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Thank you for joining the 17th German American Conference!
We’re thrilled to have you with us and look forward to welcoming you to an exciting weekend filled with inspiring discussions, networking opportunities, and special events.
Before you dive in, please make sure to complete your registration upon arrival at Harvard Yard or the Harvard Kennedy School.
Registration Details – Friday, October 14
Time: Starting at 12:00 a.m.
Location: Memorial Church, Harvard Yard (1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138)
Please bring:
A valid government-issued ID
For student or academic ticket holders: Proof of academic affiliation (e.g., student or faculty ID, proof of enrollment)
We encourage you to arrive on time to receive one of our exclusive conference goodie bags and get a head start on connecting with fellow attendees.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Cambridge and kick off an unforgettable weekend together.
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The conference dress code will be business casual. For the saturday reception, we welcome you in business attire.
All participants, speakers, conference supporters and organizing team members at the German American Conference 2025 are required to abide by the following code of conduct. Organizers will adhere to and enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everyone involved.
By attending a GAC event, you agree to our code of conduct.
For over 15 years, our student-led conference has been an event of diversity and open dialogue. Harassment of any kind, including offensive verbal or written comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention or otherwise are not tolerated and will follow immediate action by the GAC 2024 Team.
The German American Conference will be taking place November 14-16, 2025 at the Harvard Kennedy School and surrounding venues around the greater Boston/Cambridge area.
For students: We are unfortunately at capacity with our Organizing Committee for this year’s conference. However, if you will be in the Boston area are interested in volunteering during the three conference days or would like to register your interest to be on the 2026 Organizing Committee, please contact info@germanamericanconference.org.
For professionals: If you have interest in speaking or moderating at the conference or financially contributing as an individual, please contact info@germanamericanconference.org.
If your organization has interest in financially contributing to the conference or would like to contribute speakers for conference events, please contact info@germanamericanconference.org.
No – any person, regardless of their nationality or origins, is welcome to join the conference.
The German American Conference’s goal is to be an inclusive platform for anyone interested in the transatlantic relationship. As an organization, we support and foster a diverse environment in which people from all walks of life can come together to discuss topics relevant to both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.
No – any person, regardless of their age, affiliation, or profession, is welcome to join the conference.
The goal of the German American Conference is to be an inclusive platform for anyone interested in strengthening transatlantic relationships. As an organization, we support and foster a diverse environment in which people from all walks of life can come together to discuss topics relevant to both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.