China Meets Europe

The Hamburg Summit is the premier forum for strategic dialogue on Sino-European relations, hosted every two years in Hamburg since 2004.

About the Hamburg Summit

The “Hamburg Summit: China meets Europe” is a high-profile international business conference organized by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 2004, the summit is held biennially and serves as a neutral platform for open dialogue between Chinese and European leaders from politics, business, and academia.

Throughout its history, the summit has welcomed national leaders, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, prominent academics, and global thinkers. The agenda is designed to address pressing geopolitical and economic challenges, offering opportunities to foster mutual understanding, build partnerships, and explore sustainable growth strategies in a multipolar world.

The summit’s key objective is to strengthen cooperation, encourage innovation, and promote balanced globalization in the face of rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions.

Key Themes of the 2025 Edition

Post-Pandemic Cooperation

Analyzing the transformation of EU-China economic ties after COVID-19, including resilience, value chain adaptation, and geopolitical recalibration.

Innovation Networks

Studying China’s mega-regions and Europe's cross-border R&D clusters in promoting industrial modernization and climate-conscious innovation.

Standardization & Policy Alignment

Examining the global implications of China's “Standards 2035” initiative on future industries and interoperability with European regulations.

Sustainable Supply Chains

Debating whether decoupling, regionalization, or diversification will lead to more environmentally and politically resilient trade structures.

Featured Agenda Highlights

  • Opening Ceremony: Welcome by the President of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and keynote speeches from global leaders.
  • EU-China Economic Dialogue: Discussing cooperation models and trade policy evolution post-COVID.
  • Expert Panel on Innovation: Strategies to bridge industrial ecosystems and enhance green development.
  • Academy Session A: Focused on China’s tech and standards influence on global competitiveness.
  • Trilateral Forum: Joint perspective from EU, China, and global South on supply chain diversification.
  • Virtual Networking: Digital Meet & Greet for business matchmaking and policy collaboration.

Why Attend the Hamburg Summit?

Unmatched Access

Meet decision-makers from both Europe and China including policymakers, CEOs, diplomats, and thought leaders under one roof.

Strategic Insights

Gain direct intelligence on trade policies, investment landscapes, and industrial trends shaping the future of Eurasian cooperation.

Innovation Showcase

Discover groundbreaking technologies and initiatives that are shaping smart manufacturing, climate solutions, and digital ecosystems.

Networking & Influence

Build new alliances with global companies and expand your influence across international political, commercial, and academic circles.

Past Summit Highlights

Since its inception, the Hamburg Summit has hosted influential figures such as Premier Wen Jiabao, Chancellor Angela Merkel, and President Jean-Claude Juncker. Past summits have led to concrete outcomes including investment agreements, cooperative declarations, and policy dialogues that continue to shape EU-China economic relations.

Panel topics in past years included digital governance, Belt & Road cooperation, and regulatory convergence. The summit has grown to become a respected global event influencing policy beyond the conference itself.

Join the 2025 Summit

Be part of the defining conversation between China and Europe. Registration opens soon.

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Contact

The Hamburg Summit – China meets Europe
c/o Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Adolphsplatz 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Tel: +49 / 40 / 36 138 287
Fax: +49 / 40 / 36 138 494
Email: info@hamburg-summit.com