Schedule

Note: Event times and speaker lineups are subject to change

Red Flag(s) Ahead – Germany’s China Ties and Their Security Implications

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

This panel delves into Germany’s deep connections with China, assessing the significant security implications that could arise if tensions between China and the U.S. or its neighbors escalate. With Germany deeply intertwined with China economically, the panel will explore how military factors, trade relationships, and subsequently political stability converge to create potential vulnerabilities. It also […]

What’s Next in AI Policy – The EU AI Act and Beyond

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

The panel ""What's Next in AI Policy: The EU AI Act and Beyond"" will delve into the evolving landscape of AI regulation and its impact on innovation and entrepreneurship. The panel will analyze the implications of the EU AI Act, the latest developments in and the key differences between transatlantic approaches. The discussion will highlight […]

Powering Progress: Industrial Solutions for a Clean Energy Future

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

This panel will explore the industrial strategies and innovations that are shaping the transition to a clean energy future in the industrial sector in the U.S. and Germany. As two of the world's leading economies, the U.S. and Germany play pivotal roles in the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The discussion will delve into […]

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. Panelists will examine the critical infrastructure needed to support emerging trends, identify current bottlenecks, and discuss what’s required to unlock the full potential of AI. […]

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 are pioneering new approaches to these complex issues. Through public entrepreneurship, they are pushing the boundaries of innovation, reshaping public institutions, and crafting solutions that […]

Figuring Out Identity in Rap

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

This panel brings together two rappers from Germany and the U.S. to explore how they express their personal experiences of identity, race, and cultural struggles through their music. Both artists, either people of color or with immigrant backgrounds, will reflect on growing up in societies where they often felt like outsiders. Through rap—a genre known […]