Transatlantic Aerospace & Defense Reception
Join us as we welcome honored guests Melanie Moltmann, Consul General of Germany, and Katherine Raeymaekers, Consul General of Belgium, who will highlight the importance of international cooperation in advancing aerospace and defense innovation. Attendees will also hear special remarks from our partners at Flanders Investment & Trade and NRW Global Business Trade and Investment Agency, sharing insights on investment opportunities and cross-border collaboration. This reception offers a unique opportunity to strengthen relationships within the global aerospace and defense sector.
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Join us for the 11th German American Business Forum!
The German American Business Forum returns in 2026 and brings together companies, decision-makers, and industry experts from Germany and the United States for a full day of exchange and transatlantic business insights.
Organized by the German American Chambers of Commerce in partnership with the IHK-Arbeitsgemeinschaft Rheinland-Pfalz (IHK Pfalz, IHK Koblenz, IHK für Rheinhessen, IHK Trier) this event provides a platform for companies to explore current economic topics, practical market perspectives, and real-world experiences from businesses active in the US market.
What to expect
Participants can expect a focused program with keynote sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities for direct exchange with peers and experts.
Mario Adrion is a stand-up comedian from a small town in Germany who gained over 3.5 million followers from posting his comedy across various social platforms. His comedy is refreshingly vulnerable, playing with the struggles and stereotypes of being a retired male model and as a European living in the United States. Over the past few years, Mario has been touring “The German EFiciency Tour” around the world, with sold out shows across the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Mario will film his debut hourlong special in January 2026 before embarking on an even bigger international tour, “The Superior Comedy Tour,” in clubs and theaters across the globe. Based out of Los Angeles, Mario is one of the hottest new comics and you don’t want to miss his European charm.
Please note this is NOT an AGP event.
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