How the Swedish Government works and how to get things done

Fully booked! One of our HBS Alumni, Jon Simonsson, head of Science, Innovation and Enterprise development, will lead us through an exciting presentation about how the government works in practice to fulfil its objectives and how you may best interact..

Dear Harvard Alumni,

On Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September, US President Barack Obama will visit Sweden at the invitation of Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.
It will be the first time an incumbent US president pays a bilateral visit to Sweden.

The HBS club of Sweden is happy to share this exclusive event with the Harvard Club! We are delighted to invite you to a hands-on and exciting presentation, along with a light meal, on the subject of

“How the Swedish Government works and how to get things done”
at Regeringskansliet

Swedish Government offices
Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications
Mäster Samuelsgatan 70
Sept 3, at 18.00

Spaces are limited! (Priority will be given to alumni of HBS) Please RSVP latest by Aug 29 on info@hbsalumni.se

One of our HBS Alumni, Jon Simonsson, head of Science, Innovation and Enterprise development, will lead us through an exciting presentation and answer your questions about how the government works in practice to fulfil its objectives and how you may best interact with that development.

Jon and the staff of the ministry overall objectives are:
·         Sweden is to be the world's best country to live, work and run a business in.
·         Sustainability, gender equality and fair competition are to be fundamental principles that underpin all our work.
·         People and businesses throughout the country should be able to grow and develop through their own efforts. All regions can and will
          contribute to Sweden's sustainable growth.
·         Sweden is to have an economically efficient, sustainable transport system for people and enterprises throughout the country.
·         Sweden is to have a secure, sustainable and efficient energy system at internationally competitive prices.
·         Sweden is to be the world's most successful digital society.
·         Sweden's innovative capacity and entrepreneurship are to create the jobs of the future.

Kind regards,
The HBS Club of Sweden