World Trade Day 2016

World Trade Day | Boosting the role of global cities for trade and growth

It is our pleasure to invite you to the World Trade Day. Welcome to an inspiring afternoon with discussions on the emerging role of cities in global trade. Cities are the natural commercial hubs. A dense urban environement drives innovation and creativity and connects ideas with capital and labour. Trade is essential to cities - it is how they grow their economies and become prosperous.PROGRAMMEThe Importance of Trade and InternationalizationMs. Ann Linde, Minister for EU Affairs and TradeThe Export Prize Award CeremonyStockholm’s New Export and Internationalization StrategyMs. Ylva Berg, CEO Business SwedenDr. Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, Chief Economist Stockholm Chamber of CommerceWhen People Meet and Interact, Things Evolve – the Cooperation between Luleå and Austin, TexasMr. Niklas Nordström, Deputy Mayor Luleå, Chairman Business SwedenPeople and Companies Create Prosperity – Reflections from a Global Trade PerspectiveMs. Lena Johansson, Secretary General ICC SwedenMs. Helena Waker, CEO Association of Trade Partners SwedenThe Role of Global Cities for Trade and GrowthMs. Maria Rankka, CEO Stockholm Chamber of CommerceDrinks and Networking Reception