World Trade Day 2016 in Stockholm

Date & Time: 30 August 2016, 14:00-17:00
Venue: Konserthuset Entrance: Kungsgatan 43, Stockholm, Sweden

Welcome to the World Trade Day 2016 and an inspiring afternoon with discussions on the emerging role of cities in global trade.
At the 2016 World Trade Day, we celebrate the role of the Stockholm Capital Region as a global city and an engine of growth in a competitive world where globalization, digitalization and urbanization have changed the international landscape. We will also present the Export Prize Award.
Cities, not countries, are the natural commercial hubs. A dense urban environment drives innovation and creativity, combines and connects ideas, capital and labour. Trade is essential to cities it is how they grow their economies and become prosperous.
The Stockholm Capital region is Sweden’s focal point for international business and one of the world’s most productive metropolitan economies. Stockholm has a well-educated workforce, modern infrastructure, and a dynamic start-up scene. It is a center for innovation, both by multinational companies and in academia.
Programme:

The Importance of Trade and Internationalization
Ms. Ann Linde, Minister for EU Affairs and Trade

The Export Prize Award Ceremony

Stockholm’s New Export and Internationalization Strategy
Comments by Ms. Ylva Berg, CEO Business Sweden and Dr. Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, Chief Economist, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce

When People Meet and Interact, Things Evolve – the Cooperation  between Luleå and Austin, Texas
Mr. Niklas Nordström, Deputy Mayor Luleå, Chairman Business Sweden

People and Companies Create Prosperity – Reflections from a Global Trade Perspective
Ms. Lena Johansson, Secretary General ICC Sweden and Ms. Helena Waker, CEO Association of
Trade Partners Sweden

The Role of Global Cities for Trade and Growth
Ms. Maria Rankka, CEO Stockholm Chamber of Commerce

The SCCL members apply for the member participation fee. More information and the registration of the event can be found here.