WEBINAR: TRADE TALKS by Swedish Chambers – GO FRANCE!

As one of the world´s tenth largest economy, France offers vast opportunities for Swedish businesses, particularly in industries where Swedish innovation and quality are highly sought after, such as digitization, 5G technology, fiber connectivity, and energy solutions. Sweden’s trade relations with France have steadily expanded, and a number of Swedish companies and subsidiaries are already present in the French market.

France is an attractive market with a favorable investment climate, well-functioning infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce with large investments in the tech sector. France can also serve as a gateway to parts of the French-speaking Caribbean and Africa.

French organizations often have a strict hierarchy, and the business culture and communication are usually more formal than in Sweden. The French also enjoy lively discussions and negotiating. It is important to build good relationships with French business partners, but also be aware of the cultural differences.

During this webinar, leading experts will explore business opportunities and talk about how to navigate the French market, provide insight, company cases and best practices to Swedish companies seeking to expand into France.

DATE: May 30th, 2024

TIME: 10:00-11:30 (Swedish time)

PLACE: Online via Zoom, you will receive the link by email

AGENDA

• Intro to International Trade & Business development in Norrbotten – Sabrina Suikki & Helen Sundqvist, Norrbotten Chamber of Commerce
• Business Opportunities in France – Katarina Lööf, Managing Director, Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France – CCSF
• Faux Pas in Business Culture between the Nordics & France – Charlotte Loyau-Kahn, General Manager & French-Nordic Business Expert, Scandi Bureau
• Best Practices & Successful Market Entry to France – Fredrik Edström, Country Manager, Livi France
• Conclusions & Takeaways from our Experts – Sabrina Suikki & Helen Sundqvist, Norrbotten Chamber of Commerce

AVAILABILITY & REGISTRATION

This webinar will be held in English. You can take part live during the webinar or see the recording afterwards.

ORGANIZED BY

Norrbotten Chamber of Commerce

This webinar is part of the RES Norrbotten 2.0 program and financed by EU-funds, Tillväxtverket & Region Norrbotten. Regional Export Cooperation (RES) offers tailored support and guidance for companies seeking to expand to global markets. It is a formal part of the Swedish Trade Strategy and Regional Development Strategy in Norrbotten. RES Norrbotten 2.0 program is a collaboration between Norrbottens Handelskammare, Business Sweden, Exportkreditnämnden, LTU Business/European Enterprise Network, Almi Nord and IUC Norr.