USA- EU Transatlantic Business Summit 2027
Brussels | April 2027
From the Inaugural Edition to the Next Chapter
The inaugural Summit brought together business leaders, policymakers, institutional partners and transatlantic stakeholders, creating a new platform for high-level dialogue and practical cooperation.
The edition also welcomed a special delegation from Africa, underscoring the Summit’s broader international outlook.
The 2027 edition builds on this foundation, expanding the platform around industrial competitiveness, investment and practical cooperation across the Atlantic.
The USA- EU Transatlantic Business Summit is a high-level platform bringing together CEOs, policymakers, investors and industry leaders from Europe and the United States to shape the future of transatlantic competitiveness and cooperation.
Launched in Brussels at the historic Egmont Palace, the Summit creates a trusted Brussels-based forum where business and government leaders engage in strategic dialogue on economic security, strategic industries, energy, innovation and resilient supply chains – transforming dialogue into partnerships and practical solutions.
250+
Leaders Convened
50+
Speakers & Experts
23+
Countries Represented
8+
Institutions Represented
Strategic Themes
Defence & Security
Defence & Security
Industrial Competitiveness & Manufacturing
Industrial Competitiveness & Manufacturing
Energy & Critical Infrastructure
Energy & Critical Infrastructure
Industrial Innovation & Technology
Industrial Innovation & Technology
Food, Agriculture & Health Security
Food, Agriculture & Health Security
Investment & Expansion
Investment & Expansion
Trusted Partners of the Inaugural Summit
Inaugural Summit Speakers
Olivér Várhelyi
EU Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare
Ayo Otulayo
Group Managing Director of Prime Atlantic, Nigeria
Rafał Brzoska
CEO/President of the
Management Board
Kimberly Reed
Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Former Chairman (2019-21), Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Why Join the Summit
Access Decision-Makers
Engage with senior business leaders, policymakers, investors and institutional partners
Connect Industry
Build relationships across manufacturing, energy, technology and infrastructure.
Expand Across the Atlantic
Connect companies, investors, states and economic- development organizations with new markets.
Shape the Agenda
Help define priorities for transatlantic industrial competitiveness.
Build Partnerships
Turn high-level dialogue into commercial, investment and institutional cooperation.
Inaugural Summit Agenda- 2026
Registration & welcome coffee
Opening
- Philip Bednarczyk, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), Warsaw Office Director- Co-Master of Ceremony
- Julia Wojtkowski, Columbia University (SIPA)/London School of Economics- Co-Master of Ceremony
- Agata Golubiewska, President & CEO, Polish & American WE. Summit Organizer
- Rosie Rios, Chair of America250 & 43 Treasurer of the United States. Honoring 250 Years of American Independence.
Fireside chat: Importance of Africa for the US-EU Transatlantic Relationship
- Ayo Otuyalo, Group Managing Director of Prime Atlantic, Nigeria
Moderated by Bart Szewczyk, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the GMF, Adviser on European and Public policy at Covington & Burling.
Women Driving Transatlantic Growth
The Summit highlights the growing role of women entrepreneurs and executives in driving innovation, investment and economic growth across transatlantic markets.
“In a world moving faster each day, we need spaces where ideas collide and people connect beyond the screen. This conference isn’t just about talks or name tags — it’s about building something lasting. It’s where questions matter more than answers, and inspiration grows in the pauses between sessions. Its value isn’t measured in attendance, but in the quiet shifts that happen after: a changed mindset, a new collaboration, a challenge to the status quo. Because sometimes, the most powerful outcomes begin not with certainty, but with a shared moment of reflection. And that’s exactly what this is.”
From the Inaugural Venue to the Next Chapter
Inaugural Edition 2026
Egmont Palace, Brussels
- Pl. du Petit Sablon 8, 1000 Bruxelles
The inaugural USA–EU Transatlantic Business Summit was hosted at the historic Egmont Palace in Brussels, a venue reflecting the Summit’s commitment to high-level dialogue between business and government. Venue 2027 to be announced
Brussels
European capital and centre of transatlantic policy dialogue
Accessibility
International connections via Brussels Airport and major European hubs
Historic Setting
A venue designed for high-level diplomatic and business engagement