Dear Friends,

It is a great pleasure to invite you to a Wirtschaftsrunde Dinner & Discussion on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with

Ms. Annalena Baerbock, Former Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany

Ms. Baerbock will open the evening with a keynote on:

Global Power Shifts and Economic Realignment: Navigating Geopolitics, Security Risks, and Transatlantic Business Strategy

At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, security dynamics are directly shaping economic outcomes. Energy markets, trade flows, and investment decisions are increasingly defined by geopolitical risk and shifting power structures. Against this backdrop, the discussion will explore how these developments are playing out across markets, capital allocation, and transatlantic business strategy.

Date: May 19, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – Reception,  7:15 PM:  Keynote, Discussion & Dinner

Location: Turner Construction Company, “The Spiral” at 66 Hudson Boulevard East (at 34th Street), 35th Floor, New York

The evening will be held under Chatham House Rules to enable an open and candid exchange.

We are grateful to our friend Lars Leitner, Turner Construction, for hosting the evening and for his generous hospitality.

We very much hope you can join us for this special evening.