We are pleased to invite you to the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK), one of the most important platforms for dialogue between Germany and the Asia-Pacific region, organised by the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) in cooperation with leading German business associations.
Taking place from 29 to 31 October 2026 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Seoul, Korea, this high-level conference brings together senior decision-makers from business, government, and academia to strengthen economic cooperation and partnerships between Germany, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
The APK offers participants a unique opportunity to engage in forward-looking discussions on geopolitics, innovation, and sustainable growth, while building strategic connections across one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Event Objectives
- Strengthen economic cooperation between Germany and the Asia-Pacific region
- Facilitate high-level dialogue between business leaders, policymakers, and experts
- Promote innovation, resilient supply chains, and sustainable industrial collaboration
Event Highlights
High-Level Conference Programme
Keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions featuring leading representatives from politics, industry, and academia.
Strategic Focus Areas
Topics include innovation, industrial AI, geopolitical developments, business resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
Exclusive Networking
Connect with approximately 1,000 senior decision-makers and industry leaders from Germany and across Asia-Pacific.
Cross-Regional Collaboration
Opportunities to engage with stakeholders from multiple sectors and strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
Conference Chairs:
Katherina Reiche
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
Roland Busch
Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) and President & CEO of Siemens AG
Participation is open to senior executives, policymakers, and stakeholders from Germany, the EU, and the Asia-Pacific region. Participation fees are approximately €2,050 (plus 10% VAT), with early bird rates of €1,850 available until 30 June 2026.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday–Saturday, 29–31 October 2026
Time: Multi‑day conference programme (full agenda available online)
Venue: Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, Seoul, Korea
Programme:
Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) 2026
Topic:
Driving Partnerships and Advancing Economic Cooperation between Germany and the Asia-Pacific Region, with a Focus on Innovation, Industrial AI, Geopolitics, and Sustainable Growth
Target Group:
- Senior executives and corporate decision-makers
- Government officials and policymakers
- Industry experts and academics
- Companies engaged in international trade and investment
- Stakeholders across Germany, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific
Organisers:
- Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA)
- Federation of German Industries (BDI)
- German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK)
- Ostasiatischer Verein (OAV)
- German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services Federation (BGA)
- Association of German Banks
In collaboration with:
- Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (GIC)
- German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (GCC)
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