20th Transatlantic Business Conference

The 20th Transatlantic Business Conference takes place on 5 November 2026 at Humboldt Carré in Berlin. The event page covers 4–5 November overall; 4 November includes board and committee meetings and a reception.

Official graphic for the 20th Transatlantic Business Conference 2026 in Berlin.

About the event

Transatlantic business and trade

The conference examines how business and trade relations across the Atlantic can develop in 2026 and beyond. It brings business and political perspectives to the future of the transatlantic economy and the effects of a changing international environment on established industries.

Germany’s competitiveness

A central theme is Germany’s competitiveness. The programme connects innovation, sovereignty and defence with economic development and transatlantic cooperation, asking how businesses and policymakers can respond to current geopolitical conditions.

Geopolitics and technology

Geopolitical developments and advances in artificial intelligence and other technologies are changing traditional industries. The conference provides a forum for business and political leaders to discuss a resilient, future-oriented transatlantic agenda.

U.S. midterm elections

The conference takes place two days after the U.S. midterm elections. Its programme includes an initial analysis of the results and their potential implications for transatlantic economic relations.

Keynote speakers

Confirmed keynote speakers are Alan Meltzer, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin; Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence of Germany; and Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors and CEO of BASF SE.

Other speakers and moderators

The programme also lists Rocco Bräuniger, Country Manager Amazon DACH; Tim Fenton, Vice President, Global Government Relations at Thermo Fisher Scientific; Stefan Hefter, Consulting Partner and Head of Defense for Germany and EMA at KPMG; Christopher F. Porter, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.V.; Christoph Weigler, General Manager DACH Region at Uber Germany; Bill Wichterman, Senior Advisor at Covington & Burling; and Patrick van der Loo, Country President Pfizer Germany. Dr. Tobias Endler and Gordon Repinski, International Political Anchor at POLITICO, are moderators.

Conference formats

The main-day programme combines keynotes, panel discussions and breakout sessions hosted by conference partners and sponsors. Separate board and committee meetings and a reception are listed for 4 November; these are leadership activities preceding the conference day.

The listed conference price is €95 for AmCham Germany members and €195 for non-members. The page provides a “Register now” link.