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• ADBC – strategic priority at the Embassy
• Strengthening the strategic profile of ADBC

– Economic Diplomacy – Sector Focus – High-level visits

• Active involvement of Board members
• Attract new members – goal in 2016 +40%
• New secretariat function established at the Embassy

What is the ADBC?

• Economic Diplomacy venue
• Global Public Affairs platform
• High-level business network of U.S. and Danish companies

What value can ADBC provide?

• Venue for Danish Embassy and Ambassador engagement
• Political and industry monitoring and insights
• Access to free services (information, counselling, practical assistance)
• Access to International business network dedicated to increasing US-Denmark trade:
• Unique engagement opportunities with Danish Government leadership visiting the U.S.
• Knowledge network providing experts speaking on different topics:
• Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy on Defense issues
• Bruce Stokes on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Treaty
• Søren Hermansen on renewable energy
• Collaboration with US Embassy in Copenhagen in addition to affiliate networks such as:

Other US Agencies and NGOs

Collaborative Forums Sector committees

• Roundtables with Danish Ministers
• Seminars on relevant issues such as “Doing business with

the USG” and energy partnerships

• Topical events such as “International Reusable Energy

Summit”

• Topic related delegations to US or Denmark
• Congressional Friends of Denmark
• Promotion opportunities such as “EU Open House”
• Collaboration with other Nordic partners and relevant

associations

• Bi-monthly newsletters
• ADBC LinkedIn group

Food & Agriculture Health Care & Life Sciences Energy and Environment Aerospace & Defense Maritime

Elizabeth Dempsey Becker Healthcare & Life Sciences Ida Bo Jørgensen District Energy Jakob Bjerregaard District Energy Energy & Environment Per Lyse Rasmussen Defense Anna de Klauman Food & Agriculture Lina Gandløse Hansen Secretariat ADBC

• Sector based approach and partnership – process rather than fixed

forum

• The 5 sector focus areas will be implemented in corresponding

Growth Council tracks

• Participation of Danish Government authorities, Danish companies

(ADBC members), and Embassy/TC-USA/Consulates

What’s in it for Danish companies?:

• Access to Embassy services and ressources
• Connection to Embassy network
• Embassy organised events
• Intelligence and monitoring of sector policy regulation, international

trade negotiation and implications of international political developments

• Influencing of Embassy focus
• Involvement in planning of visits, export promotion, Public Diplomacy

and Culture activities

• Integrated strategic dialogue with Danish Government authorities
• Enhanced access to Congress through CFD

• Re-established in House in Fall 2015
• Purpose is multifold but mainly to support Embassy’s strategic

sector focus

• Members and activities will be coordinated in light of sector focus as

well as concrete economic interests in constituencies

• CFD as framework for enhanced access for Danish companies in

ADBC to Congress

TC USA Danish Government authorities Embasy Washington, D.C Congressional Friends of Denmark and US Government authorities

Danish Companies/ADBC

Economic Diplomacy (Growth Council)

Large events

• Congressional Friends of

Denmark Caucus Event

• EU open House
• Creative Christmas

Sector focused events

• Receptions
• Roundtables
• Meetings
• Seminars
• Dinners

Events with High Level Visitors Charity events

• Monthly events in Sector Committtees (one sector per month)
• Engagement with Congressional Friends of Demark
• Meetings & receptions in connection with high-level visits from

Denmark

• Embassy events showcasing Danish companies – EU Open House
• Annual Creative Christmas event
• Network event for potential new members
• Cultural and charity events with support from ADBC members

Gold Sponsor - $10.000

• Lead sponsor for

an Embassy event and access to VIP Reception

• Lead sponsor for

two sector specific events

• Company/product

showcase possibilities for 2 events

• Company logo on

invitation and marketing material for Embassy/ ADBC events

• Company

flyer/product in gift bag for an Embassy event

• Mentions on

Embassy website & on social media

Silver Sponsor - $ 6000

• Sponsor for an

Embassy event and access to VIP Reception

• Lead sponsor for
• ne sector

specific events

• Company/product

showcase possibilities for 1 event

• Company logo on

invitation and marketing material for Embassy/ ADBC events

• Company

flyer/product in gift bag for an Embassy event

• Mentions on

Embassy website & on social media

Bronze Sponsor - $4000

• Sponsor for an

Embassy event and access to VIP Reception

• Lead sponsor for one

sector specific events

• Company/product

showcase possibilities for 2 1 event

• Company logo on

invitation and marketing material for Embassy/ADBC events

• Company

flyer/product in gift bag for an Embassy event

• Mentions on

Embassy website &

• n social media

Mem embership ip B Benefits its

Membership fee Access to unique and influential business network Unique relations between members and the Embassy Access to bi-monthly newsletter LinkedIn blasts ADBC events on relevant topics (approx. 1 per month) Members can suggest topics for general or sector specific events Functions in the Embassy meeting room & conference area Functions in the Ambassador’s residence Exclusive events Immediate access to Embassy services/information/network Profile on the ADBC webpage Eligible for election to the board Exclusive sponsor options Indiv ivid idual/S l/Sta tart-up Membership ip $500 annually Associa iate te Membership ip Further information on request Corporate te Membership ip $2,000 annually Spo ponsorin ing Membership ip $3,000 annually One representative One representative Up to 3 company representatives and/or business partner Up to 5 company representatives and/or business partner 1 time per year free - 25 % reduction of fee subsequently 1 time per year free - 25 % reduction of fee subsequently 25 % reduction of fee 50% reduction of fee 5 hours free services per year 10 hours free services per year S