The Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) returns to Seoul from 29–31 October 2026.
As the leading biennial platform for German business in the Asia-Pacific region, the conference brings together senior decision-makers from business, politics and academia to discuss the future of German–Asia-Pacific economic cooperation. This year's programme will focus on geopolitics, innovation, industrial AI, business resilience and sustainable growth.
- Thursday, 29 October 2026 | Welcome Reception
- Friday, 30 October – Saturday, 31 October 2026 | Conference Programme
- Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas | Seoul, Republic of Korea
Featured speakers include:
Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Friedrich Merz, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany Katherina Reiche, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) and President & CEO of Siemens Roland Busch, and many other high-level representatives from business, politics and academia.
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19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business