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

In an exclusive conversation with Slovenia’s State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia responsible for the financial system and the Vice-Governor of Banka Slovenije, we discussed the country’s evolving economic landscape and situation in the banking system.

Ms. Prah and Mr. Dolenc shared insights into Slovenia’s business and investment climate highlighting key sectors and reforms shaping investor confidence. The conversation will also explore emerging trends in transatlantic relations and the opportunities presented by the EU’s Savings & Investment Union to foster new growth opportunities across the European economy.

Guests of Honor:

• Nikolina Prah, State Secretary at the Ministry of Finance of Slovenia
• Primož Dolenc, Acting Governor of Banka Slovenije

09/22/2025 – 3rd Operational Meeting of the Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance (TRIA)

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, following the launch in New York in October 2024. This meeting was held on the margins of New York Climate Week.

09/10/2025 – Big Beautiful Economic Update: Trade Conflict, Geopolitical Tensions and Stagflation – How to rebalance the Global Economy?

The American attempt to rebalance the global economy is well underway. What has been the early impact on the European Union and the global economy as the U.S. attempts to narrow its prodigious trade deficit?

Does the diversification away from dollar denominated assets imply and 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?

Our panel addressed key business and policy considerations on what decision-makers should anticipate in the coming months. Among them:

• Forecast for the Global, U.S. and European Economies
• Risk of global economic stagnation and stagflation
• State of play in international finance
• Direction of key central bank interest rates
• Update on trade policy

Speakers:

• Fabio Balboni, EU Chief Economist, HSBC
• Joe Brusuelas, Chief Economist, RSM US
• Robert Sockin, Senior Global Economist, CITI

07/01/2025 – Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance – Principal Meeting in the margins of the UN’s 4th Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Spain

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, and was the first TRIA event hosted by the EIB.

This meeting further mapped out what the challenges and hurdles are in scaling up private sector investments and initiating new projects, as well as getting these infrastructure projects financed by public or private financiers. Alliance members have also gave an update on their current and upcoming projects in the target regions.

In addition to the above, our new TRIA member, Worley has been introduced to the group.

06/25/2025 – “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.

06/09/2025 – New Perspectives in the Transatlantic Relationship – Fire-side Chat with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament

EACCNY organized 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.

In light of the current EU–US relations, marked by discussions about cooperation on transatlantic security, changes in trade policy, technology regulation (DSA), climate action, and democratic values, President Metsola shared how the EU envisages the future of the transatlantic alliance.

President Metsola also discussed relevant projects she and her colleagues are working on, including new legislation, international agreements (such as the recent trade deal with the UK) as well as necessary legislation to support the EU’s work program along with the EU’s budget.

In this context she addressed EU support for WTO reform and rules-based international trade and the EU’s drive for “open strategic autonomy” — not as protectionism, but as a way to reduce overreliance in key sectors while remaining open to trade & investment.

We discussed with her how the EU is shaping global standards in areas such as AI (AI Act), data privacy (GDPR), and sustainable finance. She shed light on how US businesses can align to benefit and what the EU is doing to encourage US tech companies to engage proactively with EU regulators to build trust and avoid future regulatory misalignment.

President Metsola also shared the EU’s view on stronger transatlantic cooperation on climate technology, clean energy supply chains, and responsible AI development, and invited US businesses to collaborate with European businesses in areas where EU policy leadership is strong (e.g., circular economy, green hydrogen).

GUEST OF HONOR:
• Roberta Metsola, President, EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

CONVERSATION PARTNER:
• Peter Coy, Freelance Journalist – former Economics Opinion Writer, THE NEW YORK TIMES

05/22/2025 – Quarterly EU Economic Update – A Reliable Partner in an Uncertain World

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.

At home, the EU is moving ahead with reforms that will unleash higher productivity growth while giving policy makers the flexibility to make vital investments in defense, energy, and new technologies. Globally, the EU is working hard to craft fair and transparent international agreements that promote the free flow of trade, investment, and ideas while defending the rules-based international order.

EACCNY in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to the U.S. organized an in-depth discussion of the economic outlook in Europe based on the soon to be published Spring Economic Forecast of the European Commission. Our expert speakers shed light on the major challenges and opportunities facing the EU and U.S. economy over the coming year.

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, EACCNY [Moderator]

04/30/2025 – Breakfast with Québec Minister of Finance Eric Girard

Eric Girard has served as Quebec’s Minister of Finance since he was elected a Member of the National Assembly in October 2018 for the riding of Groulx, and as Minister Responsible for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers since October 2022.

An economist by training, Eric Girard was Treasurer of National Bank of Canada until May 2018, where he was responsible for cash management, funding and interest rate risk for the Bank and its subsidiaries. He also served as chair of the Bank’s pension fund committee.

Eric Girard is a recognized manager and leader with more than 25 years of experience in investment and financial markets. His responsibilities at Trizec, the Bank of Canada and National Bank have given him extensive insight into capital markets, portfolio management and market risk management.

He was born and raised in Québec City and has been living in Montréal for more than 20 years.

GUEST OF HONOR:
• Eric Girard, Minister of Finance, GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC

04/29/2025 – Private Breakfast with EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis

Valdis Dombrovskis is the Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Policy Simplification in the new EU College.

In this capacity – among others – he focuses on:

• implementing the fiscal rules under the Stability and Growth Pact
• developing a new tool to reach EU competitiveness goals
• enhancing the role of European Investment Fund to increase financing for European companies
• working on a digital euro and strengthening the international role of the euro
• reduce the administrative and reporting burden on companies
• simplify existing legislation and improve the way new laws are made.

GUEST OF HONOR:
• Valdis Dombrovskis, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, EUROPEAN COMMISSION

04/28/2025 – Private Dinner with EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela

Jozef 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.

In this capacity he is responsible for:

• the Global Gateway program a platform with which the EU invests in global infrastructure
• building on the Team Europe approach, mobilizing resources from EU countries, public development or investment banks, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, and the private sector
• leading the EU’s engagement with partner countries to decarbonize their power sectors
• ensuring the EU promotes the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals
• strengthening EU partnerships and deepening cooperation with Africa, Central Asia, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean

GUEST OF HONOR:
• Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships, EUROPEAN COMMISSION

04/25/2025 – Private Discussion with EIB President Nadia Calviño & EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela: “Investing in Our Shared Future: Transatlantic Cooperation with the Private Sector to Tackle Global Challenges”

The Global Gateway strategy is the EU’s plan to narrow the global infrastructure gap. It aims at mobilizing up to €300 billion in strategic public and private investments by 2027. It is the EU’s contribution to the G7’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient infrastructure worldwide. It offers significant opportunities for collaboration with the United States in a number of critical sectors. Many of these projects are backed by EU budget guarantees and carried out with European development agencies and multilateral banks including the EU’s own bank, the EIB.

Working with the private sector is central to EIB’s strategy. The global infrastructure gap is not just a challenge – it’s an economic opportunity.

Facilitated by EACCNY, this event brought the two top decision makers of the EU’s Global Gateway, the leaders of the European Commission International Partnerships and the globally active European Investment Bank together with the leading American public financing institutions US Development Finance Corporation, US EXIM Bank, and top American and European decision makers from private Financial Institutions and Corporations that are active in the space of global investments. The aim was to openly discuss how to bring transatlantic cooperation with the private sector to the next level in support of joint global objectives amid an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment.

GUESTS OF HONOR:
• Nadia Calviño President, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK
• Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for International Partnerships, EUROPEAN COMMISSION

04/14/2025 – Opportunities in the US Market for EU companies – Private Meeting of European Trade Commissioners

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.

With President Trump’s focus on “America First” policies, changes to FDI regulations are likely, particularly in areas tied to national security or critical technologies such as telecommunications and advanced manufacturing. Increased scrutiny through mechanisms like the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) could pose challenges for European investors in sensitive sectors.

However, existing reforms such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that offer incentives for US based production, may create opportunities for European firms in industries like pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and aerospace by partnering with US counterparts for closer transatlantic collaboration incl. technology exchanges on a strategic level.

This interactive presentation was organized specifically for our European Trade & Investment agency members to help them navigate the new US business landscape.

Speaker:

Ian Hunter, Director, OCO GLOBAL

03/06/2025 – Transatlantic Resilient Infrastructure Alliance – Principal Meeting in the margin of the EIB Group Forum

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.

For this meeting, it was proposed to adopt a regional focus – on Latin America and the Caribbean, a region of mutual interest to partners on both sides of the Atlantic (as demonstrated, for example, by the EU Latin America Global Gateway Investment Agenda). A further sectoral specification may also be considered – for example, targeting value chains in the critical raw materials sector, depending on interest.

The meeting aimed to provide members with an opportunity to meet senior representatives of the Bank, and to gain detailed insights into the opportunities for collaboration on EIB-funded investments, through presentation and discussion of concrete cases. Presentations by other TRIA members helped further detail the scope for collaboration.