Avant-première
“How Sweden Quit Smoking”
A Documentary directed by Tomasz Agencki
Date: February 13th, 2024
Time: 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm
Venue: GT30 (Grev Turegatan 30, Stockholm)
Registration Required at https://bit.ly/SweQuitSmoking
(THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON ONLY, NO STREAMING)
Agenda:
Reception with Refreshments
Exclusive Film Screening
Expert Panel Dialogue
Organized by: We Are Innovation
About the Documentary:
One nation stands out in a world still plagued by smoke and ashes. “How Sweden Quit Smoking” goes into the heart of Sweden’s groundbreaking journey to become a smoke-free country, a feat unparalleled in contemporary times.
Guided by the incisive lens of Polish director Tomasz Agencki, this documentary assembles a rich pallet of voices – from scholars and medical doctors to innovators and activists, even resonating through the evocative expressions of artists. Each voice contributes to a narrative that reveals the delicate interplay of science, politics, history, and personal determination.
In “How Sweden Quit Smoking,” witness the remarkable synthesis of human creativity, innovation, and personal responsibility that not only ignited the Swedish miracle but also lights the path for nations worldwide.
Prepare to be inspired.
About the Expert Panel Dialogue:
Carissa Düring (SWE) is the Director of Considerate Pouchers in Sweden, a consumer advocacy group dedicated to promoting a smoke-free world and consumers’ rights to alternative products. She also studies clinical psychology at Uppsala University in Sweden. As an advocate, she brings attention to how successful nicotine pouches have been in helping Sweden achieve the lowest smoking rates in the European Union, and how the rest of the world can follow in its footsteps.
Markus Lindblad (SWE) is Head of Legal and External Affairs for the Haypp Group. He studied economic history and political science at Stockholm University. Markus is a former adviser in corporate communication & government affairs at several communications agencies. He also held several senior positions in regulated industries such as banking, finance, and tobacco.
Dr. Anders Milton (SWE) is a physician with extensive experience in public service, a highly sought-after consultant in the healthcare sector and a former chair of the WMA. Currently the owner and CEO of Milton Consulting and current chair of the Snus Commission. He is the Chairman of the Board of three foundations that work with education for children and adolescents and several for-profit companies in the field of life science.
Dr. Fredrik H. Nystrom (SWE) is Professor at Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden. His major research areas are Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Obesity and Appetite regulation, Insulin, Cholesterol, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Metabolism, and Diabetes.
Emelie Nyman (SWE) is a Member of the Swedish Parliament and serves as the Vice Chairman of the Center Party Youth.
Patrik Strömer (SWE) serves as the Secretary General of the Swedish Association of Snus Manufacturers. His professional journey includes significant roles such as a PA-Consultant at Kreab Stockholm and as Editor in Chief at Svenska Nyhetsbyrån, the Swedish News Agency. Strömer’s extensive experience also encompasses freelance writing and journalism, further highlighted by his achievement as a winner on the Swedish Quiz Show “Jeopardy!”.
Academically, he is well-versed, having pursued studies in Philosophy, History, Political Science, and Marketing at institutions including Lund University and Linnaeus University.
Moderator:
Federico N. Fernández (ARG) is a visionary leader dedicated to driving innovation and change. As the CEO of We Are Innovation, a global network of 30+ think tanks and NGOs, Federico champions innovative solutions worldwide. His expertise and passion for innovation have earned him recognition from prestigious publications such as The Economist, El País, Folha de São Paulo, and Newsweek. Federico has also delivered inspiring speeches and lectures across three continents, authored numerous scholarly articles, and co-edited several books on economics.
About We Are Innovation:
We Are Innovation is a dynamic network of individuals and institutions who deeply believe in innovation’s power to drive progress and solve the world’s most pressing problems. With over 35 think tanks, foundations and NGOs based worldwide, We Are Innovation represents the diverse voices of a global civil society committed to advancing human creativity, adopting new technologies, and promoting innovative solutions. Through our collaborative approach and cutting-edge expertise, we are driving global transformative change. To learn more about our work, visit us at https://weareinnovation.global/.
