The UK-US Year Ahead 2026: A Transatlantic Business Briefing
Wednesday 11 February, 2026
Marking the release of the BAB 2026 Policy Agenda, this breakfast briefing will unpack the diplomatic, legislative, and economic landscape for the year ahead. Join senior government officials and industry leaders as we explore the key parameters that will shape the transatlantic business environment in 2026.
Date: Wednesday 11 February, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am ET
Location: Washington D.C.
Sponsored By: Rolls-Royce North America
Agenda
8:30 am
Arrival & Networking Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome
Remarks from hosts APCO Worldwide and Duncan Edwards, CEO, British American Business
9:10 am
Navigating the New Economic Order
A high-level strategic fireside discussion from a senior government representative on the intersection of economic security, trade competitiveness, and the future of the transatlantic partnership.
9:30 am
The Legislative Outlook
Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) – A fireside chat with the Chair of the Trade Subcommittee (House Ways & Means Committee). Discussion on the 119th Congress and the trade competitiveness agenda.
9:50 am
Industry Reaction Panel
Senior leaders unpack the morning’s insights and discuss the critical challenges and opportunities defining the year ahead.
- Arrow Augerot, Director for International Policy, Americas, Amazon
- James Robinson, Executive Director, APCO
- Caroline Berson, Vice President Global Government Relations, PepsiCo
- Mary Springer, Senior Vice President Government Relations, Rolls-Royce North America
10:30 am
Event Concludes
*agenda subject to change
Meet the Speakers
Duncan Edwards
BritishAmerican Business
Mary Springer
Rolls-Royce North America
The Honorable Adrian Smith
U.S. House of Representatives
Caroline Berson
PepsiCo
Emanuel Adam
BritishAmerican Business
Arrow Augerot
Amazon
James Robinson
APCO
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