Schedule

Day 1 - Friday, November 15, 2024

GAC 2024 starts at the heart of Harvard University – Harvard Yard. Visit us at Lehman Hall to pick your conference badge and goodie bag.

Special visitation from Sasha, Harvard University Community Engagement dog

Address: 8 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: Lehman Hall is wheelchair accessible via the front entrance.

The moment we have been waiting for. Situated opposite Widener Library the Memorial Church provides a unique and festive atmosphere to commence GAC 2024. Memorial Church on Harvard Yard.

Address: 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: All levels of the Memorial Church are wheelchair-accessible, including the Main Sanctuary, the Memorial Room, Appleton Chapel, the Pusey Room, the Student Oasis and all of the meeting rooms located in the lower level of the church, such as the Buttrick Room and the Chai-Maginn Room. Additionally, the Main Sanctuary and Student Oasis entrance doors have automatic door openers. One interior elevator services all floors of the building.

Join us for our first discussions and keynotes – with no doubt, the U.S. Presidential Elections will be on everyone’s mind and a key topic. Including a well-deserved coffee break.

Address1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: All levels of the Memorial Church are wheelchair-accessible, including the Main Sanctuary, the Memorial Room, Appleton Chapel, the Pusey Room, the Student Oasis and all of the meeting rooms located in the lower level of the church, such as the Buttrick Room and the Chai-Maginn Room. Additionally, the Main Sanctuary and Student Oasis entrance doors have automatic door openers. One interior elevator services all floors of the building.

Day 2 - Saturday, November 16, 2024

We start the day early at Harvard Kennedy School – join us for a cup of coffee and meet fellow participants at Harvard Kennedy School.

Address: 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Wexner Building, which is located at the southwest end of the HKS courtyard (entering from Eliot Street).

Day two of GAC 2024 will be full of insightful keynotes, controversial panel discussions and engaging workshops. Coffee chats and conversation tables will be offered in the Wintergarden. The day includes multiple coffee breaks and a lunch.

Address: 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Wexner Building, which is located at the southwest end of the HKS courtyard (entering from Eliot Street).

GAC goes Back Bay. We will celebrate German American Friendship at the top floors of Prudential Tower – join us for magnificent views of Boston and inspiring conversations.

Please note: Attending the GAC 2024 Reception requires the “Reception Ticket” in addition to the General Admissions ticket.

Address: The View, Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston St Floor 52, Boston, MA 02199

Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator to the top level.

Day 3 - Sunday, November 17, 2024

We start the day early at Harvard Kennedy School – join us for a cup of coffee and meet fellow participants.

Address: 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Wexner Building, which is located at the southwest end of the HKS courtyard (entering from Eliot Street).

Day three of GAC 2024 continues insightful keynotes, controversial panel discussions, and engaging workshops. The day includes multiple coffee breaks and a lunch.

Address: 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Wexner Building, which is located at the southwest end of the HKS courtyard (entering from Eliot Street).

GAC 2024 concludes with a short ceremony – which insights can we play forward in the transatlantic friendship.

Address: 79 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Accessibility: There is a wheelchair-accessible entrance to the Wexner Building, which is located at the southwest end of the HKS courtyard (entering from Eliot Street).

Guide to the Harvard Kennedy School

The Harvard Kennedy School is the host of the conference and events will be taking place there on Saturday and Sunday. While the Kennedy School has its address on JFK Street, you will enter the courtyard and the School from Eliot Street. Please consult the map linked below for clear guidance on how to enter from Eliot Street, as well as the map of HKS’s buildings.