19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business

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From 29 to 31 October 2026, the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) will take place in Seoul. The conference brings together senior representatives from business, government and innovation communities from Germany and across the Asia-Pacific region. Key topics include innovation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, resilient supply chains and sustainable growth.

The conference is jointly chaired by APA Chairman Roland Busch and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche.  

Visit the GTAI Coffee Lounge 

Throughout the conference, we warmly invite you to visit the GTAI Coffee Lounge. 

Take the opportunity to meet our experts and discuss investment and business opportunities in Germany and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as current market developments and industry trends. 

Whether you are an investor, business leader or innovation partner, we look forward to meeting you and exploring opportunities for collaboration. 

Exclusive GTAI Side Event 

Alongside the APK, GTAI is planning an exclusive side event featuring Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche (tbc), selected companies, investors and innovation leaders from Korea and across the Indo-Pacific region. 

Under the title“Inviting Innovation”, senior representatives from business and government will discuss emerging technologies, innovation partnerships and investment opportunities in Germany. 

Schedule a Meeting with GTAI 

Would you like to use your time at APK 2026 for a personal exchange with GTAI? 

Arrange a meeting with our team before your trip to Seoul. 

We would be pleased to organize an individual meeting in our GTAI Coffee Lounge or provide information about participation opportunities at our exclusive side event. 

Contact in Korea 

• Katharina Viklenko, Germany Trade & Invest, Seoul 

Your contact for meeting requests during APK 2026 and appointments in the GTAI Coffee Lounge. 

Contact for German Companies 

• Achim Haug, Germany Trade & Invest, Bonn 

Your contact for German companies and institutions interested in business opportunities and partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. 

Contact for the GTAI Side Event 

• Asha-Maria Sharma, Marc Rohr, Germany Trade & Invest, Berlin 

Our Investment Promotion Team supports the exclusive GTAI side event with Federal Minister Katherina Reiche and will be happy to assist with any questions regarding participation and networking opportunities. 

You will also have the opportunity to meet our experts in the GTAI Coffee Lounge and learn more about business and investment opportunities in Germany.

Let's Meet in Seoul 

Discover new investment opportunities, strategic partnerships and business potential in Germany and beyond. Contact us to arrange a personal meeting with our team in Seoul.