Annual Membership Meeting 2026

Description

AmCham Germany will host its 122nd Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) on May 18-19, 2026, in Stuttgart.

On May 18, 2026, the meetings of AmCham Germany’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and Chairpersons will take place, followed by a Recognition dinner for AmCham Germany’s leadership and sponsors.

On May 19, 2026, the membership meeting will take place. It will be hosted at AmCham Germany member company MAHLE GmbH, Haldenstraße 18, 70376 Stuttgart. After the membership meeting, we will host a half-day business conference. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, Ministery of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, State of Baden-Württemberg, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Alan Meltzer, U.S. Embassy Berlin, and Michael Traub, CEO, STIHL AG, as keynote speakers. In cooperation with Roland Berger, AmCham Germany will also present the latest results of its 2026 Transatlantic Business Barometer, an annual survey that takes a closer look at the investment and location conditions in both Germany and the United States. The presentation of the survey results will be followed by a high caliber panel discussion.

Please note: Participation in the Membership Meeting in the morning of May 19, 2026, is only possible for AmCham Germany members. The subsequent business conference and lunch will be open to both AmCham Germany members and non-members.

May 18, 2026 | 12:00 - 21:30 (CEST)
Internal Meetings & Recognition Dinner
 

Agenda
12:00 - 14:30	Meeting of the Executive Committee
15:00 – 17:00	Meeting of the Board of Directors
17:00 – 18:00	Chairpersons Meeting
18:00 – 18:30	Individual Transfer to Dinner Location
18:30 – 21:30	Recognition Dinner (by invitation only)

 

May 19, 2026 | 09:00 - 16:30 (CEST)
Membership Meeting & Business Conference

Location: MAHLE Inside, Haldenstraße 18, 70376 Stuttgart

Agenda
08:45 – 09:30	Welcome Coffee & Registration
09:30 – 09:35	Welcome by Dr. Markus Lohrey, Vice President Corporate Purchasing & Logistics, MAHLE GmbH
09:35 – 11:30	Membership Meeting (AmCham Germany members only)
11:30 – 11:45	Keynote by Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, State of Baden-Württemberg
11:45 – 13:00	Lunch Break  Exclusive Lunch Side Event: Female Leaders Platform Lunch (by invitation only) “From Global Players and Hidden Champions: Success Factors for Transatlantic Business”
13:00 – 13:15	Welcome & Introductory Remarks by AmCham Germany President
13:15 – 13:35	Keynote by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Alan Meltzer, U.S. Embassy Berlin
13:35 – 14:05	Keynote by Michael Traub, CEO STIHL AG                                                        followed by a subsequent Exchange with AmCham Germany President
14:05 – 14:30	Coffee Break
14:30 – 14:50	Presentation of the 2026 Transatlantic Business Barometer Survey Results by Marcus Berret, Global Managing Director, Roland Berger
14:50 – 15:30	Panel Discussion on Germany and the U.S. as Business and Investment Locations Panelists: Marcus Berret, Global Managing Director, Roland Berger Béatrice Bracklo, Managing Director, Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH & Director Public Policy DACH, Amazon Deutschland Dr. Markus Lohrey, Vice President Corporate Purchasing & Logistics, MAHLE GmbH Moderator: Rixa Fürsen, Head of Podcast, POLITICO Germany
15:30 – 16:15	Deep Dive Session hosted by KPMG “The Future of Customs – How Wars and Geopolitical Tensions are Impacting Customs Operations” Against a backdrop of trade wars, sanctions and rising geopolitical tensions, customs is rapidly becoming a strategic lever for resilience and competitiveness. This deep dive session explores how customs operations are evolving—from the shift to paperless trade and the EU Customs Data Hub under the revised Union Customs Code, to the growing importance of non‑preferential rules of origin and the question of what “Made in EU” really means today. In a panel discussion, we will connect these regulatory and technological developments with real‑world impacts on tariffs, supply chains and the use of digital solutions to navigate an increasingly complex trade environment.
16:15	Wrap Up & End of Business Conference

 

Keynote Speakers

• 
  Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut
  Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, Ministery of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism, State of Baden-Württemberg
• 
  Alan Meltzer
  Chargé d'Affaires
  U.S. Embassy Berlin
• 
  Michael Traub
  CEO
  STIHL AG

Speakers

• 
  Marcus Berret
  Global Managing Director
  Roland Berger GmbH
• 
  Béatrice Bracklo
  Managing Director Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH & Director Public Policy DACH Amazon Deutschland
  Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH
• 
  Dr. Markus Lohrey
  Vice President Corporate Purchasing & Logistics, MAHLE GmbH
  MAHLE International GmbH
• 
  Simone Menne
  President
  American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V.

Moderator

• 
  Rixa Fürsen
  Head of Podcast
  POLITICO