FAQ

What is the Entrepreneurial Days?
Who is organizing and financing this event?
Who can come to the Entrepreneurial Days?
My company can only come some of the days, how can I get the most out of the conference?
How many companies will come from the USA?
Who can become an exhibitor and why should I become an exhibitor?
If I become an exhibitor, how do you handle the move from Växjö to Malmö?
How can I be an exhibitor and also participate in the Industry Specific Programs?
What is an Industry Specific Program?
What is Business Matchmaking?
How can I participate in an Industry Specific Program and the Business Matchmaking?
How much does a registration cost?
How much does it cost to be an exhibitor?

Q:What is the Entrepreneurial Days?
A:The Entrepreneurial Days is a conference that brings together Swedish and American businesses. The South Sweden Entrepreneurial Days will be the 10th time that SACC-USA hosts the event in Sweden. The event has also been held in the US 3 times. It is now the largest event of its kind and has helped many companies to venture over the Atlantic to do business.



Q: Who is organizing and financing this event?
A: This year’s event is part of a three year economic development program called Business Accelerator Program (BAP) created to bring business to different regions in Sweden. The Entrepreneurial Days is organized by the Swedish–American Chambers of Commerce (SACC-USA) together with the counties of Blekinge, Skåne, Kalmar and Kronoberg. The project is financed by sponsorships and participation fees.



Q:Who can come to the Entrepreneurial Days?
A: All companies that has an interest in the US or Swedish markets respectively. This is the perfect beginning for companies that have an interest in meeting other entrepreneurs, lawyers, logistics companies, consultants, accountants across the Atlantic. Your company will be able to create a whole new network, meet prospective customers, and receive help that you need in the helpdesks and possibly even receiving new capital.



Q: My company can only come some of the days, how can I get the most out of the conference?
A: It depends on what you are looking for. Sending two participants from your company gives the best exposure and possibilities to network. That gives you the opportunity to participate in the regular Business Matchmaking meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday and also send someone to participate in your industry’s Specific Program the same days (if available). The program layout is created to be flexible for your needs. You can also choose to participate two, three or four days and in either Växjö, Malmö or both.



Q: How many companies will come from the USA?
A: It is impossible to say exactly, but historically we have seen that about 1/3 of all participating companies are from the visiting country. In Lidkoping, 180 of 755 companies were from the USA. In Chicago, 120 of 450 companies came from Sweden.



Q:Who can become an exhibitor and why should I become an exhibitor?
A: As an exhibitor, you will get a lot more exposure than networking alone. You will be able to display and sell your products. This is a great way to attract new clients and build new relationships. The exhibit will take place in 2 cities, the first two in Växjö and the last two in Malmö. This provides the opportunity to meet different and new participants in the two cities - for the same price as for one exhibit!



Q: If I become an exhibitor, how do you handle the move from Växjö to Malmö?
A: We will take care of all the logistics with the move of the exhibit from Växjö to Malmö. On Tuesday night and Wednesday morning when the exhibit will be packed down and packed up again, we wish that one of the exhibitors is on-location to assist the crew.




Q: How can I be an exhibitor and also participate in the Industry Specific Programs?
A: The exhibit will take place on all four days, which will then coincide with the Industry Specific programs on day 2 and 3. These programs will take place at different locations, so one person can not have an exhibit and go to one of the programs. It is however possible to still have some Business Matchmaking meetings as a single exhibitor. The best, is to send two people (which the exhibit package includes) in order to send one person to one of the specific deep-dive programs and to let the second person stay and attend the booth.



Q: What is an Industry Specific Program?
A: An Industry Specific Program is something we sometimes also call a Cluster. It is a separate program from the main program organized by SACC-USA. It is always planned and executed by a professional in that specific cluster, who knows what the interesting points and discussions are. The point of having separate programs for different industries is to allow for more networking within the specific industry, as well as a speaker program targeted to their needs.



Q: What is Business Matchmaking?
A: Business Matchmaking is the heart of the conference. It is pre-scheduled 25 long meetings based on your preferences. It is similar to ‘speed-dating’ where in a 2-hour timeslot you will have 4 meetings with different companies. You must register for the meetings online and tell us about your needs and who you are looking to meet. We will accommodate you as best possible and provide you with a preliminary schedule before the event for you to be able to make changes. At the event, you will receive your final meeting schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to formally introduce yourself and your company to other participants– at no additional cost!



Q: How can I participate in an Industry Specific Program and the Business Matchmaking?
A: The Business Matchmaking will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, which coincide with the Industry Specific Programs. The industry Specific Programs will have their own Business Matchmaking, some have formal meetings most will be non formal. In smaller groups, we expect the networking to be sufficient enough. The best exposure and networking/meeting opportunities is of course to send 2 participants from the same company to be able to send one person to an Industry Specific Program and one to stay for the Business Matchmaking meetings.



Q: How much does a registration cost?
A: It depends on how many days you wish to go. You can choose between the following options: Early bird prices
4 days 3600 SEK/person (Before June 15th)
3 days 2900 SEK/person (Before June 15th)
2 days 2300 SEK/person (Before June 15th)



Q: How much does it cost to be an exhibitor?
A: The exhibit packages come in two different prices based on the size of the booth.
Package 1; 15000 SEK 4 m2
Package 2; 18000 SEK 6 m2