Past Events
24.02.2022
STATE OF THE ART: “BLUE COLLAR ENGAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION”
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary kindly invites you to our CEO & HR Hybrid Meet-up:
State of the art: “Blue collar engagement and motivation”
24 February 2022, 9.00 – 11.00
Venue: Kinnarps Hungary Kft., Váci út 92., 1133 Budapest
With the official unemployment rate being below 4% in Hungary, companies have to be very considerate in driving a sustainable approach to recruiting, retaining and motivating their employees.
- What tools do leaders have to motivate and engage blue collar employees?
- How can we utilize modern IT technology, smart phones and apps?
- What other non-IT solutions do we have to decrease fluctuation in manufacturing?
In the upcoming CEO & HR session, we will share some of the great learnings and tools that our community is utilizing but also provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer discussions. All managers responsible for both blue- and white collar employees can learn about
- how IKEA is building on Swedish values to motivate their employees;
- two applications (Blue Colibri App and Talk-A-Bot) that can support communication and engagement with blue collar employees in different ways;
- exciting solutions by Orbán Consulting for engaging employees and decreasing fluctuation within manufacturing in Hungary.
13.12.2021
LUCIA – THE BEARER OF LIGHT IN THE DAYS OF DARKNESS
Music, light, hope and compassion build our unique Lucia celebration.
The Embassy of Sweden and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary welcome you to our digital celebration released on the 13th of December at 09.00.
The pandemic challenges us as individuals, families and communities.
Coming together now is more important than ever.
22.09.2021
SCCH CEO & HR FORUM
OPTIMIZING “BACK TO THE OFFICE” – Strategies and adapting to new leadership challenges
Date&Time: 22 September, 9.00 – 11.00
Venue: Kinnarps Hungary Kft., Váci út 92., 1133 Budapest
How do we attract employees to work again in the office?
What strategies and tools will work best for the hybrid model?
Which are the new opportunities and challenges for leaders in our organization?
09.07.2021
BUSINESS FORUM ON THE HUNGARIAN INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL STRATEGY
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Budapest, continues its journey of creating or reviving platforms of business communication and cooperation. Our guest of honor at our latest Business Forum was Prof. Dr. László Palkovics, Minister for Innovation and Technology, who gave a comprehensive presentation and overview on Hungarian industrial and technological strategy.
During the Business Forum we also had the opportunity to introduce to the Minister and also our members the new ‘Swedish Innovation Highlights in Hungary 2021’ brochure with many examples of joint innovation from the two countries. Swedish companies serve as ambassadors of innovative partnership: we pride ourselves in building cooperation on trust, one of the cornerstones of ‘Swedishness’, and also on transparency, equality in all its forms and shapes, quality, innovative spirit and sustainable, environmentally conscious development.
2021 – JUNE 28 – JULY 4
JOIN THE CSR AWARENESS WEEK 2021!
June 28 – July 4
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an integral part of doing business and can often be a competitive advantage. However, we have learned during our CSR event in April and also through a study ordered by the Embassy of Sweden, that external communication of the value and results of these type of cooperation and activities can be challenging for many actors.
During June 28- July 4, we are encouraging everyone involved in CSR activities in Hungary to join the positive communication flow and use their regular communication channels to raise awareness, visibility and communicate the value of their CSR activities under one joint umbrella logotype and hashtag.
This activity is open to all linked to all companies, associations, business clubs, embassies, chambers and of course the entire NGO sector.
The concept is really simple: share your own CSR stories, activities, etc. on your communications platforms during the week June 28-July 4 by using the common logo and #csrawarenessweek2021.
2021 – JUNE 28 – JULY 4
CSR AWARENESS WEEK 2021!
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosts the first Hungarian CSR Awareness Week from June 28 to July 4. The event aims to raise awareness of the importance of corporate social responsibility, enable companies to share experiences from their CSR campaigns, and inspire each other to operate in a socially conscious way.
22.06.2021
SCCH HR FORUM – ONLINE HIRING & ONBOARDING SOLUTIONS
Dear All,
Online Hiring & On-boarding has been well received during the pandemic by both candidates and hiring managers stated the expert panel during the recent HR-forum organized by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
25.05.2021
DOING BUSINESS IN THE “NEW NORMAL”
5 sectors, 5 experienced top managers and a forward looking dialogue building on the key learnings that drove the transformation in 2020 – 2021
Did we really need a pandemic to transform our companies and business models?
Which were the key learnings from the transformation?
How will we be doing business in the “new normal”? Will we go back or are the transformations sustainable?
Date: 25 May, 15.00 – 16.15
Panelists:
Dr. Ágnes Fábián, Managing Director, Henkel Magyarország Kft.
Markus Hilken, Managing Director, SAP Labs Hungary
Roland Jakab, Head of Strategy Central Europe, Ericsson
Eva Malá Beluská, Regional Business Transformation and Development Manager, IKEA
András Sávos, Vice President Global Enterprise Systems and Strategic Projects Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH; President, DUIHK
Moderator: Thomas Straumits, President, SCCH; Strategic Lead, Merck Sharp & Dohme
20.05.2021
Y2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHAMBER
Dear SCCH Members,
As Secretary General of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, I am pleased to invite you to the Y2021 General Assembly of the Chamber.
Date: 20 May 2021 at 12.00 – 13.30
Location: The General Assembly will be held by the recommendation of the Presidency as an online event. We will have a Teams meeting: Click here to join the meeting
In case the Assembly has no quorum present at above date, we will have the repeated General Assembly on 20 May 2021 at 12.15 pm, in the same online form, and with the original agenda items. Please note that the repeated General Assembly shall have a quorum irrespective of the number of members in attendance.
Proposed agenda:
Welcome and notes from the Ambassador of Sweden, H.E. Dag Hartelius;
Short introduction of the new members;
Approval of the Agenda;
Election of Chairman of the General Assembly, two Attesters of the Minutes, and two Ballot Counters;
Presentation and approval of the Financial Report for the Y2020;
Grating exemption for the Board for Y2020;
Presentation and approval of the Chamber’s budget for Y2021;
Approval of the proposed amendments to the Deed of Foundation of the Chamber;
Election of the two members of the Election Committee;
Other.
RSPV: marta.boddi@swedishchamber.hu till 18 May EOB.
22.04.2021
CSR & SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an integral part of doing business and can often be a competitive advantage.
- What is an effective CSR program?
- How can it be incorporated into company strategy to be a benefit and not a cost?
- How can CSR create sustainable value to the company and society?
30.03.2021
INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT SESSIONS,
SESSION 2
HOW TO WORK WITH SWEDISH PARTNERS?
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, in cooperation with Orban Consulting kindly invite you to two INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT SESSIONS: Successful cooperation with Swedish managers and business partners.
Dates: 23rd and 30th March, 9.00 – 10.00
During the two focused one-hour sessions, our effective trainers will deliver deep insights using short examples and case studies into intercultural differences and similarities in the working relationship with Swedish business partners and managers.
Trainers:
Klara Denzin, Intercultural Trainer and Senior Consultant, Orban Consulting
Eva Degerman, Swedish Business Expert, Orban Consulting
Session 1 (23rd March):
Culture, perception and intercultural competence
Leading multicultural teams
Successful communication
Building trust
Time management
Session 2 (30th March):
Hierarchy and leadership culture
How Swedish leaders make decisions
Convincing a business partner
The art of saying no
Summary and outlook
Registration: You will get the invitation to the Zoom meetings after registering here until 16th of March.
Participation is free for SCCH members, 10,000 HUF for one workshop and 15,000 HUF for both workshops for non-members.
Please do not hesitate to contact Márta Böddi in case you have any questions! (marta.boddi@swedishchamber.hu or +36 30 456 3713)
Kind regards,
SCCH Secretariat
23.03.2021
INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT SESSIONS,
SESSION 1
HOW TO WORK WITH SWEDISH PARTNERS?
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, in cooperation with Orban Consulting kindly invite you to two INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT SESSIONS: Successful cooperation with Swedish managers and business partners.
Dates: 23rd and 30th March, 9.00 – 10.00
During the two focused one-hour sessions, our effective trainers will deliver deep insights using short examples and case studies into intercultural differences and similarities in the working relationship with Swedish business partners and managers.
Trainers:
Klara Denzin, Intercultural Trainer and Senior Consultant, Orban Consulting
Eva Degerman, Swedish Business Expert, Orban Consulting
Session 1 (23rd March):
Culture, perception and intercultural competence
Leading multicultural teams
Successful communication
Building trust
Time management
Session 2 (30th March):
Hierarchy and leadership culture
How Swedish leaders make decisions
Convincing a business partner
The art of saying no
Summary and outlook
Registration: You will get the invitation to the Zoom meetings after registering here until 16th of March.
Participation is free for SCCH members, 10,000 HUF for one workshop and 15,000 HUF for both workshops for non-members.
Please do not hesitate to contact Márta Böddi in case you have any questions! (marta.boddi@swedishchamber.hu or +36 30 456 3713)
Kind regards,
SCCH Secretariat
01.07.2020
SCCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Venue: LARUS Restaurant (1124. Budapest, Csörsz u. 18.b)
Date&Time: Wednesday, 01 July, 2020 at 11:00
Agenda:
1. Approval of the Agenda;
2. Adoption of the Chamber’s annual financial statements 2019;
3. Granting a discharge to the Presidency;
4. Adoption of the draft budget for the financial year 2020; 5. Election of the Chamber’s Chairman and the members of the Presidency;
5. Election of the members of the Supervisory Board
6. Other
The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a lunch (HUF 8,900/person)
RSVP: swedishchamber@swedishchamber.hu or +36 30 970 8433.
Please note that this will be the Ordinary Annual General Meeting initially scheduled for April 7, 2020, and subsequently postponed (by our email dated April 1, 2020) due to the measures taken by the Hungarian Government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In the email mentioned we promised to convene the postponed meeting as soon as the circumstances will make it possible.
The postponed annual meeting, now rescheduled for July 1, 2020, has obviously the same Agenda, but the venue is different due to unavailability of the initial venue.
12.12.2019
TRADITIONAL 24TH SWEDISH LUCIA DAY CELEBRATION
At the 24th Lucia Day Celebration Mr. Ambassador, H.E. Dag Hartelius welcomed the audience. Our President, János Takács made his traditional opening speech. Rita Istivan and Ferenc Doktor handed over the gift to Honorary Board Member Nils Borgström for his loyalty and devoted work in organizing Lucia Day Celebrations through 24 years.
Waldorf Student Choir performed traditional Swedish and Hungarian Christmas songs.
This year sponsor of the event were:
IKEA, János Takács, Ferenc Doktor and Nils Borgström.
The traditional buffet of Swedish cuisine was delivered directly from Sweden to the Swedish table of ELTE Aula Restaurant.
Concert was provided by accordionist MIHÁLY DEMENIV.
A special highlight of the event was the draw of different IKEA gifts and foodboxes.
27.05.2019
GENERAL MEETING & BUSINESS LUNCHEON
Date&Time: Monday 27 May, 2019 at 11:00
Venue: Gundel’s Andrássy Hall (1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4.)
The SCCH kindly invites you to its General Meeting, Presentation and Business Luncheon.
Dear SCCH Members,
On behalf of Mr. János Takács, President of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary,
we kindly invite you to our General Meeting
to be held in Gundel’s Andrássy Hall on Monday 27 May, 2019 at 11:00
( 1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4. )
If the quorum is not met, the General Meeting will be reconvened in the same place on the same day at 11:30.
PROGRAM
General Meeting: 11:00 – 12:00
Presentations: 12:00 – 12:45
Lunch: 12:45 – 14:15
Participation fee : HUF 13.500
AGENDA POINTS
- Opening of the meeting
- Announcement by the President and Chairman of the Board
- Presidency’s written annual report
- Adoption of the Chamber’s annual financial statements for 2018
- Granting of discharge to the Presidency
- Adoption of the draft budget for 2019
- Closing of the meeting
After the General Meeting we invite all our Members for the lectures of the Winners of the Gran Prize 2018, Professor DR. Péter Mizsey on the winning project, research project of novel, innovative method for removal and reuse of organic halogen compounds from process wastewater: an industrial example of circular economy and Mr. István Weeber about his WaterFilm Technology, roof cooling methods in climate optimisation of industrial halls.
Hope to meet You at the meeting.
Best regards,
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
Secretariat
Telephone: +36 30 9708 433
www.swedishchamber.hu
16.04.2019
DIGITAL TALENT – DRIVING FOR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN A DIGITALIZED WORLD
Venue: Central European University, 1051 Budapest Nádor utca 15.
Date&Time: 16 April 2019., 09.00 am
Driving for Business Performance in a Digitalized World
Best-practice sharing for company executives
05.03.2019
BUSINESS WOMAN LUNCH “EXECUTIVES ON HIGH HEELS”
Date: 05 March 2019. (Tuesday), 12.00 – 14.30
(Registration: from 11.30)
Venue: SOFITEL Budapest Chain Bridge – Belle Vue Room
(1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István Square 2.)
The special guest will be Melanie Seymour CEO at BlackRock
28.02.2019
NETWORKING DINNER
cooking, eating, networking…
Cooking is about more than eating. We’re networking through cooking and using it to communicate! We can exchange our experiences and future plans.
This evening each participant will receive a partner, they prepare the food together: cheesfondue or Zurich Ragout (Zürcher Gesschnetzeltes in German) with Roestli.
12.02.2019
SCCH BUSINESS LUNCH
Date: 12 February 2019, 13.00-14.30
(Registration from 12:30)
Venue: Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge – Belle Vue hall
(1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 2.)
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
Hungarian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Joint Venture Association Hungary,
the Netherlands-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in Budapest,
the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce,
the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
the SwissCham Hungary and the Danish Business Club
cordially invites you to a Business Lunch with guest speaker Levente Magyar Parlamentary Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The perspectives of the Hungarian Economy for 2019
Date:
12 February 2019, 13.00-14.30
(Registration from 12:30)
Venue:
Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge – Belle Vue hall
(1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 2.)
Participation fee:
SCCH Members: 14.500 HUF + VAT/ person
Non-Members: 21.500 HUF + VAT/ person
Please note the following:
The event will be held in English only, and no translation will be provided.
We can only accept a limited number of registrations on a first come first served basis.
16.10.2018
SCCH BUSINESS LUNCHEON
DATE: 16 October, Tuesday, 2018 11:00-14:00
VENUE: GUNDEL Restaurant, Winter Garden 1146, Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4.
AGENDA :
Presentation and Q&A session: 11:00 – 12:15
Lunch: 12:15 – 14:00
The language of the event is English without translation.
Participation fee: 8.500 HUF .
To guarantee your seat, please register by 12 October 2018.
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INVITATION to the Business Luncheon
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary kindly invites you to its Luncheon on the occasion of the presentation titled
„ EU and Hungary in the global economy „
Guest speaker:
Dr. ZSOLT BECSEY,
Lecturer of Karoli Reformed University, Budapest, former Deputy State Secretary for Transport, Ministry of National Development, former Member of the European Parliament (European People’s Party),committees, delegations, inter-groups: ECON, TRAN, SEE-Delegation, SEDE, Inter-parliamentary Delegation of Croatia and the EU, Intergroup of Viticulture, Tourism and Sport
DATE: 16 October, Tuesday, 2018 11:00-14:00
VENUE: GUNDEL Restaurant, Winter Garden 1146, Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4.
AGENDA:
Presentation and Q&A session: 11:00 – 12:15
Lunch: 12:15 – 14:00
The language of the event is English without translation.
Participation fee: 8.500 HUF.
To guarantee your seat, please register by 12 October 2018.
29.09.2018
23RD “SCCH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP”
23rd “SCCH Golf Championship” on Saturday, September 29, 2018
Start, in groups of 4 players, from 10.00 a.m.
Registration and distribution of score cards from 9.00 a.m. at Old Lake Golf Club (Tata)
INVITATION
“Two in One” – 11th Nordic Golf Tournament,
The
22nd “FINNISH Business Golf Tournament ”
and the
23rd “SCCH Golf Championship”
on
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Start, in groups of 4 players, from 10.00 a.m.
Registration and distribution of score cards from 9.00 a.m.
at
Old Lake Golf Club (Tata)
For more info, see: www.oldlakegolf.com)
Form of the competition: Stableford Play
All players:
”Nordic Champion” – Best Scratch result
”Closest to the pin” on the green, Hole 8
”Longest drive” on fairway, Hole 15
Men 0 – 36 hcp, best three awarded
Women 0 – 36 hcp, best three awarded
Tournament fee: Huf 22 000:-/person (to be paid on the spot)
Including:
Green fee + trolley
”Snack pack” (sandwich, drinks, chocolate bar & fruit), at the Start
Buffet lunch after your play (drinks not included)
Extras:
Renting cost for golf cart Huf 10 000:-/18 hole
Start: Info about “Tee-off times“, from Old Lake Golf Reception, on September 26th, 2018
tel.:+36-34-587 620 or +36 30 747 27 03, e-mail: club@oldlakegolf.com
23.05.2018
GRAN GALA 2018
Date&Time: Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018 at 18:00-23:00
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Ball Room of the wonderful historic building of GUNDEL (1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly street 4.)
Dear SCCH Members,Dear SCCH Members,
Mark your calendar for the upcoming event.
The SCCH Management Board and the Board of Gran Prize Judges cordially invites You to the 6th Gran Gala.
The tickets are available at HUF 27.000 / persons rate.
Date: Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018 at 18:00-23:00
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Ball Room of the wonderful historic building of GUNDEL
(1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly street 4.)
Dress code: Formal, black tie optional
03.05.2018
GENERAL MEETING & BUSINESS PRESENTATION
Date&Time: Thursday, 03 May, 2018
Venue: SOFITEL Guirmard Hall ( 1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 2.)
Dear SCCH Member,
The SCCH kindly invites you to its General Meeting and Presentation followed by lunch
The General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 03 May, 2018 11:00-12:00.
Venue: SOFITEL Guirmard Hall ( 1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 2.)
In case the represented votes are less than 50 % of valid votes necessary for a valid decision, according to the current Article of Association, the General Meeting shall be postponed and held at 11:30-12:00 with the same Agenda points and valid regardless of votes represented.
General Meeting: 11:00 – 12:00
Presentation: 12:00 – 12:30
Lunch: 12:30 – 14:00
Participation fee for lunch: HUF 13.500
First Secretary, Deputy Head of the Representation, Ms. Eva Katarina Szécsi Åsbrink shall greet our Members.
The Management Board of the Chamber invites all Members for the traditional lecture of the Winner of the Gran Prize 2017, Professor DR. András Guttmann on the winning project, research achievements and development of a circulation cancer cell capture device.
AGENDA POINTS
– Membership announcement
– Approval of the Financial Report for 2017 approved by the Management and Supervisory Board
– Approval of the Budget for 2019 approved by the Management and Supervisory Board
– Programs and activities for 2017 and 2019
16.12.2014
EU-CHAMBER’S CHRISTMAS DRINK
The EU-Chambers of Commerce in Hungary is pleased to invite You to have a Merry Christmas Drink together.
Date&Time: Tuesday, 16 December 2014, 17:00 – 19:00
Venue: ÉS Terrace, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus (1051., Bp., Erzsébet tér 7-8.)
We encourage everyone to join us, socialize with other members and
partners of the Chamber
and to celebrate Christmas in good company, with
excellent food
(Traditional Beef Goulash, Homemade grilled sausages with mixed
sour cabbage, ‘Bitterballen’ with Mustard, sweet and salty crêpes,
hot apple strudel with cinnamon sauce)
and
delicious drinks
(Mulled wine, Rum punch, Hot chocolate, Hot Mojito).
A special highlight of the event will be the draw of a beautiful and valuable PRECIOSA crystal jewellery among the guests.
PRECIOSA, the world’s top supplier of the highest quality machine-cut Czech crystal components besides Swarovski, arrived to Hungary with its crystal jewels and decorations. At the event you will have the chance to see their fabulous jewels and other products, which will be soon available for purchase in Hungary. Till then, view the collection on www.preciosa.com/en/gifts-jewellery or send an e-mail tomonika.bednar@kiwistudio.hu.
Participation fee
Members + Non-members: gross 5.000 HUF (3.937 HUF + VAT)
Please note that this is an outdoor event, so make sure you wear warm clothes.
Parking is available in the surrounding streets (parking fee applies).
Get in touch
+36 30 456 3713
swedishchamber@swedishchamber.hu
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