Katja Ridderbusch: Presentations (European Dreams

European Dreams - American Nightmares?

What do Jeeps, Ray Bans, Dunkin' Donuts, Ben & Jerry's and The Holiday Inn have in common? They're all iconic American brands, yet they are all owned and operated by large European corporations.

The European Union's landmass may be half the size of the continental United States, but its $10.5 trillion GDP has made it the world's largest economy. Seventy percent of all direct foreign investment in the United States comes from EU countries. The single European currency, the Euro, outperforms the dollar and is well on its way to becoming the world's No. 1 currency.

Europe's power is real - and America can take advantage of it! Keynote speaker and longtime Brussels-based newspaper correspondent Katja Ridderbusch uses insight and humor to provide a new perspective on the relationship between the European Union and the United States. She proves that transatlantic relations don't need to be tense, resentful and competitive; they can be inspiring and mutually beneficial. This presentation is based on Katja's critically acclaimed book, Der Tross von Brüssel ("The Brussels Entourage") a behind-the-scenes portrait of the men and women who make the European Union work.

Katja will customize a keynote presentation for your corporate event, panel discussion or international conference, contact her to discuss details.