SACC organise a number of events every year ranging from business seminar and webinar series on current topics, to the next generation of Australian-Swedish business, casual networking forums, breakfast seminars, lunches, educational seminars and social events around Swedish festivities. We have some exciting events and business seminars planned for 2020 in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, so remember check the up coming events on this site. The annual Swedish Business Awards will take place towards the end of the year at the SACC Christmas Event in Sydney.

We are constantly planning events with interesting topics and speakers. If you are interested in sponsor an event or seminar please contact us.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND WEBINARS

RECENT EVENTS AND WEBINAR

Polestar 3 Launch Event, Sydney 20 Sept

SACC and YP members and guests were invited to the Australian launch event of Polestar 3 on September 20 in Sydney.
We listened to Polestar Exterior Design Manager Nahum Escobedo who gave us first-hand insight into the evolution and future of Polestar design. Guests had an opportunity to explore a Polestar 3, showcasing innovative materials, smart technology and luxury design features. The event was held at Bar M, 10 Neild Avenue, Darlinghurst NSW 2010.

Special thanks to the Polestar Australia team!

SACC Executive Forum followed by Networking Event with the Ambassador of Sweden to Australia, 7 September Melbourne

On 7 September the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to the Melbourne Executive Forum followed by a Networking Event with Guest of Honour Ambassador of Sweden to Australia HE Pontus Melander.
At the forum, Dr Shaanan Cohney, Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and a core contributor at the Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, presented on AI and explained key ideas behind AI technologies, opportunities and limitations for industry. During the networking event we heard from Paul O’Hagan, Senior Regional Manager – UK, Europe & Israel at Global Victoria, Sean Stove, Division Manager E-Mobility at ABB Australia who gave us an insight into how ABB technology is supporting the transition towards Net Zero in Australia. Special thanks to our event sponsors ABB and International Chamber House.
Special thanks to our event sponsors ABB and International Chamber House.

What a football month we had in August! The SACC and YP supported 14 events together with the Swedish community across Australia

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, what a success!

Never have we seen so much focus and celebration of women’s football before – CONGRATULATIONS AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND amazing hosts, well done!

Here are images and a video clip from events the SACC supported in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. Huge thank you to all Swedes and Swedish organisation representatives and community members across Australia for fantastic events to cheer for our teams! Amazing to see how the events brought our communities together.

 

         

Planet Ark reporting from Stockholm – Insights from the World Circular Economy Forum 2023 – Online Event 7 June 2023

Summary and recording

 

The SACC Sustainability Committee was excited to present this online event with a live report from Stockholm by Dr Nicole Garofano, Head of Circular Economy Development at Planet Ark Environmental Foundation. Dr Garofano shared nsights from the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) and circular economy solution news from the Nordics. 

Key learnings presented by Dr Garofano

See Nicole’s full presentation here

 

Watch the video recording of the online event here

 

About the Speaker

 

Dr. Nicole T Garofano

Head of Circular Economy Development for Planet Ark Environmental Foundation

Dr Nicole Garofano is the Head of Circular Economy Development for Planet Ark. In her role, Nicole is leading the ongoing strategic development of the Australian Circular Economy (ACE) Hub. For more than 15 years, Nicole has worked in environmental education and action with a focus on waste management and more recently, circular economy. She has designed and managed community-based initiatives to increase sorting, collection and processing of a range of packaging materials, including plastic. Nicole has a PhD from research focused on the plastic food and beverage packaging value chain, identifying both local and global innovation to improve chain activities and outcomes. She is an Associate of the Australian Institute of Packaging. LinkedIn: Dr Nicole T Garofano

Planet Ark Environmental Foundation is an Australian non-profit environmental organisation founded in 1992. Planet Ark partners with organisations in the public and private sectors to help find ways to reduce the impact on the planet. Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub is the national platform for circular economy knowledge and collaboration to facilitate the transition to a circular economy in Australia.

 

This event was organised by the SACC Sustainability Committee