Dialog International: America has voted – perspectives for transatlantic relations

On November 5, 2024, the American people will elect a new head of state as well as members of the House of Representatives and part of the Senate. A neck-and-neck race is expected between incumbent U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump.

As a follow-up to the U.S. elections, vbw will be joined on December 10, 2024 by experts and business representatives to analyze the election results, examine the economic significance of Bavarian business in the United States and discuss the perspectives for transatlantic economic relations.

The event will be interpreted simultaneously in German and English.

The event will take place in person at hbw | Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft in Munich and will also be streamed online. Please register here and select the way you wish to participate.

The event is being held in cooperation with the Amerikahaus München.

Program

10:00 am (EST) / 4:00 pm (CET): Words of welcome

Bertram Brossardt, CEO, vbw - Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V. (Bavarian Industry Association)

Dr. Meike Zwingenberger, Executive Director, Bayerisches Amerikahaus gGmbH Foundation

10:10 am (EST) / 4:10 pm (CET): Consequences of the presidential election for Germany and Europe

Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook, Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor, Bertelsmann Foundation

10:20 am (EST) / 4:20 pm (CET): Economic impact of Bavarian business in the USA

Dr. Karl Lichtblau, Senior Advisor, IW Consult

10:35 am (EST) / 4:35 pm (CET): Panel discussion “Perspectives for transatlantic economic relations“

Bertram Brossardt

Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook

Dr. Karl Lichtblau

Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO, BMW of North America, LLC., USA

Frank Mueller, President, KAESER Compressors USA

11:35 am (EST) / 5:30 pm (CET): End of the event and get-together

Moderation

Alexander Mühlauer, Head of Business Section, Süddeutsche Zeitung