AmCham Forum mit Ulrich Deppendorf

Berlin, Juni 24, 2009

Ulrich Deppendorf, Studioleiter und Chefredakteur des ARD-Hauptstadtstudios disskutierte mit Mitgliedern und Gästen der Amerikanischen Handelskammer in Deutschland über das Thema “2009: Deutschland wählt – Wie bereitet sich ein Nachrichtenstudio auf die Wahlen vor?” im ARD-Hauptstudio in Berlin.

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AmCham Forum mit Dr. Andreas Penk

Berlin, Juni 10, 2009

Dr. Andreas Penk, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung, Pfizer Deutschland GmbH President Pfizer Oncology Europe sprach über das Thema “Herausforderung ‚Krebs’: Wie Forschung Zukunft gestaltet”. Die Veranstaltung fand mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Brand Associates und Berlin Marriott Hotel statt.

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AmCham Forum with Bernhard Mattes

Berlin, Mai 26, 2009

Bernhard Mattes, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung, Ford-Werke GmbH, diskutierte mit Mitgliedern und Gästen der Amerikanischen Handelskammer in Deutschland über das Thema “Die Automobilindustrie im Wandel – Strategien für eine nachhaltige Zukunft”. Die Veranstaltung fand am 26. Mai 2009 mit freundlicher Unterstützung von GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten im Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin statt.

Bild (von links nach rechts): David Knower, Cerberus Deutschland Beteiligungsberatung GmbH; Dr. Hans-Michael Giesen, GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten; Fred B. Irwin, President AmCham Germany; Bernhard Mattes, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung, Ford-Werke GmbH; Carl Graf von Hohenthal, Chairman Regional Committee Berlin-Brandenburg; Ernst-Wilhelm Frings, Treasurer Amcham Germany

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Business After Hours with Engel & Völkers Commercial

Berlin, April 22, 2009

Nicolas Jeissing, Geschäftsführer Engel & Völkers Commercial sprach über das Thema “Chancen und Risiken auf dem Berliner Immobilienmarkt”. 

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AmCham Germany Forum with Prof. Dr. Norbert Walter - Chefvolkswirt, Deutsche Bank AG

Berlin, March 19, 2009

Prof. Dr. Norbert Walter held a speech on "Lehren aus der Finanzmarktkrise“. The event was kindly supported by Deutsche Bank AG.

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AmCham Germany Forum at the U.S. Embassy Berlin

Berlin, February 24, 2009
Robert A. Pollard, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs of the U.S. Embassy, spoke about "Challenges and Opportunities for the Obama Administration, and the Outlook for U.S.-German Relations" at an AmCham Forum held at the U.S. Embassy, Berlin.

Pictured from left to right:Carl Graf von Hohenthal, Brunswick Group GmbH; Robert A. Pollard, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs

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2009 New Year´s Reception Berlin with Ulrich Junghanns, Wirtschaftsminister des Landes Brandenburg

Berlin, January 26, 2009
Ulrich Junghanns, Wirtschaftsminister des Landes Brandenburg, was the keynote speaker at AmCham Germany's annual New Year's Reception.

Pictured from left to right: John M. Koenig, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim, U.S. Embassy; Steffen Naumann, Axel Springer AG; Fred B. Irwin, President, AmCham Germany; Natalie Koenig; Ulrich Junghanns, Wirtschaftsminister Brandenburg; Reinhard Clemens, T-Systems Enterprise Services GmbH; Carl Graf von Hohenthal, Brunswick Group GmbH; Ernst-Wilhelm Frings, PricewaterhouseCoopers AG

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AmCham Gemarny's Business After Hours at Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG

Berlin, December 9, 2008

Coca-Cola is the world's most valuable brand and is present in approximately 200 countries worldwide. In Germany, Coca-Cola employs more than 10.000 people in more than 80 distribution facilities.

Robert M. Cain, Chief Information Officer at Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG, gave an in-depth speech at Coca-Cola headquartes in Berlin about the success story of Coca-Cola. AmCham Germany's members and guests enjoyed afterwards the reception at the Coke Lounge overlooking the traditional illuminated Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt.

AmCham Germany kindly thanks Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke for hosting and supporting the event.

Pictured from left to right: Robert M. Cain, Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG and Noemi Castellanos de Küter, Business After Hours, AmCham Germany.

 

Germany and America: Facing Challenges Together

White Paper Launch in Cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and BDI

Berlin, November 12, 2008

The Honorable William R. Timken, U.S. Ambassador to Germany, launched the so called White Paper "Germany and America: Facing Challenges Together" on November 12, 2008 at the Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft in Berlin. Written in close cooperation with AmCham Germany, the Federation of German Industries- BDI- and the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the paper analyses the U.S.-German partnership within all aspects such as economic relations, employment, student exchange and cultural ties.

Speakers included Ambassador William R. Timken, Jürgen Thumann, President of the BDI, Carl Graf von Hohenthal, Chairman Regional Committee Berlin- Brandenburg.

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Germany and America: Facing Challenges Together

White Paper Launch in Cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and BDI

Berlin, November 12, 2008

The Honorable William R. Timken, U.S. Ambassador to Germany, launched the so called White Paper "Germany and America: Facing Challenges Together" on November 12, 2008 at the Haus der Deutschen Wirtschaft in Berlin. Written in close cooperation with AmCham Germany, the Federation of German Industries- BDI- and the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the paper analyses the U.S.-German partnership within all aspects such as economic relations, employment, student exchange and cultural ties.

Speakers included Ambassador William R. Timken, Jürgen Thumann, President of the BDI, Carl Graf von Hohenthal, Chairman Regional Committee Berlin- Brandenburg.

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AmCham Germany Forum with Dr. Lutz Raettig, Morgan Stanley Bank and Torsten Hinrichs, Standard & Poor’s

Berlin, October 6, 2008

Dr. Lutz Raettig and Torsten Hinrichs discussed the question "Die Finanzkrise – Beben an der Wallstreet oder Krise der Weltwirschaft?“ The panel discussion was moderated by Ludwig von Reiche, member

of the Regional Committee Berlin-Brandenburg.

 

 

AmCham Germany Business After Hours with WINDROSE Air

Berlin, September 9, 2008

After long controversies, the Berlin airport Tempelhof will be closed on October 31, 2008. The history of Berlin, from the National Socialist period through the war and the airlift and right up to reunification, is reflected in the Tempelhof Airport building, which is a registered historical monument. The historical guided tour through the airport building was followed by a networking reception with Windrose Air.

 

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AmCham Germany's President's Event with Verteidigungsminister Dr. Franz Josef Jung

Berlin, July 9, 2008

Dr. Franz Josef Jung, Bundesminister der Verteidigung, spoke about "Sicherheitsinteressen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und vernetzte Sicherheitspolitik" at a President´s Event in The Ritz-Carlton Berlin. The event was kindly sponsored by Accenture.

 

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"Meet the Chamber" with Dr. Dierk Müller, General Manager AmCham Germany and Dr. Heinrich Kreft, Senior Foreign Policy Advisor, CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion

Berlin, June 26, 2008

"What is AmCham Germany and what can we do for you", was the generall theme of the Meet the Chamber's event on June 26, 2008 in Berlin. The event was a chance for new and established members to get an inside look at the Chamber. Dr. Heinrich Kreft, Senior Foreign Policy Advisor, CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion gave the evening's political speech  on "Neue globale Herausforderungen für Deutschland". The event was kindly sponsored by the Westin Grand Hotel.

 

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AmCham Germany's Business Dinner with Martin Jetter, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung IBM Deutschland GmbH

Berlin, May 28, 2008

Martin Jetter, CEO of IBM Deutschland GmbH, spoke at an AmCham Germany Business Dinner held in Berlin on new forms of leadership and management. AmCham members and guests enjoyed his insightful keynote speech on how  a new leadership can shape global markets.
The event was kindly sponsored by Hilton Hotel Berlin.

 

AmCham Germany's Business After Hours at Bertlitz

Berlin, May 8, 2008

"Skills, Languages and Culture- Business Seminars new at Berlitz", was the question for AmCham Germany members and guests at an Business After Hours at Berlitz Deutschland GmbH in Berlin. AmCham members discovered the world of Berlitz's business networking, business across borders and skillful negotiation.

 

 

2nd AmCham Germany Election Talk 

Berlin, April 9, 2008

"What drives the US Election 2008? After Texas and Ohio, latest trends, tendencies and outlook on German-American- Ties", was the topic of the 2nd AmCham Germany Election Talk hosted at the Max Liebermann Haus in Berlin. Prominent speakers such as John M.Koenig, Deputy Chief of Mission US Embassy, Hans-Ulrich Klose, MdB and Dr. Thomas Greven, Free University Berlin, gave a survey of the parties'candidates and evaluated the relevance of possible election results on German-American-Ties. Moderated by Alison Smale, the International Herald Tribune was the prime media partner for this event.

 

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AmCham Germany Forum with Carl Bass, CEO Autodesk, Inc.

Berlin, March 4, 2008

President and CEO of Autodesk, Inc. Carl Bass provided insights into sustainable design and shaping the future at an AmCham Germany Forum. Sponsored by mental images, the event also featured a buffet dinner.

 

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New Year's Reception with David Montgomery, Executive Chairman, Mecom Group plc

Berlin, January 28, 2008

David Montgomery, Executive Chairman of the Mecom Group, was the keynote speaker at AmCham Germany's annual New Year's Reception. "Online first" will be the guideline for the future in the publishing media world. AmCham members and guests enjoyed the insightful speech of David Montgomery.

 

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Goose Dinner with US Ambassador to Germany William R. Timken

Berlin, December 6, 2007
“Transatlantic Partners- Past, Present and Future” was the topic of the keynote speech given by William R. Timken, Ambassador of the United States to Germany at AmCham Germany’s traditional Christmas Dinner in Berlin.
Members and guests enjoyed the traditional roast goose at this seasonal dinner completing this year’s event calendar.

 

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Business After Hours Forum at KPM Welt

Berlin, November 27, 2007
Jörg Woltmann, owner of one of the world's oldest and accomplished porcelain manufactories, was the keynote speaker at an AmCham Germany Business After Hours Event. " In 2006, Mr Woltmann positioned the "Königliche Porzellan -Manufaktur", vested by Friedrich the Great in 1763,   again in the luxury segment. In his speech " From Portfolios to Porcelain" he gave the audience an insight of how to bring a traditional enterprise back on the cultural and economic map. After his speech,  AmCham members and guests enjoyed a guided tour through the exhibition at the exhibition "KPM Welt". The event was organised in cooperation with the "International Club Berlin" and kindly sponsored by KPM.

 

Business Luncheon with Håkan Samuelsson

 

Berlin, September 27, 2007
Håkan Samuelsson, CEO MAN AG, spoke on Europe’s engineering competition capability at the global market during a Business Luncheon event in Berlin. Participants attending the event at Hôtel Concorde Berlin, heard Samuelsson’s keynote speech on”Engineering für die Welt: So bleibt Europa wettbewerbsfähig.” The event was kindly sponsored by Hôtel Concorde Berlin and KPMG.

 

 

AmCham Germany Business After Hours with Nandine Meyden

Berlin, June 19, 2007.

Nandine Meyden, famous trainer in business etiquette, talked about the importance of correct conduct in today's business world at the Novotel Berlin Am Tiergarten.

 

AmCham Germany Business Luncheon with Larry Kellner

Berlin, May 16, 2007.

Larry Kellner, Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines Inc., analyzed the evolution of air travel in the 21st century at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Berlin. The following discussion focussed on safety, security and ecological sustainability as some of the greatest challenges for airlines today.

 

AmCham Germany Business Dinner with Prof. Dr. Lenzen

Berlin, April 17, 2007.

Prof. Dr. Dieter Lenzen, Professor of Educational Sciences and President of the Freie Universität Berlin, discussed how leading American universities can serve as a role model in order to improve Germany's higher education system. The lively debate took place at the Grand Hotel Esplanade Berlin.

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AmCham Germany New Year's Reception

 

Berlin, Januar 31, 2007.

With about 300 guests from business, politics and culture AmCham Germany celebrated its traditional New Year’s Reception at the Automobil Forum Unter den Linden in Berlin. Bestseller author and TV-moderator Peter Hahne enriched the evening with an interesting and lively speech about the meaning of cultural values and education for society and economic success. Recognizable American songs by the quartet “Latest Edition” topped off this event, wishing all AmCham members and guests a happy, healthy and successful 2007!

 

 

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AmCham Germany Seasonal Dinner for Family and Friends

Berlin, November 30, 2006.

AmCham Germany invited family and friends for this year’s Seasonal Dinner, a “fusion” event, featuring both German and American traditions, turkey and goose, as well as other holiday treats in a generous seasonal buffet. The evening took place in the cozy Liebig-Gewölbe at the Harnack-Haus in Dahlem, which played not only an important role in the history of science in Germany, but for fifty years it also served as the U.S. Army’s Officer’s Club. Simonetta Ginelli, the solo harpist who has taken the Berlin club and fashion scene by storm, contributed to this pleasant evening with her extraordinary musical repertoire. The first prize of the raffle drawing were 2 business class tickets Berlin - New York (JFK), sponsored by Delta Air Lines.


President's Dinner with Staatsekretärin Marion Caspers-Merk

Berlin, October 24, 2006.

Marion Caspers-Merk, Parlamentarische Staatsekretärin im Bundesministerium für Gesundheit, spoke at a President’s Dinner at the Berlin InterContinental on ‚Gesundheitspolitik und Gesundheitswirtschaft in Deutschland’.

 

Business After Hours Forum at the Austrian Embassy in Berlin

Berlin, October 17, 2006.

After a welcome by the Austrian Ambassador Dr. Christian Prosl, AmCham Austria’s Executive Director Dr. Patricia Helletzgruber and the Director of the Austrian Business Agency Friedrich Schmidl offered an interesting presentation and discussion of their ideas on the topic: "Austria beyond Mozart: New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs”.  

 
Sommertreffen internationaler Wirtschaft in Berlin

Berlin, August 22, 2006.

A new forum for Berlin's international business community met for the first time at the European School of Management and Technology (esmt) in downtown Berlin on August 22. The event was helmed by the Konferenz Internationaler Wirtschaftsverbande in Berlin, an initiative of AmCham's Berlin Chapter and Ludwig von Reiche, chairman of the Berlin Hospitality Committee. The Konferenz currently includes six Berlin-based chambers of commerce as well as other organisations. Some 400 guests attended the event. Speakers discussed the political and infrastructure changes required for Berlin to develop a more proactive approach at attracting foreign investment, and the growing role of Berlin in Europe's network of business schools.

  Press release (pdf)

Links:

www.kiwb.de

www.berlin.de  (in english)

 

14th AmCham Golf Tournament

Members and guests met on the green for the traditional AmCham Golf Tournament at Berliner Golf Club Gatow eV.