Business Calendar
Scandinavian business events you do not want to miss this month
Business Culture Course
A fast-track introduction to the cultural nuances and differences in management approaches between British and Swedish companies is on offer at this one-day training event. Aimed at professionals looking to start or advance their careers in such multicultural settings, the training also covers employment, commercial and tax law. 9am-3pm.
Date: 17 March
Venue: SEB, 1 Carter Lane, EC4V 5AN London, UK. www.scc.org.uk
GastroNord 2020
This biennial fair is a must for HoReCa executives with an interest in northern Europe in general and in Sweden in particular. In addition to the GastroSummit, a future food forum, the event features dedicated areas for food technology, packaging and innovation, as well as a produce marketing space. This year, a new LoungeExpo will also be set up to attract hospitality operators, while Team Sweden Bocuse d’Or is also on site for a glimpse into the fine-dining sector.
Date: 31 March - 2 April
Venue: Stockholmsmässan, Mässvägen 1, 125 30 Älvsjö, Sweden. www.gastronord.se
Arctic Shipping Forum
Rapidly melting ice across the Arctic sea looks set to boost the commercial viability of the Northern Shipping Route, with even the Transpolar Route now a prospect. An in-depth look into the strategic, security and regulatory matters surrounding the establishment of the so-called Polar Silk Road is on offer at this three-day event that gathers together experts from Finland, Russia, China and North America, among others.
Date: 21-24 April
Venue: Helsinki Congress Paasitorni,
Paasivuorenkatu 5 A, 00530 Helsinki, Finland. informaconnect.com/arctic-shipping-forum
Nordic EV Summit
The electrification of the transport sector – from cars to planes and ships – is a pressing topic worldwide, and Norway leads the way with over half of new vehicles sold already being fully electric. This two-day event pulls together influencers with a drive to push policymakers towards regulatory frameworks that support the ongoing electric revolution. Date: 23-24 April
Venue: Clarion Hotel the Hub, Biskop Gunnerus gate 3, 0106 Oslo, Norway. nordicevs.no