Together with our members KPMG and HAPPY DAYS Group we cordially invite you and your colleagues to our event:
UK-Germany Business Forum 2026
Scoring Goals with Northern Gateway
Date: Thursday – Saturday, 26 – 28th March 2026
Location: Liverpool
The Business Forum is embedded in an exceptional and exclusive highlight programme. Meet Jürgen Klopp and legendary players from Liverpool FC and Borussia Dortmund at a special charity event, and experience the Legends Match live at the iconic Anfield Stadium.
Tickets are strictly limited and available exclusively to Business Forum participants.
The UK–Germany Business Forum 2026 brings together senior business and political leaders from the UK and Germany to explore investment and growth opportunities linked to the Liverpool Northern Gateway.
This exclusive programme takes place at some of Liverpool’s most exciting event locations and offers high-level insights, strategic dialogue and targeted networking with key decision-makers.
The Forum takes place over three consecutive days. The core conference day is Friday, 27 March 2026, which all participants are invited to attend (free of charge). The opening day (26 March) and the closing day (28 March) are optional programme elements, allowing participants to tailor their attendance according to their interests and availability.
Programme:
26th March (Opening day, optional – only available for participants of the Business Forum)
17:30 h: Pre-meeting at Hotel Anfield. An ex-LFC legend will be in attendance. Canapés and drinks provided.
18:45 h: Arrival at Anfield Stadium for Jürgen Klopp & Legends Charity Event (this is a ticketed event with limited availability, first come, first served).
All proceeds from this event go to the LFC Foundation & the Lord Mayor’s Charity.
23:00 h: Departure & close of day.
27th March (Main Event Day – UK-Germany Business Forum)
10:30 h: Meet & Greet with Liverpool’s Lord Mayor Barbara Murray; Liverpool Town Hall
11:30 h: Arrival & Registration, Hill Dickinson Stadium (east entrance)
This event is moderated by Sky Sports’ Toni Tomic & Happy Days Group co-owner Peter Schriewersmann.
12:00 h: Opening address by Andreas Glunz, Managing Partner International Business, KPMG Germany
12:15 h: Key Note Speech I: Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram
Key Note Speech II: Deputy German Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Christian Doktor
Followed by Q & A Session
12:45 h: Panel Discussion I: Football, Major Events and Infrastructure Projects as driver for change and impulse for the local economy.
Panel Speakers:
– Colin Chong, Everton FC, former CEO
– Craig Evans, Liverpool FC, Vice President Communications
– Julia Farr, Borussia Dortmund, Senior Project Lead International Tours & Business Opportunities
– Claire McColgan, Director of Culture & Major Events, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
– Aidan Miller, Chief Strategy Officer at Wrexham AFC
13:00 h: Networking Break
13:45 h: Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council: German-Liverpool links, past & present and future plans
Susan Finnegan, Head of Commercial & Marketing, Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council: Update around the programme for Liverpool welcomes Europe 2026
14:00 h: Panel II: German-British Business Relations in the Kensington Era – A Mersey Perspective
Panel Speakers:
– Andreas Glunz, Managing Partner International Business, KPMG Germany
– Simon Reid, Assistant Director of Business Growth, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
– Paul Cherpeau, CEO of Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
– Lee Tebbatt, Managing Director, Wilo UK
Moderated by Marc Lehnfeld, Director of Trade, GTAI
14:45 h: Closing Remarks from Ilka Hartmann, Managing Director, BCCG
15:00 h: Networking
15:45 – 18:00 h: Bus transfer for site visit at Rösler UK with Daniel Tweer, Managing Director, Rösler UK
18:00 h: approx Arrive back at Liverpool City Centre from Rösler UK site visit
19:00 h: approx LFC/Borussia Dortmund Legends Event, includes a Meet & Greet and Q&A with LFC & Dortmund Legends, Music by the Ragamuffins band, Hotel Anfield
Moderated by Sky Sport’s Toni Tomic & Kicker ex-CEO Jörg Jakob
28th March (Optional Programme – only available for participants of the Business Forum)
11:00 h: Networking Brunch (including paid nibbles), The Municipal Hotel
15:00 h: Legends Match Access at Anfield Stadium. Options: Private Lounge (limited availability) or General Admission. Both are paid options.
21:00 h onwards: Informal Drinks, Albert Schloss (Bold Street Liverpool)
Notes of participation:
Please note that photographs and footage might be taken at this event, which will be used for marketing and publicity in publications, on websites and in social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
