Executive Circle Chicago 2026

20. October 2026 Chicago, USA

The Executive Circle Chicago 2026 is aimed at managing directors, owners, and senior executives of Austrian companies that are already active in the US market or are facing their next step toward growth. In a select circle, you will gain direct insights from Austrian executives with experience in US business and work on topics such as communication, B2B growth, and US market strategy in hands-on executive workshops. Company visits and executive networking round out the program. The registration period has already ended.

Program Highlights & Your Benefits:
  • Executive Dinner: Take advantage of this exclusive setting for personal conversations with Austrian executives and decision-makers.
  • Executive Workshop “Executive Presence & Communication” with Joe Dolce: Sharpen your communication with American clients, investors, and partners.
  • Executive Workshop “B2B Growth & US Market Strategy” with Jock Breitwieser: Develop practical approaches for structured growth and US market entry.
  • Exclusive company visits to Austrian businesses in the greater Chicago area: Gain insights into experiences, success factors, and lessons learned in building US operations.
  • Peer learning & best practice exchange: Learn from companies that have already successfully entered the US market, and derive concrete recommendations for your own growth strategy.
  • Networking reception for Austrian National Day: Connect with representatives of the Austrian-American business community.
Target audience:
  • Managing directors of Austrian companies
  • Owners of Austrian companies
  • Senior executives of Austrian companies
  • Companies already active in the US market
  • Companies facing their next step toward growth in the US

Good to know

Registration

The registration period has already ended.

Program

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

  • Executive Dinner

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

  • Executive workshops with Joe Dolce and Jock Breitwieser
  • Company visits to Austrian businesses in the greater Chicago area
  • Lunch
  • Transfers between program points

Thursday, October 22, 2026

  • Executive workshops with Joe Dolce and Jock Breitwieser
  • Company visits to Austrian businesses in the greater Chicago area
  • Lunch
  • Transfers between program points
  • Closing networking reception as part of the Austrian National Day celebrations

Foreign Trade Center New York
Katrin Müller
T +1 212 421 52 50
Email: newyork@wko.at

The participation fee includes the Executive Dinner, the executive workshops, exclusive company visits, lunch on both program days, transfers between program points, and the closing networking reception.

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