German-American Conference 2026
Forging a Future-Ready Alliance: The German-American Partnership Remakes Itself
As geopolitical competition intensifies and technology becomes a defining arena of global power, the German-American partnership faces steep challenges that often overshadow unique opportunities. This year’s German-American conference brings together leaders from business, government, and academia to examine how the United States and Germany can navigate a shifting strategic landscape and account for citizens’ welfare in societies where the social contract appears to crack under the weight of industrial, technological, and financial competition.
Against the backdrop of accelerating technological innovation, supply chain reconfiguration, and evolving regulatory frameworks, our discussions will explore how transatlantic partners can align their approaches to artificial intelligence, critical minerals, digital governance, and financial innovation. As the backbone of all modern digital infrastructure, chips and semiconductors have become a strategic linchpin, making their secure production and supply a critical priority. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the competitiveness of Western companies, the vulnerabilities exposed by global dependencies, and the prospects for deeper cooperation to secure both resilient technology ecosystems and societal adaptation – the great affordability question.
Please save the date. By convening a diverse group of experts and practitioners, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke aim to generate actionable insights on safeguarding economic vitality. In a world where economic and technological decisions carry far-reaching geopolitical implications, strengthening transatlantic dialogue is not just prudent – it is essential.
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Confirmed Speakers:
- Rostin Behnam, Global Head of Public Policy & Corporate Affairs, Bloomberg
- Paula Cipierre, Global Head of Privacy, HCLTech
- Jens Hanefeld, German Ambassador to the United States
- Agnieszka Kurzej, Director, Europe Strategy, Anduril Industries
- Esra Limbacher MP, Deputy Chairman, SPD Parliamentary Group, German Bundestag
- Dr. Sabine Mauderer, Vice-President and Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Bundesbank
- Lisa McGeough, Head of the Americas Region and CEO, Deutsche Bank USA
- James von Moltke, Chief Financial Officer, President & Member of the Management Board, Deutsche Bank AG
- Justin Muzinich, Chief Executive Officer, Muzinich & Co
- Dr. Norbert Röttgen MP, Deputy Chairman, CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group, German Bundestag
- Dr. Sebastian Schäfer MP, Alliance 90/The Greens, German Bundestag
- Peter Swartz, Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder, Altana
- Maik Taro Wehmeyer, Co-Founder & CEO, Taktile
- Jörg Wuttke, Partner, DGA Group
- George Yin, Senior Fellow, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)