9th Annual Green Connections 10-12 November 2020

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce 9th annual Green Connection ‘What’s in store for the future?’

Finally we can reveal this year’s theme for our annual Green Connection: What’s in store for the future? The topics will be focused on Energy Storage, Smart Building / Smart Cities and Renewable Energy based on the UN Sustainable goals. We are pleased to present to you the 9th annual Green Connections conference organized by the Swedish and the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in San Diego and in Strategic Partnership with the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in LA (NACC). Please join us as a Sponsor, an Exhibitor, a Speaker, or an Attendee to promote this global collaboration. The conference will be held virtually on the 10-12 November 2020 between 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT.


Why Renewable Energy? The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted in September 2015 with 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego strives to be a "one-stop-shop" for Clean Tech businesses and promote trade of sustainable Scandinavian technologies. The following goals of UN's Envision2030 is of particular importance; SDG7 Affordable & Clean Energy; SDG9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; and SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals. The focus on Clean Energy investment and an increase in the use of renewable energy has resulted in new jobs and economic growth - while decreasing the carbon emission. Join us on the 10th of November at Green Connections in order to step up the efforts to address climate change.

Why Smart Buildings/Smart Cities? Smart buildings can connect and integrate with solutions and functions that will optimize the use of electrical grids and minimize the impacts on the global environment. As result lowering energy costs while still fulfilling its mission. Smart buildings obtain this by interacting with other building operators and occupants in order to streamline processes that will reduce costs, increase safety, productivity and quality of life for everyone working and living in the building. This is why we are focusing on solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, security and other systems at Green Connections 2020.

Why Energy Storage? Energy Storage is the missing piece that will facilitate the transition to Greener and Cleaner energy. Working as a complement to any generating asset, Energy Storage reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases grid reliability and reduces costs. Energy Storage plays the important role in managing the high demand of electricity, so that when wind and solar energy production is captured it can later be dispatched when it is needed. This is why we want to focus this year’s Green Connections on future solutions for Energy Storage.

Why do we at the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce have Clean Tech as a strategic focus? California state takes many steps in becoming green and the market for renewable energy business is more supported in California than any other state. But that is not the only reason why CleanTech companies should go to California. There is also a lot of opportunities in applying for grants and incentives available for Cleantech companies. In addition to the Green Connections we are arranging a Trade Mission with Swedish and Finnish companies coming to San Diego for the Conference. The companies are given the opportunity to participate in a customized program with meetings, company visits, seminars and network meetings based on the needs and wishes of the companies. The Swedish-American Chamber in San Diego wants to assure you that distance between Scandinavia and California when looking at growing your business internationally is not as big as you may think and with our network we can help facilitate your expansion.

Why Sweden?
Apart from the importance of transatlantic trade and investment and benefits of deeper economic integration - Sweden is one of the world’s leading CleanTech countries. Sweden is not afraid of new technology, it has the innovations and skills for the future. Therefor, The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego strives to be a "one-stop-shop" for Clean Tech businesses and promote trade of sustainable Scandinavian technologies. Moreover, from economic interactions with Sweden, jobs are created in U.S. Most directly through employment by Swedish-affiliated companies, where more than 303,756 people are directly employed in the U.S., but also through exports of goods and services. To addition, every time a job is created, it triggers a “multiplier effect” as other jobs are created in support of that job. This is most pronounced in local services but also affects suppliers, distributors, and infrastructure firms. For more information or questions email greenconnections@sacc-sandiego.org regarding Green Connection 2020!