For decades, Bavaria's economy has reaped significant benefits from globalization. However, recent disruptions in supply chains, trade conflicts, and geopolitical tensions have exposed critical dependencies in our economy. In today’s challenging global environment, businesses need to diversify to build resilience.

This event aims to highlight strategies for diversifying both procurement and sales markets. Together with our experts, we will explore which markets present concrete opportunities for this purpose.

The event will be held in person and streamed online. Those joining online will receive a link via email ahead of the event.

Program
2:00 PM
Welcome
Bertram Brossardt, CEO, vbw – Bavarian Industry Association, Munich

2:10 PM
A Look at Asia and Latin America – New Procurement and Sales Markets for Bavaria
Johann Weiß, Senior Project Manager, Prognos AG

2:20 PM
Diversification Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prof. Dr. Philipp von Carlowitz, Director, InNeMa GmbH – Institute for New Markets

2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: "Global Perspectives for Bavarian Businesses"
Moderated by Bertram Brossardt
Participants:

• Frank Hegenbart, Managing Director, Driescher Energy Solutions GmbH
• Duy Tuan Tran, Service Coordinator, AHK Vietnam
• Prof. Dr. Philipp von Carlowitz
• Johann Weiß

3:30 PM
Event Conclusion and Networking Reception

Our Speakers

• Bertram Brossardt, CEO, vbw – Bavarian Industry Association, Munich
• Johann Weiß, Senior Project Manager, Prognos AG
• Prof. Dr. Philipp von Carlowitz, Director, InNeMa GmbH – Institute for New Markets
• Frank Hegenbart, Managing Director, Driescher Energy Solutions GmbH
• Duy Tuan Tran, Service Coordinator, AHK Vietnam

Topic of Interest: Study on "Resilience of the German and Bavarian Economy" (German)