From October 7 to 9, Istanbul hosted the Best Practice Sharing Conference 2026, the flagship annual gathering of the AmChams in Europe (ACE) network, bringing together 57 representatives from 30 American Chambers of Commerce across Europe and Eurasia. Among the participants was Ajša Vodnik, General Director of AmCham Slovenia and Chair of the ACE network.

The conference focused on sharing best practices, exchanging experiences, exploring innovative approaches, and strengthening collaboration across the European AmCham network. Participants discussed key challenges and opportunities in member engagement, advocacy, communications, and the development of stronger transatlantic business ties.

Key highlights of the program included the ACE Board Meeting, where strategic directions and future priorities were discussed, as well as interactive workshops designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and explore solutions to shared challenges. The conference also featured the presentation of the ACE Benchmark Survey, providing valuable insights into the performance and development of member chambers, and the ACE Creative Network Awards, recognizing innovative projects and outstanding initiatives.

Ajša Vodnik, Chair of AmChams in Europe, emphasized the importance of cooperation, openness, trust, and genuine human connections in bringing the European business community together and making it stronger.

Hosted by TABA-AmCham, the conference once again highlighted the importance of collaboration among American Chambers of Commerce in sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and advancing transatlantic business cooperation.