Nordic Christmas Drinks, Denmark House, Melbourne, 11 December 2024

On Wednesday 11th December, the Melbourne Chapter of the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosted a Nordic Christmas Drinks event in collaboration with the Danish Club of Melbourne, the Finland Australia Chamber of Commerce and the Norwegian Australian Chamber of Commerce at Denmark House in the CBD.

It was the first time that all four Nordic chambers in Melbourne had come together to host a combined Christmas event. Around 40 guests, drawn from the local Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and Australian business communities were treated to a wonderful evening with an amazing selection of food and drinks.

A highlight of the evening was the drawing of the raffle prizes which included a Swedish food and beverage pack sponsored by ABB, a gift voucher sponsored by Denmark House, a Norwegian Christmas hamper including food and a Norwegian hand-made candle sponsored by Heimalage, and a Marimekko crockery set and Marimekko tote bags filled with Fazer chocolates, kindly donated by the Finland Australia Chamber of Commerce.

SACC looks forward to future event collaborations with the other Nordic chambers in Melbourne in 2025.

We would especially like to thank our sponsors for the evening, including ABB, Denmark House, Fifty Degrees North and Heimalage.

 

SACC YP Swedish Christmas Dinner at Fika Manly 6 Dec 2024

On 6 Dec SACC YP Sydney celebrated Christmas with Swedish Julbord at Fika Manly. It was an amazing evening, an evening of delicious food and great company to celebrate the start of the holiday season! ✨

On December 6th, 30 young professionals came together at Fika Manly for a festive Swedish Julbord – Christmas dinner. The night was filled with amazing food and great vibes. Attendees got to enjoy Swedish Julbord classics like pickled herring, gravlax, meatballs and Christmas ham — all the good stuff that makes a Julbord so special. The warm atmosphere and holiday decor set the perfect scene for mingling, connecting and making new friends.

With great food, good vibes and awesome people, the SACC YP Christmas Dinner was a night to remember and the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

See you at our next event!

The SACC YP Board

Interested in becoming a member of the SACC YP? Find out more here.

 

Swedish Christmas Lunch in Brisbane 6 Dec 2024

On 6 December, the Brisbane QLD Chapter hosted a festive Swedish Christmas Lunch at Hundred Acre, St Lucia Golf Links. Guests were warmly welcomed by Chapter Chair Marie McIntyre and treated to a refreshing tropical-themed mocktail on arrival.

With stunning views of the greenery, attendees enjoyed a traditional Swedish menu featuring Toast Skagen and Gravlax. To accompany the coffee, local business Bake My Day Brisbane delighted everyone with freshly baked Swedish Dammsugare sweets.

The event featured two engaging speakers. Linda Nordin opened with insights on Circular Economy Week, highlighting global initiatives and collaboration. After lunch, Povel Torudd, Managing Director of Berkeley Communications Australia and Chief Business Storyteller APAC, delivered an inspiring talk on video-first content, effective business storytelling and the power of brand consistency — sparking lively discussion among the guests.

This event was kindly supported by:

The SACC Brisbane chapter thanks sponsors and all who attended and wishing everyone a happy holiday season and look forward to seeing everyone again in 2024!

European Chambers End of the Year Party, Brisbane 28 Nov 2024

European collaboration took centre stage at this unforgettable event on 28 Nov in Brisbane, which brought together over 230 attendees for an evening of shared achievements, new connections, and celebration. Partnering with 10 other European Chambers of Commerce, we created an inspiring atmosphere of unity and growth.

The night kicked off with a champagne toast, setting the tone for a vibrant evening of networking. Guests enjoyed a mouthwatering selection of gourmet canapés, perfectly paired with lively conversation and a shared spirit of celebration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a success. It was a pleasure to connect with so many like-minded professionals and strengthen our European community. Here’s to even greater collaborations in the future!

SACC Brisbane Chapter

 A Night to Remember: Swedish Business in Australia Awards & Christmas Dinner 2024

 A Night to Remember: Swedish Business in Australia Awards & Christmas Dinner 2024 at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
On November 21, the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce and co-host Embassy of Sweden in Canberra celebrated the 2024 Swedish Business in Australia Awards and Christmas Dinner.

The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and the Swedish-Australian business community to honour excellence, foster connections, and reflect on a year of remarkable achievements.

Guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere filled with a beautiful Lucia performance by the Swedish School in Sydney, a keynote by HE Pontus Melander Ambassador of Sweden to Australia and a Swedish “Julbord” including all traditional Swedish Christmas delicacies. A perfect start to the holiday season!

This event highlighted the power of partnership, innovation, and shared goals. It was a reminder of how the Swedish-Australian business community continues to thrive and contribute with a positive impact here in Australia.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, thank you to our sponsors Gold: ABB, Hitachi Energy Silver: Hexagon AB Bronze: AstraZeneca, Tetra Pak, Treotham Automation Pty Ltd and all those who made the evening a success. Here’s to another year of excellence and collaboration!

Click on link or images below to see the presentation of sponsors and images from the event: 2024 SACC AWARDS AND CHRISTMAS DINNER IMAGES AND SPONSORS

THANK YOU!

Warm Regards,

The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce

sacc@swedishchamber.com.au

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SACC Perth WA After Work at SKØL in Scarborough 21 Nov 2024

SACC Perth WA wrapped up the year with a fantastic after work gathering at Skøl in Scarborough at the end of November.

It was a pleasure to connect with new SACC members and warmly welcome Swedes who have recently made Perth their new home.

The evening was filled with great conversations, new connections, and a shared sense of community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and wishing you all a lovely Holiday season!

Looking forward to seeing you at SACC events in 2025!

SACC Perth WA Chapter

Cruise with the Europeans 2024, Sydney 14 Nov

On November 14th, we embarked on the much-anticipated European Cruise on Sydney Harbour!

This incredible evening was made possible through the collaboration of European chambers, all coming together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone on board. With the backdrop of Sydney’s iconic landmarks at sunset, over 600 attendees joined us for an evening of networking, laughter, and connection.

The event offered the perfect mix of new connections and familiar faces, with plenty of opportunities to engage, share experiences, and expand professional networks. After the cruise, the festivities continued with an on-shore after-party, where the energy and camaraderie remained high.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and to our partnering chambers, especially the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce for making this event such a resounding success!

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Sustainable Mining – Team Sweden IMARC Event 30 October 2024

On October 30th TEAM SWEDEN, the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra, Business Sweden and the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a Sustainable Mining event in conjunction with the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney.

The event brought together representatives from the Swedish-Australian mining network to exchange insights and explore future collaborations. H.E. Pontus Melander, Ambassador of Sweden to Australia, delivered the opening remarks, Business Sweden Country Manager Martin Ekberg spoke about the Swedish Mining Initiative and opportunities. Prof. Daniel Johansson from Luleå University of Technology shared insight into Sweden’s approach to driving innovation in the mining industry. The discussion Q&A was facilitated by SACC President Jan Gardberg.

We thank all participants for attending and look forward to building on the connections and discussions from the event.

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The 113th SACC AGM followed by networking 29 October Sydney

The Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce 113th AGM took place on 29 October in Sydney.

We are delighted to present the newly elected SACC Board Directors for 2024-2025:

President of the Board, Jan Gardberg, former INGKA Group (IKEA)

Vice President and Secretary and Public Officer Mikael Dahlgren, CFO Treotham

Vice President of the Board Penny George, Director Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca, Australia & New Zealand

Treasurer Kristina Melin, Commercial Finance & Logistic Planning Manager, Volvo Bus Australia

Anders Mangen, former SKF, Leica Geosystems, Enerpac

Carin Varverud-Härdin, Vice President, Marketing and Communication, Volvo Group Australia

Carl Wallberg, Head of Consumer Marketing at Electrolux, Sweden

Isabel Wagner, Hitachi Energy, Communications Manager Australia & New Zealand

Jan Gardberg held a thank you speech to the resigning Vice President and former President of the SACC Board, Teresia Fors. Camilla Jennings, General Manager SACC also delivered a special thank you to Teresia, mentioning their long-term work relation and friendship. Teresia who joined the AGM online from her new home in northern Sweden thanked all for the kind words and for the time valuable time she invested in the SACC over the years.

To broaden and further strengthen the SACC all AGM participants welcomed new Board Director, Board Boris Munster, Managing Director Tetra Pak Australia & New Zealand.

Liv Berg, Senior Legal Counsel at Baby Bunting was re-elected as Honorary Solicitor and Grant Thornton as Honorary Auditors.

The AGM was followed by a networking opportunity joined by HE Ambassador Pontus Melander and newly appointed Deputy Head of Mission Nils Hedberg Grimlund, Embassy of Sweden Canberra together with other SACC members.

 

Swedish Lång Lunch 26 October at Denmark House in Melbourne

On 26 October the SACC invited members and guests to a 3-Course Swedish Lång Lunch at Denmark House in the heart of the Melbourne CBD!

Chefs at Denmark House put on an amazing menu including Toast Skagen and classic Swedish meatballs served with mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam, and pickled cucumber followed by Swedish sticky cake paired with tea or coffee to wrap up the delicious feast.

It was a wonderful afternoon with a great crowd and festive traditions.

Congrats to all prize winners!

Thank you to everyone who attended the SACC Swedish Lång Lunch and special thank you

to our event sponsor The Andrews Group | BOLON Partner and Denmark House.