Membership overview
About the Council
The American-Danish Business Council is a non-profit association that strengthens trade and investment between Denmark and the United States. Founded in 2001, the Council is chaired by the Ambassador of Denmark to the United States and run from the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, D.C. It brings together leading Danish and American companies with policymakers and government representatives.
Why join
- Members are the Embassy’s closest business partners, with direct access to the Ambassador and the Embassy’s advisers and network in the United States and Denmark.
- A senior-level network of decision-makers across the Danish-American business community.
- Strategic dialogue on policy, market developments and the issues shaping trade and investment between the two countries.
- Introductions that can lead to partnerships, investment and new business.
- Visibility among influential stakeholders and fellow members.
Activities
Executive roundtables and dinners at the Ambassador’s residence, engagement with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill, meetings and receptions around high-level visits from Denmark, and annual events including Constitution Day, Flag Day, the Member Dinner and the Christmas Reception.
Membership
| Sponsoring Membership | Corporate Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | USD 6,000 | USD 3,500 |
| Events | The full member program, including events reserved for sponsoring members. Guests are welcome, subject to capacity. | Selected member events and briefings. |
| The Embassy | Invitations to high-level Embassy events. | Invitations to selected Council activities hosted by the Embassy. |
| Introductions | Priority for tailored introductions. | Considered case by case. |
| The Board | A senior representative can stand for election to the Board. | |
| Visibility | Prominent recognition among Founding and Sponsoring Members. | Recognition among Corporate Members. |
NGOs and public organizations can be associated with the Council free of charge. This does not include the member program.
How to join
To become a member, fill in the form at usadk.org or write to adbc@usadk.org, and we will contact you.
American-Danish Business Council
c/o Royal Danish Embassy · 3200 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008