In today’s multipolar world, diverse actors are increasingly claiming economic, political, and military power, while technological advances are redefining the concept of power itself. With these power shifts also comes a collective responsibility to shape a stable and prosperous global order. 

“This is a pivotal moment. We are in the process of defining the rules of a new world order – rules that will impact us for decades to come. At Berlin Global Dialogue, we believe this is not only a challenge but also an opportunity,” says Lars-Hendrik Röller, Founder and Chair of Berlin Global Dialogue.  

How can both established players and rising powers avoid a race to the bottom and instead drive opportunity, equity, and prosperity for all? BGD 2025 will provide a platform for leaders from business, government, and academia to discover joint opportunities, forge new partnerships, and create confidence in a multipolar world. Bank of America is joining Berlin Global Dialogue again as a Principal Partner this year. “Berlin Global Dialogue has become a vital platform for fostering inclusive discussions that can help shape a more resilient global future, and we are proud to continue our partnership. The success of the previous two summits highlights the value of constructive dialogue and building common ground,” says Bernard Mensah, President of International at Bank of America.  

Berlin Global Dialogue’s annual summits are attended by high-level decision-makers from around the world. Previous participants include French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink, as well as other Heads of State and Government, Ministers, and C-Suite Representatives from over 70 countries. 

About Berlin Global Dialogue

Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) unites leaders from business, policy, and academia to develop joint solutions for the most pressing challenges impacting the global economy. Established in 2022, Berlin Global Dialogue emerged from the economic, political, and social realities of the twenty-first century as a new platform for a new era. Founded with the mission to strengthen the dialogue between different stakeholders, our annual summit convenes select high-level participants for candid exchanges in interactive formats that highlight diverse perspectives and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

About Lars-Hendrik Röller 

Lars-Hendrik Röller is the founder and chair of Berlin Global Dialogue and a professor of economics at ESMT Berlin. He previously served as chief economic advisor to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and G7 and G20 Sherpa. Prior to that, Röller was the president of ESMT and chief competition economist at the European Commission. Throughout his academic career, he taught at INSEAD, New York University, Stanford University, and the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration.