Uniting global leaders
Established in 2022 at ESMT Berlin, Berlin Global Dialogue 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.
Founded with the mission to strengthen the dialogue between different stakeholders, our annual summit convenes select high-level participants for candid, eye level exchanges in interactive formats that highlight diverse perspectives and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Our uniquely constructive approach to dialogue is what sets us apart:
International Perspectives
We adopt a global outlook to resolve global challenges. We welcome different perspectives and promote enriching conversations between North, South, East and West - respectful and at eye level.
Impactful Community
A limited number of select participants ensures the quality of our conversations and the authenticity of our community.
Interactive Formats
Inspired by our unique university setting, our interactive session formats inspire a spirit of learning, facilitate candid discussions, and provide genuine insights.
Integrated Conversations
We believe in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and enable the exchange between business, government, and academia.
Insightful Action
Our community members leverage their insights and relationships to drive change in their organizations, industries, and countries.
Meet Lars-Hendrik Röller
Lars-Hendrik Röller is the Founder and Chair of Berlin Global Dialogue and a Professor of Economics at ESMT Berlin.
He previously served as Chief Economic Advisor to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, as well as a G7 and G20 Sherpa. Prior to that, Röller was the Chief Competition Economist at the European Commission.
Throughout his academic career, he taught at INSEAD, New York University, Stanford University, and the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration.
We promote dialogue in four key areas shaping the future of the global economy:
Geopolitical Shifts
How can we adapt to a changing international order in an increasingly multipolar world?
Climate Change
How can we mitigate the impact of the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy?
Technological Advances
How can we meet the challenges and harness the opportunities of technological progress?
Global Inequality
How can we combat widening inequalities between and within countries?
About ESMT Berlin
Berlin Global Dialogue is embedded in ESMT Berlin, a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of the German capital. Founded by 25 international companies, it offers Master, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education.
Focusing on leadership, innovation, and analytics, its diverse faculty publishes outstanding research in top academic journals.
The international business school provides an interdisciplinary platform for discourse between politics, business, and academia. ESMT is a non-profit private institution of higher education accredited by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, and ZEvA.
