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INVEST IN GERMANY SUMMIT

19 & 20 October

Berlin

To the top with Germany.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz, frontally depicted, with glasses and crossed arms in a dark suit.

“My cabinet members and I welcome you to Germany to discuss business opportunities for your company and how we are reforming our country to facilitate your investment.”

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche

Katherina Reiche, frontally depicted, smiling in a cream blazer, with folded hands.

“The German government is unleashing Germany’s economic potential in times of change. Connect with us and benefit from future-oriented industries and access to the world's largest single market, the European Union.”

Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil

Lars Klingbeil, frontally depicted, smiling in a dark blue suit with folded hands.

“Germany as business location stands for high-tech, innovation and a highly skilled workforce. We are a highly attractive destination for investors – and now we are creating even better investment conditions in Germany and Europe to further mobilise private capital.”

Special Representative for Investments in Germany Martin Blessing

Martin Blessing, depicted slightly from the front, with glasses, in a dark suit.

“Germany is a partner you can count on. We want to make investing even easier. At the summit and beyond, we will guide you personally – with high-level meetings and specialised investment experts at your side.“

Friedrich Merz, frontally depicted, laughing in a dark suit with glasses.
Katherina Reiche, frontally depicted, smiling and clapping in a crowd.
Lars Klingbeil, frontally depicted, smiling in a dark jacket.

The exclusive

Invest in Germany Summit 2026

Germany is the door to more: to the European market, to a network of top-companies and talents, to reliable partnerships for your growth.

We are coming together for the first time in our capital for an exclusive gathering. Meet interesting people from business and politics in inspiring sessions and bilateral meetings.

Brandenburg Gate with Quadriga, photographed from below, at sunset.

The Agenda

Time to talk

 

19 October 2026

Red Carpet for Investments


An invitation-only evening reception at a distinguished Berlin venue. Combining a curated cultural programme, conversation and networking, the reception convenes senior government representatives, global business leaders and investors for an exclusive start to the Summit programme.

 

20 October 2026
Summit


A full day of high-level dialogue, focused discussions and bilateral meetings centred on Germany as a business and investment destination. Bringing together senior government representatives, leading international executives and investors, the summit provides a unique platform for exchange on innovation, growth-opportunities, and long-term partnership.

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ESMT front view

High-level, solution-driven dialogue.

Turning potential into projects.

  • Programme

  • 8.00 CEST

    Doors Open – Admission, Accreditation, Coffee

  • 9.00 – 10.45 CEST

    Opening Session: Re-engineering Germany

    • Welcome Remarks

      by Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany 

    • “Why Germany?”– A Business Perspective

      featuring leading industry representatives

    • Investment Opportunities Preview by Ministers

  • Open for press.

  • 11.00 – 14.00 CEST

    Meet the Government: Exploring Opportunities

    • 11.00 – 12.00 CEST

      Industrial AI & Semiconductors

      Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
      Roland Busch, President and CEO Siemens

    • 11.00 – 12.00 CEST

      Finance & Investments

      Lars Klingbeil, Federal Minister of Finance
      Valérie Baudson, CEO Amundi

    • 12.00 – 13.00 CEST

      Core Infrastructure

      Steffen Bilger, Federal Minister of Transport
      Bettina Orlopp, CEO Commerzbank

    • 12.00 – 13.00 CEST

      Innovation, High-tech & Space

      Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space
      Co-Host to follow

    • 13.00 – 14.00 CEST

      Energy

      Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
      Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO Blackrock

    • 13.00 – 14.00 CEST

      Digital Transformation & Government Modernisation

      Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation
      Bastian Nominacher, Co-Founder & Co-CEO Celonis

    • 13.00 – 14.00 CEST

      Geopolitics & Security

      Martin Blessing, Special Representative for Investments
      Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, President and Managing Director General Catalyst

  • Registered guests only.
    Please RSVP for the respective sessions prior to the Summit, detailed information to follow.

    • 11.00 – 14.00 CEST

      Bilateral Meetings between Government & Business

      Engage in strategic bilateral meetings to discuss common interests, explore opportunities, 
forge new partnerships, and strengthen existing networks.

  • Registered guests only.
    You will be given the chance to arrange bilateral meetings prior to the event, detailed information to follow.

  • 14.15 – 15.15 CEST

    Closing Session: Growing together

    • “Spotlights“ Panel

      featuring government and business representatives 

    • Wrap-up

      by Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Martin Blessing, Special Representative for Investments

    • Family Photo

      with Federal Chancellor, Ministers and all participants

  • 15.15 – 17.30 CEST

    B2B and Networking

    • Bilateral Meetings

      Engage in strategic bilateral meetings to discuss common interests, explore opportunities,  forge new partnerships, and strengthen existing networks.

  • Registered guests only.
    You will be given the chance to arrange bilateral meetings prior to the event, detailed information to follow.

  • 17.30 CEST

    End of Summit

  • Disclaimer: Preliminary programme draft (as of September 2026). Please note that the programme is subject to continuous updates and we reserve the right to alter the schedule, timings, and panel line-up at any time. 

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Guest information

Location

ESMT Berlin
 (European School of Management and Technology)
Schlossplatz 1
10178 Berlin-Mitte

Travel information

To help you prepare for your visit to Berlin and the Invest in Germany Summit 2026, we have compiled all essential information in a comprehensive guide, including venue details, accommodation recommendations, and practical tips for your stay.

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Event app

Available to registered guests from late September 2026, the Summit app will be your gateway to the event. Access essential venue and programme information, create your personalised agenda, and manage bilateral meetings effortlessly, from connecting with participants and scheduling appointments to automated meeting room allocation.

Registered guests will receive an email notification with login details once the Summit is available in the app.

Support

Our experienced event team will support you every step of the way, from coordinating meetings in advance to providing on-site assistance and post event follow-up.

Night harbor view with cranes, container ships, and reflections on the water.

Invest. Expand your business.

Bronze statues of bull and bear before the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Go big in the heart of Europe.

Why invest in Germany?

Europe’s leading investable pipeline

Germany is undergoing a fundamental economic transformation – backed by a €500 billion Infrastructure & Climate Fund and €600 billion in defence spending through 2029 – unlocking scalable opportunities for private capital.

Constitutional investment security

The historic, cross-party constitutional amendment of March 2025 provides investors with constitutional investment security, guarantees fiscal capacity and removes political risk.

AAA rating from all three major agencies

Germany is the only G7 country with an AAA rating from all three major rating agencies. This builds on a robust industrial core, excellent engineering expertise and leading innovation clusters.

A skilled workforce and industrial excellence

Germany has a resilient talent pool of 47 million professionals and a world-class infrastructure that fuels smart manufacturing, innovation and digital scale-ups.

Reforms are underway

Substantial reforms are imminent: abolished gas storage levy, reduced grid fees, lowered electricity tax and accelerated approval procedures.



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FAQ

  • Attendance at the Invest in Germany Summit is currently by personal invitation only.

    You are welcome to register via the "stay connected" button on the bottom of this website. We will then keep you informed about relevant updates in the context of the “Invest in Germany” initiative.

  • Invest in Germany is organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on behalf of the German Federal Government. Participation is free of charge. Guests are asked to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

  • The Summit is explicitly designed to bring together CEOs of global market leaders, international investors, and the Federal Government in order to translate investment potential into concrete projects over time.

    Representation by another global C-level executive may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For individual arrangements, please contact us directly.

  • Four to five weeks before the summit, we will launch an app to facilitate the scheduling of bilateral meetings between participants. The venue will include dedicated breakout rooms for this purpose, bookable directly through the app.

  • Through the app, participants can request bilateral meetings with ministers. These sessions are designed to be concise, lasting 15 minutes.

    Request submissions will open several weeks in advance and close no later than one week before the summit, allowing sufficient time to prepare the meetings adequately.

    Please note that there are limited time slots available. While no guarantee can be given, the organising team will make every effort to accommodate all meeting requests appropriately.

  • Accompanying persons are generally welcome to attend bilateral meetings. However, they may not participate in the regular conference programme, i.e., the opening and closing plenary sessions, and the deep-dive sessions. Required personal security and interpreters may also be registered.

  • Due to the international nature and target audience of the Invest in Germany Summit, the entire event will be held in English.

    On the registration page, guests are asked whether they will be accompanied by an interpreter and can enter the interpreter’s name directly there. Alternatively, this information can be provided at a later date.

    Guests will receive all further relevant information regarding on-site interpreter accompaniment before the event.

  • The summit will largely take place behind closed doors to facilitate an open exchange. Selected elements, including the opening part of the conference day with the chancellor’s welcome speech, are open to the press. More information will be available shortly.

  • The new Invest in Germany initiative will – beyond the Invest in Germany Summit 2026 – create new opportunities for information and dialogue, providing you with services and contacts to make investing in our country even easier. This includes digital meetings and events in Germany and around the world. Register via "stay connected" to stay up to date.

  • Invited guests can reach out to invest-in-germany@bmwe.bund.de with questions about the event.

    If you are a journalist and have any questions about the Invest in Germany Summit, please contact the Press Office of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Email: pressestelle@bmwe.bund.de

  • If you are considering investing in Germany and expanding your business, you can contact Germany Trade & Invest. Experts in various sectors are on hand to assist you and put you in touch with the right people.

    Martin Blessing, the Federal Chancellor’s Personal Representative for Investment in Germany and Chairman of the GTAI Supervisory Board, and his team look forward to helping you.

    More information: www.gtai.de/en/invest

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