2024 Bright Green Summit

Presented from Sweden to create powerful, positive climate action on a global scale.

JANUARY 24, 2024 FROM 8:30 CET TO 18:00 CET

IN-PERSON AT SPACE ARENA IN STOCKHOLM OR ONLINE

EVENT ENTRANCE

Sergelarkaden

111 57 Stockholm

The entrance is located at Sergels Torg, opposite MAX Burgers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

ERIK D. RAMANATHAN
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO SWEDEN

Ambassador Erik D. Ramanathan became U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden on January 20, 2022. Previously, he served as Chairman of the Board of Heluna Health, a trailblazing public health non-profit serving more than 80 million Americans with over 500 programs addressing population health and community resilience issues, including maternal and child health, nutrition, literacy, supportive housing, infectious disease, addiction, and front-line and supportive efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. He was previously Executive Director of the Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession, the world’s leading research program and think tank on the evolving legal profession, and Board Chair at Immigration Equality, the national legal services and advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ immigrants and asylees.

JASON CHANNELL
MANAGING DIRECTOR
HEAD OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
CITI GLOBAL INSIGHTS

Jason Channell is Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance within Citi’s Global Insights division, providing thought leadership to the full breadth of Citi’s client base. Having previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Goldman Sachs, he joined Citi in 2011, and took Citi’s Global ESG Research team to #1 ranked around the world in the Institutional Investor Survey.

His knowledge and experience have seen him advise countless institutional investors and CEO’s around the world on sustainability & finance, while in the public sector arena he has advised national policymakers around the world, from Presidents & Prime Ministers, through Central Banks, to Finance, Environment and Energy ministers. His insights and renown as a public speaker have led him to present to supranational organisations such as the IMF, the World Bank, the United Nations, development banks, many NGO’s, charities, and to institutions as diverse as NASA and the Vatican.

Jason’s publications, often written in collaboration with world-renowned academic institutions, span the entire breadth of the sustainability space, and are on the required reading lists for many academic institutions. Jason features widely in the international media in print, on-line, and on TV. He holds a degree in Engineering Science and Management from the University of Durham.

MATS PERSSON
MINISTER FOR EDUCATION

Mats Persson has served as the Minister for Education in Sweden’s Ministry of Education and Research since 2022. In his role, Minister Persson is responsible for research and higher education, including adult education, space issues and student finance among other areas of focus.

Prior to his current post, Mats served as the Group Leader, Liberal Parliamentary Secretariat, and was a Member of the Parliamentary Committees on Finance, Education and Taxation at various times between 2014 and 2022.

Minister Persson received a Doctor of Philosophy in Economic History degree from Lund University in 2015.

The Bright Green Summit will highlight opportunities and serve as a platform to collaborate across industries, governments, academia, and society to provide the education, policies, products, and services necessary to combat climate change on a global scale. Attendance is free of charge.

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Bright Green Summit:

  1. Expert Insights: Immerse yourself in invaluable knowledge shared by academic professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and researchers leading the charge in environmental solutions.

  2. Global Perspective: Gain a deep understanding of how agreements at COP28 and Davos will shape public policies and regulations. Stay ahead of the curve, whether you're in the corporate world or an individual committed to positive change.

  3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about climate solutions. Build collaborations, share ideas, and create a network that amplifies your impact.

  4. Actionable Strategies: Receive practical insights into investments that drive positive environmental change. Take away tangible strategies for both your professional and personal life.

  5. Inspiration for Resolutions: Make 2024 your year to be part of the solution. Be inspired by the collective commitment of participants to contribute to a sustainable and thriving world.

THE BRIGHT GREEN SUMMIT IS A RAPID RESPONSE TO COP28

Join us for the entire day, or come by for the panel discussions that interest you.

Panels:

Trade & Investment: 10:20 CET - 11:15 CET

Research & Education: 11:30 CET - 12:15 CET

Infrastructure: 13:10 CET - 13:55 CET

Agriculture: 13:55 CET - 14:35 CET

Consumer Goods: 15:30 CET - 16:15 CET

See who else will be attending the summit here.

TOGETHER WE HAVE A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION NEEDED TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

PARTNERS

BY BEING MORE INFORMED, AND WORKING TOGETHER,

WE CAN ALL BECOME MORE ACCOUNTABLE.

AGENDA

8:30 CET- 9:00 CET: Check-in

9:00 CET - 9:05 CET: Welcome remarks by Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg and Peter Dahlen

9:05 CET - 9:20 CET: Keynote Address: Erik D. Ramanathan, U.S. Ambassador to Sweden

9:20 CET - 10:00 CET: Fireside Chat with Mattias Frumerie, Robert Watt, and Emilia Hagberg moderated by Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg

10:00 CET - 10:30 CET: Keynote Address: Managing Director Head of Sustainable Finance Citi Global Insights, Jason Channell: Insights, Trends and Key Takeaways from Davos & COP28 with the Intensifying Climate Emergency in Focus

10:30 CET - 11:20 CET: Trade & Investment Panel Discussion

11:20 CET- 11:30 CET: Keynote Address: Minister for Education, Mats Persson

11:30 CET - 12:15 CET: Research and Education Panel Discussion

12:15 CET - 12:18 CET: Short remarks by Viveka and Peter announcing afternoon agenda

12:18 CET - 12:20 CET: Techarenan Announcement

12:20 CET - 13:00 CET: Lunch Break

13:00 CET - 13:10 CET: Welcome back remarks and morning program summary by Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg and Peter R. Dahlen

13:10 CET - 13:55 CET: Infrastructure Panel Discussion

13:55 CET - 14:35 CET: Agriculture Panel Discussion

14:35 CET- 15:05 CET: Networking and coffee break

15:05 CET - 15:10 CET: Welcome back remarks by Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg and Peter R. Dahlen

15:10 CET - 15:30 CET: Novus Survey Presentation by Torbjörn Sjöström

15:30 CET - 16:15 CET: Consumer Goods Panel Discussion

16:15 CET - 16:30 CET: Program re-cap with Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg and Peter R. Dahlen

16:30 CET - 18:00 CET: Networking Mingle

18:00 CET: Bright Green Summit Concludes

HOSTS

PETER DAHLEN
MANAGING DIRECTOR, AMCHAM SWEDEN

As the Managing Director of AmCham Sweden (American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden), Peter leads the organization's mission to foster and promote bilateral trade and investment between Sweden and the United States. He has a strong background in law, policy, and government relations, with a J.D. from The Catholic University of America and an LL.M. from Stockholm University.

Peter is passionate about fostering high-level business relationships with and between member companies and policymakers and providing advocacy, networking, and knowledge-sharing platforms for AmCham members. He also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce, representing the interests of more than 17,000 American and European companies. 

In addition to Peter’s responsibilities with AmCham Sweden, he is a regular lecturer at the Stockholm University Law Faculty on the U.S. legislative process.

VIVEKA HIRDMAN-RYRBERG
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MISUM

Viveka Hirdman-Ryrberg has deep experience in finance and banking and was instrumental in gearing up Investor AB’s sustainability work, not least in its capacity as an owner. Today, sustainability is a key strategic priority for Investor. 

Prior to Investor, Viveka worked for nearly thirty years at SEB in a variety of senior executive roles, including serving as the Head of Corporate Communication & Marketing for the final 10 years. She was also a member of the Group Executive Committee and chaired SEB’s Group Sustainability Committee.

Today, Viveka is the Chair of Misum, a multi-disciplinary research center for sustainable markets at the Stockholm School of Economics, and is a member of the Advisory Committee of WISE (Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability).

VIDEO RECORDINGS OF PREVIOUS PANELS

Leading up to the 2024 Bright Green Summit, four of the panels gathered to discuss
Trade and Investments, Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Consumer Goods.
View recordings below.

November 6, 2023: Trade & Investment Panel Discussion (View Here)

November 28, 2023: Agriculture Panel Discussion (View Here)

November 28, 2023: Consumer Goods Panel Discussion (View Here)

November 29, 2023: Infrastructure Panel Discussion (View Here)