Together with The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce in Scotland, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK invites you to an exchange mission for Scottish and Swedish businesses, looking at the opportunities and support available when setting up in respective country, and helping you with an ecosystem boost.

The UK and Sweden are long-standing trade and investment partners with total trade value in the year up until April 2019 at £20.9 billion (ONS). The business and cultural exchange between Scotland and Sweden is extensive. Scotland as a region and country is known for its supportive business environment, talented people, and culture of innovation. In fact, more university spinouts are created in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK – including London. Sweden is a highly competitive and open economy, fostering innovation, and the government is proactively investing to promote growth. 

Exchange session #1: May
The first exchange session was held in May. Businesses got to learn more about how to set up, expand to, do business or build connections with Scotland and Sweden. Knowledge sharing was given from our experts on how to manage setting up a business, the applicable laws for HR and recruitment and what customs and trade rules to follow. It was an interactive exchange, and companies got the opportunity to ask questions and get unique access to a network that can help them in the process of setting up. 

Exchange session #2: September
A second exchange will take place now in September, focusing more on in-depth and sector-specific opportunities for Scottish and Swedish businesses, looking at life science, clean energy and technology. You will meet successful entrepreneurs from respective region and learn about the opportunities available in Scotland and Sweden for your specific sector and business.

Agenda for session #2: September
Led by expert international speakers from each industry, businesses will be able to hear targeted information specific to their sector by registering to attend individual seminars, with extensive Q&A sessions and open knowledge-sharing actively encouraged.

Welcome and introduction 
Seona Shand, Commercial Director, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Opportunities available in Scotland and Sweden (incl.Q&A)
Breakout room 1: Clean Energy and Technology
With a growing shift away from fossil fuels, Scotland are approaching more sustainable energy source solutions. With 700 renewable energy experts, Scotland has the world's largest energy research group and has big opportunities for international investors. Within the technology industry Scotland is the fastest-growing industry. 11,200 tech companies contributed to £6.5 billion to the Scottish economy. Each year Scotland graduates 15,000 students within the digital technology fields. 
Speaker 1: Martin Backlund, Business Developer, Invest in Skåne 
Speaker 2: Tim Dew, Founder and CEO, GingrTech

Breakout room 2: Life Sciences (HealthTech, MedTech)
Scotland is one of the largest Life Science clusters in Europe, with more that 770 Life Science organisations employing more than 41,000 people. 
Speaker 1: Christer Månsson, Project lead, Invest in Skåne 
Speaker 2: Deborah O'Neil, Chief Executive Officer, NovaBiotics Ltd

Closing remarks
Seona Shand, Commercial Director, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Booking information 
This event is free and open for all to attend. 

Please register for the event by using the booking form. Upon registration, you will be sent information on how to connect to the event.