WHO WE ARE
The Internationaler Wirtschaftssenat e.V. (IWS) is a professional network with a refined understanding of commercial and political matters. The IWS combines business and academia, and helps those in political spheres understand the business perspective on issues faced by all. At the same time, it takes a non-partisan approach to all topics.
The goal of the IWS is to support the common good in German and European politics, and it does so by developing relationships with educational institutions and coaching the next generation. The IWS considers this just as important as its international outlook. The IWS and its Senators see it as their mission to act based on the traditional values of the ‘honourable merchant’ in the contemporary era, ensuring that we are reliable as well as adaptable.
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES
The most important feature of IWS membership is access to our national and international networks. These bring together our Senators, directors at SMEs, traditional companies and corporations; cooperative partners at national and international levels and other associations under the auspices of the World Economic Council (WEC).
The IWS holds events in various formats, from intimate group conversations with politicians to round table discussions and business conferences. At international level, the IWS offers its Senators exclusive delegation trips – to the USA, Russia or India, for example. The IWS organises local political and business contacts, presentations, extraordinary company visits and more
