Join us for the German American Executive Summit!

This groundbreaking event marks the first time all five German American Chambers of Commerce in the U.S. are coming together to host the first German American Executive Summit 2025, which will take place in Orlando, Florida!

 

Join us for this unparalleled opportunity to strengthen transatlantic business ties, engage in high-level discussions, and explore exciting opportunities in the U.S. and Germany.

 

The summit features an exclusive networking reception at the KIA Center, home of the Orlando Magics. On Friday, the results of the German American Business Outlook 2025 will be announced and we look forward to keynotes from industry and government.

 

German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis will provide an update on transatlantic trade and relations after the elections in the U.S. and Germany. Robert Engelhorn, President & CEO of BMW Manufacturing will share insights into the evolving automotive industry.

 

The day will conclude with the German American Business Awards Dinner recognizing outstanding achievements in the German American business community.

Event Highlights:

• Opening Reception at the Orlando Magic Basketball Game – Meet and engage with 150 members of our German-American business network from across the U.S. in a unique setting at the KIA Center. Afterwards enjoy the Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors Game!

• German American Executive Summit: The summit will announce the German American Business Outlook results and attendees can expect comprehensive industry deep-dives, expert-led panels, and keynote addresses covering cutting-edge topics such as automotive, artificial intelligence and transatlantic investments, providing valuable insights into industry developments, cross-border investment opportunities, and transatlantic business growth.

• German American Business Awards Dinner – The summit will conclude with the German American Awards Dinner which honors exceptional achievements of German American businesses across the U.S. and covers the following categories: Community Engagement, Economic Development, Innovation, Services and the Coolest German Thing Made in the U.S.

Find more information and ticket purchase on our event website.

Agenda:

Thursday, February 27th: Welcome Networking Reception
Location: Hourglass Room | Kia Center | 400 West Church Street | Orlando, Florida 32801

5:00 PM	Check-in and Registration
5:30 PM	Welcome Remarks Matthias Amberg | Partner Roedl & Partner | GACC USA Chairman Thomas H. Rudy | Chief Investment Officer | leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners
7:00 PM	Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors Game

Friday, February 28th: German American Executive Summit
Location: WYNDHAM GRAND ORLANDO RESORT BONNET CREEK (14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando, FL 32821)
 

9:00 AM	Welcome Remarks Volker Baer | CEO | Wurth Group of North America Inc | Chairman GACC New York
9:05 AM	Keynote Speech on Transatlantic Trade & Current Developments Andreas Michaelis | German Ambassador to the U.S.
9:30 AM	Economic Update on the U.S. Market Robert “Tim” McGee | Head of Macro Strategy | Bank of America
10:00 AM	Coffee Break
10:20 AM	Presentation German American Business Outlook Results 2025 Mark Tomkins | President & CEO | GACC Midwest
10:50 AM	GABO Panel Discussion Moderator: Susanne Gellert | President & CEO | GACC New York Speaker: Dr. Susanne Lemaine | CEO | Vetter Pharma Lutz Labisch | President & CEO | Trumpf Inc Dr. Fabian Schober | President & CEO | TÜV SÜD America
12:00 PM	Keynote: Transatlantic Investment | Future Industries in Germany & Europe Andreas Glunz | Managing Partner International Business | KPMG Germany
12:30 PM	Networking Lunch
2:15 PM	Keynote: Industry Deep Dive Automotive Dr. Robert Engelhorn | President & CEO | BMW Manufacturing
2:45 PM	Keynote: Industry Deep Dive Logistics William (Bill) Rooney | Vice President Strategic Development | Kuehne + Nagel Inc. (requested)
3:15 PM	Panel Discussion: Transatlantic Investments  Speaker:  Christoph Schemionek | President & CEO | Delegation Washington Dirk Janzen | Vice President Area Management Americas | Lufthansa Group Thomas H. Rudy | Chief Investment Officer | leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners
4:00 PM	Keynote: Industry Deep Dive AI Clas Neumann | SAP Senior Vice President and Head of the Global SAP Labs Network | Chairperson German Chamber of Commerce in China - East China
4:30 PM	Panel Discussion: Innovation and AI Moderator: Sven Thorsten Potthoff | CEO | GACC West More speakers will be announced shortly
5:00 PM	End of Event

Friday, February 28th:German American Business Awards Dinner
Location: Expedition Room 
 

7:30 PM	Cocktail Reception
8:15 PM	Seated Dinner with Welcome Remarks & Awards Recognition Welcome Remarks Crispin Teufel | CEO | National Seating & Mobility | Chairman GACC South Moderation & Awards Ceremony: Matthias Hoffmann | CEO & President | GACC South Community Engagement Economic Development Innovation Services Coolest German Thing Made in the USA (People’s Choice)
10:15 PM	After Hour Networking
11:30 PM	End of Event

 

 

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