Founded by Lars Hendrik Röller, former Chief Economic Advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and presented by the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT), leaders from politics, society and business came together in an innovative, first-ever “Berlin Global Dialogue” to debate the future of a globalized economy facing multiple complex and interconnected crises.
Among the high-level guests, who focused on three fundamental challenges – climate change, a new economic world order and industrial transformation – was German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who highlighted the role of the European Union (EU) in strengthening cooperation and competition in a multipolar world and resisting protectionism.
Other keynote speakers and participants included Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Daimler CEO Ola Källenius, as well as several DAX CEOs and foreign heads of state and government.
By way of example, the innovation potential and the limits for a CO2-neutral economy were discussed, as well as the global interconnectedness of economies and the importance of geopolitics during this period. To finance this changing economy, one was able to consider the remarks of the world’s largest investment firm, BlackRock, represented by its CEO Larry Fink.
The special importance of Africa was discussed in the forum “Leveraging Africa’s Economic Potential”. From the potential for food production to the importance of renewable energies for decentralized energy supply solutions, Africa’s future role in the global economic order became clear. This confirmed the opportunities for the CHB Group’s business model in the areas of agriculture and renewable energies on the continent.
A panel discussion entitled “The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals” highlighted in particular the relevance of critical minerals for industrial transformation. In discussions with the participants of the panel, the CHB Group positioned The Critical Minerals Fund (TCMF) as a future-oriented initiator that addresses the increasing demand for critical minerals.
The panel’s opinions highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in obtaining competitive financing solutions. TCMF aligns with this narrative as a new company that is uniquely suited to meet the demand for critical minerals, one that combines government guarantees and private capital to promote the fourth industrial revolution.
Carl Heinrich Bruhn, CEO of the CHB Group and co-founder of TCMF, was pleased with the event and recognized its importance. “This event has once again confirmed the importance of The Critical Minerals Fund. In order to facilitate the global transition to a new, sustainable economic world order, we need to work with African countries on an equal footing. Developing the region’s natural resources and advocating for sustainable practices while promoting employment opportunities present a win-win scenario for everyone,” said Bruhn.
