Program and Speakers

9 AM: Doors Open

Welcome Remarks: Martin Biesel, Head of Office FNF North America

Opening Address: Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Paque, President, Fredrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

Panel I: The Transatlantic Perspective

Michael G. Link, Former Transatlantic Coordinator, German Federal Government

Prof. Dr. Hubertus Bardt, Managing Director, German Economic Institute (IW)

Penny Naas, German Marshall Fund, Allied Strategic Competitiveness

Moderator: Stefanie Bolzen, Correspondent, WELT

Part II: The International Perspective

Jean Froehly, Minister Counselor, German Embassy

Rory Heslington, Vice President Government Affairs, Autos Drive America

Danny Mezza, Trade Director, Global Business Alliance

Moderator: Ken Levinson, President, Washington International Trade Association

12:45 PM: Lunch