Cerstin Gammelin
Spokeswoman for the German Federal President
October 09–11, 2026 · Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
German American Conference
The world's largest student-led conference on Transatlantic relations
Rethinking Transatlanticism
New Visions for a Shifting Relationship
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Join leading voices, students, and partners for three days of dialogue, ideas, and transatlantic connection at Harvard.
Featured Speakers
Meet some of the voices shaping this year's conversation
Bill Kristol
Editor-at-Large, The Bulwark; Founder, The Weekly Standard
Peter Beyer, MdB
Member of the German Bundestag; former Federal Government Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation, CDU
Bonnie D. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Former Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs; Shapiro Visiting Professor, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University
Prof. William Hogan
Raymond Plank Professor of Global Energy Policy (Emeritus) at the Harvard Kennedy School
Prof. Dr. Gunther Friedl
Managing Director Dieter Schwarz Foundation, former Dean TUM School of Management (-2024)
Florian Bankoley
Chief Digital Officer, Bosch Mobility
Clara Bünger, MdB
Member of the German Bundestag; Spokesperson for Refugee and Migration Policy, Die Linke
Jerome Foster II
Co-Founder W.A.I.C. U.P., Climate Activist, Youngest White House advisor in U.S. History
Jan de Leon
President & CEO, TÜV SÜD America
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Why Attend
What makes the GAC a unique experience
Expert Panels
Engage with leaders from politics, business, and academia in focused discussions on transatlantic relations.
Networking
Connect with students, professionals, and decision-makers from both sides of the Atlantic.
Competitions
Participate in the Essay Competition and AI Pitch Competition for prizes and recognition.
Scholarships
Apply for financial support through our travel and attendance scholarships.
What People Say
“The contribution and the impulses achieved by the German American Conference for our bilateral relations cannot be overestimated.”
“Yes, the Munich Security Conference is very important, but this is the shining light of the transatlantic relationship.”
“I really enjoyed the panel discussions with top-level politicians and executives – it is hard to find another conference that is offering so many insiders' views and open exchanges on topics that define our transatlantic relationship.”
