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Katherina Reiche
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
“In the new multipolar global economy, the Indo Pacific region is a pivotal hub, where rapidly growing markets meet dynamic innovation and the technologies of the future. Germany responds with strategic clarity, strengthened partnerships and a tangible economic presence through investment in resilient supply chains. Those who are not active players in the Indo-Pacific region risk losing their capacity to shape developments during a critical phase of global economic transformation.”
19th ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE
OF GERMAN BUSINESS
29 – 31 October, 2026
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, SEOUL
Where Germany connects with Asia-Pacific
The APK brings together senior decision-makers from Germany and across Asia to drive partnerships and advance economic cooperation. Join the 19th edition in Seoul and be part of the high-level discussions defining the future of geopolitics, innovation, and sustainable growth.
19th ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE
OF GERMAN BUSINESS
The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business(APK) is a leading biennial networking event in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting political and business leaders from Germany and the region. The 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business will take place in Seoul, Korea.
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The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) is the flagship event for business leaders, executives and political representatives to discuss and promote economic relations between Germany and Asia-Pacific. Since 1986, the conference is being held biennially in various locations across the Asia-Pacific region.
The APK is jointly organized by the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), and the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK) in Asia-Pacific. It is co-chaired by the APA-Charman, President and CEO of Siemens AG Roland Busch and the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche.
The conference’s objective is to provide a platform to deepen the dialogue on current economic developments in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region as well as to build and strengthen personal and economic ties.
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19th ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE
OF GERMAN BUSINESS
29 – 31 October, 2026
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, SEOUL
The largest German networking event in the Asia-Pacific region
The APK brings together senior decision-makers from Germany and across Asia to drive partnerships and advance economic cooperation. Join the 19th edition in Seoul and be part of the high-level discussions defining the future of geopolitics, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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Why attend the APK 2026 in Seoul?
Roland Busch
APA Chairman and President & CEO of Siemens AG
“The region and South Korea especially represent everything we need to scale industrial innovation — technological leadership, excellence in manufacturing, and strong partners. The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2026 in Seoul isn't just a platform. It's where an ecosystem meets: strategists, technology leaders, customers, and suppliers. We come together to build solutions. Industrial AI that actually works in factories. Supply chains that are resilient and competitive. Trade frameworks that create advantages for both economies. Bringing the right people together, that's when transformation happens.”
Roland Busch
APA Chairman and President & CEO of Siemens AG
“The region and South Korea especially represent everything we need to scale industrial innovation — technological leadership, excellence in manufacturing, and strong partners. The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2026 in Seoul isn't just a platform. It's where an ecosystem meets: strategists, technology leaders, customers, and suppliers. We come together to build solutions. Industrial AI that actually works in factories. Supply chains that are resilient and competitive. Trade frameworks that create advantages for both economies. Bringing the right people together, that's when transformation happens.”
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Katherina Reiche
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
“In the new multipolar global economy, the Indo Pacific region is a pivotal hub, where rapidly growing markets meet dynamic innovation and the technologies of the future. Germany responds with strategic clarity, strengthened partnerships and a tangible economic presence through investment in resilient supply chains. Those who are not active players in the Indo-Pacific region risk losing their capacity to shape developments during a critical phase of global economic transformation.”
Roland Busch
APA Chairman and President & CEO of Siemens AG
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