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Creativity mingle in Stockholm

30/3/2026

 
On Thursday, 26 March, we hosted an inspiring Creativity Mingle at the Dutch Embassy in Stockholm featuring global keynote speaker and author Fredrik Härén, creator of The World of Creativity. Co‑hosted with the Dutch Chamber and the Swedish‑Polish Chamber, the event brought together members and guests for an evening focused on perspectives, ideas, and the power of creative thinking.
Fredrik opened the session with an energizing talk that drew on decades of travel and conversations with creative minds across cultures and industries. He reminded us that creativity is not a mysterious talent, but a skill shaped by context, curiosity, and exposure to different perspectives. As highlighted by the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most essential future skills—and throughout the evening, it became clear why.
During his talk, Fredrik shared vivid stories from around the world, from unexpected moments of ingenuity in Mongolia to insights gathered in Taiwan. One of the most memorable examples came from Muhammad Ali, illustrating how creativity can be driven by unpredictability, courage, and a willingness to see beyond the obvious. He also emphasized that Swedes are listed among the most creative people, crediting the cultural combination of openness, trust, and willingness to explore new ideas.
Following the keynote, participants enjoyed a relaxed mingle designed to spark conversations and cross-border connections. The room quickly filled with energy as people exchanged thoughts, reflected on their own creative practices, and connected with new perspectives from across industries and nationalities.

​/L.F.

SHL Ice Hockey Evening in Gothenburg

17/3/2026

 
On Thursday evening, 12 March, members and guests of the Dutch Chamber gathered at Scandinavium in Gothenburg for an evening of SHL ice hockey and networking. Before the game, part of the group enjoyed an informal buffet.

The highlight of the evening was the SHL match between Frölunda HC and Djurgårdens IF, which (unfortunately) ended in a 3–1 victory for Djurgården. This despite the Dutch Chamber enthusiastically supporting the home team throughout the game, joining the lively atmosphere in Scandinavium.

Frölunda’s goal was celebrated with an impressive show with fireworks which added to the excitement of the evening and showcased the unique matchday experience of Swedish ice hockey.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, we look forward to welcoming you at the upcoming Dutch Chamber events.

​/J.K.

Candidate: Secretary

15/3/2026

 
We're pleased to announce our candidate for the position of Secretary: Willemijn de Groot. She introduces herself below:
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"In 2022 my partner, Oscar, and I moved to Gothenburg because he got a position at Volvo Group. During my job search in Sweden, I was referred to the Dutch Chamber. Initially, I thought the Dutch Chamber was only a place for big companies, but I gave it a try and joined some events. This turned out to be a very good decision! It helped me to build a strong network and meet many inspiring people. One of them was Sander, with whom I started our travel agency, Travel.se, in 2024.


​In October 2023, I became Regional Director in Gothenburg, which gave me the opportunity to organise a range of interesting events together with Viola. 
After two years as Regional Director, I felt it was time for a new challenge, and joining the Executive Board as Secretary felt like a natural step. It gives me the opportunity to contribute to the association in a new and broader way. With my background as a lawyer, I think the role of Secretary suits me well.
I look forward to joining the Board and contributing to our beautiful community that has provided me with so many opportunities in Sweden." 

/Willemijn de Groot



Candidate: Board member communications

15/3/2026

 
We are pleased to introduce our candidate for the position of Board Member for Communications: Wanda Bergendal. She introduces herself below:
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"I have lived in Stockholm with my family for almost 10 years and enjoy the city's green spaces and quality of life. When I'm not in Stockholm I also like spending time on the picturesque West Coast and the Netherlands. 

My background is in working with multinationals in the domains of Digitalization, Communications and E-Commerce. Nowadays I'm working in the automotive industry and realizing BMW Group's exciting digital transformation.

The Dutch Chamber represents an engaged community of entrepreneurs who foster a unique energy that only entrepreneurs can create together. 
It's a mix of pioneering, striving for innovation, and finding new connections and opportunities. This is the energy I picked up and have greatly appreciated during the events and corporate gatherings I have attended within the community. 

I'm therefore looking forward to contributing to the continued strengthening and visibility of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce."

/Wanda Bergendal

Candidate: Board member events

15/3/2026

 
We are pleased to introduce our candidate for the position of Board Member for Events: Anne Jansen. She introduces herself below:
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"I have been living in Sweden for more than 20 years and now live just outside Stockholm, close to nature and the water. Together with my family we are nearing the end of a house extension project, which we look forward to completing.

In my daily work, I represent the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) in the Nordics, based at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Stockholm. My role focuses on connecting Nordic companies, scale ups, and ecosystems with opportunities in the Netherlands, particularly in areas such as AI, life sciences, quantum technology, and the energy transition.

Through this work I interact with companies, investors, research environments, and public partners across both countries. Events play an important role in bringing these different stakeholders together.

The Dutch Chamber is an important platform for the Dutch Swedish business community. As a candidate for the board role responsible for events, I look forward to working with the board and the team of Regional Directors to develop a relevant and engaging event program that brings members, speakers, and partners together."

/Anne Jansen

Corporate lunch with Vattenfall

15/3/2026

 
On Thursday, March 12, we hosted an insightful corporate lunch in Stockholm focused on Human Behaviour in Business Transformation, featuring Jacques Pellis, Head of Communications - Industry Decarbonisation at Vattenfall.

Jacques led a compelling conversation on how organisational change impacts behaviour, and conversely, how behaviour shapes the success or failure of any organisational transformation. Drawing from his expertise in behavioural science and change management, he emphasized the importance of placing people and behavioural principles at the heart of transformation efforts.


He shared with us that, while clear strategic beliefs are necessary to set direction, behaviour change doesn’t happen simply by communicating beliefs or ambitions. It happens when we first focus on the behaviour we want to achieve and design the conditions to enable it. Key takeaways are:
  • Change fails not from resistance, but from ignoring human needs
  • Resistance is data, not disruption
  • Behaviour change starts with observing, not talking

We thank Jacques for sharing these valuable insights and all participants for their questions and great conversation during lunch.  Do you want to observe more behavioural change with Jacques? Connect with him on LinkedIn to discuss further.
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​/L.F.

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