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SUMMARY:NYC Event: "Does Rule-Based Public International Law Still Exist? And If So\, What For?"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe American Council on Germany and The University of Cologne New York Office hosted a discussion and luncheon on “Does Rule-Based Public International Law Still Exist? And If So\, What For?” with Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Stephan Hobe\, Chair for Public International Law\, European Law\, and European and International Economic Law at the University of Cologne. \nProfessor Dr. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Stephan Hobe holds the Chair for Public International Law\, European Law\, and European and International Economic Law at the University of Cologne and is President of the German Society of International Law and Vice President of the German Association of International Law (German ILA). He is also Director of the Institute of Air Law\, Space Law and Cyber Law and Co-Director of the International Investment Law Centre Cologne. His scientific ouevre encompasses 3 books on public international law (11th ed. 2020)\, European law (11th ed. 2023) and Space Law (2nd. ed. 2023) as well as approx. 350 articles on German public law\, public international law\, international investment law\, air law\, space law and cyber law. He teaches as a guest professor at various universities in Europe\, Africa\, and Asia\, and holds honorary doctoral degrees from the Universities of Sofia\, Bulgaria and the Aviation University in Kiev\, Ukraine. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-does-rule-based-public-international-law-still-exist-and-if-so-what-for/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T143000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: "The Next Frontier and New Realities: Leadership in a Multipolar World"
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe American Council on Germany is cohosting a panel with 1014 as part of their Next Frontiers Symposium.  \nSession 5 | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Society & Democracy: The Stewardship Frontier \nConversation: The Next Frontier and New Realities: Leadership in a Multipolar World \nExperts: Saskia Brechenmacher (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) and Steven Sokol (President\, American Council on Germany) \nNext Frontiers Symposium: Day II Tickets\, Friday\, May 8  •  8:30 AM – 6 PM | Eventbrite \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-the-next-frontier-and-new-realities-leadership-in-a-multipolar-world/
CATEGORIES:NYC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000
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SUMMARY:New York Event - German-American Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke will host the annual German-American Conference on May 11 in New York City. \nAs geopolitical competition intensifies and technology becomes a defining arena of global power\, the German-American partnership faces steep challenges that often overshadow unique opportunities. This year’s German-American conference brings together leaders from business\, government\, and academia to examine how the United States and Germany can navigate a shifting strategic landscape and account for citizens’ welfare in societies where the social contract appears to crack under the weight of industrial\, technological\, and financial competition. \nAgainst the backdrop of accelerating technological innovation\, supply chain reconfiguration\, and evolving regulatory frameworks\, our discussions will explore how transatlantic partners can align their approaches to artificial intelligence\, critical minerals\, digital governance\, and financial innovation. As the backbone of all modern digital infrastructure\, chips and semiconductors have become a strategic linchpin\, making their secure production and supply a critical priority. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the competitiveness of Western companies\, the vulnerabilities exposed by global dependencies\, and the prospects for deeper cooperation to secure both resilient technology ecosystems and societal adaptation— the great affordability question. \nBy convening a diverse group of experts and practitioners\, the American Council on Germany and Atlantik-Brücke aim to generate actionable insights on safeguarding economic vitality. In a world where economic and technological decisions carry far-reaching geopolitical implications\, strengthening transatlantic dialogue is not just prudent — it is essential.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register Here” style=”classic” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acgusa.org%2F2026-german-american-conference%2F” css=”.vc_custom_1776439686679{background-color: #1e73be !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/new-york-event-german-american-conference/
CATEGORIES:NYC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Members
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The American Council on Germany will host its annual meeting of the members\, including a discussion and reception with with Ambassador Ricklef Beutin\, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-members-4/
CATEGORIES:NYC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: “Europe & Germany’s Investment in Defense\, Resilience and Deterrence”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \n  \nThe American Council on Germany will host a Discussion and Reception on “Europe & Germany’s Investment in Defense\, Resilience and Deterrence” with Dr. Matthias Danne\, Deputy CEO\, DekaBank. \nDr. Matthias Danne is a German financial executive who currently serves as the Deputy CEO of DekaBank and Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of several group companies. Since 2020\, his responsibilities on the Management Board of Deka Group have centered on Asset Management and Treasury. In this capacity\, he has positioned DekaBank at the forefront of the European sovereign industrial imperative. Under his leadership\, Deka launched the €500M+ “Deka Security & Defense” fund in early 2025\, followed by the “Deka Europe Defense UCITS ETF” in late 2025\, aggressively channeling private capital into the continent’s defense and aerospace sectors. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-europe-germanys-investment-in-defense-resilience-and-deterrence/
CATEGORIES:NYC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: Innovators and Investors Stammtisch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nThe American Council on Germany and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York cordially invite you to join us for the “Innovators and Investors Stammtisch”. \nThe NYC “Innovators and Investors Stammtisch” series is an initiative designed to bring together German and U.S. professionals for informal\, engaging conversations. Inspired by the German tradition of the Stammtisch\, this regular gathering fosters networking\, knowledge sharing\, and transatlantic exchange in a relaxed setting. Each event features rotating guest speakers or site visits offering unique insights\, creating a space for meaningful connections between leaders and innovators from both countries. \nThe Microsoft Garage is a program that drives a culture of innovation – with the goal of creating an ecosystem of collaboration\, creativity\, and experimentation. There are Garage sites at Microsoft locations around the world: Redmond\, Vancouver\, Bay Area\, Atlanta\, Reston/DC\, New England\, New York City\, Dublin\, Israel\, Serbia\, Hyderabad\, Bengaluru\, Noida\, East Africa\, and Beijing. \nThe Garage attracts people who are passionate about making a difference in the world. They are relentlessly curious and lifelong\, hands-on learners. By actively participating in the creative process\, regardless of success or failure\, each person gets the opportunity to gain valuable insights\, increase their knowledge\, and learn diverse perspectives. \nIn the early days of The Garage\, the focus was on employees and mobilizing Microsoft’s cultural ambitions. The Garage helped employees integrate these cultural priorities — Growth Mindset\, Customer Obsession\, Diversity & Inclusion\, One Microsoft\, and Making a difference — into everyday work. As The Garage grew and the culture shift actions gained critical mass\, entire teams and organizations began driving their business forward using these actions. An additional focus of The Garage was helping teams and organizations integrate growth mindset activities into team workflows. More recently\, The Garage has continued to evolve by bringing in Microsoft customers to team up with employees for high-speed growth mindset activities. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-innovators-and-investors-stammtisch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: “Setting the European Central Bank’s Priorities in an Uncertain Geopolitical Environment”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \n  \nThe American Council on Germany will host a Discussion and Reception on “Setting the European Central Bank’s Priorities in an Uncertain Geopolitical Environment” with Dr. Thomas Gstädtner\, President of the Supervisory Board\, European Banking Institute (EBI). \nDr. Thomas Gstädtner is the President of the Supervisory Board\, European Banking Institute (EBI). He has been working at the European Central Bank (ECB) since May 2014 as Head of Division in DG SIB. His department is responsible for supervising three globally significant institutions within the Eurozone. In addition\, Dr. Gstädtner is Head of the Country Coordination Team for the French Banks under ECB Supervision. Before the ECB\, Dr. Gstädtner worked for Deutsche Bank AG London in different managerial positions\, his last position being Head of Legal/Regulatory Change Management. Prior to that\, he was General Counsel in an asset management company and an associate in a law firm in Munich. Dr. Gstädtner is a qualified lawyer in Germany and solicitor in England/Wales. Dr. Gstädtner is also President of the European Banking Institute’s Supervisory Board. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-setting-the-european-central-banks-priorities-in-an-uncertain-geopolitical-environment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T133000
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SUMMARY:NYC Event: “U.S. Energy Dominance vs. European Energy Resilience”
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \n  \nThe American Council on Germany will host a Discussion and Luncheon on the “U.S. Energy Dominance vs. European Energy Resilience” with Mr. Sascha Müller-Kraenner\, Executive Director/CEO of Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. \nSascha Müller-Kraenner has served as Executive Director/CEO of Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.\, DUH (Environmental Action Germany) since January 2015. Environmental Action Germany is an independent non-profit organization which was founded in 1975 and is focused on environmental and consumer protection. It is a leading environment and consumer advocacy organization that works mostly at the German state and national as well as on the European level. \nMr. Müller-Kraenner is also a founding partner and board member to Ecologic Institute\, a non-profit applied environmental policy research institute with offices in Berlin\, Brussels\, and Washington\, DC. Before assuming his current role\, he held various positions with The Nature Conservancy between 2007 and 2014\, and earlier in his career he worked for the Heinrich-Böll Foundation. \nMr. Müller-Kraenner studied Philosophy in Munich and graduated with honors in Biology and Public Law from the University of Bayreuth. \nPlease email events@acgusa.org for more information. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acgusa.org/event/nyc-event-u-s-energy-dominance-vs-european-energy-resilience/
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