Dear Members and Friends,

As we welcome 2025, we wish you a successful and prosperous new year!

We are excited to kick off the year with our New Year's Networking Reception & Business Luncheon at the Harvard Club on January 30th.

Looking further ahead, we invite you to join us for the inaugural German American Executive Summit in Orlando, Florida, on February 27th-28th. This special event will feature:

A Networking Reception
The Presentation of the 2025 German American Business Outlook (GABO) Results
Industry Deep Dives & Panel Discussions
German American Business Awards Gala Dinner

We look very much forward to seeing you at our events.

Warm regards,

Your GACC NY Team

Annual Survey among German Companies in the U.S.

Our annual German American Business Outlook (GABO) survey is an important economic indicator for transatlantic business relations. Your experiences and expectations will provide a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by German subsidiaries in these dynamic times.

If you are part of a German company based in the U.S., we would greatly appreciate your participation in our survey. Thank you for your valuable support!

Why participate?

Valuable Insights: Gain access to aggregated results, offering a broader understanding of market trends and forecasts.
Strategic Advantage: Utilize the findings to make informed decisions and set effective strategies for your company.
Network & Collaborate: Join our German American Executive Summit, where we will present the GABO results.
Time-Efficient: The survey takes only 8 minutes to complete.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

GACC NY New Year's Reception

Harvard Club, New York City | January 30th, 2025

We invite you to kick off the new year with us and are thrilled to welcome you back to the Harvard Club for our New Year's Luncheon 2025! The event will begin with a networking reception, offering a perfect opportunity to reconnect with the German-American business community in 2025. Following the reception, we will gather in Harvard Hall for a three-course lunch.

We would like to inform you of an important update regarding the keynote speaker: Due to unforeseen circumstances Michael Miebach is no longer able to attend. However, we are excited to announce that Jon Huntsman, Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth at Mastercard, will step in for a fireside chat with our President & CEO, Susanne Gellert.

Jon Huntsman has served as U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, China, and Russia, as well as Governor of Utah, and most recently as Vice President of Ford Motor Company. We are excited to hear from him as he shares his unique experience and wealth of expertise on strategic growth and global leadership.

We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable start to the new year!

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German American Executive Summit

Orlando, FL | February 27th - 28th, 2025

This groundbreaking event marks the first time all five German American Chambers of Commerce in the U.S. are coming together to host the first German American Executive Summit 2025, which will take place in Orlando, Florida!

Join us for this unparalleled opportunity to strengthen transatlantic business ties, engage in high-level discussions, and explore exciting opportunities in the U.S. and Germany.

The summit features an exclusive networking reception at the KIA Center, home of the Orlando Magics. On Friday, the results of the German American Business Outlook 2025 will be announced and we look forward to keynotes from industry and government.

German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis will provide an update on transatlantic trade and relations after the elections in the U.S. and Germany. Robert Engelhorn, President & CEO of BMW Manufacturing will share insights into the evolving automotive industry, and Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President of the Global SAP Labs will deliver a keynote on AI.

The day will conclude with the German American Business Awards Dinner recognizing outstanding achievements in the German American business community.

Reserve your place now and join us in Orlando for an inspiring and impactful Summit!

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Event Highlights

Opening Networking Reception

at the Orlando Magic Basketball Game

Thursday, February 27th

Meet and engage with members of our German-American business network from across the U.S. in a unique setting at the KIA Center. Afterwards enjoy the Orlando Magic vs Golden Warriors Game!

German American Executive Summit

Friday, February 28th

Our full-day summit features comprehensive industry deep-dives, expert-led panels, and keynote addresses covering cutting-edge topics such as automotive, artificial intelligence and transatlantic investments, providing valuable insights into industry developments, cross-border investment opportunities, and transatlantic business growth.

German American Business Outlook Results

Friday, February 28th

This year, we will present the results of our annual GABO survey at the German American Executive Summit. Be among the first to learn the findings of one of the most important barometers of German American Business relations and don't miss the chance to discover current trends, challenges and opportunities!

German American Business Awards Dinner

Friday, February 28th

The summit will conclude with the German American Awards Dinner which honors exceptional achievements of German American businesses across the U.S. and covers the following categories: Community Engagement, Economic Development, Innovation, Services and the Coolest German Thing Made in the U.S.

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National Partner

RSM US LLP

RSM is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services focused on empowering middle market businesses worldwide. With a presence in over 120 countries (represented in Germany by RSM Ebner Stolz) and 80 offices across the U.S., we deliver tailored solutions to navigate global challenges. RSM’s Germany Country Practice specializes in supporting German-speaking companies in the U.S., offering bilingual expertise to drive success across various industries including manufacturing, technology, and life sciences.

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