The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, together with member company Mercuri Urval and the remaining Nordic Chambers of Commerce in China: The Finnish Chamber of Commerce in China, The Norwegian Business Association, and The Danish Chamber of Commerce in China warmly invites you to join this hybrid event featuring a first-hand presentation of our annual People & Organization Survey Report 2025, followed by an exclusive panel discussion with industry leaders from each participating country.

Every year, Mercuri Urval, in partnership with SwedCham China, spearheads the Human Capital Survey to uncover valuable insights into the workforce landscape. This year, we are excited to announce an expanded initiative, collaborating with the other Nordic chambers to reach a broader audience within the vibrant business community in China.

Join us for an enlightening Executive Seminar where we will reveal the survey results and explore essential people and organization strategies that can empower companies to align with their business goals and achieve outstanding results.

Key Findings from the People & Organization Survey:

• Nearly half of the participants - 47% have found themselves in a world of low growth, wrestling with stagnation as their businesses hover around or below 5%.
• A striking 46.1% of organizations cited that when employees decide to leave their organizations due to a lack of attractive career development opportunities.
• Another 46.1% of organizations cited that when employees decide to leave their organizations due to a lack of attractive career development opportunities. Their stories reveal a crucial truth: employees are eager for growth, seeking paths that lead to new experiences and advancement.

For more key insights, please see the attached document below. The full report will be unveiled at the event - don't miss it!

We will address topics including:

• Projected salary increases for 2026 and the impact of the current economic situation on organizational and people decisions
• Key challenges and opportunities for Nordic companies in light of China's economic shifts
• The effects of localization and others major trends

We welcome Nordic HQs to join us online to gain insights into recent developments in China.

We have invited leaders from various industry sectors and representatives of different Nordic business communities to share their insights on "Fueling Business Success: A Strategic Approach to Talent and Organizational Excellence."

The Executive Panel will feature distinguished leaders from leading Nordic companies, including:

Panelists:

• Mr. Alain Lefranc, Vice President Holding Greater China, Atlas Copco
• Ms. Cindy Chiu, General Manager Asia Pacific, Stokke
• Mr. Vesa Mäkelä, Country Manager of China Operations, Norsepower
• Ms. Izabela Korica, Managing Director, Roxtec

Moderator:

Ms. Mira Lioleva, Leadership & Organizational Advisory Lead, Greater China, Mercuri Urval China

Date

28 January (Wednesday), 2026

Time

16:00 - 20:00, Beijing Time

Agenda:

16:00 – 16:30 Registration & Check-in

16:30 – 17:15 Human Capital Survey Results Presentation and Q&A

17:15 – 18:15 Executive Panel Discussion

18:15 – 18:30 Q&A & Wrap up session

18:30 – 20:00 Networking & Mingle

*The agenda and speakers are subject to change or modifications.

Language:

English

Price:

Member Ticket Offline: 250 CNY

Non-member Ticket Offline: 400 CNY

Member Ticket Online: 150 CNY

Non-Member Ticker Online: 200 CNY

*Each offline ticket includes coffee, drinks (wine and soft drinks), and canapés

Venue:

Studio 9, No. 55 Yuyao Road, Jing'an District, Shangha. 上海市静安区余姚路 55 号

Online via Zoom

The meeting link will be shared one day before the event to your email inbox

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a seminar for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than five business days prior to the event. If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for the ticket costs.

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