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We had a very busy fall so far at GABC - if you missed events, here are the highlights: | |
Hamburg-Boston AI & Material Science Day
On Sep 17th, GABC was instrumental in the development, organization and execution of an AI and Material Sciences one-day delegation visit from Hamburg to Boston and making important connections between these two cities and planting seeds for future cooperation and exchange.
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The delegation at MIT.nano | |
Made in Germany? Business meets Art at the Harvard Art Museums.
GABC members and guests had the incredible opportunity to hear business leaders Fiona Mack (Head of Bayer Co.Lab in Cambridge) and Mridul Agrawal (Co-Founder iuvando Health) reflect on their personal and professional associations and journeys with the iconic label "Made in Germany" before heading into a private after-hours tour of the special art exhibit "Made in Germany".
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GABC Board members Mridul Agrawal, Simon Alfano, Fiona Mack | |
Dinner & Networking Event
Last month, Jan Hartmann, President of GABC Boston, had the honor of welcoming and addressing Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s executive leadership during their Boston visit. GABC Boston’s Life Science leaders played a key role in connecting top life science executives from the Boston area with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany executives and employees at a dinner & networking event.
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Jan Hartmann (Photo: MilliporeSigma) | |
The Post-Covid Job Market
Together with the German Consulate General, we hosted an interactive panel discussion at LabCentral on the significant current job market developments with HR executives Jobina Gonsalves, Chief People Officer at Forrester and Adam Robitaille, Global Head of HR Life Science Services & Head of HR North America, MilliporeSigma.
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Stanislaus Wuest, Consul General Sonja Kreibich, Adam Robitaille, Jobina Gonsalves, Yannic Arnold | |
Special Fireside Chat on "Sustainability"
On October 15th, GABC members & guests discussed with passion, curiousity and openness what Martin Madaus, Pascal Mittermaier and GABC Board members Simon Alfano and Bodo Liesenfeld had designed as an interactive and thought provoking Fireside Chat entitled "Our Stewardship for the Next Generation – Do We Have a Duty to Leave a Livable Planet Behind?".
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Pascal Mittermaier, Martin Madaus | |
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Margherita Minissi from Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Michelle Lee from BEHNISCH ARCHITEKTEN, and John Briggs from Fraunhofer USA CMI shared valuable insights with the audience from their unique professional perspectives on how to design or retrofit energy effcient buildings. This event was co-organized with the German Consulate General and hosted on October 23rd at the CIC.
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Yannic Arnold, Margherita Minissi, Michelle Lee, John Briggs | |
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Join us for our most elegant event of the year, our Annual Holiday Gala!
We will celebrate Thursday 12 – 12 – 24 on the 32nd floor of the UMass Club in Downtown Boston overlooking the holiday lights on the Boston Common and the City. The evening includes a champagne reception, a 3-course sit-down dinner and jazz music by German Berklee College of Music students.
Mingle with members of the GABC Board of Directors and the German American Business community as we close out 2024. The German Consul General Dr. Sonja Kreibich will be addressing the guests with a message on behalf of the German foreign office.
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Stammtisch at Jack's Abby
Wednesday, November 13th
6:30PM EST
The Metro West GABC Stammtisch meets in Framingham! If you are living or working in Metro West, this is the Stammtisch for you: We are looking forward to seeing you Jack's Abby Beer Hall & Kitchen in Framingham.
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GAIN & YP Holiday Stammtisch
Tuesday, December 3rd
6:30PM EST
Dr. Sonja Kreibich, Consul General of Germany to the New England States is inviting to the GAIN/GSO and GABC Young Professionals 2024 Annual Weihnachts-Spezial & Holiday Stammtisch
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Cell and Gene Therapy Collaborations (TODAY) | | |
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Biologics in Focus: Legal and Business Strategies for Success in Evolving and Complex Technologies. Specific regulatory and collaboration considerations for cell and gene therapies.
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Virtual | Tuesday, Nov 12th, 2024 at 12PM to 1PM ET
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The Power of Design Thinking (TODAY) | |
ICH BIN EXPAT SUMMIT (TODAY) | | |
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ICH BIN EXPAT Summit is the only online summit for German-speaking expats in the USA! Over five exciting days, more than 10 speakers will share their knowledge and practical tips in interviews, presentations, and interactive live workshops on the topics of working and building a career in the US. Register for free to join the live summit, or secure a VIP ticket for extended access.
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Virtual | Nov 11 to Nov 15th, 2024
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Climate Innovation Summit | | |
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Organized by French Tech Boston and FACCNE, the Climate Innovation Summit explores Boston Ecosystem's Role in Empowering Green Tech Innovation and Green Tech Breakthroughs Powering the Decarbonization of Companies.
Free registration
In person | Wednesday, November 13th, 5:30PM at Foley & Lardner
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Organized by BABC, this is a hybrid panel discussion, featuring noted executives Missy Trumpler, Head of Global Partnerships at Agile AI Labs, Suma Chander, Partner, Technology Practice Leader at PKF O’Connor Davies Advisory LLC, and Steve Kenniston, Senior Cyber Security Lead with Dell Technologies.
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Hyrbrid | Wednesday, November 13th, 12:00PM to 2:00PM at Hult International Business School
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Protecting and Enforcing Biologics IP | | |
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Biologics in Focus: Legal and Business Strategies for Success in Evolving and Complex Technologies. Final presentation in the series is in-person at Bayer's Co.Lab and focuses on on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) in biologics.
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In person | Tuesday, Nov 19th, 2024 at 4PM to 7PM ET
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For one day only, the campus of the German International School Boston will transform into a festive winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer and fun for the whole family. Bring your appetite for German food, Glühwein, homemade sweet treats. There will be a craft market, activities for children, a petting zoo, musical performances, a book fair, and more.
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In Person | Saturday, Dec 7th, 2024 | 3PM to 7PM
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A direc2024-2025 Mentorship Program Kick-Off
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Kudos to the GABC YP Mentorship Committee for launching the new mentorship cohort with a fantastic networking and speed-meeting evening for this year's 10 mentors and 10 mentees. Special shout-out to Christian Magel at VentureLane where the evening was hosted.
The mentorship program is managed by the Young Professionals led by Nadine Klabune and Susanna Bächle. More information on the program.
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Capitalizing on great fall weather and a quintessential New England tradition, the Young Professionals recently invited to and met at Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow for a sunny afternoon of Apple Picking - with great success and lots of apples in the bags!
For more information on the the Young Professioinals, contact Co-Chairs
Thorben Beckmann or Kai Schmitz
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News from Member Companies | | |
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EMD Serono Inc. moves to the Seaport | EMD Serono Inc., Merck KGaA’s Darmstadt's North American drug development business, has now officially taken up residence in Boston’s Seaport District moving its U.S. headquarters from Rockland to 200 Pier 4 Blvd in Boston. More information | | |
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Freudenberg Medical opens expanded facility in Ireland | CEO of Freudenberg Medical, Dr. Mark Ostwald, said the expansion was another significant milestone for the company’s global growth. Freudenberg Medical is headquartered in Beverly, MA. More info | | |
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Rentschler Biopharma announces largest single investment at its headquarters in Germany | The new facility aims to further increase production efficiency and modernize the site, ensuring that the evolving needs of clients and patients are anticipated and fully met, both now and in the future.. Press Release | | |
What Mass. life science leaders expect under Donald Trump |
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Excerpt: "Business leaders say there are a lot of unknowns about how the next Trump administration will affect the life sciences and healthcare industries — such as who'll be named to lead federal agencies critical to its regulation.
However, life sciences and medical device leaders agreed that Trump may bring a more favorable environment for mergers and acquisitions."
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Germany’s economy is in trouble. The government’s collapse and Trump’s return bring more risk. |
Excerpt: "The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House are creating new risks for the European Union’s biggest economy, already in a troubling decline. (...) Scholz's firing of the finance minister came after his center-left Social Democrats and the environmentalist, left-leaning Greens had discussed plans for massive state investments. The Free Democrats, however, rejected tax increases or changes to Germany’s strict self-imposed limits on running up debt. | | | |
The Boston Bierhaus That Burned Down. Twice |
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Excerpt: "Will the 150-year-old Jacob Wirth collapse under the heat, or can it rise from the ashes once again?
(...) Oddly enough, this wasn’t the first devastating fire at the property: Shortly after it was put up for sale in June 2018, the iconic German restaurant had burst into flames. At the time of the second fire, LaGuardia and the rest of the new ownership team were in the process of readying the restaurant for a comeback. In fact, they say, Jacob Wirth was less than three months from reopening."
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Diese zwei Papiere werden den Wahlkampf prägen | |
Auszug: "Der Termin für die Neuwahlen steht noch nicht fest, aber der Wahlkampf läuft längst – vor allem im Bereich der Wirtschaftspolitik. Bei der Bundestagswahl stehen die Wählerinnen und Wähler vor der Entscheidung über die grundsätzliche Ausrichtung: Welchem Modell trauen sie eher zu, Deutschland aus seiner Wachstumsschwäche zu führen?
Die Ampelregierung ist genau an dieser Frage gerade erst zerbrochen. Zentral dafür waren zwei Papiere, deren wirtschaftspolitische Vorschläge kaum unterschiedlicher hätten sein können. Sie könnten jetzt zur Grundlage für den Wahlkampf werden."
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