16th Transatlantic Business Conference
AmCham Germany held its 16th Transatlantic Business Conference on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt am Main. On the eve of the conference, a networking reception was hosted at our co-organizer Commerzbank.
This year's Transatlantic Business Conference focused on the impacts of the German "Zeitenwende" and the U.S. midterm elections on the transatlantic business community. Experts assessed the significance of both developments for transatlantic cooperation on a whole range of global issues: from geo-economic and security challenges for the business community and the transatlantic partnership, to jointly combating climate change and fostering innovation and cooperation in the healthcare and the energy sector. Furthermore, with Frankfurt being the main financial hub of Germany, the topic “Sustainable Finance” played a prominent role.
Event Report
Read our Event Report from the 16th Transatlantic Business Conference here.
Program: November 16-17
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 – Networking Reception
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 – Networking Reception
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Commerzbank Tower, 49th Floor,
Kaiserstraße 16, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Guest Arrival & Registration |
7:00 PM – 7:05 PM | Opening by Daniel Andrich, General Manager, AmCham Germany |
7:05 PM – 7:10 PM | Welcome Remarks by Manfred Knof, CEO Commerzbank AG |
7:10 PM – 7:30 PM | Moderated Fireside Chat between Simone Menne & U.S. Consul General Norman Thatcher Scharpf, U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt Moderator: Daniel Andrich, General Manager, AmCham Germany Topic: Transatlantic Economic Relations after the U.S. Midterms |
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Reception & Networking |
9:30 PM | End |
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 – Transatlantic Business Conference
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 – Transatlantic Business Conference
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Conference Hotel Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof,
Bethmannstraße 33, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Guest Registration & Welcome Coffee |
9:15 AM | Conference Opening by Sumi Somaskanda, Journalist and Moderator |
PART I: | Setting the Scene: |
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Introductory Remarks, Simone Menne, President, AmCham Germany Keynote by Dr. Franziska Brantner, Parliamentary State Secretary, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Keynote by Marisa Lago, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce Moderated Fireside Chat between Simone Menne, Under Secretary Lago and State Secretary Dr. Franziska Brantner on the Transatlantic Economy and Transatlantic Economic Cooperation Moderator: Sumi Somaskanda, Journalist and Moderator |
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break & Time to Network |
PART II: | The U.S. Midterm Elections and Impacts on Transatlantic Cooperation post 2022 |
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Fireside Chat with former U.S. Congressman Jack Kingston (R), Principal, Squire Patton Boggs on "The U.S. Midterm Elections: Impacts on the U.S. and Transatlantic Business" Impulse by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Siegfried Russwurm, Chairman, Transatlantic Business Initiative, on "The U.S. Midterm Elections: Possible Impacts on the German Business Community" Panel Discussion and Q&A Topic: Moderator: Sumi Somaskanda, Journalist and Moderator Speakers: Dr. Sabine Gilliam, Country President, Pfizer Germany Prof. Dr.-Ing. Siegfried Russwurm,Chairman, Transatlantic Business Initiative Sean Stein, Senior Advisor, Covington & Burling LLP & Chairman, The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Armand Zorn, Member of the Bundestag, Social Democratic Party |
12:25 PM – 12:30 PM | Award Presentation by AmCham Germany to Prof. Dieter Kempf, Former President, Federation of German Industries (BDI) |
12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
PART III: | Breakout Sessions |
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Session 1: Deloitte Topic: Circular Economy – The solution for disrupted supply chains? Tomas Henninger (Partner - Supply Chain & Network Operations) and Oliver Bendig (Partner - Supply Chain & Network Operations) will provide an outlook on the circular economy. What is the circular economy? What are the goals and how can it help to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow? These questions will be answered with the help of case studies and research findings. Room: Salon 15 Session 2: Procter & Gamble feat. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Topic: Combating Climate Change Room: Salon 3-5 |
PART IV: | Sustainable Finance |
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Panel Discussion and Q&A Topic: Moderator: Speakers: Michael Kotzbauer, Member of the Board of Managing Directors, Commerzbank Melanie Kreis, CFO and Member of the Board, Deutsche Post DHL Group, and Co-Chair, Transatlantic Business Initiative (virtual participation) Wiebke Merbeth, Partner, Deloitte & Member, Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee of the German Federal Government Stefan Schnell, Senior Vice President, Group Reporting & Performance Management, BASF Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer (CPSO), Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and Labor Director, Siemens |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Coffee Break & Time to Network |
PART V: | The Transatlantic Partnership beyond 2022: Dispatches from Berlin & Washington |
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Exchange between Simone Menne, AmCham Germany President, Axel Dittmann, Deputy Chief of Mission, German Embassy in the U.S., and Woodward Clark Price, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Berlin Moderator: Sumi Somaskanda, Journalist and Moderator |
PART VI: | Conference Wrap-Up |
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Closing Remarks, Simone Menne, President, AmCham Germany Wrap-Up by Sumi Somaskanda, Journalist and Moderator |
15th Transatlantic Business Conference
AmCham Germany’s 15th Transatlantic Business Conference took place on Friday, December 3, 2021, in Berlin. The conference was an in-person event at the AXICA Congress and Convention Center. The conference centered around the overall theme "Shaping the Future of Transatlantic Economic Relations after the German General Elections".
Read our event report for more information.