Date: 31 August 2017 at 15.00-17.00
Venue: Konserthuset, Entrance: Kungsgatan 43, Stockholm
Price (excl VAT): Members SEK 500, others: SEK 1 000
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The information technology and transportation revolutions, the rapid rise of emerging markets, finance globalisation and the brisk use of global value chains have intensified international trade. Internationalisation is becoming ever-more significant, so cities are playing an increasingly prominent role in the global economy.
With its inflow and outflow of people, ideas, capital and trade, a truly global city is an entity that boosts job creation, innovation and growth. Despite the positive impact of global cities, there is an anti-trade rhetoric reaction and a looming threat of protectionism.
Program
Welcome
Ms. Maria Rankka, CEO of The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
Cities, Regions, and Globalization
Professor Greg Clark, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, International Advisor on the Metropolitan Strategic Plans of major global cities
Innovation and Technology’s Contribution to Growth and Job Creation
Mr. Mikael Damberg, the Swedish Minister of Enterprise and Innovation
A Historical Perspective on Free Trade
Mr. Alexander Husebye, CEO of The Centre for Business History
Trade Matters -Explaining the Benefits of Trade
Ms. Lena Johansson reveals the winner of ICC Sweden’s Free Trade Award
Success through Trade – Moderated Discussion
Ms. Kristina Lindhe, CEO of Lexington
Mr. Kaj Möller, President of Sweco International
Professor Greg Clark, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution
Business, Trade and Cities – The Way Forward
Ms. Maria Rankka, CEO of The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
Moderator: Dr. Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, Chief Economist, The Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
17:00 Networking Reception
Showcasing New Fashion/Tech Products – Geek Meets Chic
The Association of Trade Partners Sweden and The Swedish Fashion Council
The World Trade Day is organised in collaboration with ICC Sweden and Trade Partners Sweden.