German-Philippine Business Forum with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

on 12 March 2024, 14:00-17:00 (CET)

at Marriott Hotel at Potsdamer Platz (Ballroom Berlin 2 & 3)

Inge-Beisheim Platz 1 10785 Berlin, Germany

In honor of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Germany, the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA), the Department of Trade and Industry Philippines (DTI), and the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. are delighted to extend an invitation to the German-Philippine Business Forum.

The forum will commence with opening remarks from Dr. Roland Busch, APA Chairman and Siemens AG's Executive Board Chairman, followed by a greeting from the Federal Minister of Economics, Dr. Robert Habeck (awaiting confirmation), and a keynote address by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The forum's second segment offers attendees the chance to explore business prospects, sectoral highlights, best practices, and experiences in the Philippine market. This will include a Business Talk led by the President of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., featuring insights from a representative of the Ayala Group and one from Continental AG.

During the final segment, forum participants will be given the opportunity for direct interaction with the Philippine business delegation through a business matchmaking session. This part will emphasize industries like infrastructure development, renewable energy, electronics and electric vehicles, IT-based business process outsourcing, food and agriculture, and mineral processing. Additionally, there will be tailored opportunities for attendees to connect with Philippine industry sector representatives.