The ACG will host a discussion with Thomas König, Director China at the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK) and 2024 ACG McCloy Fellow on Global Trends. Thomas König is Director China at the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK), Europe's largest trade association. He is co-author of the book "How to...
Join the ACG and the Aspen Institute for an insightful virtual discussion on March 20 between German and U.S. state legislators to highlight the role of states, cities, and local governments in fostering innovation, addressing AI-related challenges, and promoting cross-border cooperation. The conversation will include Senator Lashrecse Aird (D), Senate of Virginia, Nina Eisenhardt (Alliance 90/The Greens), State Parliament of Hesse, and Franziska Müller-Rech (FDP),...
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. Join us on Monday, March 24, at 12:00 p.m. ET for a Kaffeepause with Vladimir Balzer, an award-winning journalist and moderator at Deutschlandfunk. Vladimir Balzer grew up in Leipzig and studied in Dublin, Venice, and Leipzig....
As part of the Transatlantic Tandem Talks, join the ACG, University of Cologne NY Office, DAAD North America, DWIH NY, & partners for a discussion with experts from both sides of the Atlantic as they compare the higher education systems in the U.S. and Germany, analyze the current state of inequality in higher education, and explore its...
The shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has been unfolding over decades. While the idea of sustainable energy emerged in the 20th century, it accelerated in the new millennium, driven by rising environmental concerns, growing awareness of climate change, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under President Biden and his...