17th Transatlantic Business Conference
AmCham Germany will hold its 17th Transatlantic Business Conference on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Hilton Frankfurt Airport The Squaire, Frankfurt am Main. Please find more information on the program and confirmed speakers and topics below.
Registration for the conference is possible via this link.
ADMISSION FEE FOR THE CONFERENCE: 95€ for AmCham Germany members | 195€ for non-members
Please note: You will receive a registration confirmation a week ahead of the conference with the latest information on the final conference program. A cancellation up to 5 days prior to the event is free of charge and an invoice will be issued after the event has taken place.
About the Program
AmCham Germany's 17th Transatlantic Business Conference will offer high-level perspectives on how to further deepen transatlantic business and trade relations by fostering open trade and the elimination of trade barriers; advocating for more transatlantic sovereignty in focal areas such as international supply chains, standards and norms, as well as critical and emerging technologies; as well as curb-up efforts to conduct business in a clean and sustainable, innovative manner. In the realm of the conference, AmCham Germany in cooperation with Accenture will also present the latest results of its TOP50/30 survey, a ranking of the TOP 50 U.S. companies in Germany and the TOP 30 largest U.S. employers in Germany. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on important challenges for transatlantic businesses in Germany and how U.S. companies currently assess Germany as a business location.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Location: Hilton Frankfurt Airport, The Squaire,
Am Flughafen, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Guest Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Conference Opening by Moderator Dr. Tobias Endler |
| PART I: | Setting the Scene |
| 09:05 – 09:15 | Introductory Remarks, Simone Menne, President, AmCham Germany |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Opening Keynote by Uwe Becker, State Secretary for European Affairs, Hesse |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Exchange between Simone Menne, President, AmCham Germany, Uwe Becker, State Secretary for European Affairs, Hesse, and Michael Kotzbauer, Member of the Board of Managing Directors, Commerzbank AG Moderator: Dr. Tobias Endler |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break & Time to Network |
| PART II: | TOP30/50 Survey Results Presentation |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Presentation of TOP30/50 Results by |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Panel Discussion on TOP30/TOP50 Results Moderator: Daniel Andrich, General Manager, AmCham Germany Speakers:
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| 11:15 – 11:30 | Q&A with Auditorium |
| PART III: | High-Level Perspective on the State & Future of Transatlantic Relations |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Keynote by U.S. Ambassador to Germany Dr. Amy Gutmann, U.S. Embassy Berlin, |
| PART IV: | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| PART V: | Breakout Sessions |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Session 1 by 3M & Procter & Gamble on Innovation & Sustainability – The Power of Partnerships: From Idea to Implementation in a Transatlantic Context This breakout session will showcase how people & businesses can pool their skills and resources to develop and implement new ideas together – for driving transformation in times of transformation. Both the collaboration between companies and institutions as well as the collaboration between individuals play an important role. Successful implementation of innovations, especially in sustainability, requires an open and collaborative culture. Location: Main Conference Room Session 2 by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP on the Global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Developments and Trends, and Their Impact on Transatlantic Businesses Join Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in this breakout session for insights and a discussion on what companies need to know about ESG in order to navigate the ever-evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. Topics will include:
Location: Room 4 |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Session 1 by Frankfurt Rhein Main GmbH & Hessen Trade and Invest on Touching Down in Frankfurt Rhein Main: Unpacking the Impact of NFL Games on the Region This breakout session aims to comprehensively explore and analyze the multifaceted impact of NFL games on the Frankfurt Rhein Main region. From economic and cultural influences to community engagement, we will delve into the ways in which hosting NFL games has shaped and continues to shape the region. Location: Room 1 Session 2 by KPMG on What US-owned Companies Need to Know About the Upcoming EU Sustainability Reporting Requirements Confused by the ESG Reporting challenges presented by the myriad of legislation and directives enacted by both the EU and various member states including: the CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and related Supply Chain Regulations? Members of KPMG’s US Country Practice Team who have been advising management of US companies at both the US headquarter and European subsidiary levels will provide you insights not only into what these regulations require, but also some of the unique challenges they present (as well as potential strategies to address them) to US multinational companies operating in the European Union. Location: Room 2 Session 3 by AmCham Germany NextGen Steering Committee on New Talent & New Work
Competition for talent remains fierce. For certain categories of workers, the barriers to switching employers have dropped dramatically. Thus, companies of all shapes, sizes, and sectors face the same enduring and worrisome challenge: how to keep good talent from walking out the door? In this session, we will explore these challenges in-depth across industrial, consulting, and start-up spaces as well as the key differences between the U.S. and the German job markets. Location: Room 4 |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break & Time to Network |
| PART VI: | Trade in Times of Geopolitical Upheaval |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Keynote Dr. Tobias Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Group |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Exchange with Dr. Tobias Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Group, moderated by Daniel Andrich, General Manager, AmCham Germany |
| PART VII: | The Transatlantic Partnership Beyond 2023 |
| 16:00 – 17:15 | Impulse by Wolfgang Niedermark, Member of the Executive Board, Federation of German Industries (BDI e.V.), followed by Panel Discussion and Q&A Panelists:
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| Part VIII: | Wrap-Up |
| 17:15 | Wrap-Up by Moderator & Simone Menne, President, AmCham Germany |
| 17:30 | End of Transatlantic Business Conference 2023 |
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
AmCham Germany has a pre-reserved contingent of 25 rooms at both the Hilton Frankfurt Airport and the Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport at the following rates:
Hilton Frankfurt Airport: 259,00 € / single room / night incl. breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport: 219,00 € / single room / night incl. breakfast
Guests interested in staying at the conference location may reserve rooms upon availability via:
Phone: +49 (0) 69 2601 20 02288
Email: frankfurtairport.reservations@hilton.com
Please use the code: TWK2023
Please note: AmCham Germany will not cover any hotel accommodation costs and reservations need to be made individually with the respective hotels.
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.
AmCham Germany’s Transatlantic Business Conference offers a platform for networking and exchange among our members and high-ranking decision makers from business, politics, and the media. It is a forum to engage in constructive dialogue and foster transatlantic collaboration on issues of relevance for both Europe and the U.S. The conference offeres a multitude of formats, such as keynote speeches, panel discussions, viewpoints from the industry, as well as breakout sessions.
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