Berlin Economic Forum 2026

"International Business, Sustainable Investments and Tourism Development in Modern Economies"

(Potsdam; March 2nd - 6th, 2026)

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(Potsdam; April 14 - 16th, 2026)
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Keynote Speeches

2025 »

"European Economic Challenges: The Role of Central Banks"

Pablo Hernández de Cos (70th Governor of the Bank of Spain, 2018-24)

"Global Economic Challenges and Stability of Small Economies"

Már Guðmundsson (Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, 2009-19)

“Navigating the Global Political Economy: The Role of Small Islands”

Carlos James (Minister of Tourism & Culture of St. Vincent & the Grenadines)

“Sustainable Investments in Tourism: A Catalyst for Global Development & Environmental Resilience”

Charles Fernandez (Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investments of Antigua & Barbuda)

"Developing Moldova’s Capital Markets: Opportunities & Integration in EUMarkets"

Andrian Iastremschi (President of the Moldovan Stock Exchange)

"Sri Lanka Renaissance: The Economic, Social and Cultural Awakening"

Rajeeva Bandaranaike (Chief Executive Officer, Colombo Stock Exchange)

"CSX: A Stock Market to Promote a New Business Culture"

Sok Hour Hong (CEO of the Cambodia Securities Exchange)

"Cape Verde Stock Exchange"

Miguel Pedro Sousa Monteiro (President of the Board of Directors of Cape Verde Stock Exchange)

2024 »

"Symphony of Armenian Culture, Wine and Tourism”

A Keynote Address by Ambassador Viktor Yengibaryan (Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Germany)

“Tajikistan- Feel the Friendship”

Imomudin Sattorov (Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Germany)

"Niger- Country Presentation"

A Keynote Address by Souleymane Issakou (Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to Germany)

"Angola- Country Presentation"

Balbina Malheiros Dias da Silva (Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Germany)

2023 »

"Economic Recovery and Challenges faced by Small States"

Abdulla Shahid (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives)
Berlin Economic Forum 2023

"Understanding Malaysia"

Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (Minister of Culture of Malaysia)
Berlin Economic Forum 2023

"Tourism & Investments in Malawi"

Vera Kamtukule (Minister of Tourism of Malawi)
Berlin Economic Forum 2023

"Managing and Protecting Biodiversity & making Sustainable Investments in Madagascar"

Joël Randriamandranto (Minister of Tourism of Madagascar)
Berlin Economic Forum 2023

2019 »

"Qatar Sustainable Economies & Responsible Investments"

Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (Chief of the Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar)
The Berlin Economic Forum 2019

"Country Presentation: Guyana"

Carl Barrington Greenidge (Second Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana)
Berlin Economic Forum 2019

"Perspectives from the Bahamas: Sustainable Economies & Responsible Investments"

Dionisio D’Aguilar (Minister of Tourism and Aviation of the Bahamas)
Berlin Economic Forum 2019

“Perspectives from Mauritius: Sustainable Economies & Responsible Investments”

Anil Kumarsingh Gayan (Minister of Tourism and Leisure of Mauritius)
The Berlin Economic Forum 2019

2018 »

“Perspectives from Oman: Sustainable Business & Responsible Investments"

Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi (Minister of Tourism of the Sultanate of Oman)
Berlin Economic Forum 2018

"Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism"

Irina Bokova (Former Director-General of UNESCO)
Berlin Economic Forum 2018

"Economic Discontent with Globalization, how it is Managed and the Role of Global Education"

Gordon Brown (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2007-10)
Berlin Economic Forum 2018

2017 »

"Europa im Umbruch"

Edmund Stoiber (Minister President of Bavaria, 1999-2007)
Berlin Economic Forum 2017

"Trade Wars or Open Markets"

Jürgen Trittin (Former German Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation & Nuclear Safety)
Berlin Economic Forum 2017

"Globalisierung in der Zeitenwende"

Rupert Scholz (Former Minister of Defence of Germany)
Berlin Economic Forum 2017

2016 »

“It’s More Fun in the Philippines”

Benito Bengzon (Tourism Undersecretary of the Philippines)
Berlin Economic Forum 2016

“Nation Branding in Honduras”

Alejandra Zelaya (Country Brand International Representative, Foreign Service of Honduras)
Berlin Economic Forum 2016

“Perspectives from Honduras: Innovative Nation Branding”

Emilio Silvestri (Minister of Tourism of Honduras)
Berlin Economic Forum 2016

“Perspectives from Zimbabwe - Innovative Nation Branding“

Walter Mzembi (Minister of Tourism & Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe)
Berlin Economic Forum 2016

2015 »

"Sri Lanka Tourism and Sustainable Development: its' Future"

Minister Navin Dissanayake (Minister of Tourism and Sports of Sri Lanka)
Berlin Economic Forum 2015

"Innovative Nation Branding: Creative Economies, Sustainable Tourism & Responsible Foreign Investments"

Taleb Rifai (Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization - UNWTO)
Berlin Economic Forum 2015

“Prespectives from Haiti: Innovative Nation Branding"

Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin (Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries Haiti)
Berlin Economic Forum 2015

2014 »

"Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Industries, Sustainable Technologies"

Carlo Mazzi (Chairman of Prada S.p.A.)
Berlin Economic Forum November 2014

“Perspectives from Qatar Stock Exchange”

Rashid Bin Ali Al-Mansoori (CEO, Qatar Stock Exchange)
Berlin Economic Forum November 2014

“Perspectives from Bavaria about Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Industries”

Luitpold Prinz von Bayern (Member of the House of Wittelsbach; CEO of König Ludwig GmbH)
Berlin Economic Forum November 2014

"The Role of Stock Exchanges for Sustainable Industries and Economic Growth"

Nondas Cl. Metaxas (Founder & CEO, Cyprus Stock Exchange)
Berlin Economic Forum November 2014

Tourism Development - Perspectives from Mauritius

Michael Sik Yuen (Minister of Tourism & Leisure of Mauritius)
Berlin Economic Forum March 2014

Malaysia truly Asia - Perspectives from Malaysia

MalaDato Seri Mohamed (Minister of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia)
Berlin Economic Forum March 2014

"Engaging Developing Countries in the Creative Economy for Sustainable Development"

Rashed Al Baloushi (Chief Executive & Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange)
Berlin Economic Forum March 2014

"Nomadic Fascination: Opportunities & Challenges facing Creative Industries and Tourism in Mongolia"

Tsedevdamba Oyungerel (Minister of Culture, Sports & Tourism of Mongolia)
Berlin Economic Forum March 2014

2013 »

"Current and Future Free Trade Areas: The Political, Economic and Cultural Dimensions"

Supachai Panitchpakdi (Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development; 7th Director-General of the World Trade Organization)
Berlin Economic Forum 2013

"Capital Market in the Philippines: Sustaining Growth and Creating Opportunities"

Hans B. Sicat (President & CEO, Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.)
Berlin Economic Forum 2013

"Are we our Brother's Keeper? U.S. NGOs and Global Poverty"

Edward W. Scott (American Philanthropist; Co-Founder of Enterprise Software Company BEA Systems)
Berlin Economic Forum 2013

"Engaging People for a Sustainable Europe"

Staffan Nilsson (President, European Economic and Social Committee)
Berlin Economic Forum 2013

2012 »

“Perspectives from Burundi”

Victoire Ndikumana (Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism of Burundi)
Berlin Economic Forum 2012

"Strategic Development in Indonesia, Update on the New Creative Economy"

Mari Elka Pangestu (Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia)
Berlin Economic Forum 2012

"International Practices and Local Conditions"

Richard Boucher (Deputy Secretary-General, OECD)
Berlin Economic Forum 2012

"Building Economic Bridges in the Horn of Africa and Economic Development of Ethiopia"

Tadelech Dalecho (Minister of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia)
Berlin Economic Forum 2012

2011 »

"The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from Ghana"

Akua Sena Dansua (Minister for Tourism of Ghana)
Berlin Economic Forum 2011

“The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from Namibia”

Nahas Angula (Prime minister of Namibia)
Berlin Economic Forum 2011

“The Rise of Africa – Perspectives from the Republic of Seychelles”

Jean-Paul Adam (Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles)
Berlin Economic Forum 2011

“Nuestra America – Perspectives from Panama”

Jose Domingo Arias (Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade of Panama)
Berlin Economic Forum 2011

2010 »

“The Politics of Climate Change”

Dan Jøregensen (Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy of Denmark)
Berlin Economic Forum 2010

“Sustainable Energy and Climate Change: Why We Need a Global Governance”

Claudia Kemfert (Head of Energy, Transportation, and Environment at the DIW)
Berlin Economic Forum 2010

"The Green New Deal: For a New Concept of Development"

Renate Künast (Co-Leader of the German Green Party)
Berlin Economic Forum 2010

"Moving Germany's Economy Out of Crisis"

Helmut Haussman, Former German Minister of Economics
Berlin Economic Forum 2010

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