XV Spain-United States Business Forum

 

In an international context marked by geopolitical uncertainty and the redefinition of global trade relations, the International Area of ​​the Valencia Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the XV Spain-United States Business Forum.

A key space to analyze trends, share strategies and strengthen economic cooperation between both countries.

This meeting will bring together businesspeople, investors, and institutional representatives from Spain and the United States with the aim of strengthening economic relations and exploring new business opportunities in a changing global environment.

 

During the day, the following will be analyzed: US economic trends, Business priorities from Washington and Key strategies for investing, operating, and attracting talent in the US market.

 

PROGRAM
 

09:00 a.m. Accreditation and reception of guests

 

09:30 a.m. Opening Session
Mr. José Vicente Morata, President of the Valencia Chamber
Mr. Alan D. Solomont, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Spain-US Chamber of Commerce /
United States Ambassador to Spain (2009-2013)

 

10:00 a.m. A view from Washington: economic and business priorities
Mrs. Mrs. Rian Harker Harris. Chargé d'Affaires ai, US Embassy in Spain and Andorra

 

10:15 a.m. A snapshot of the U.S. economy: Trends and scenarios
Mr. Pablo García Macías, Executive Director, Representative Offices, CaixaBank
Ms. Rita Sánchez, Economist, Department of International Economics and Markets, CaixaBank Research

 

10:45 a.m. From experience: Strategies for investing in the U.S.
Mr. Daniel Soler, CFO Power Electronics
Mr. Carlos Castejón, Commercial Director Zummo
Mr. Manuel Peris, CEO Das Audio
Moderator: Ms. Gemma Cortijo, Spain-US Chamber of Commerce

 

11:45 a.m. COFFEE

 

12:15 p.m. Analysis of the first year of the Trump administration: Trump's trade policy and its impact on the
Spanish company
Ms. Carlota García Encina, Principal Investigator, Elcano Royal Institute
Mr. Alan D. Solomont, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Spain-US Chamber of Commerce /
United States Ambassador to Spain (2009-2013)

 

12:45 h. Scenario and guidelines for the entrepreneur
I. Key legal and tax aspects of doing business in the U.S.
Mr. Antonio Barba, Tax Partner, Cuatrecasas
Mr. Brian C. Dunning, Partner, Dunning Vallejo & McDonald's
II. How to navigate the US job market and attract top talent
Mr. Matt Stanford, Partner, Russell Tobin.

 

13:30 a.m. Closure

 

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: From 9:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m.

Venue: Valencia Chamber of Commerce – Assembly Hall (Poeta Querol, 15, 2nd floor)

 

Registration: