German American Conference

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! 🙌🏾🍂 Reflecting on three incredible days of keynotes and discussions on transatlantic challenges. We continue to be inspired by the connections we made and hard conversations we had. 🌍 From global industry leaders to politicians and military experts, we explored bold solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time. ✨ We were honored to welcome speakers, among those Prof. Dr. Stephan Harbarth, LL.M. (Yale), Hildegard Müller, Dr. Benedikt Franke, Eva Christiansen and many more! 🇺🇸🇩🇪 What was your favorite panel or takeaway? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 📣 Let’s keep the hard conversations going!

Continuing our tradition, let's reflect on this year's incredible German American Conference with 800 participants! 🇺🇸🇩🇪 We had the honor of kicking off #GAC2024 at Harvard's iconic Memorial Church-a truly inspiring setting.🔥🚀 ✨ A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped make this event such a huge success. 🙌🏾 #ThrowbackThursday #GAC2024

🎉 Thank You for an Unforgettable GAC 2024! And that’s a wrap! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this year’s German American Conference a success—from our inspiring speakers and engaged attendees to our dedicated team and supporters. 🙌✨ Over three days, we’ve explored some of the most pressing topics shaping transatlantic relations, shared insights, and fostered connections that will continue to spark collaboration across borders. 🌍💬 Thank you for being part of this journey, and for bringing your energy, curiosity, and passion. We can’t wait to see you all again next year for GAC 2025! Until then, here’s to building even stronger transatlantic partnerships. See you next year! 👋 #GAC2024 #TransatlanticRelations

🌟 It was an incredible honor to hear from Prof. Dr. Stephan Harbarth, President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, and gain insights into the values and principles that shape Germany’s legal landscape. His dedication to justice, democracy, and the rule of law serves as an inspiration for us all. #GAC2024 #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations

🚗💡 Driving the Future with Hildegard Müller Today, we had the honor of welcoming Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), to #GAC2024. A visionary leader, Müller explained how we can shape the transition to sustainable mobility, championing innovation and paving the way for the automotive industry of tomorrow. From electrification to digital transformation. #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations

An inspiring session with Baden-Württemberg Minister of Finance, Dr. Danyal Bayaz, shedding light on the economic powerhouse of The Länd 🇩🇪✨ From innovation to fiscal responsibility, Baden-Württemberg is setting the bar high for sustainable growth and global competitiveness. 🌍💡 #GAC2024 #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations

🌅 Good Morning from the Final Day of GAC 2024! It’s our last day, and we have an incredible lineup ahead to close out an inspiring conference! This morning, we’ll dive into discussions on Transatlantic Partnerships in the 21st Century with insights from Dr. Danyal Bayaz, Minister of Finance of Baden-Württemberg, as he explores regional cooperation in geopolitically challenging times. 🌍🤝 We’re also honored to welcome Prof. Dr. Stephan Harbarth, LL.M. (Yale), President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany. 🇩🇪🇺🇸 Later today, we’ll explore the future of the automotive industry and the role of AI in driving innovation over the next decade. 🚗💡 Look out for insights from leaders like Hildegard Müller, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, and Michael F. Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute. Let’s make the most of this final day at #GAC2024! #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations

Tonight, we come together to honor and celebrate the deep-rooted ties between Germany and the United States. Our Saturday reception is a chance for attendees, speakers, and partners to connect, exchange ideas, and build on the collaborative spirit that fuels transatlantic relations. 🌍🤝 There is no better way to celebrate at Boston’s highest observation deck on the 52nd floor. Our guests enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view overlooking the stunning Boston skyling while savoring delicious drinks and foods. Here’s to fostering partnerships, sparking new ideas, and embracing the unique perspectives that bridge our communities across the Atlantic. 🌐✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight at this incredible event—here’s to the future of transatlantic cooperation! 🥂 #GAC2024 #TransatlanticRelations #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations

The momentum is building this afternoon as we dive into impactful discussions on this year’s theme of Hard Conversations. 💬✨ From the latest in AI Policy 🤖, the biggest difference between German and US startups 🦄, breakthroughs in Clean Energy 🌱, advancements in Medical Education 🩺, to insights on how to have hard conversations 🔍 today’s panels are delivering incredible insights. There’s still much more to come, and we’re excited to keep exploring these critical topics with our exceptional lineup of speakers and engaged attendees. 📣💡 Stay tuned for more updates as #GAC2024 continues! 🚀 #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations

🌞 Good Morning from Day 2 of GAC 2024! We had so much fun at our opening day yesterday. A huge thank you to Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones for literally setting the tone and kicking things off with style. Looking ahead, we've got a full day with sessions covering some of the most pressing topics in transatlantic relations. Today, we’ll dive into Germany’s shift in defense policy, explore health disparities, discuss start-up ecosystems in the US and Germany, address digitization in the public sector, and even host a workshop on how to become a politician! We’re thrilled to welcome top voices like: • 🇪🇺 Dr. WERNER HOYER, former President of the European Investment Bank • 🗣️ Dr. Andrej Levin, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group & head of BCG X in Central Europe • 🎙️ Eva Christiansen, Partner at FGS Berlin and former media advisor to Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel • 🔐 Claudia Plattner, President of the German Federal Office for Information Security …and many more. Stay tuned as we continue to explore these critical conversations at #GAC2024! #GermanAmericanConference #HardConversations