Boost new business: Inside the Invest in Germany Summit
Direct dialogue, decisive outcomes – discover what happens when leading international executives and German government representatives sit down to align capital with Germany’s economic ambitions.
The inaugural Invest in Germany Summit officially convened in Berlin on 19-20 October 2026, bringing together public- and private-sector leaders to accelerate foreign investment, foster partnerships and showcase Germany's evolving opportunities. The event attacted more than 500 senior leaders, representing politics, industry, technology and global finance. In more than 250 bilateral meetings attendees including the Federal Chancellor and Federal Ministers intimately discussed boosters, barriers and business opportunities for investments in Germany.
The Summit laid the groundwork for Invest in Germany as a platform for information and dialogue, continuing with a presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos as announced by Federal Minister Katherina Reiche and the Invest in Germany Summit 2027, disclosed by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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From vision to action: Turning potential into projects
The Summit started on the eve of the conference with the exclusive Red Carpet for Investments reception, featuring a fireside chat between Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang about their new AI-centered partnership. The evening culminated in a curated cultural programme celebrating the very best of German art, culinary excellence, and hospitality – set against the dramatic industrial backdrop of Berlin’s Kraftwerk, a former powerhouse transformed by vibrant new energy.
The main conference day centered on eight topic-specific deep-dive sessions, each uniquely paired and co-hosted by a Federal Minister alongside a prominent C-level industry leader. Throughout the day, participants had access to dedicated networking lounges and private meeting suites, with tailored time slots available to easily book bilateral meetings between business and government officials via the official Summit app.
