1. A deep dive into the Riksbank’s latest monetary policy report set to be published on 20 September 2022, delivered by an official staff member of the Riksbank.

2. A reflection on the report's implications for households and businesses with commentary from a leading private sector voice.

3. An open Q&A with the opportunity for participation both online and in person.

4. The chance to chat informally about the implications and catch up with other ABCS members - via break out rooms for virtual attendees or at a nearby venue for those attending in Stockholm.

You can register here:

We look forward to seeing you there!

The long evenings are back and we’d love to invite you to Djursholm Country Club yo enjoy the natural beauty and some good-natured time together.

But this time we want to do something different. We’d love you to bring someone along. It might be a fellow Australian who’s new to the ABCS. Or it might be a Swede with links to Australia or even just a soft spot for the country. We want it to be a night of old and new friends. 

It’s all happening on Friday May 20, 2022 at Djursholm Country Club, Strandvägen 19, 182 60 Djursholm. For transport options, check SL or Google Maps.

Drinks will be available over the bar (you can Swish your bill before you leave). 

Please RSVP here.

PS) This is a members event. If your membership has lapsed, please visit here to rejoin. Membership fees help make events like this possible. 

Despite the current restrictions for gathering in groups, we didn’t want to end the year without our traditional Christmas mingle. This year we will be hosting Christmas online with a fantastic wine tasting event that will compare Australian and European wines.

A qualified Sommelier will provide education and comparison of four different wines and you’ll be able to score the tastes that best suit you.

After the wine tasting we invite you to stay online and mingle with other Members.

When: 17 December at 19:30

Where: Online via Zoom, with invitations sent out after RSVP

This is a Members only event.Not yet a Member? Join today: australianbusiness.se/join or on the evening.

Please remember to provide your address upon checkout so the wine can be sent to you in advance.

THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM.

It is with delight that we announce that the ABCS will be joined by our corporate partner Emirates, The Australian Embassy and Tourism Australia at our next webinar, where we will be discussing the future of travel and tourism and how it looks for people travelling to and from Australia, now and in the future.

2020 has been a disruptive year, to say the least, particularly when it comes to our freedom to travel. This is particularly hard hitting at this time of year, when many of us need to travel in order to see family and friends for Christmas.

In this webinar we will discuss how the aviation industry is adjusting to the new reality. We we will touch upon some very important topics, such as:

Travel between Sweden and Australia

If and how the travel and tourism industry will recover

Travel safety and the COVID vaccine

How the Australian Embassy is assisting the industry and adapting travel permissions during the pandemic

The economic impact and future of tourism in Australia

There will be opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the session.

Speakers:

Björn Ekegren, Emirates Country Manager | Sweden & Finland

Bernard Philip, Australian Ambassador to Sweden, Finland and Latvia

Sally Cope, Regional General Manager | UK/Northern Europe | Tourism Australia

Moderator:

Alana Gordon, Australian Business Council of Sweden | Corporate Relations

We’re excited to announce the ABCS will host a small mingle on 10 September for Members of the ABCS.

After months of quarantining, social distancing and zooming, many people are ready for some meaningful in-person interaction.

Before the summer ends, we invite our Members to an outdoor social event at Sue Ellen (Terrace area) at Tulegatan 17 in Stockholm. This is a great opportunity to network and meet other Members of the ABCS. Come and join like-minded people, share your experiences of 2020, exchange professional advice or simply bring your Aussie charm and hand sanitizer.

Our Chairman, Warren Campbell, will give a short welcome speech and provide insight on the ABCS’s plans for the second half of the year. Drinks* and snacks will be provided for Members. Non-members are very welcome to attend, but will need to purchase their own drinks.

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by signing up here.

Due to Corona this event is limited to 40 people in order to keep a safe distance.

*Drink tickets limited to 2 glasses of beer, wine or soft drink.

ABCS and the Australian Embassy are pleased to invite you to a webinar for members and representatives of the Swedish-Australian business community to discuss the business impact of the Coronavirus and how businesses are adapting to the current environment. We will have a panel discussion followed by Q&A and open discussion with the participants.

Our panelists will provide perspectives from Australia, Sweden and beyond and from across sectors

The session will be chaired by Warren Campbell, Chairman of the ABCS and will feature, amongst others:

Bernard Philip, Australian Ambassador to Sweden

Jennifer Mackinlay, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, UK & Nordics, Austrade

Andrew Wiseman, Partner Oliver Wyman on financial markets

Stephanie Huf, Head of Marketing Telia X, with perspectives from IT&T sector

Sean Williams, Mundus International author of a recent report on economic impacts of the Corona virus

Kylie Pengelly, Owner of Roo and Elk

“How is technology making the law more accessible?”

Dear Venturers and ABCS members,

We’ve been itching to put together our first event of the year, except the coronavirus got in the way. But true to our venturing spirit, we will overcome and succeed through the use of technology - namely Zoom.

Hence, I would like to invite you to our first virtual meetup, on Legal Tech. The theme for the session is “How is technology making the law more accessible?”.

This virtual event is for those interested in:

• startups trying to bootstrap to success with cheap but effective legal services

• corporate managers seeking greater efficiency in this new economic environment

Join us on Zoom: Online - Meeting ID: 252 740 0694 in the Zoom web or mobile app.