Outer Thinking Welcome Reception 2026

25 November, 18:00 - 20:30

Hosted by the Swedish Ambassador at the Residence, this exclusive reception brings together leaders from across the Swedish-British business community on the eve of Outer Thinking: Swedish-British Summit 2026.

Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, climate pressures, fragile supply chains, and rapid advances in AI, the evening will explore what it takes to futureproof our organisations, partnerships, and societies. In an intimate setting, founders, corporates, investors, and policymakers can exchange perspectives and build meaningful connections ahead of the summit.

The programme features remarks from the Swedish Ambassador and a welcome from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK, celebrating Swedish values of trust, collaboration, and long-term thinking alongside British pragmatism. Swedish canapés and drinks will be served throughout.

Please note that capacity is limited.

Flagship Week: Outer Thinking & Annual Christmas Luncheon

The reception opens the Chamber’s flagship week, the high point of the Swedish-British business calendar:

• Outer Thinking Welcome Reception, 25 November. An exclusive evening at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador for a curated room of guests.
• Outer Thinking: Swedish-British Summit 2026, 26 November. A full-day summit bringing together more than 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from Sweden and the UK to explore how we futureproof our organisations, partnerships, and societies, and how we lead together through what’s coming next. Find out more and register your interest here.
• Annual Christmas Luncheon, 27 November. The Chamber’s festive celebration and a long-standing tradition in the Swedish-British community. This event is sold out, but a waitlist is open. Join the waitlist by emailing events@scc.org.uk.