BGD 2026: Advancing Alliances for the New Era

At a time when the international order is rupturing, economic integration is increasingly weaponized by major powers - turning markets, supply chains, and technologies into arenas of geopolitical contestation.  As a result, companies must build resilience, secure critical capabilities, and adapt business models, while governments must forge new alliances and redefine the nexus between national security and economic strength.  

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The theme of BGD 2026, “Advancing Alliances for the New Era”, responds to these developments by exploring how alliances of agency can enable more effective decision-making and collaboration between business and government.

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“This year’s theme marks a return to our founding mission: advancing the dialogue between business and government in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape,” explains Lars-Hendrik Röller, Founder and Chair of Berlin Global Dialogue.

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Bank of America is returning as Berlin Global Dialogue’s Principal Partner for the fourth year. "Berlin Global Dialogue has quickly become an important platform, bringing together leaders from business, government and academia at a time of increasing geopolitical and economic complexity. We are proud to continue our partnership and contribute to the constructive dialogue shaping our global economy” says Bernard Mensah, President of International at Bank of America.