PROGRAM
2025
| 08:30 | REGISTRATION OPENS, MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING |
| 08:50 | MODERATOR, FRIDA ALMGREN OPENS THE CONFERENCE |
| 09:00 | MACRO FOCUS: INTEREST RATES DECLINE; WHEN WILL CONSUMER SPENDING REBOUND? • The recession remains longer than expected - but when will it turn around? • Recovery underway, but the recession is lingering longer than we previously thought • Households more positive, but consumption has not yet taken off despite lower interest rates • Lower inflation and lower interest rates will increase household consumption, but the question is when and how much • What do the forecasts say about future developments? Ylva Hedén Westerdahl, Head of Forecasting, Konjunkturinstitutet |
| 09:40 | NAVIGATING GLOBAL TRADE AMIDST RISING INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL RISKS • Sweden could lose 80 billion if Trump raises his promised tariffs • Big fallout if the trade war with China intensifies – a massive blow to European trade • The balance of trade is shifting away from the US: Can the trade we lose with the US largely be made up with trade with other countries? • How can different scenarios play out in the future? Carl Bergkvist, Chief Economist, Stockholms Handelskammare |
| 10:20 | MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING |
| 11:00 | PANEL DISCUSSION & INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE Q&A SESSION WELCOME TO A NEW UNCERTAIN WORLD! Discover the invaluable insights of top Chief Economists as they navigate the complex landscape of macroeconomic risks and geopolitical challenges in today’s volatile environment • Navigating Global Trade Amidst Rising International Economic and Political Risks • US Election with Trump as a winner – Implications for Inflation, Growth, Geopolitics and Trade • How to think about the power factor China – and the upcoming power player India • Is globalization over and will we increasingly close ourselves within national borders? • Interest Rates Decline, But When Will Consumer Spending Rebound? The panel discussion is led by moderator Frida Almgren Panelists: Mattias Persson, Chief Economist and Global Head of Macro Research, Swedbank Carl Bergkvist, Chief Economist, Stockholms Handelskammare Isabelle Mateos y Lago, Chief Economist, BNP Paribas Panelists are continuously updated |
| 11:40 | AFTER TRUMP'S VICTORY; NOW WHAT? • Deep dive into American politics and its impact on Sweden • What can we expect from Trump's next four years in Washington DC? • How can the Democrats make a comeback despite internal strife? Jakob Stenberg, Desk manager & Editor, Tidningen Näringslivet, Svenskt Näringsliv and independent podcast producer |
| 12:20 | LUNCH AND NETWORKING |
| 13:40 | WHAT DOES THE SMART TREASURY TEAM LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE? • What is the optimal composition of the modern treasury team? • Best balance of skills, experience, education and backgrounds in the team • Should we have a centrally or regionally located treasury to support business operations? Speaker TBA |
| 14:20 | TREASURY IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD; MANAGING LIQUIDITY AND RISK Simon Kaptijn, Director - Cash Advisory & Structuring, ING Group |
| 14:50 | AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING |
| 15:30 | STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT UNDER CAPITAL CONSTRAINTS; BEYOND VALUATION METRICS AND EARNINGS WHEN PRIORITIZING THE ASSET PIPELINE • Portfolio journey 2021 to 2025 – From black-box to transparent and insight-driven prioritisation decisions • Current set up – how we do it • Present business direction and priorities within steer - Impact of considerations on portfolio shape - Portfolio team challenges regional business plans • Present revised business plan & opportunities based on updated strategic portfolio guidance - Share impact of considerations on portfolio shape - Portfolio team challenges regional business plans • Lessons learned and Q&A Bogdan Izmaylov, Strategic Portfolio Management, Ørsted |
| 16:10 | INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE Q&A SESSION |
| 16:30 | THE MODERATOR SUMMARIZES AND CLOSES THE DAY |
| 16:40 | SWEDBANK WELCOMES EVERYONE TO NETWORKING MINGLE |
| 16:50 - 18:00 | MINGLING WITH DRINKS AND SNACKS |
| 09:00 | MODERATOR FRIDA ALMGREN KICKS OFF THE SECOND DAY OF THE CONFERENCE |
| 09:20 | CHOOSE BETWEEN FOCUS SESSION A, B AND C |
| FOCUS A | FROM CHAOS TO CONTROL; THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPARING FOR THE UNFORESEEN IN TREASURY Planning…when all plans fail – How to manage Risk Management in an uncertain climate with unpredictable storms. The last years have shaken our certainty in a wide range of ‘givens’. Thing we have long taken for granted changed literally over night with first the pandemic, then the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now we also have four years of the Trump administration in US and potential risks of trade wars. How can we in Treasury handle this new uncertain world. Speaker TBA Interactive discussions: In-depth discussions within the group about how we in Treasury in short and long-term can handle this new uncertain world. |
| FOCUS B | SUSTAINABILITY IN YOUR COMPANY’S TREASURY Moderated by Marcus Samuelsson, ESG Finance Advisory, Swedbank Interactive open conversation about sustainability in treasury. You as a participant can bring your questions and be involved in the discussion. How do you do it in your company? How do others do? This is a perfect opportunity to be inspired and learn from other colleagues in treasury who often face the same challenges as you. Interesting themes to highlight during the conversation are, for example: • ESG in financing • Different Stakeholders • Customer financing • The investment perspective • ESG in KYC • Be an attractive workplace • Develop the company's sustainability work |
| FOCUS C | CYBERSECURITY IN TREASURY; IF YOU ARE WHERE THE MONEY IS, YOU ARE WHERE THE HACKERS WANT TO BE TOO Speaker and moderated by Auke Zwaan, Founder, Cybersecurity Specialist and former Hacker, Black Swan Cyber Defense • Demystifying the Shady World of Cybersecurity and Hackers • Using real life examples, Auke will introduce the audience to the inner workings of hacking groups • He will show you how they pick their targets and what you can likely expect from them in cybercrimes targeting Treasury • How can you prepare and be proactive to prevent upcoming hacker attacks? • Let’s dive into the secretive and dark world of real hackers! Interactive discussions: In-depth discussions within the group about how we can prevent cyber-attacks and how we can build up awareness in the treasury team and corporation about cybersecurity. |
| 10:30 | MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING |
| 11:00 | FIRESIDE CHAT INTERVIEW THIS IS HOW HE TURNED ÅHLENS AROUND; FROM CRISIS TO RECORD PROFIT! Ayad grew up in Lebanon and was kidnapped as an 18-year-old. The following year he fled to Sweden, where he ended up in Dalarna and started selling watches in markets. Since then, Ayad has managed to turn around five loss-making companies, including Ur&Penn and Åhléns. Today, Ayad is one of Sweden's largest entrepreneurs and plans to have an Åhlens store in every city center in Sweden. Ayad Al-Saffar, Owner & CEO, Åhlens |
| 11:30 | PANEL DISCUSSION BRINGING GEN-Z TO TREASURY The panel discussion is moderated by Jan Dirk van Beusekom, Head of Strategic Marketing Cash Management & Trade Solutions, BNP Paribas Panelists: Karin Heltborg, VP Treasury Operations and Digitalization, Group Treasury, Volvo Group Kati Velinki, Vice President, Head of Treasury, SSAB Panelists are continuously updated |
| 12:00 | LUNCH AND NETWORKING |
| 13:10 | INSPIRATIONAL SESSION MITIGATING INFORMATION OPERATIONS; THE CASE OF GHOSTWRITER CAMPAIGNS How Ghostwriter campaigns have impersonated multiple government officials, NATO representatives and journalists across Europe. • Perception of an influence operation and building up counter-measures • The West becoming more aware of information influence • Behavioral Signature for a Ghostwriter influence operation • Targets of Ghostwriter incidents Anneli Ahonen, Research Associate, Cardiff University and Specialist in strategic communications & influence campaigns analysis |
| 13:50 | INSPIRATIONAL SESSION YOUNG PROFESSIONALS; EXPECTATIONS OF WORKING LIFE In this presentation, Jonathan will discuss research on the young generation at work and his PhD project on young professionals. Questions/topics will include: • High expectations, glamorous promises: How organizations & young graduates attract each other through mutual idealization to compete on the job market. • Short-termism in the psychological contract: How young professionals engage in their own development, rather than their jobs. • Detachment from work, attachment to performance: How the personal importance of performance & achievements backfires into 'never good enough'. • Never settling: Why "I want it all and I want it now" – mindsets have become increasingly common among the younger generation Jonathan Schunnesson, PhD student, Department of Management and Organization, Handelshögskolan |
| 14:30 | THE MODERATOR FRIDA ALMGREN SUMMARIZES AND CLOSES THE CONFERENCE |