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Past Events
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The European American Chamber of Commerce® hosts a wide variety of educational programs. These seminars range from in-depth macro economic analysis to panel discussions focusing on legal, trade, investment and financial issues relevant to companies like yours doing business on both sides of the Atlantic.
Our panels feature industry leaders from within our membership and public institutions who help us address issues like the US & EU trade relationship, financial services & markets, legal/regulatory issues and taxation, Real Estate, Technology & Innovation, Sustainable Finance, Private Equity, M&A, Anti-trust & Competition related subjects, Cyber Security, Immigration & Employment, Privacy, more general Economic Issues, Energy & Environmental topics, Investment Promotion, as well as a number of news-makers and relevant EU & US government officials.
The below list offers an overview of recent EACC Events.
If you missed one of our recent webinars be sure to visit the EACC YouTube Channel. We record all of our webinars and post a link to the recording for later viewing.
As European companies expand into the U.S., navigating the intricacies of employee benefits - especially group health insurance - becomes a critical challenge. This seminar offers a practical guide to understanding the decentralized U.S. healthcare system, key compliance obligations under the Affordable Care Act, and the strategic role of health insurance in talent acquisition. From defining group plans and managing multi-state coverage to exploring emerging funding models, the role of PEOs, and special arrangements for European expats, participants will gain essential insights into building compliant, competitive benefits programs across the American landscape.
Our annual Trust & Estate Update program give insights to the evolving landscape of trust and estate planning across the Atlantic, highlighting key taxation and legislative developments, innovative strategies, and emerging approaches to digital assets & modern trust design.
The EU is rapidly moving ahead with plans to defend Europe and place it at the cutting edge of emerging new technologies. Amidst a quickly changing international environment, the EU is preparing massive new investments in the defense, clean tech, and AI, all while strengthening and diversifying its trade relationships by inking trade deals with the US, Mercosur, Indonesia and others.
As AI transforms industries, merger control regimes are struggling to keep pace. With the EU and US tightening scrutiny on AI-driven deals, how can businesses ensure compliance while pursuing innovation? Join us and learn about the complexities of merger control in the AI space, starting with evolving regulatory frameworks to the blurred lines between competition and cooperation.
As the dust settles on President Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), transatlantic businesses face a transformed U.S. tax landscape. This timely briefing unpacks the bill’s most consequential provisions for global enterprises navigating U.S. tax exposure, innovation investments, and cross-border planning.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topics relevant to companies expanding into the U.S. market. The 3rd installment of the 2025 series is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce New York.
This program will provide an overview of the FCPA and its global influence, as well as a comparison with European equivalents such as the UK Bribery Act or France's comprehensive anti-corruption legislation. This comes in the wake of the Trump administration’s 2025 Executive Order pausing FCPA enforcement, similar DOJ memoranda, and the most recent DOJ Guidelines published on June 9, 2025.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market. The 2nd installment of the 2025 series is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas.
The American attempt to re-balance the global economy is well underway. What remains is the question where we will end up. What has been the early impact on the European Union and the global economy as the U.S. attempts to narrow some of its trade deficits? Will the diversification away from dollar denominated assets be the beginning of the end to dollar dominance? How will the growing tension between Washington and Beijing alter the direction of European economic policy as Germany and France increase outlays on defense?
The current U.S. Administration's recent imposition of tariffs on U.S. imports has sent shock-waves through the global economy, with sweeping implications for international trade, supply chains, M&A deals, including valuations. This program will provide an overview of the far-reaching consequences of the U.S. administration’s tariff actions and threats, as well as their implications on cross-border deals.
Following the initial launch of the Transatlantic Expansion Barometer in November 2024, the EACC Network, RSM, and OCO Global are pleased to invite you to an exclusive webinar presenting the 2025 results — and offering a timely update on how transatlantic investment trends are evolving amid deep geopolitical and economic shifts.
This webinar will provide a high-level overview of renewal processes across several key nonimmigrant visa categories and offer guidance on how to approach renewals strategically. It will focus on the key requirements, timelines, and practical considerations for renewing these visas and maintaining lawful status—whether from within the U.S. or through a U.S. consulate abroad.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market. This webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce New York.
This insightful presentation will dive into how restrictive immigration framework are impacting business travel, visas and work in the U.S. This session is designed to confer critical knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate the turbulent environment.
EACCNY is organizing a fire-side chat with Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament to discuss the state of affairs in transatlantic relations in a moment of rapid-fire developments on this side of the Atlantic.
The rise of AI presents an opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and create new possibilities for analysis we have never dared to dream of. With that said, this path to increased data collection and subsequent analysis must be navigated carefully to avoid missteps and very slippery slopes. AI is a great tool but it brings serious risks associated with it. In case of serious mistakes, it will be essential to have a plan to put humans back at the helm.
After recovering from the twin shocks of COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global economic growth is being challenged by escalating trade tensions, shifting policy priorities, and an unpredictable outlook. Amidst wavering business and consumer sentiment and volatile financial markets, the European Union is proving its worth as an anchor of economic and geopolitical stability.
EACCNY is organizing a dinner discussion with Commissioner Síkela whose task is to ensure that the EU builds long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with its international partners.
The two topics most relevant to EU Trade & Invest Agencies as they address critical changes in the U.S. economic and regulatory landscape under the new US administration are: 1. Trade policy shifts, including existing or renegotiated agreements and the thread of increased tariffs. 2. Evolving FDI regulations, coupled with potential tax incentives for domestic production, present both obstacles and opportunities for foreign investors.
European countries and the EU are critical partners to many alliances worldwide and so are the United States, some of those relationships were challenged under the first Trump presidency. Alliances and partnerships are important not only between nations but also between businesses; good alliances are built over time and will outlast the people that forged them. Alliances are based on the best intentions but in order to last they require time, trust, and honesty between friends - both in politics and in business.
There is a general principle in international law that one state cannot take measures on the territory of another state by means of enforcement of national laws without the consent of the latter. With that being the case there is a growing number of laws that aim to produce a legislative effect in third countries. Extraterritorial regulations can have a significant effect on the valuations of companies and with that on M&A transactions.
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 will be the first ‘operational’ meeting of TRIA, following the launch in New York on 28 October 2024, and will be the first TRIA event hosted by the EIB.
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 idea with like-minded colleagues. This new program series intends to provide a platform for an open dialogue about the state of affairs in Transatlantic relations among EU Trade Commissioners.
Donald Trump’s reelection as president of the United States posts challenges for both U.S. and European companies doing business across the Atlantic. Specifically, given Trump’s plan to impose “universal baseline tariffs on most foreign products” to “reward domestic production” raises questions what tariffs will be imposed, and what businesses can do to protect themselves from the increased financial burden tariffs and possible retaliatory measures create?
Selling is storytelling both in the United States as much as in Europe. With that said, stories are told in many ways and story lines are constructed differently depending on who shares them and where they are told. Join us for a program that is about selling, communicating and the internal mind games we play when we are trying to sell someone on our stuff, our ideas or ourselves.
As the North American and European commercial real estate industries have been responding to the post-pandemic environment, some changes in development, demand and financing are solidifying and taking hold. At the same time, the definition of the “new normal” for commercial real estate continues to evolve. Join us for an update on the CRE market in Europe and the US.
Join us for an in-depth update on the state of the business insurance market. What are the key pain points and where should companies' focus be when it comes to safeguarding their operations for the future.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market. This webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Carolinas.
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the economic outlook in Europe and the major challenges and opportunities facing the EU and US over the coming year. The focus topic of this webinar will be the European competitiveness in light of and increased pressure for growth and economic security concerns.
Join us for an update on the state of the business immigration and mobility challenges Europeans and Americans encounter when they decide to live and work on the other side of the Atlantic.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.
There is no doubt that AI can deliver significant efficiencies to a number of business processes. In order for that to happen one must align strategy, process redesign, with human and technical capabilities.
Employees in certain roles, particularly compliance, can be highly motivated to correct what they perceive to be the legal or ethical failings of their employer. If they feel they have been treated unfairly for raising these concerns, they can make formidable adversaries in whistleblower litigation. These cases often present a high risk of legal liability, litigation expense, and reputational damage.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market. This webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce New York.
The EU has added the AI Act to its regulatory toolbox, and with that the first-ever framework specifically on AI.
EACCNY in collaboration with the Consulate General of Finland in New York is organizing a fire-side chat with Dr. Olli Rehn, Governor of Bank of Finland and member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council. Governor Rehn will explore the impact of political uncertainty on economic sentiment in Europe and Finland. He will detail inflation developments in the euro area, and provide insights into the ECB Governing Council's monetary policy decisions. He will also explain some of the factors contributing to Finland's gradual emergence from recession.
EACCNY is organizing 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.
Paying employees has become increasingly complex for employers in the United States and Europe alike. There has been increased public awareness of pay equity, particularly gender-based pay equity issues, and such awareness has increase legislation, particularly at the state and local levels, designed to promote pay equity. Moreover, as various wage laws are construed in favor of employees, employers are often faced with legal challenges to pay systems and compensation plans that were actually designed to benefit employees, but which are not in compliance with the strict laws.
EACCNY in collaboration with the Consulate General of Ireland in New York is organizing a working lunch with the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland to discuss economic, monetary and financial market developments.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making profound strides, reshaping industries and transforming not only societal norms but life itself. Join us for a discussion that delves into the intersection of AI and the deeply human experiences of grief, bereavement, and one’s existence after death.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the European Enterprise Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.
First quarter growth proved better than expected in Europe. In both the Euro Area and EU as a whole, GDP expanded 0.3% as Germany returned to growth and Spain, Ireland, and the Baltics (among others) reported strong expansions. These green shoots are welcome following a challenging 2023 in the EU and growth is expected to gradually pick up over the course of the year as the headwinds from tight financial conditions fade and falling inflation along with a still solid labor market helps boost real disposable income. The growth divergence between the US and EU that marked 2023 is already closing, with the US just barely growing faster than the EU (0.4% to 0.3%) over the first three months of the year.
The European Union (EU) introduces a groundbreaking policy: the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). CBAM, a strategic initiative designed to harmonize the EU’s ambitious climate objectives with international trade practices. By addressing the complexities of carbon leakage and establishing a level playing field for domestic and foreign producers, CBAM marks a significant step in the EU’s journey towards a sustainable future.
The world continues to become more interconnected and our continuous reliance on information systems and technology in both our professional and personal lives means the days of looking at cybersecurity as a nice-to-have rather than a necessity are long gone. Cybersecurity continues to be both a board-level and front-page issue in the news. Whether it is the recently released SEC Cyber Disclosure Rule, the House Select Committee bringing to the forefront the ongoing nation-state threats against the US, even going as far as to call some out by name, the cyber warfare tactics seen in Ukraine, or the latest data breach announcement, not a day goes by where cybersecurity is not top-of-mind.
EACCNY is organizing 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.
In the aftermath of the Covid Pandemic and now the War in Ukraine, the EU and the United States are eager to work together and leverage their innovative ecosystems and to build up their position in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Join us for an update on taxation rules in various EU member states and what these changes mean for US and European companies doing business across Europe.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the European Enterprise Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market. This webinar is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Carolinas.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the European Enterprise Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.
EACCNY is organizing a private discussion with Benjamin Angel, the Director for ‘Direct Taxation, Tax Coordination, Economic Analysis and Evaluation’ in DG TAXUD. This Directorate 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 will be the Global Minimum Tax.
This new series launched by EACCNY last September is a relaxed discussion with a senior European, Canadian & American executive who will share his/her secret to success in a casual setting over cheese & wine/beer. This program series aims to provide a platform for junior colleagues to meet successful senior professionals and learn about what it took them to become successful in their respective field of work. In addition to that, during the conversation they will hear about the struggles and triumphs of their fellow colleagues and consider the advice of the executives. It is also a great opportunity to meet fellow associates and build a network of peers.
Aside from lingering after effects of the Covid crisis and the lasting shortage of materials, trade routes across the globe are in disarray. The disruption to our global supply chains during the pandemic fueled the idea of ‘nearshoring’ for many companies doing business in/with the United States. Now with the Panama Canal not being able to run at full capacity and passage through the Suez Canal is being disturbed by pirates and Houti rebels, the logistics of global trade have turned for the worse.
There are multiple challenges in the implementation of existing Sustainable Finance related rules both in the EU and the U.S. There will also be a number of new rules that will come into effect gradually over the next three to five years, and ongoing revisions of existing rules.
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the European Enterprise Network (EEN). The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.
The FSR is the EU’s response to subsidies granted by non-EU countries to companies that could distort the EU’s internal market (“Foreign Subsidies”). Companies supported by non-EU countries, i.e. including the US, may be able to benefit from advantages that EU Member States cannot give to “their” companies because of stricter requirements under EU State aid law. The EU is now closing this regulatory gap with the FSR. The aim is to create a level playing field for all companies operating in the EU’s internal market.