Sweden Celebrates America’s 250 years of Independence

The United States and Sweden share a deep and enduring relationship built on culture, commerce, and innovation—a partnership that continues to drive prosperity in both nations. Since the first Swedes arrived on American shores in 1638, Swedish immigrants and their descendants have helped shape the fabric of American society by building vibrant communities, advancing industry and economies, and strengthening the bonds between our countries.

Today, Sweden stands as the 9th largest foreign investor in the United States, supporting more than 379,000 American jobs across all 50 states—a reflection of centuries of collaborative progress.

As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence in 2026, Sweden will join in celebrating not only this historic milestone but also the dynamic Swedish‑American partnership. Together, we honor our achievements across business, innovation, research, security cooperation, and cultural exchange—and look ahead to the next chapter of collaboration between our nations.

Highlights

During this year, Sweden will convene government, business, academia, and cultural representatives for high-level delegations, conferences and events to deepen collaboration and boost mutual investment. Here's a few highlights, stay tuned for more to come!

• Sweden-U.S. Innovation Summit, Washington, D.C.

• Exhibition: Swedish Footprints in the United States – Celebrating 250 Years of Shared History, Washington, D.C.

• Inauguration of Sweden’s New Consulate General in Houston, TX

• Nobel 125 Years: Industry & Academia, San Francisco, CA

• Climate Week NYC, New York City, NY 

• Participation of the Swedish Navy's training vessel Gladan in Sail 250, multiple locations

Applications Now Open for Internship Positions of Fall 2026

Are you, or someone you know, interested in pursuing an internship with SACC-New England or another regional SACC-USA chamber? Now is your chance!

Applications are now open for two internship opportunities in New England:

Marketing & Events, a 5-month internship.

Members & Community, a 10-month internship.

The SACC-NE internships are full-time positions based in Boston and offer an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and gain experience living and working in the U.S.

Learn more and apply through the SACC-USA website

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER IS OUT

We hope you all have had a good February as we are now entering spring!

Our newsletter is out now! It’s filled with updates about upcoming events and happenings that you don’t want to miss! Find it here.

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Panelist Line-up for International Women's Day 2026

The line-up for this years International Women’s Day event, on March 4th, is here!
The panel discussion will be moderated by Karen Pevenstein, founder of Strategic Communications Consulting. Below is a brief introduction to our panelists:

Dr. Nida Çakir is a Senior Economist in the Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Her research focuses on macroeconomics, energy, and environmental economics, with an emphasis on oil prices, inflation dynamics, productivity, and the economic implications of the green transition and climate policy. Nida will share her journey as an economist and researcher, and reflections on how women can drive change through evidence, curiosity, and research in the public interest.

Dr. Charlotte de Brabandt is a globally recognized technology and negotiation expert, author, and keynote speaker celebrated for her leadership in procurement, digital transformation, and future skills. She brings over a decade of international experience across industries such as automotive, technology, medical devices, and consumer goods, and today serves as Head of IT Partner Management & Head of IT Governance US at ZF Group.

Dr. Ona Ambrozaite is Director of the U.S. East Coast for the UK Science and Technology Network at the British Consulate General in Boston. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, where her research focused on developing novel 1D and 2D semiconducting quantum materials for applications in quantum sensing, computing, and communication. In her current role, she leads science diplomacy initiatives to advance UK policy priorities and build international partnerships across key areas including quantum, fusion, and AI. 

JANUARY NEWSLETTER IS OUT

We hope you all have had a great start to 2026!

Our first newsletter of the year is out now! It’s filled with updates about upcoming events and happenings that you don’t want to miss! Find it here.

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SACC-NE´s successful webinar on Swedish companies entering the U.S. market

We are very happy to have hosted a successful webinar on Swedish companies entering the U.S. market January 15th.

A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers, Kaarina Kvaavik from our member company Woolpower, Alexander Högman from Camphouse and Annette Gustafsson Guenther and Marie Nordgren from A.E Gustafsson from Law Offices A.E., for sharing your insights and expertise. Your experiences and advice on market entry, key success factors and legal considerations were incredibly valuable for all participants.

We also want to thank our co-hosting chambers SACC-USA, SACC-New York, SACC-Chicago and SACC-DC - for making this collaboration possible.

We look forward to hosting similar events in the future and continuing to support Swedish businesses exploring the U.S. market!