Join the largest student-led transatlantic summit at Harvard

14th German American Conference

If not now, when?

As a transatlantic summit, it will address global challenges, and participants of all nationalities are encouraged to join the conference to ask hard questions, shape ideas, and build connections. 

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October 28 – 30, 2022

Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of the largest student-run conferences in North-America

Everyone belongs in our community! We strive to reflect on the transatlantic dialogue inclusively and with varied perspectives, and to do so, we welcome everyone!

Our main topics for the conference are:

  • Foreign and Security Policy
  • Economy
  • Climate and Sustainability
  • Healthcare and Public Health
  • Democracy
  • Civil Society
  • Technology and Digitization
  • Science
  • Sport
  • Culture

Join us and our 100+ high-profile speakers

About the German american Conference

For the past 14 years, the German American Conference, organized by students at the Harvard Kennedy School, has provided a space for discussing the world’s most pressing issues.

Over the course of 3 days, we host a series of panels, workshops and networking sessions to bring together leaders, politicians, students, and changemakers. 

Join us on the path to strengthening the transatlantic relationship!

Are you already feeling the transatlantic spirit?

For a limited time starting October 15, check out our film series for a selection of exciting and insightful films curated in collaboration with the Goethe Institute Boston!

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Interested in learning about the innovations of the future? Join our Innovation Lounge on Saturday, October 29, and get inspired by start-ups, companies, social enterprises, and others working on developing unique solutions to pressing problems on both sides of the Atlantic

Leadership

We are connecting leaders of today with leaders of tomorrow to share principles for success. Confronted with an ever increasing dynamic and complex environment, German and American leadership seek new avenues of cooperation.

Innovation

We explore the latest emerging trends that drive growth and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.

Dialogue

The German American Conference is focused on  exchange between two of the world’s most influential nations in order to foster cooperation and leadership. Join our dialogue, build transatlantic bridges, and solve critical issues.

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For the past 14 years, the German American Conference has provided a space for discussing the world’s most pressing issues. From October 28th-30th, we will host a series of panels, workshops, and networking sessions to bring together leaders, politicians, students, and changemakers.

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