2026 Transatlantic Summit

If you took away one message from AmCham’s Executive Director, Mark Draper, at the 2026 Transatlantic Summit, it was this:

Despite the tensions, despite the uncertainties, the United States and Europe are still each other’s largest trade and investment partners. And the US-Danish relationship also still benefits tremendously from that broader partnership.

American companies continue to invest in Denmark. Danish companies continue to grow and succeed in the United States.

Jes Munk Hansen, CEO of ROCKWOOL, shared insights into the company’s impressive growth journey in the United States, highlighting how ROCKWOOL continues to expand its footprint with new factories opening across the country – a testament to the enduring opportunity the American market offers Danish companies.

Las Olsen, Chief Economist at Danske Bank, then delivered a transatlantic economic update, offering a reassuring signal for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic: despite the political turbulence of recent months, commercial activity remains strong and resilient.

With this context as backdrop, journalist Mette W. Vestergaard moderated a forward-looking panel discussion on the future of the transatlantic relationship, drawing out frank perspectives from the speakers and generating valuable exchanges with participants during Q&A.

Thanks to Jes, Las, and Mette for their engaging presentations and candid discussion. And a warm thank you to ROCKWOOL for their wonderful hospitality at their growing Innovation Village — a fitting backdrop for a conversation about transatlantic ambition and growth.

New Report

During the summit, AmCham Denmark presented highlights from the U.S.–Denmark Economic Deep Dive, a report going in depth with bilateral trade numbers between the two countries. The report offers a detailed look at the scale and significance of the Danish-American commercial relationship at a pivotal moment for transatlantic trade.

Read the 2026 U.S.–Denmark Economic Deep Dive.