Schedule

Note: Event times and speaker lineups are subject to change

Morning Run by the Charles

Harvard Kennedy School 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Free up your head during a refreshing morning run by the Charles. We will offer two different laps around the heart of Boston and join the many Bostonians in their […]

Social Hours

Harvard Kennedy School | Courtyard 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

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

Networking Breakfast with SAP

Bluestone Lane Harvard Square Café 27 Brattle St, Cambridge

Note: Registration is required due to limited capacity - ticketed participants may register here Save a spot for an exclusive networking breakfast with SAP. Exchange with experts from SAP and […]

Panel: Reporting on War

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-304 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Reporting in war times is one of the most challenging, yet important tasks journalists face. In the fog of war, it often depends on the courage of very few journalists […]

Food / Drink / Booths

Harvard Kennedy School | Wintergarden 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Workshop: Think Beyond, Together: Visual Thinking Strategies

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-434 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Join us for an enlightening workshop that explores the fascinating world of Visual Thinking Strategies and its application in dealing with ambiguity through shared decision making. In today's fast-paced and […]

Workshop: Sustainability in Fashion with BCG

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-G-102 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

This workshop will only be held in German. This event will also have a session on Saturday. Du willst gemeinsam mit spannenden Persönlichkeiten an den wirklich wichtigen Themen unserer Zeit […]

Panel: Education Beyond Limits

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-306 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

The event aims at giving all participants a comprehensive insight into novel education concepts. The event features young leaders in education from Germany and the U.S. introducing digital concepts that […]

Coffee Break

Harvard Kennedy School 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Fireside Chat: War Briefing with Colonel Markus Reisner

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-G21 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Colonel Markus Reisner of the Austrian Armed Forces, famous for his YouTube battlefield analyses, will be providing an exclusive briefing on war to the GAC 2023 participants. Even better, the […]

Fireside Chat: The Life of an Astronaut

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-306 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Delving into the prospect of human life beyond Earth, this discussion will explore the underlying principles of manned spaceflight and envision our future as an interplanetary civilization. With Dr. Jeffrey […]

Workshop: Empower Her – Feminist Perspectives on Foreign Policy

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-332 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

"Empower Her - Feminist Perspectives on Foreign Policy” is an interactive event dedicated to exploring the visionary concept of Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP). It brings together influential politicians, activists, academics, […]

Panel: Deeptech Entrepreneurship

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-330 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Recently, deep-tech entrepreneurship has gained attention from politicians, practitioners and the media in Germany wondering about the "why" of it is lacking behind its US counterpart. When it comes to […]

Food / Drink / Booths

Harvard Kennedy School | Wintergarden 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Panel: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: New Strategies for Mental Health

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-304 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Follow your passion to prevent burnout? Join us for a series of brief, enlightening talks and an engaging Q&A session featuring celebrated athletes, mental health experts, and mindfulness practitioners. Whether […]

Workshop: Business is Personal

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-434 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

This event focuses on developing a personalized practice to mitigate burnout and optimize performance. It will encourage you to think beyond your business strategic plan and start to consider your own […]

Lunch Break

Harvard Kennedy School | Wintergarden 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Lunch for Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft Scholars and Alumni

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-414 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

The event is exclusively for scholarship recipients from the Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft (German Business Foundation). If you are a current scholarship recipient or alumnus, please join us! We will […]

Panel: Innovations in Work: A Glimpse into the Future

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-332 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

How will the way we work change in the next decade? This event on the future of work will begin with a thought-provoking input by Michael Trautmann, followed by a […]

Workshop: Innovation in Science

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-306 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

This workshop aims at addressing some of the overlooked areas of innovation in academia. In a rapidly digitalizing world, it's easy to assume that the frontier of progress lies solely […]

Workshop: Having Better Policy Conversations About AI

Harvard Kennedy School | Rubenstein R-414 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

The rise of generative AI poses complex challenges that demand multi-disciplinary expertise from policy makers. However, discussions about AI can become fragmented and unproductive, with technical experts and policy makers […]

Workshop: Masterclass Comedy and Communications

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner W-436 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Join Enissa Amani for her workshop on human communication and comedy. Explore how humor can facilitate public speaking and help you capture the audience. Learn to enhance your communication skills […]