October 11–13, 2026 · Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
German American Conference
The world's largest student-led conference on European-American relations
17
Conferences
5,000+
Participants
250+
Speakers
50+
Partner Organizations
Featured Speakers
Leaders from policy, business, and academia
Wendy Sherman
Director, Harvard Kennedy School; Former Deputy Secretary of State
David Sanger
White House & National Security Correspondent, The New York Times
Dmytro Kuleba
Senior Fellow, Belfer Center; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Helga Schmidt
Former Secretary General of the OSCE and the European External Action Service
Hazel Brugger
Comedian, Writer, and Television Presenter
Carsten Maschmeyer
Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author
Why Attend
What makes the GAC a unique experience
Expert Panels
Engage with leaders from politics, business, and academia in focused discussions on transatlantic relations.
Networking
Connect with students, professionals, and decision-makers from both sides of the Atlantic.
Competitions
Participate in the Essay Competition and AI Pitch Competition for prizes and recognition.
Scholarships
Apply for travel and attendance scholarships to make the conference accessible to all.
What People Say
“The contribution and the impulses achieved by the German American Conference for our bilateral relations cannot be overestimated.”
“Yes, the Munich Security Conference is very important, but this is the shining light of the transatlantic relationship.”
“I really enjoyed the panel discussions with top-level politicians and executives – it is hard to find another conference that is offering so many insiders' views and open exchanges on topics that define our transatlantic relationship.”
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Be part of the generation shaping the future of transatlantic relations.
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