The Humboldt Forum Wirtschaft e.V. invites you to the 25th Humboldt Symposium on 20 May 2026 at 10:00 am. Under the theme “Global Asymmetries – Who owns today?”, representatives from the worlds of politics, business and academia will discuss existing and evolving global power structures. Guests will include the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche; the former President of the Bundestag and Member of the Bundestag, Claudia Roth; and the President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Prof. Dr Moritz Schularick. The symposium is organised by the Humboldt Forum Economy, an association of students from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Humboldt-Universität.
Global Imbalances
The symposium critically examines different perspectives on global imbalances and provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange. The five panels will focus in particular on issues of development policy, Europe’s role in the context of systemic rivalry between China and the US, and key challenges relating to global distribution issues.
At a glance
- When: Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 10 am to 9 pm
- Where: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Spandauer Straße 1, 10178 Berlin
- Registration: For journalists: Please register at presse☞ Please insert an @ at this point ☜hufw☞ Please insert a period at this pointde
Admission to the symposium is free. An after-party will follow, costing €7.50.
About the Humboldt-Forum Wirtschaft e.V.
Humboldt-Forum Wirtschaft e. V. is a student initiative at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. The association was founded in autumn 2000 by committed students and has been organising the renowned Humboldt Symposium annually ever since. The symposium is run by students for students and aims to give young people the opportunity to engage with exciting and essential topics outside their studies. Through panel discussions, workshops and lectures, participants have the chance to learn from decision-makers and engage with them directly.