In this Issue:
- Next STEP USA Pitch Night August 31
- Reeperbahn Music Festival
- Virtual German American eHealth Forum
- Creative Industries Conference
- GACC NY Welcomes More Business Student Groups
- Trade Fair News
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After three successful STEP USA Pitch Nights this year, the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is excited to host its 4th in-person STEP Pitch Night on Wednesday, August 31, starting at 6pm.
We will be welcoming 10 startups from Germany in New York City for an in-depth 4-day strategy development boot-camp to support with their U.S. market expansion. As part of the program, the startups will present their innovative ideas to an international audience during our famous STEP USA Pitch Night.
Make sure to be part of another amazing event at The Purpose and Sustainability Center SAP (48th Floor, 10 Hudson Yards) with breathtaking views of Manhattan by registering for free here: RSVP is required since space is limited.
In addition, we are excited to also announce the following STEP USA Pitch Night on Wednesday, September 28th from 6-9pm. For this, we will collaborate with the German Center for Research New York (DWIH). For further information please visit our event website and save your spot here.
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Virtual German American eHealth forum slated for September |
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Join us on Tuesday, September 13 from 9:30am -12:00pm (EST) for the virtual German American eHealth Forum. The program is part of the German MEP program sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and aims to strengthen international know-how transfer and collaboration between Germany and the US.
Virtual delegation trip part of eHealth forum
GACC New York is organizing a virtual delegation trip for ten selected German companies from the eHealth and Life Sciences sectors from September 12-16, 2022.
The German delegation will have the opportunity to present their companies and innovative solutions to the US audience and virtually meet with local industry and thought leaders, and government representatives. Please click here for company profiles of the participating delegation members.
The event is a unique opportunity to hear from high-level speakers and learn about different approaches from both sides of the Atlantic. Register here.
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Reeperbahn Festival September 20-23, 2022:
Be part of Europe's largest music festival!
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The GACC NY will be hosting a delegation trip for US executives to Hamburg's Reeperbahn Festival, Europe's largest music festival & conference, in September 2022. The program is targeting US executives, multipliers, buyers and thought leaders from the recorded music industry, interested in connecting with German and European counterparts.
US music industry experts can now apply before Wednesday, August 17, 2022 by completing the registration form on our website and sending it back to consulting@gaccny.com. Please click here to apply.
The trip will include festival passes, networking opportunities, site-visits, panel talks, individual matchmaking, and the opportunity to present in front of an international audience and receiving an introduction into Germany’s entertainment market.
There is no program fee. Delegates are responsible for their individual costs, including but not limited to travel costs to and from Germany, food and hotel accommodations.
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Join us for the first US-Germany Climate and Energy Summit 2022 on September 21-22 in Pittsburgh, PA alongside the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) - a joint gathering of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation ministerial.
The flagship event of the US-Germany Climate and Energy Partnership aims to strengthen the cooperation between the two countries and provides a platform for climate and energy experts from government, industry, research, and civil society to exchange ideas and learn from each other’s experiences.
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Sep. 21, 3:00-6:00 pm: Expert Panels: From Ambition to Action: Implementing Decarbonization and Energy Security Measures on Different Governance Levels
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Sep. 21, 6:30-8:30 pm: US-Germany Networking Reception with German beer and food at the Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh
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Sep. 22, time tbd: High-level Keynote and Panel Discussion: Net Zero and Energy Security – Two Sides of one Coin?
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Creative Industries conference set for October 18 |
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Mark your calendars for this half-day conference which is part of a delegation trip for selected German companies from the event and concert industry to New York and Los Angeles. The event aims to strengthen international know-how transfer and cooperation between Germany and the USA and will focus on "Artist Management and Recorded Music".
The agenda will include presentations from German and American industry expert, a distinguished panel discussion as well as plenty opportunities to network.
The event will be hosted at SAP, 10 Hudson Yards, from 9am until 1pm.
Click here for company profiles of our delegation members.
Please register here if you would like to attend the event.
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Make sure to visit the Events page of our website for a complete list of virtual and in-person programs, networking occasions and other opportunities created specifically for our members.
Here's a sample of what we have lined up:
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GACC NY welcomes more student groups:
We are engaging with the business leaders of tomorrow
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UA Ruhr Fellow Participants |
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Last week, the GACC NY hosted a cohort of 15 UA Ruhr Fellow students who visited our office for workshops and presentations on the US as a business market. In addition, many of the students' internships are organized by our organization.
The Ruhr Fellowship Program connects highly motivated undergraduate students in the United States to one of the most dynamic and technologically advanced areas in Germany - the Ruhr Area. As Germany’s “Cradle of Industry,” the Ruhr Area has come to represent creativity and innovation, with its internationally renowned companies, universities and research institutes.
The GACC NY works closely with Priya S. Nayar, Executive Director of the UA Ruhr New York liaison office, to facilitate and promote transatlantic collaborations in research and education between the UA Ruhr universities and partners in North America. The program expands opportunities for researchers, students and collaborating partners in their quest to develop solutions for global challenges.
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Fresenius Hochschule Students |
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During that same week, the GACC NY welcomed 22 students from Fresenius Hochschule, who are studying personal branding, as well as nine students whose studies focus on digital entrepreneurship.
GACC NY President & CEO Dietmar Rieg spoke to the students about our programs and provided an overview of the findings of our most recent German American Business Outlook survey. Sandy Jones, a member of the GACC NY's Career & Education team and Alternate Responsible Officer for our J-1 Visitor program, also spoke to the students about the J-1 program.
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The GACC NY supports companies in recruiting skilled personnel as well as applicants in finding permanent employment or internships in the US through posted job advertisements.
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ICH BIN EXPAT directory provides valuable services
Special offer for GACC NY Members
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Do you need a German speaking tax advisor, immigration lawyer, school or real estate broker?
Look no further! The new ICH BIN EXPAT Directory features a wide array of service listings curated specifically for the German speaking (Expat-) community in the US. Users can filter the listings by different categories and locations to locate relevant organizations and useful services. Whether you are planning your move or are already fully established in the US, this directory will help make that transition easier for you!
Special Offer: GACC NY Members will receive an ongoing 10% off their listing or banner advertising with code GACCNY
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The business platform of the international real estate industry
The real estate industry will come together again at EXPO Real 2022 – the 24th International Trade Fair for Property and Investment in Munich, Germany. Despite Covid-19 restrictions, the last show in 2021 attracted over 1,198 exhibitors from 29 countries and more than 19,200 participants from 52 countries.
At EXPO REAL you will find potential business partners for the complete real estate life cycle : from the idea, concept, investment and financing to realization, marketing, operation and use.
Don’t miss the opportunity to build valuable contacts and to exchange information and knowledge with exhibitors and experts from all over the world.
Expo Real is known as the marketplace for projects and planned investments with a Top-notch conference program.
Exhibit space is still available and our office is organizing a US Group Exhibit at the show. Admission. Tickets will be available here beginning July 2022.
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CONTACT
James Freeman T: +1 (212) 974-8855 | F: +1 (212) 974-8867 | E: jfreeman@gaccny.com
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German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
80 Pine St, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10005
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