Young Professionals @ IKEA

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

200 Interchange Wy | Vaughan

The Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Publisher/HostThe Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals @ IKEA
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Join Young Professionals at IKEA Vaughan for a sustainability leadership talk, behind-the-scenes tour, and networking.
About this Event

Young Professionals Meetup @ IKEA Vaughan

📅 January 29, 2026
📍 IKEA Vaughan
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

We’re back with another Young Professionals Meetup, this time hosted at IKEA Vaughan, one of the world’s most recognized brands and a global leader in sustainability and purpose-driven business.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how IKEA operates, the values that guide its leadership, and how sustainability is embedded into everyday decision-making at a large, global organization.

But that’s not all, we’ll also explore a topic that matters to today’s young professionals: leading with purpose 🌱. Learn how values-driven leadership can create real impact, drive sustainability goals, and shape meaningful careers.

Come for the insights, stay for the networking, food, drinks, and great conversations. ✨


This is your chance to:

Meet and connect with other young professionals (ages 20–35)

Learn how a global brand like IKEA leads with purpose and sustainability

Experience a behind-the-scenes walking tour of IKEA Vaughan

Enjoy food, drinks, and networking in a relaxed, welcoming setting


Purpose-Driven Leadership for Advancing Sustainability Goals

with Odette Walker, Market Manager – IKEA Vaughan

What does it mean to lead with purpose at a global organization, and how does that leadership translate into real sustainability impact?

Join Odette Walker, Market Manager at IKEA Vaughan, as she shares insights into IKEA’s leadership philosophy, sustainability journey, and how purpose-driven decision-making shapes culture, operations, and long-term success.

Whether you’re interested in sustainability, leadership, or building a meaningful career, this session offers practical insight and inspiration for young professionals navigating today’s evolving workplace.


If you are a member of the Swedish, Finnish, or Norwegian Chambers and are eligible for a complimentary ticket, please email to receive your promo code.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Arrival and registration. Light refreshments and networking.
🕑: 06:30 PM
Introduction from SCCC
🕑: 06:40 PM
Presentation by Odette, Market Manager from IKEA
🕑: 06:50 PM
Behind-the-scenes tour
🕑: 07:30 PM
Networking
🕑: 08:30 PM
Event concludes
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

200 Interchange Wy, 200 Interchange Way, Vaughan, Canada

Tickets

CAD 11.98 to CAD 17.31

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