Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Arizona upcoming events

SACC Summit (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Humanity in the age of AI

The annual SACC Summit is held November 10-12 in Ausitn, Texas.

What to Expect

- Keynotes and panels from global leaders and innovators tackling human-centered AI and leadership head-on.

- Practical frameworks you can bring back to your own team or organization

- Cross-industry networking between Swedish and American executives, built for real conversation, not just business cards

- Dedicated space to reflect, connect, and reimagine what growth looks like when people are the starting point — and of course, some Texas BBQ

- By the end, you'll leave with more than ideas: concrete tools for leading growth that's sustainable, human-centered, and built to last: grounded in the best of both Swedish and American approaches.

Together, we can set a new standard for how technology, leadership, and humanity coexist.

We hope to see you at the summit and encourage all attendees with ties to Arizona to connect with our board of directors prior to the event. If representing SACC Arizona, we can potentially reimburse some of your ticket expenses.

RSVP: https://sacctx.com/saccsummit2026/

FREE annual Scandinavian Festival hosted by Sons of Norway (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Overtro Fjell Sons of Norway invites you to the

FREE annual Scandinavian Festival in MESA.

Saturday, November 21, 10 am. to 2 pm.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church

612 S. Ellsworth, Mesa, AZ

(a few blocks north of Hwy. 60)

** park and enter on the east side --

watch for signs

The festival features a large bake sale that can “do your baking” just in time for Thanksgiving or fill your freezer with baked goods for Christmas and other holidays. Lefse, a well-known Norwegian delicacy, will be available, as well as breads, cookies and bars of all kinds including rosettes (see picture) fattigmand, sandbakkels, krumkakke,

(Norwegian special cookies), kringle, candies, cakes, and more.

There will be 11 vendor tables featuring imported items from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland -- including 2 new vendors. We will have local artisans with jewelry, art, woodworking, greeting cards, glassware, pewter, kitchen linens, aprons, Christmas decorations, plus books for children and adults, and much more.

Enjoy food and beverages for sale in our kitchen including Swedish heart waffles baked fresh with lingonberries and butter, polse (sausages) in lefse or a bun, rommegrot (cream pudding with butter and sugar), almond cake and beverages– always coffee!

We will have credit card availability this year in the bake sale and the kitchen but bring cash for most of the vendors.

NEW THIS YEAR: demonstrations of lefse baking and krumkakke making!

This is not a SACC Arizona event/ No registration required. See details at the main event page: https://www.sofn.com/organizer/overtro-fjell-lodge-6-153/

Swedish Christmas Market "Julmarknad" by SWEA Arizona (December 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Traditional Christmas Market with Swedish arts and crafts, "tomtar", Swedish baked goods as well as dance around the Christmas tree, tombola raffle and coffee, pastries. As well as Glogg!

There is a good chance that Santa Claus will stop by and that you will have a chance to watch the traditional Lucia procession -- not to be missed! (Details to be announced)

$5. Pay as you arrive. Bring cash! (Children under 12 free).

PS This event is organized by our friends at SWEA Arizona. No registration needed - just show up! Free parking.