22/01/2026
Frankfurt RheinMain. The Reception — Davos 2026
On the occasion of the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, we were pleased to once again host “Frankfurt RheinMain. The Reception” – an event that represented the region during Davos Week and provided a space for dialogue and exchange.
This year’s reception marked an important moment for the region. Lars Klingbeil, Vice Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance, addressed the guests and shared perspectives on Germany’s economic development and the role of strong regions such as Frankfurt RheinMain.
A central element of the evening was the panel discussion with representatives from politics, finance, and science:
Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety,
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank,
Souad Benkredda, Member of the Board of DZ BANK, and
Josef Aschbacher, Director General of the European Space Agency.
The discussion was moderated by journalist and presenter Astrid Frohloff.
The conversation focused on current economic challenges, the role of the Frankfurt financial centre, and the growing strategic importance of space and satellite infrastructure — including the long-standing presence of European Space Agency - ESA in Darmstadt and its relevance for Frankfurt RheinMain.
We were pleased to welcome Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, who attended the reception for the third time. For the first time, two ESA astronauts joined the event: Samantha Cristoforetti and Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski.
Frankfurt RheinMain was represented in Davos by Mike Josef, Mayor of the City of Frankfurt and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FRM GmbH, alongside representatives from cities, districts, chambers of commerce, and regional institutions — reflecting the breadth and cooperation of the region.
The reception was supported by Stadt Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt Main Finance, DZ BANK AG, and the FAZ.NET - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. We were also pleased to welcome Digital Realty as a new partner.
“Frankfurt RheinMain. The Reception” has become a regular point of reference during Davos week — bringing regional perspectives into international discussions and strengthening long-term connections.
Representing Frankfurt RheinMain in Davos means engaging in dialogue, building trust, and turning global exchange into tangible opportunities for the region.
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