Events
Did you know that 20% of a business’ clients and partners come from networking events and gatherings? Through mixers, seminars, round-table discussions, workshops and conferences, we make sure to create a stage for you and your company to shine and find those important contacts that will make your business thrive. Our functions consistently draw an impressive group of industry leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, and young talents, offering you a stellar platform to exchange ideas and network.
Experience our past events below!
Eliason Merit Award
In the spirit of furthering Swedish-American relations, SACC-LA presents the Eliason Merit Award – an exclusive and VIP annual red carpet event – to individuals or businesses who have contributed to strengthening the relations between the United States and Sweden in the areas of commerce, culture, science, or arts.
Business mixers
At SACC-LA’s Business Mixers you can enjoy networking with our fantastic community while meeting new friends and colleagues and mingling with familiar faces enjoying SACC-LA’s great and extended network! In previous years, some of these mixers have been co-hosted with the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, other SACC-LA member companies and organizations, which in turn broadens the network and creates even more opportunities for business connection.
Featured Events
Chalmers Goes To Hollywood
SACC-LA has had the honor of hosting an event with the prestigious Chalmers University of Technology from Gothenburg, Sweden. During this amazing event, members of SACC-LA and Chalmers Alums were given the chance to connect! By providing such networking events, SACC-LA aims to positively impact young people and create opportunities for them to develop in their careers.
Beach Clean-Up
Together with SACC-LA member the Church of Sweden in Los Angeles, SACC-LA organized a Beach Clean-Up to pick up litter which may otherwise end up in our beautiful oceans. Our Beach Clean-Up event was a great way to set a good example and encourage our network to take socially responsible actions that benefit our planet, no matter how big or how small.
Co Events with our members
SACC-LA encourages our incredible members to organize funtastic events in collaboration with us! Past events include a Spring Market with the fabulous drop-in co-working space YOUBE on Melrose Avenue, a Halloween event for youth organized together with the Mentor Foundation USA, and many more!
Beach Volleyball with Young Professionals
SACC-LA cares about creating networking opportunities for our Young Professional members, while still keeping things fun and interesting! Our Beach Volleyball event was a big hit and a great way for our members to get to know each other in a more relaxed setting. Click the link below to learn more about our past YP events.
Midsummer celebration
Swedish Midsummer is the quintessential summer celebration. People celebrate the Swedish holiday by making flower crowns, dancing around the May Pole, eating traditional Swedish food, and playing fun games with friends and family. At SACC-LA we embrace Swedish culture and traditions by bringing this unique summer celebration to Los Angeles.
Swedish Oscar Celebration
The Swedish Oscar Celebration is a special red carpet event co-hosted by SACC-LA and other Swedish organizations. The event consists of a screening of the grand award show and a glamorous after-party celebrating the fabulous Oscar-nominated Swedes.
Floorball event
“Innebandy”, or floorball in English, is a type of indoor hockey enjoyed by many Swedes. During this SACC-LA event, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Finland, Swedes and Finns competed against each other in a friendly game of floorball.
Co Events with other Chambers
From time to time SACC-LA co-hosts exciting events in collaboration with other Chambers of Commerce. Past events include the “Commerce & Cocktails” networking event, a “Monday Night Football” watch party, and our annual “Back to Business” events!
Webinars
In addition to all the fun in-person events, SACC-LA also organizes insightful webinars! SACC-LA’s digital events were especially valuable during the most recent Covid-19 lockdowns when meeting in person was not possible. Click the link below to learn more about and access past webinars.