Event Details:
- Event Start: 04/15/2026 · 9:00 AM CET
- Event End: 04/15/2026 · 12:00 AM CET
- Location: House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM), Bessie-Coleman Straße 7 · 60549 Frankfurt (TBC)
- Language: English
- Tickets: Free
Are you interested in exploring the U.S. innovation landscape—especially the Chicago metropolitan region—expanding your international network, or connecting with potential American partners in key sectors? This Interactive Transatlantic Collaboration Session at the House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM) offers a valuable opportunity to engage directly with senior representatives from the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) and World Business Chicago (WBC). The delegation seeks to gain insights into the Frankfurt Rhein-Main ecosystem and exchange ideas with German companies, research institutions, and industry partners.
The session focuses on mutual understanding and open dialogue between the two regions, with emphasis on key sectors such as Logistics, Life Sciences, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. Participants will gain orientation in the U.S. innovation landscape, explore opportunities for collaboration, and establish initial contacts with representatives from the Chicago ecosystem.
Program Highlights
- Opening & Event Kickoff: Welcome briefing and overview of collaboration opportunities between WBC / GCEP and the Province of Hessen / Frankfurt Rhein-Main and welcome remarks from HOLM
- Regional Pitches: Short presentations from representatives of the U.S. delegation and discussion with a German company with experience expanding into Greater Chicagoland
- Networking Opportunity: Informal networking and connections immediately after the panel
- (Optional) Individual Meetings: Possibility to engage in one-on-one conversations with specific representatives
Key Takeaways:
- Direct engagement with decision-makers from the Chicago business and innovation community
- Insights into the U.S. Midwest market landscape, including priority sectors
- Understanding of available networks, contacts, and collaboration pathways
- Opportunity to present your organization’s strengths, technologies, and interests
- Inspiration for transatlantic collaboration in logistics, life sciences, energy efficiency, and renewable energy
- Strengthening of international networks with a focus on applied innovation and industry-driven partnerships