Schedule

Note: Event times and speaker lineups are subject to change

GAC Military Interaction Program

The German American Conference at HKS is proud to host its "Military Interaction Program (MIP)" as part of its conference. First established in 2022, the MIP invites officer candidates of […]

AI 2030: Shaping the Next Decade of Innovation

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

The panel "AI 2030: Technological Trends and Infrastructure for the Next Wave of Innovation" will explore the key technological developments poised to shape the next six years of AI advancement. […]

Workshop: Start From Scratch – How to Build a Startup

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

The workshop is designed to introduce participants to essential entrepreneurship concepts in an engaging and hands-on way. It aims to encourage creativity, teamwork, and the ability to thrive under time […]

Workshop: Enabling Growth with AI

Harvard Kennedy School | Wexner G-02 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Do you want to work together with exciting individuals on the really important issues of our time? Then our workshop is the right place for you.As part of the German […]

Climate Activism: Effective Advocacy or Polarizing Force?

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

This panel will explore the impact of climate activism on both sides of the Atlantic, examining whether it is effectively driving policy changes and public awareness or contributing to societal polarization. […]

Basel, Berlin, Boston – How to Foster Innovation in Biotech?

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

This panel will examine the factors contributing to the disparity in pharmaceutical innovation between the USA and Europe, as well as the factors facilitating the construction of excellence clusters in […]

Public Entrepreneurship – Private Ideas for Public Value

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

In both the United States and Germany, public sector leaders are facing unprecedented challenges, from economic inequality to climate change and digital transformation. This panel brings together prominent voices who […]

Professional Sports Across the Atlantic

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

Our distinguished speakers will address key questions: To which extent sports can be considered a mirror of a society’s competitive spirit? Are we seeing a shift from performance-driven athletics toward […]

The Future Now – Rethinking Mobility

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

AI is disrupting the way we move, in the air and on the roads. In the US, disruptive technologies for mobility originate from the non-mobility industry and pioneering startups. The traditional […]

Figuring Out Identity in Rap

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

This Fireside Chat brings together professionals from different areas of the hip-hop music scene and aims to facilitate a conversation that will explore how their multicultural backgrounds have influenced their […]

The Final Push or the Final Straw? SDGs After the Election and During COP29

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

As the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, this panel will examine the impact of the US election and COP29 on global progress. Attendees will gain crucial […]

Building Bridges or Walls? Migration in Germany and the United States

Harvard Kennedy School | LITTAUER L-145 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States

Migration has shaped the histories and identities of both Germany and the United States. Despite different historical contexts, both nations face ongoing debates over immigration and integration. This panel will […]

Closing Ceremony

Harvard Kennedy School | LITTAUER L-145 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA, United States