Note: Event times and speaker lineups are subject to change
Decompress, exchange ideas, or network with other participants of the conference in the common area of HKS. Attendance is flexible, come as you like! Planned Activities Board Games Mind Games
As Commissioner for the Federal Intelligence Services, his expertise spans governance, intelligence, and national security, with a particular focus on transatlantic topics. Join us to gain a unique perspective on […]
As the world becomes more interconnected, understanding the dynamic shifts and challenges of our globalized society becomes crucial. Hans-Paul Bürkner's extensive experience and unique perspective promise to shed light on […]
Social media communications alter and challenge the structure of politics and parties significantly. We seek to discuss which potentials social media has for political communications, how influencers on social media […]
This event will explore the rise of green industrial policy and its potential in fostering sustainable economic growth while addressing climatic challenges. With Franziska Brantner and Jonas Meckling
With Nina Strassner
Are you curious about the secret behind the German Mittelstand's global success and eager to learn how tradition meets innovation in a transatlantic context? Join us for engaging expert talks […]
Inflation - is it here to stay? Are higher markups by firms to blame? How do we address the distributional consequences? Can there be a soft landing or is a […]
A leading voice in international security and conflict studies, an expert on the evolving landscape of European defense, and a top specialist in the realms of cyber threats and intelligence […]
This panel seeks to discuss the scientific relationship that the United States and Germany share. This means focusing on the flow of information between the two countries, as well as […]
The manifold challenges of today’s age require dedicated leaders in public service that equally understand the world of the private and the non-profit sector - often referred to as tri-sector […]
This panel aims to explore the ongoing transformation in the mobility sector. Climate change, changing societal demands, rapidly advancing technology and high competition posed by disruptive players in the various […]
How can you negotiate successfully in a rigid process where more than 190 governments, organized in a complex web of formal and informal alliances, negotiate hundreds of technical and political […]
What needs to be done on a local level to boost democracy and facilitate social change? What are best-practices and use-cases? In an age where global dynamics constantly shift, we'll […]
This workshop will be only be held in German. This event will also have a session on Sunday. Du willst gemeinsam mit spannenden Persönlichkeiten an den wirklich wichtigen Themen unserer […]
The event is exclusively for scholarship recipients from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and DAAD. If you are a current scholar or alumnus with either program, please join us! Please […]
Note: Application required, admittance limited to selected attendees The Virdx unit of QuantCo is hosting a lunch at Henrietta's Table on Saturday, October 28 from 12:30 to 1:30pm for a […]
This panel discusses the urgent need and strategies for rebuilding Ukraine, exploring topics such as the EU and US perspectives on reconstruction, private investment during times of war, and international […]
The panel discussion is designed to cater to startup founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, industry experts, and professionals interested in the dynamics of cross-border startup scaling. The event welcomes participants from […]
In a world undergoing rapid technological transformation, healthcare stands as a field profoundly impacted by innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), genetic engineering, and biotechnology. The integration of AI in […]
Join us for an exciting workshop hosted by funk, the digital content network of ARD and ZDF, where you'll uncover the secrets of innovation in media. Explore cutting-edge strategies, emerging […]
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking fireside chat with Dr. Fabian Schober, CEO of TÜV Süd America. He will explore questions such as how organizations can actively contribute to […]
As the world’s largest logistics company, DHL is committed to delivering more sustainable logistics solutions. Consultants from DHL Consulting will run a workshop to provide a holistic view on the […]
In today's challenging world, it's more important than ever to prioritize mental health, foster resilience, and promote a culture of empathy and support. In this workshop, Rick and Fairlee will […]
The focus of this panel is to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how it has affected NATO and EU security strategy, as well as what we can expect in […]
Tremendous progress has been made in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer since the first identification of cancerous cells. Still, about ten million people die from cancer globally every […]
Fostering digital and green innovation is a salient topic. In this panel, we are looking at the cultural, legal and financial framework that enables and drives innovation in the US […]
Join us for an engaging workshop on science communication where experts in the field will explore cutting-edge strategies and technologies that are reshaping the way we convey complex scientific concepts […]
In this interactive session, we will discuss to which extent collaboration on the digital city can lead to improved urban resilience and thus transform pixels into progress. The starting point […]
Learn with Deloitte how technology and specifically AI will play a powerful and important role in enabling and accelerating key shifts transforming the world of work in today’s boundaryless world. […]
Germany and the United States share some of the oldest and most active student exchange programs in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of German and American students cross […]
In this panel, we are exploring the intersection between commerce and innovation, and its profound influence on the transatlantic relationships - in light of the work of the Trade Technology […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops rapidly, demanding fast regulatory action. However, Artificial Intelligence poses formidable challenges from a technical, but in particular from a legal point of view. The challenges, opportunities […]
One common stereotype about Gen Z is that they strive to have a positive impact on the world. But do they really? This event brings together five passionate and visionary […]
To balance work and life has become a crucial topic in the 21st century for leading a meaningful life and preventing burnout. During this event, Roman Gaida, a C-Level executive […]
With Ian Condry and Christian Löffler
In this session, the speaker will start with some thoughts on the unfolding situation in Israel/Gaza, and on what has been happening on the Harvard campus and elsewhere. The remainder […]
Beth McGrath of Deloitte will be delivering a keynote at the reception.
