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Since it's launch in 2003, the Swedish-American Executive Women's Conference has become one of the Chamber's marquee events. The Conference has become an invaluable forum for enhancing business relationships, creating a unique and prominent network for executive women in Sweden and the U.S.
The 2012 Swedish-American Executive Women's Conference will be held at PwC's headquarter, 300 Madison Avenue, New York City, on May 3rd.
May 3rd
Swedish-American Executive Women’s Conference
8.00 am - 4.30 pm
Conference including a Networking Luncheon
PwC
300 Madison Avenue
New York City
4.30 pm - 6 pm
Cocktail Reception
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
8.00 am Registration & Coffee
Welcoming Remarks
Renée Lundholm, President,
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Conference Introduction
Joanna Heimbold, Master of Ceremonies
Trends you cannot Ignore
Sofia Ulver-Sneistrup, Associate Professor, Lund University
Session 1:
Companies require Innovative Leaders
- What does it take to foster a climate of innovation?
Moderator:
Lotta Edling, Managing Editor & Deputy Publisher, Dagens Industri Group
Panelists:
Johanna Fagrell Köhler, CEO, Mobiento
Natalie Pace, Founder & CEO, The Women's Investment Network
Catarina Ericsson, Executive Vice President, PwC
Vikki L. Pryor, Principal, Change Create Transform
The Oldest Magazine in America is also the Newest
Valerie Salembier, SVP/Publisher & Chief Revenue Officer, Town & Country
10.30 am Coffee Break
Session 2:
The Challenge of Global Instant Communication
- How to balance constant interaction and integrity
Moderator:
Helen Jonsen, Communication and Social Media Strategist
Panelists:
Helene Barnekow, SVP WW Field / Channel Marketing, EMC Corporation
Sunny Hostin, Attorney and Multi-Platform Journalist, CNN/HLN/In Session
Christina Wayne, President, Cineflix Studios
Elisabeth Ström, SVP External Relations & Communications, Vattenfall
12.00 pm
Networking Luncheon at The Princeton Club of New York
15 West 43rd Street
Workshop under leadership of Rosemary Bova, President, Bova Enterprises
Presentation of the 7th Annual Mentor Award
2.00 pm
Lessons from the Frontline of Innovation
Deborah Hopkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Citi
Presentation of the Mentor Program
Yvonne Thunell, Program Director
Session 3:
Building a Sustainable Brand
- How to combine consistency with innovation
Moderator:
Eva Livijn-Olin, Owner, Galleri Futura
Panelists:
Efva Attling, Founder & Designer, Efva Attling
Linda Björk, CEO & Partner, Amore
Leija Graf, CEO, Select Collection
Maria Veerasamy, CEO, Svenskt Tenn
MaryKay Kopf, CMO, Electrolux
Presentation by Charity Partner: World Childhood Foundation
Concluding Remarks
Pia Gideon, Partner, GAIA Leadership
4.30 pm Cocktail Reception
May 2nd - PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR
"Balancing Life"
3pm-5pm
Restaurant Aquavit
65 East 55th Street
New York City
Featuring Keynote Speaker and Moderator:
Alexandra Charles, Founder & President, The 1.6 Million Club for Women's Health
Speakers:
Catarina Dolsten, MD, Director of International Programming, The What to Expect Foundation, NY
Karin Hehenberger, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Coronado Biosciences
Pre-Conference Seminar is offered free of charge, when purchasing a ticket for the Conference for May 3rd.
Recommended Hotels in New York:
Roger Smith Hotel – www.rogersmith.com
501 Lexington Avenue
$235 for Standard Room
$265 for Junior Suites
$345 for One Bedroom Suites
$395 for Deluxe Suites
Park Lane Hotel – www.helmsleyhotels.com
36 Central Park South
$275 for Deluxe City View
$350 for Executive City View
Carlyle Hotel – www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle
35 East 76th Street
Contact: Christina Lamoureux - +1 212 570 7129
$445 for Classic Room
Please mention The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce when you are making your booking in order to get the corporate rates above.

Vattenfall's vision is to create a strong and diversified European energy portfolio with sustainable and increased profits, significant growth options and will be among the leaders in developing environmentally sustainable energy production.
The geographic focus is our core markets Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, the three main products are electricity, heat and gas.
As one of the leading global law firms, we undertake the most important and challenging assignments for the world\'s leading companies, financial institutions and governments, helping them to achieve their objectives by solving their most complex and important legal issues. We build lasting relationships with our clients, and we are committed to supporting them at all times, as they adjust to changes in their markets and the regulatory landscape.
Our commitment: Deliver Value, with you, every day Imagine the power of 160,000 people with a common purpose — building relationships that create value for you and your business. This is PwC. Every day, our people work with you to build the value you are looking for. We'll start by getting to know you. You do the talking, we'll do the listening. Our tailored solutions will help you meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the US market, and beyond.
Scandinavian Airlines or SAS is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and the largest airline in Scandinavia. As the national carrier of not one, but three of the world’s most contemporary, innovative and modern countries, Scandinavian Airlines prides itself on representing the region well.

Volvo Group North America is the corporate office that provides Group Representation, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications for North America. Government Relations and Public Affairs is an important part of its functions.
Handelsbanken has been acclaimed one of the strongest banks in the world by news agency Bloomberg. The ranking is based on factors such as financial strength, the ability to manage risk and cost-effectiveness. Handelsbanken is in second place on the list of the strongest banks in the world published by Bloomberg on 10 May, 2011. Only one other European bank is among the top ten – Swiss UBS in ninth place.
IKEA offers a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. This is the idea at the heart of everything IKEA does, from product development and purchases to how we sell our products in IKEA stores globally. Anybody can make a good-quality product for a high price, or a poor-quality product for a low price. But to make good products at low prices, you need to develop methods that are both cost-effective and innovative. This has been the focus of IKEA since its beginnings in Småland, Sweden Maximising the use of raw materials and production adaptation to meet people\'s needs and preferences has meant that our costs are low. The IKEA way of doing things is to pass these cost savings on to you, our customers.
Investor is a Nordic-based industrial holding company founded almost 100 years ago by the Wallenberg family. We have investment activities in Europe, the United States and Asia. The business concept is to generate long-term attractive returns for our shareholders by owning and developing companies with solid potential for value creation. We are an engaged owner and apply experience, knowledge and a unique network to develop listed and unlisted companies to make them best-in-class.
Restaurant Aquavit invites you to experience exquisite seasonal Nordic cuisine in an incomparable restaurant setting, located in Park Avenue Tower at 65 East 55th Street between Park and Madison Avenues in Midtown New York. With respect to tradition, a penchant for excellence and the conviction to try new techniques and ingredients, Aquavit transforms Nordic cuisine with extraordinary care. For lunch, we serve an a la carte menu of Scandinavian classics such as Swedish Meatballs, Gravlax and Toast Skagen. For dinner, we offer a four-course prix fixe or seven-course tasting menu of modern Nordic selections. The dining room has just been redesigned with modern and rustic elements that complement and complete the Nordic dining experience. In the Bar and Lounge you can savor craft cocktails and a variety of Nordic tastes tailored to your selections ideal for a date, casual meeting or an after-work gathering. Our Linné Salon and Nobel Room accommodate Private Dining functions for meetings, social gatherings and elegant entertaining for up to 100 guests.
Sandvik is a high-technology, engineering group with advanced products and a world-leading positions within selected areas. Worldwide business activities are conducted through representation in more than 130 countries. Sandvik’s operations are based on unique expertise in materials technology and extensive insight into customer processes. The Sandvik Group conducts operations within three core areas - Sandvik Tooling, Sandvik Mining and Construction, Sandvik Materials Technology.
The Electrolux Group is a Swedish appliance maker and as of 2010 the 2nd largest home appliance manufacturer worldwide. Their products sell under a variety of brand names including its own and are primarily white goods and vacuum cleaners. Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in 150 countries every year.

Some of the benefits enjoyed by sponsors include exposure in all printed and electronic material consisting of, but not limited to Save the Dates, Invitation, Conference Program and being featured on our website and newsletter. In addition sponsors will be promoted during the event with the possibility of a promotional booth at the venue but also by reaching the ideal target group of conference participants by including products and/or informational about your company in the goody bags distributed during the Conference. If you would like to discuss these partnership opportunities further please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please contact Filip Enocson, Manager, Events & Programs, for further information.
T: +1 212 838 5530
E: filip.enocson@saccny.org