< Back SweCham Members Dinner, 23 November 2023 On 23 November, SweCham had the honour of hosting our annual Members' Dinner at the Oriental Residence Bangkok Hotel . We would like to thank everyone who participated in this splendid evening, which featured excellent speeches and networking opportunities. The evening commenced with an address by SweCham's president, Mr. Peter Björk, who spoke about the history of the chamber, the pivotal role of the SweCham community in supporting and promoting the members’ interests, the chamber's prospects and Mr. Björk’s goals as president, especially highlighting the aim to significantly increase the number of new members! We were very pleased to officially warmly welcome H.E. Mrs. Anna Hammargren, the Swedish Ambassador who delivered a keynote speech, marking her inaugural address to the SweCham community. The ambassador emphasised the enduring commercial and political ties between Sweden and Thailand, established in 1868 and spanning over 150 years. She discussed current policy issues, highlighted the work towards the EU-Thailand free trade agreement set for 2025, and reaffirmed the embassy's mandate to represent, promote, and safeguard Swedish interests. The concluding speech of the evening was by Mr. Kongkiat Teekamongkol from Camfil , who highlighted the importance and cost of clean air, with a particular focus on the current situation in Bangkok and Thailand. He emphasised the significance of air filtration systems in combating the health risks associated with PM2.5 and provided concrete examples of how Camfil's systems have improved indoor air quality. We wish to extend our warm thanks to all who attended our Members' Dinner. Additionally, the SweCham team wishes to express our gratitude to the Ambassador for her esteemed presence and support of the Thai-Swedish business community. We are immensely grateful for the generous support from our table sponsor EQHO . Our gratitude also extends to Camfil Thailand, our Beer Sponsor, who contributed to this delightful evening. Big warm thanks to our Event Partner, the Oriental Residence Bangkok for their excellent hospitality and the delectable food! Click here for the Full Photo Book! Would you like to join the SweCham? Find out more about our membership and email [email protected] for more information! Previous Next

< Back Sustainability Business Forum (SBF) 2026, Thursday 28 May 2026 On 28 May 2026, business leaders, sustainability experts, and industry professionals gathered at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok for the 9th edition of the Sustainability for Business Forum (SBF) 2026 , one of Thailand’s leading platforms dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices and driving meaningful change across industries. Co-organized by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) , Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) , Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) , and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (SweCham) , the forum brought together over 150 participants to exchange insights, share best practices, and explore innovative approaches to sustainability in an evolving global business landscape. Driven by the shared vision of empowering businesses through economic, environmental, and social performance, SBF 2026 focused on three key sustainability tracks that are increasingly shaping business strategies worldwide. The first track explored the role of Retail and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) , highlighting how retailers can integrate circular economy principles, strengthen reverse logistics systems, and collaborate across value chains to reduce environmental impact while maintaining long-term business value. The discussion emphasized the growing importance of aligning business practices with evolving consumer expectations and regulatory developments. The second track focused on Scope 3 Emissions , addressing one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today. Industry experts shared perspectives on measuring, reporting, and reducing indirect emissions throughout supply chains, while discussing the increasing importance of transparency, supplier engagement, and regulatory compliance in achieving net-zero ambitions. The final track examined the future of E-Mobility and sustainable transportation. Speakers presented innovations in electric mobility, low-carbon logistics, and smart transport solutions that can help businesses reduce emissions while improving operational efficiency and supporting the transition toward more sustainable cities. Beyond the insightful panel discussions, the forum provided valuable networking opportunities for participants to connect with sustainability practitioners, business leaders, policymakers, and solution providers. The networking cocktail reception allowed attendees to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that can accelerate sustainable transformation across industries. As sustainability continues to become a core business imperative, SBF 2026 once again demonstrated the importance of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing in addressing environmental and social challenges while creating long-term business value. The organizing chambers would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all speakers, sponsors, partners, and participants for contributing to the success of this year's forum. Together, we continue to drive progress toward a more resilient, responsible, and sustainable future. Click here for the full Photo Book! Previous Next

< Back Sustainability for Business Forum, 14 May 2024 On 14 May 2024, we had the honour of co-organising the 7th edition of the Sustainability for Business Forum 2024️ with the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) , NTCC - Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok . We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors BNP Paribas , Accor , Hitachi Energy , L'Oréal Group , Lufthansa Group , Veolia , AFRY , Constant Energy , Compassion in World Farming , GA Ecopak , GreenYellow , GMS Solar , MAN Energy Solutions , Signify , Sentinels Solution Thailand , and TERAO for making this event possible, in order to inspire, connect, and empower innovative projects for future sustainability. We would also like to thank the supporting chambers for their support of the event. We would like to warmly thank all our SweCham members and everyone who came to the event to support sustainability initiatives in Asia. This year's SBF was a tremendous success, and with such outstanding speakers. We extend our sincerest thanks to all the speakers of the event. During the five sessions, including Sustainable Tourism, CEO Panel Discussion, Inspirational Talk, ESG and Green Supply Chains, and Trends of Energy Solutions, they enlightened the participants with inspiring and sustainable speeches and discussions. Big warm thanks to our hotel partner, Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, for the delicious food, luxurious venue, and the excellent service which added to the atmosphere of the forum. The venue also gave the perfect ambience for the networking and mingling. We would also like to thank the supporting chambers and organisations for their support of the event. Click here for the Full Photo Book! Previous Next

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< Back Breakfast Seminar: Managing your IP in a world full of AI and other Digital Technologies, 6 February 2024 On the morning of 6 February, SweCham and the South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk with support with the JFCCT and EABC had the pleasure of hosting a seminar on managing your IP in a world full of digital technologies, with everything from Machine learning, Generative AI, Neural Networks and NFTs being discussed and presented. The morning started with breakfast and networking, at the wonderful Oriental Residence Bangkok Hotel . We were welcomed into a luxurious environment that was perfect for the seminar. The seminar started with a warm welcome from our Executive Director, Dr. Pojanath Bhatanacharoen. We were also honoured by having Mr. Bob Fox , Chair of Digital Economy/ICT group of JFCCT and EABC, as the moderator, who gave us a comprehensive overview of the AI landscape and introduced us to our two experts of the day. The first presentation came from Khun Mook Chaichirawiwat , Country Manager, Thinking Machines Data Science , who gave us an in-depth look at how AI works. Highlighting when AI was first introduced and how the change from relatively harmless software to a powerful tool used in most businesses, and now also by individuals! The second presentation was from Mr. Franck Fougere , Managing Partner at Ananda Intellectual Property , who detailed how IP rights apply to AI-generated content. As a machine cannot be held liable and hold IP protection, the issue of who owns the IP from AI generated content can be complex one. He brought up potential liabilities of using AI, such as can you trust the company that provides the AI to not train its AI on your company data? Khun Franck highlighted the importance of having control over your data and how you utilise your data, as to reduce potential liability, in the creation of content or products that might need IP protection. The seminar ended with a brief panel discussion led by Khun Bob, where the experts answered multiple different questions in the line of, what are the limitations of AI and IP, where will liability be when AI tools are used for illegal purposes such as scams. We would also like to thank the supporting chambers and organisations for their support of the event. Finally, we would like to warmly thank everyone who came to the seminar. If you have any questions or need assistance with your IP, please get in touch with the South-East Asia IP SME Helpdesk, https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/regional-helpdesks/south-east-asia-ip-sme-helpdesk_en Click here for the Full Photo Book! Previous Next