Event Details

Join us for this virtual briefing on the latest news coming out of Washington DC, featuring Jonathan Mantz and Loren Monroe from BGR Group.


The speakers will provide an update on recent US policy developments, and what this means for business, the Asia Pacific region, and the wider world as a whole - plus what we can expect in 2026. This session is being held in association with the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) and will be moderated by AAP Chair April Palmerlee.


Event Details:

  • Date and Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, December 4, 2025 (China Time)
  • Format: Online
  • Language: English
  • Contact: Yuhan Nie, ynie@amchamchina.org


Notes:

  • This is member-only event is free for all AmCham China members and is off-the-record.
  • Approved registrants will be sent the webinar link one day before the event.
  • Tickets are non-transferable.

Speakers

  • Jonathan Mantz (Practice Head, Principal at BGR Group)

    Jonathan Mantz

    Practice Head, Principal at BGR Group

    Jonathan Mantz is a Principal at BGR Government Affairs, leading Democratic outreach and co-heading the firm's Commerce and Infrastructure Practice, with decades of senior roles supporting Democratic campaigns nationwide. He provides strategic government relations and public affairs services, representing clients across various sectors including telecom, energy, and healthcare before Congress and other government bodies. Mantz has also served in finance leadership roles for major Democratic organizations and campaigns, and currently sits on several boards, drawing on extensive experience and a strong background in political strategy.

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  • Loren Monroe (Practice Head, Principal at BGR Group)

    Loren Monroe

    Practice Head, Principal at BGR Group

    Loren Monroe is a Principal at BGR Group, leading the State & Local Advocacy Practice and serving on the Executive Board. With over 25 years in Washington, he has helped clients across various industries navigate federal and state policy, earning a reputation for effective advocacy and long-standing client relationships. Prior to BGR, he held positions at Cassidy & Associates, on Senator Pete Domenici's staff, and now serves on finance committees for major Republican organizations.

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  • April Palmerlee (CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham Australia) & Chair of the AmChams of Asia Pacific)

    April Palmerlee

    CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham Australia) & Chair of the AmChams of Asia Pacific

    As the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, April leads the largest and most influential international business organisation in the country, with over 600 member companies representing one million-plus businesspeople. AmCham's mission is to promote trade, commerce, and investment between the US and Australia, and to support the interests and needs of its membership base. She also serves as Chairman of the AmChams of Asia Pacific (29 individual AmChams across the region).

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Tickets

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