Our History
A decade of transatlantic dialogue
Hard Conversations
Convened thought leaders, policymakers, business executives, and students to explore the future of transatlantic relations amid global uncertainty. Featured discussions on geopolitical upheaval, Germany's strategic military pivot, regional cooperation, and the 75th anniversary of the German Basic Law. Over 30 panels and workshops covered security, media freedom, emerging technologies, economic resilience, and cultural debates.
Think Beyond
Covered a wide range of pressing issues focusing on exploring the topic of innovation. Prominent speakers included Wolfgang Schmidt and H.E. Andreas Michaelis. The conference sought to pinpoint innovative strategies and collaborative opportunities between Germany and the United States through dynamic panels and speeches.
If Not Now, When?
Addressed topics including Foreign and Security Policy, Economy, Climate and Sustainability, Healthcare and Public Health, Democracy, Civil Society, Technology and Digitization, Science, Sport, and Culture. Prominent speakers included Marco Buschmann, Sigmar Gabriel, and Lothar Wieler.
The Future of Problem Solving
Four-day conference with 15 panels and speeches focused on looking back at innovations and efficient ways executives, researchers, and politicians solve current challenges. Featured discussions on modernizing supply chains, technologies, and education.
neustart
Large-scale virtual event series with around 2,000 advocates of the transatlantic relationship. Featured 14 events, coffee chats, and keynote addresses from German Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn and Federal Minister of Labour Hubertus Heil on COVID-19 pandemic response and labor market policy.
Breaking Barriers
Last pre-COVID in-person event held at various Harvard University campus locations. Around 800 participants attended workshops, panels, keynote addresses, and campus tours. Featured speakers including EPA administrator Gina McCarthy discussing female leadership in climate crisis and Friedrich Merz on international security.