#NordicTalks2023
Nordic Talks is coming again!
Welcome to this year’s #NordicTalks with the theme “Friluftsliv – Nordic Outdoor Living”.
On October 28, 2023, all Nordic Chambers of Commerce’s together with the Nordic Embassies in the Netherlands will be organizing their annual #NordicTalks event at the Nordic Days fair. The topic of #NordicTalk2023 is “Friluftsliv – Nordic Outdoor living”.
Leading a healthy lifestyle that includes spending time outdoors in the nature the Nordic way can have a positive impact on work, study, and health by improving focus and productivity, reducing absenteeism, promoting better time management, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving physical health.
In the #NordicTalks2023 Seminar we will gather company leaders, experts, and scientists from the Nordic countries and from the Netherlands, to discuss the latest trends and research together. At this event we have the honour to welcome The Nordic Ambassadors to the Netherlands and Sander Schimmelpenninck, author, entrepreneur, and tv-presenter, who will be moderating.
The Nordic Chambers and Embassies have organized the #NordicTalks as an annual networking event since 2012 allowing us to discuss various, dynamic topics of importance for all the Nordic countries, such as Sustainability and Circular Economy, Gender Balance and Diversity as well as Tech and AI.
We are very excited to collaborate with Nordic Days for the #NordicTalks2023 and looking forward to meet up with you on October 28, 2023 at Inspyrium in Cuijk. The participation includes a seat at the #NordicTalks 2023 – Friluftsfliv Summit and free entrance to the Nordic Days Fair.
Thanks to generous sponsoring we are excited to offer you FREE ENTRANCE to the #NORDICTALK2023 EVENT, including FREE ENTRANCE to the NORDIC DAYS FAIR.
Registration is still compulsory.
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At the #NordicTalks2023 Seminar we will gather company leaders, experts, and scientists from the Nordic countries and from the Netherlands, to discuss the latest trends and research together
Moderator
Sander Schimmelpenninck
Journalist, Presenter, Entrepreneur
Sander Schimmelpenninck is a journalist, entrepreneur, and presenter. He studied law in Rotterdam and Milan, and after completing his studies, he reluctantly started as a lawyer in the Zuidas. In 2012, he changed course and started in the field of business, opening two pizza restaurants with his friend Jaap Reesema. A year later, in September 2013, Sander started working part-time for Quote as an editor. In 2018, Sander received his first television program with De Opvolgers. After four years as editor-in-chief, Sander said goodbye to Quote in 2020 and started his own media company, Tonny Media. His most recent project is his TV program ‘Sander en de Kloof’ and his recent book ‘Sander en de Brug’.
Speakers
Johan Faskunger
The Swedish Association for Outdoor Organisations (Svenskt Friluftsliv)
Johan Faskunger, representing The Swedish Association for Outdoor Organisations (Svenskt Friluftsliv), holds a doctorate in physical activity and public health from the University of Bristol. He brings extensive expertise to the table through his work in physical activity, public health, and community planning. The forthcoming presentation will center around the societal advantages and supplementary value linked to outdoor lifestyles, inclusive access to recreational spaces, and the outcomes stemming from initiatives and undertakings led by outdoor living associations.
Annette Postma
Drs (equivalent of MSc) in Human Movement Sciences (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Network-advisor Nature and Environment at Alles is Gezondheid, a network-organisation with 3000+ partners aiming for a healthy and happy life for all Dutch residents. She is a true connector between science, policy and practice who wants to accelerate both greening the cities and companies as well as the use of nature by all citizens. Therefore she wrote a review on the health-effects of nature for GP’s and accompanied it with a practical toolkit on healthy lifestyle outdoors. Recently she published a Top10 on nature-inclusive constructing for policy-makers, area-developers and construction companies, because in the Netherlands there is high need for more nature nearby. With her links to (national) programmes as Agenda Nature Inclusive, Healthy Green Cities and Programma Healthy Living Environment she brings specific Dutch challenges and opportunities on outdoor lifestyle and health to the table.
Antti Äikäs
CEO at Freia
Antti Äikäs is currently the CEO at Freia, which helps corporate management in areas of leadership development, ability management, and worksite health promotion. He develops working life from an interdisciplinary perspective and will bring the Finish perspective to #NordicTalsk2023. He’s an expert in planning and managing programs that improve workability and health, and in evaluating their effectiveness. During his career, Antti has been improving the well-being of a large Finnish forest organization with great results and has helped company managers of various branches in connecting personnel development to their company strategy and figures. Antti has a unique ability to proactively recognize alarm signals at both individual and company levels.
Benjamin Brinckmann
Author from Norway
Benjamin Brinckmann moved from the Netherlands to Norway in 2012, where he studied environmental science and Norwegian outdoorlife at the University of Southeast Norway(USN). In 2021 he and his father Eric Brinckmann published the book Friluftsliv, Noors buitenleven voor de lage landen (translated to: Friluftsliv, Norwegian outdoorlife for the Dutch lowlands), in which they inspired their readers to learn from the outdoorlife traditions in Norway and make their natural surroundings an active part of everyday life – even in a crowded, urbanized country such as the Netherlands. Benjamin now lives with his partner and their son in the countryside of Larvik and works as an outdoorlife instructor for the Norwegian Tourist Association (DNT), besides his other occupations of illustration, graphics design and running a fencing club.
Henrik Olsson
80/20 Toolbox Coach – EU Region, GSE
Henrik has worked with Illinois Tool Works and the GSE Division for 38 years consistently with outstanding results. Beyond his strategic leadership and creative thinking skills, he has exhibited commitment to employee well-being, with numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing individuals’ quality of life. Olssen introduced daily exercise sessions during work hours, which has now become an integral part of the company’s culture, fostering stronger team cohesion. This initiative also led to ITW GSE receiving the prestigious “Healthiest Company in Denmark” award in 2013. When he has some time for himself, Olssen enjoys to spend it cycling, running and doing renovation project on his properties.
Previous #NordicTalks
Find here more information about the previous events.
