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Highlights of Past Events
Highlights of Past Events
03/05/2026 – Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance – Principal Meeting on the margins of the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg
TRIA is a joint initiative of the EIB and the European-American Chamber of Commerce New York, with the aim of bringing together key actors to support the financing of infrastructure investments in third countries.
The discussion was highly productive, focusing on the evolving needs around critical minerals and exploring how TRIA can best support transatlantic efforts to secure and diversify these essential supply chains.
3/10/2026 – Private Discussion with the Estonian Minister of Economy & Industry, Erkki Keldo
GUEST OF HONOR:
Erkki Keldo, Minister of Economy & Industry, ESTONIA
This was a discussion about Estonia’s strategic role in the transatlantic economy, Estonia’s approach to regional security, digital transformation, innovation policy, and investment opportunities for U.S. investors across key sectors such as energy, advanced manufacturing, and defense technologies.
4/16/2026 – Shaping the Future of EU Capital Markets: Implications and Opportunities for US Companies
GUEST OF HONOR:
Verena Ross, Chair, European Securities & Markets Authority (ESMA)
CONVERSATION PARTNER:
Yvonne Bendinger Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY
This fire-side chat explored how the EU is reshaping its capital markets to drive competitiveness, deepen liquidity, and strengthen long‑term investment across the bloc.
03/06/2025 – Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance – Principal Meeting on the margin of the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg
TRIA is a joint initiative of the EIB and the European-American Chamber of Commerce New York, with the aim of bringing together key actors to support the financing of infrastructure investments in third countries.
This was the first ‘operational’ meeting of TRIA, following the launch in New York on 28 October 2024, and was the first TRIA event hosted by the EIB.
04/03/2025 – The Importance of Alliances: Now More than Ever
SPEAKERS:
• Heather A. Conley, Senior Advisor, EVENFLOW MACRO – former President of the GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES
• Ben Hodges, retired United States Army Officer – former Commanding General, UNITED STATES ARMY EUROPE
• James D. Rosener, Partner, TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE (also President of the EACCNY)
• Peter Coy, Freelance Journalist – former Economics Opinion Writer, THE NEW YORK TIMES [Moderator]
04/14/2025 – Opportunities in the US Market for EU companies – Private Meeting of European Trade Commissioners
GUEST SPEAKER:
Ian Hunter, Director, OCO GLOBAL
This interactive presentation was organized specifically for our European Trade & Investment agency members to help them navigate the new US business landscape.
The two topics most relevant to EU Trade & Invest Agencies are:
- Trade policy shifts
- Evolving FDI regulations
04/25/2025 – “Investing in Our Shared Future: Transatlantic Cooperation with the Private Sector to Tackle Global Challenges”
GUESTS OF HONOR:
• Nadia Calviño, President, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK
• Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
The aim of this meeting was to openly discuss how to bring transatlantic cooperation with the private sector to the next level in support of joint global objectives.
04/28/2025 – Private Dinner with EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela
GUEST OF HONOR:
• Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Mr. Síkela is the Commissioner for International Partnerships, who ensures that the EU builds long-term, mutually beneficial international partnerships to guarantee prosperity, resilience and security.
04/29/2025 – Private Breakfast with EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis
GUEST OF HONOR:
Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Mr. Dombrovskis is the Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Policy Simplification in the new EU College.
4/30/2025 – Breakfast with Québec Minister of Finance Eric Girard
GUESTS OF HONOR:
Eric Girard, Minister of Finance, GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC
Our discussion with Mr. Girard touched upon recent financial and budgetary developments and the prospects of Canada – U.S. relations.
05/22/2025 – Quarterly EU Economic Update – A Reliable Partner in an Uncertain World
SPEAKERS:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.
• Willem Kooi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK [Moderator]
06/09/2025 – New Perspectives in the Transatlantic Relationship – Fire-side Chat with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament
GUEST OF HONOR:
Roberta Metsola, President, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
In conversation with:
Peter Coy, Freelance Journalist – former Economics Opinion Writer, THE NEW YORK TIMES
6/25/2025 – “Café & Croissants” – Transatlantic Trade Discussions
In the light of the current geo-political developments, and in times that require us to refocus our priorities and examine how we do business, it is essential to come together to exchange ideas with like-minded colleagues.
This program is part of our recently launched “Café & Croissants” series, a forum for the New York based Trade & Investment officers to get together meet their colleagues from the other EU countries and share ideas & concerns, answer questions that helps everyone succeed in his/her role.
07/01/2025 – Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance – Principal Meeting at the UN’s 4th Financing for Development Conference in Seville
TRIA is a joint initiative of the EIB and the European-American Chamber of Commerce New York, with the aim of bringing together key actors to support the financing of infrastructure investments in third countries.
This was the second ‘operational’ meeting of TRIA, following the launch in New York on 28 October 2024.
09/10/2025 – Big Beautiful Economic Update: Trade Conflict, Geopolitical Tensions and Stagflation – How to rebalance the Global Economy?
SPEAKERS:
• Fabio Balboni, EU Chief Economist, HSBC
• Joe Brusuelas, Chief Economist, RSM US
• Robert Sockin, Senior Global Economist, CITI
09/22/2025 – Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance – Principal Meeting in New York City on the margins of Climate Week
TRIA is a joint initiative of the EIB and the European-American Chamber of Commerce New York, with the aim of bringing together key actors to support the financing of infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income countries.
This was the third ‘operational’ meeting of TRIA which was held on the margins of New York Climate Week.
10/20/2025 – Private Lunch with Nikolina Prah, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia and Primož Dolenc, Acting Governor of Banka Slovenije
GUESTS OF HONOR:
• Nikolina Prah, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia
• Primož Dolenc, Acting Governor of Banka Slovenije
3/21/2024 – Private Breakfast with Benjamin Angel – Update on the Global Minimum Tax
GUEST OF HONOR:
Benjamin Angel, Director for Direct Taxation, Tax Coordination, Economic Analysis and Evaluation, DG TAXUD (European Commission)
Benjamin is in charge of a number of sensitive policy issues related to direct taxation, such as OECD/G20 discussions, non-cooperative jurisdictions and tax havens, tax avoidance and tax evasion, business taxation (including taxation of the digital sector) and tax cooperation between Member States (including the code of conduct). The focus topic of this meeting had been the Global Minimum Tax.
4/30/2024 – How the EU and the US can Advance Together in the Microchip Race – Transatlantic Developments in the Semiconductor Industry
SPEAKERS:
• Lucinda Creighton, CEO, VULCAN CONSULTING [Moderator]
• Avi Messica, CEO & Co-Founder, NEOLOGIC
• Lucilla Sioli, Director for Artificial Intelligence & Digital Industry, EC – DG CONNECT
• Adam Schafer, Head of Supply Chain Strategy – CHIPS America, U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE
4/30/2024 – Private Discussion with Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States
GUEST OF HONOR:
Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States
EACCNY organized a private discussion with Jovita Neliupšienė, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States for an update on transatlantic relations and policy priorities for 2024 and beyond.
5/20/2024 – Quarterly EU Economic Update – The Return of Growth and Prospects for the Year Ahead
SPEAKERS:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, DELEGATION of the EUROPEAN UNION to the US
• Dimitrios Rakitzis, Senior Economist, ECB REPRESENTATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
6/20/2024 – Working Lunch with Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland
GUEST OF HONOR:
Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland
EACCNY in collaboration with the Consulate General of Ireland in New York organized a working lunch with Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland to discuss economic, monetary and financial market developments.
7/23/2024 – Private Discussion with Pierre Moscovici, First President of the French Court of Audit
GUEST OF HONOR:
Pierre Moscovici, First President, COUR DES COMPTES
EACCNY organized a dinner discussion with Pierre Moscovici, First President of the French Cour des Comptes to exchange views on the current state of affairs in France and Europe and their effects on the economy and the transatlantic relationship and how it may be affected by the most recent elections in France.
8/19/2024 – The European & Finnish Economy: Pursuing Growth in the Shadow of Geopolitical Challenges
GUEST OF HONOR:
Dr. Olli Rehn, Governor and Chairman of the Board, BANK OF FINLAND – also a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council
Governor Rehn explored the impact of political uncertainty on economic sentiment in Europe and Finland. He detailed inflation developments in the euro area, and provided insights into the ECB Governing Council’s monetary policy decisions.
9/12/2024 – EU’s Antitrust Policy & Enforcement Deployed to Rein in Big Tech – Private Briefing with Olivier Guersent
GUEST OF HONOR:
Olivier Guersent, Director-General of the Directorate General for Competition, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Director General Olivier Guersent joined us to deliver an update from Europe on the evolving set of challenges associated with AI and how EU’s antitrust policy and enforcement is planning to tackle them.
11/20/2024 – Quarterly EU Economic Update – The New EU Economic Statecraft – Promoting European Growth, Competitiveness, and Security in the 21st Century
SPEAKERS:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.
• Nora Hesse, Head of Section – Economic & Financial Affairs, DELEGATION OF THE EU TO THE U.S.
• Debora Revoltella, Chief Economist – Director of the Economics Department, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
01/17/2023 – Opportunities and Challenges of the Tokenization of Finance
SPEAKERS:
• Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor, BANQUE de FRANCE
• Dong He, Deputy Director – Monetary and Capital Markets Department, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
• Stuart P.M. Mackintosh, Executive Director, GROUP of THIRTY [Moderator]
02/02/2023 – Transatlantic Trade Update with Sabine Weyand
GUEST OF HONOUR:
Sabine Weyand, Director-General of DG Trade, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
The meeting brought together a select group of C-level Executives from European and American companies based in the US. DG Weyand and her team sought for on-the-ground feedback related to current trade policies and challenges companies are facing developing business across the Atlantic.
03/07/2023 – The War in Ukraine: Economic Support, Sanctions & Policy Responses – One Year Later
GUEST OF HONOR:
Annika Eriksgaard, Director for International Economic Relations and Global Governance, DG ECFIN – EUROPEAN COMMISSION
In conversation with:
• Angel Ubide, Managing Director, CITADEL LLC
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY
03/27/2023 – Private Breakfast with Laurence Boone, French Minister of State for Europe
GUEST OF HONOR:
Laurence Boone, Minister of State for Europe, FRANCE
In conversation with:
James Rosener, President, EACCNY (also Managing Partner at Troutman Pepper)
EACCNY organized a private breakfast with Laurence Boone, French Minister of State for Europe to discuss issues around the transatlantic relationship in a time of global challenges.
04/14/2023 – Closed-Door Dialogue with Dr. Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB)
GUEST OF HONOR:
Dr. Werner Hoyer, President, EIB
In conversation with:
Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY
At this C-Level event EIB Executives shared their views on the state of transatlantic collaboration and talked about EIB’s plans regarding the EU’s climate and energy transition.
05/01/2023 – Private Discussion with Pierre Moscovici, First President of the French Cour des Comptes
GUEST OF HONOR:
Pierre Moscovici, First President, Cour des Comptes (FRANCE) – Former EU Commissioner
In conversation with:
Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY
This private dialogue with Pierre Moscovici was to discuss the current economic developments in France, one of Europe’s largest economies, and the European economic outlook for businesses.
05/22/2023 – Quarterly EU Economic Update – Sailing Through Calmer Seas?
SPEAKERS:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE U.S.
• Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE U.S.
• Maddalena Perretti, Advisor, ECB’s PERMANENT REPRESENTATION to the U.S.
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
07/20/2023 – ‘Positioning Europe in a World of Geopolitical Tensions & Rivalry’ An exclusive discussion with Paolo Gentiloni, European Commissioner for Economy
GUEST OF HONOR:
Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for Economy, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
In conversation with:
John Sinclair Foley, Financial Editor, REUTERS
09/07/2023 – Quarterly EU Economic Update: Prospects for Global Growth & Re-Freshed Transatlantic Collaboration
SPEAKERS:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION to the UNITED STATES
• Sander Tordoir, Senior Economist, CENTRE FOR EUROPEAN REFORM
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK [Moderator]
10/25/2023 – Private Breakfast with David O’Sullivan, EU’s Sanctions Envoy
GUEST OF HONOR:
David O’Sullivan, EU’s Sanctions Envoy, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
EACCNY organized a private breakfast with David O’Sullivan, EU’s Sanctions Envoy, to update our guests about the latest transatlantic efforts to implement sanctions against Russia.
11/17/2023 – Quarterly EU Economic Update – Converging on a Soft Landing
SPEAKER:
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, DELEGATION of the EUROPEAN UNION to the US
• Maddalena Perretti, Economist – Advisor, ECB REPRESENTATION in WASHINGTON D.C.
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
12/01/2023 – Working Lunch on interconnected global financial markets and digital currencies with Paschal Donohoe
GUEST OF HONOR:
Paschal Donohoe, President, EUROGROUP
EACCNY organized a private lunch with Pachal Donohoe, the President of the Eurogroup, to discuss issues around the interconnected global financial markets and digital currencies with our members.
12/07/2023 – Getting Ready for the Digital Euro and Other Central Bank Issued Digital Currencies
SPEAKERS:
• Burkhard Balz, Member of the Executive Board, DEUTSCHE BUNDESBANK
• Jan Ceyssens, Head of Unit, DG FISMA
• Robert Donovan, Managing Director, PwC US
• Peter Coy, Opinion Writer, THE NEW YORK TIMES
12/12/2023 – Risks Stemming from the Intertwined Global Financial Markets
SPEAKERS:
• Tom Campanile, Head of US Banking & Capital Markets Risk Management, EY
• Elizabeth McCaul, Member of the Supervisory Board, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
• Nathaniel Wuerffel, Head of Market Structure, BNY MELLON
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
02/02/2022 & 02/04/2022 – Private Breakfast and Dinner with EU Commissioner for the Environments and Oceans, Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius
With the EU Commissioner we discussed the European Green Deal, and especially on issues related to sustainable finance, green bond standard, sustainability-related disclosure, as well as, changing how we produce and consume: Circular Economy business models and their development across the Atlantic.
02/08/2022 – Supply Chain Disruption: A Look Ahead
SPEAKERS:
• Shanella Rajanayagam, Trade Economist, HSBC
• Rupert Schlegelmilch, Director Directorate General for Trade, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Gaurav Chhabra, Managing Partner, ALIXPARTNERS
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
04/08/2022 – The Role EU and U.S. Competition Policy Can Play in the Era of Building Back Together
SPEAKERS:
• Olivier Guersent, Director-General at DG Competition, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Peter Coy, Economics writer, THE NEW YORK TIMES Opinion [Moderator]
05/19/2022 – Quarterly EU Economic Update: Forged in Crisis – How the War in Ukraine May Strengthen the European Union & the Transatlantic Relationship
SPEAKERS:
• Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Sander Tordoir, Advisor to the ECB Representative to the IMF, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
09/07/2022 – The Economic Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on the Global Economy
SPEAKERS:
• Annika Eriksgaard, Director for International Economic Relations and Global Governance, DG ECFIN – EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Moreno Bertoldi, Acting Head of Unit – Advisor for International Economic and Financial Affairs, DG ECFIN – EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
10/11/2022 – The Future of Transatlantic Finance with EU Commissioner McGuinness: The EU-U.S. Cooperation on Digital & Sustainable Finance
GUEST OF HONOR:
Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner – Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
In conversation with:
Lauren Silva Laughlin, Journalist, REUTERS BREAKINGVIEWS
1/27/2021 – The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship with the New US Administration
SPEAKERS:
• H.E. Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States
• John Rufus Gifford, Former Deputy Campaign Manager, BIDEN2020, Former United States Ambassador to Denmark [Moderator]
2/11/2021 – With a Brexit Deal Done, What is Next? A Look Ahead on EU & UK Relations with the EU’s Brexit Negotiator
SPEAKERS:
• Stefaan De Rynck, Senior Adviser to the Chief Negotiator for Brexit, EU COMMISSION
• John Sinclair Foley, U.S. editor, REUTERS BREAKINGVIEWS [Moderator]
02/25/2021 – EU Medium-Term Economic Outlook: Vaccine and New Policy Developments Fuel Optimism
SPEAKERS:
• Kris Orsini, Counselor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
05/20/2021 – Quarterly EU Economic Update: The Post-Pandemic Recovery – Ready for the ‘Roaring Twenties’?
SPEAKERS:
• Kris Orsini, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]
06/01/2021 – Hear the EU’s Executive Vice President and Commissioner for Trade, on EU-US Trade & Economic Relations under Biden
GUEST OF HONOR:
H.E. Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President & Trade Commissioner
In conversation with:
Rob Cox, Global Editor, Reuters Breakingviews [Moderator]
06/29/2021 – Post-Covid Recovery Programs: US & EU Strategies to make their economies fit for the future
SPEAKERS:
• Kerstin Jorna, Director-General – DG GROW, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Thomas Barrett, Chairman, OECD INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNANCE FORUM
• Angel Ubide, Managing Director, CITADEL LLC
• Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, HSBC
• Rolf Alter, Economist, Fellow, HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE [Moderator]
09/29/2021 – Responsible Capitalism – The ESG Integration Balancing Act
SPEAKERS:
• István Németh, Policy Officer, EUROPEAN COMMISSION – DG GROW
• Brooke Hopkins, Managing Director, ALIXPARTNERS LLP (Moderator)
• Maureen Kline, VP Public Affairs & Sustainability, PIRELLI TIRE NORTH AMERICA
• Fabio Massimo Natalucci, Deputy Director, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
• Annette Michelle (Shelli) Willis, Partner, TROUTMAN PEPPER, LLP
11/09/2021 – Europe Post Merkel: Angela Merkel’s Impact on the EU and How Transatlantic Politics Could Look Like Going Forward
SPEAKERS:
• Daniel Benjamin, President, AMERICAN ACADEMY in Berlin [moderator]
• Peter Fischer-Bollin, Head of Department Analysis and Consulting, KONRAD ADENAUER STIFTUNG
• Anthony L. Gardner, Author and former AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
• Jonathan Hackenbroich, Policy Fellow for Economic Statecraft, ECFR
• Marion Van Renterghem, Journalist, Author of “C’était Merkel”
11/17/2021 – Quarterly EU Economic Update: A Rocky Road to Recovery – Can the Recovery & Resilience Fund be the Game Changer the EU Economy Needs?
SPEAKERS:
• Balazs Parkanyi, Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, EU DELEGATION TO THE US
• Ben Carliner, Senior Economist, EU DELEGATION TO THE US
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EUROPEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEW YORK [Moderator]