Advancing Alliances
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BGD 2026

Oct 20-22

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BGD 2026: Advancing Alliances for the New Era

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Uniting global leaders to shape a new economic era

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About

Berlin Global Dialogue unites international leaders from business, politics, and academia to shape the global economy in the twenty-first century.

Established in 2022 at ESMT, BGD emerged from the economic, political, and social realities of the twenty-first century. We are a new platform for a new era, hosted in a city symbolic of bridging divisions and promoting unity.

"In a time of geopolitical tensions and economic fragmentation, closer cooperation between governments and businesses is more critical than ever. Berlin Global Dialogue has become a key platform for international decision-makers. I look forward to discussing how we can strengthen partnerships and shape a resilient global economy together."

Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany

"Maintaining international cooperation is paramount to solving today's social, economic, and political problems. I look forward to engaging in constructive conversations with diverse leaders from business, government, and academia at Berlin Global Dialogue. Together, we can build common ground in these challenging times."

Emmanuel Macron
President of France

"Berlin Global Dialogue brings together vital perspectives from across the globe – North, South, East and West – and from across generations, in a compelling and challenging conversation."

Bernard Mensah
President of International, Bank of America

Participants

Berlin Global Dialogue’s annual summits unite visionary leaders from business, government, and academia. Past and current participants have included:

Bernard Mensah
President of International
Bank of America
Ola Källenius
Chief Executive Officer
Mercedes-Benz
Yusuf Tuggar
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Nigeria
Ursula von der Leyen
President
European Commission
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor
Germany
Mehmet Şimşek
Minister of Finance
Türkiye
Petr Pavel
President
Czechia
Katherina Reiche
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
Germany
Piyush Goyal
Minister of Commerce and Industry
India
Emmanuel Macron
President
France

Partners

Berlin Global Dialogue is proud to partner with renowned international companies.

Resources

The latest updates from our Berlin Global Dialogue community.

BGD Ideas
Geopolitical Shifts
Global Inequality
October 16, 2026
A Tale of Two Health Futures: The Case for an Africa–Europe Health Alliance
BGD Insights
Technological Advances
Geopolitical Shifts
October 15, 2026
Productivity Is a Decision, Not a Destiny

BGD Reports

Browse and download our BGD Reports.

Impressions

Impressions from our annual summits.

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