Upcoming Events & Programs

White Asparagus Gala Dinner 2025 - Only a Few Tickets Left!

New York City | May 21st, 2025

Don't miss out on our signature event, the White Asparagus Gala Dinner 2025! Join around 300 business leaders at Tribeca rooftop and enjoy the beautiful view of Manhattan during our cocktail reception. Afterwards, enjoy a seated 3-course dinner with freshly imported white asparagus and German wine. Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld, Senior Associate Dean at Yale School of Management, will deliver this year’s keynote address.

We are also excited to welcome a delegation of political and business leaders from Thuringia, led by Minister President of Thuringia Mario Voigt and Thuringia’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Areas, Colette Boos-John, to our Gala Dinner.

This exclusive event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and connect with our German-American business community. We only have a few tickets left, so make sure you get your tickets soon!

STEP USA Pitch Night

New York City | May 20th, 2025



We are excited to host another STEP USA Pitch Night on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025! We are proud to welcome a German startup cohort to our Startup Entrepreneurship Program (STEP USA) in New York to a 4-day strategy development boot-camp supporting promising German founders and their expansion to the U.S. During our popular STEP USA Pitch Night, the participants will present their ideas to potential customers and partners. A jury consisting of high-level investors will be providing direct feedback.

BBQ & Connect 3.0

White Plains, NY | June 2nd, 2025



Join us for our third BBQ & Connect event in White Plains, NY. Enjoy some delicious Bratwurst, potato salad, and a refreshing beverage while connecting with business executives from the region. This is a great opportunity for networking and creating lasting business relationships in the German American Business Community. This event is located at and supported by our longstanding member German International School New York in White Plains, NY. Don't miss this chance to expand your professional circle and form valuable new connections!

NY Tech Week: AI Agents & Co-Pilots

New York City | June 3rd, 2025



Step into the future of business at New York Tech Week with our exclusive panel event, AI Agents & Co-Pilots: Shaping the Future of Business. Discover how AI agents and co-pilots are modernizing business sectors, driving innovation, and transforming business operations. This is your chance to hear from top experts and thought leaders about the cutting-edge advancements in AI technology. Check out our start-up demo pods during the networking hour following the panel!

Summer Jazz Boat Cruise

New York City | July 9th, 2025



Join us for a scenic summer evening aboard the classic-style yacht Manhattan II. Cruise along the New York Harbor and by the Statue of Liberty as the sun sets over the city skyline and we celebrate our German-American business community. This networking reception offers the perfect setting to make new connections—or reconnect with familiar faces. Join fellow GACC NY members and enjoy live jazz music, an open bar, and a curated selection of gourmet snacks as we sail into the evening.

10th German American Business Forum (DAWT)

Munich, Germany | July 24th, 2025



We are delighted to invite you to the 10th German-American Business Forum (DAWT), taking place on Thursday, July 24th, 2025, in Munich, Germany. Hosted by the German American Chambers of Commerce (AHK USA) in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria, this milestone edition promises to be more relevant than ever. Whether you are looking to enter the U.S. market or strengthen your existing transatlantic business ties, the DAWT provides a premier platform to connect with key decision-makers and industry leaders. Expect engaging panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities—all focused on the current challenges and opportunities of doing business in the United States.

News & Recent Events

The First 100 Days: Tariffs, Policy Shifts, and the New Administration

On April 30th, we hosted an exclusive event at Deutsche Bank Center in NYC, in collaboration with the American Council on Germany (ACG).

The event focused on the impacts that policy changes and implemented tariffs during the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have had on the transatlantic economy. Expert speakers provided valuable insights on a range of topics, including the importance of transatlantic relations, a detailed analysis of the 2025 transatlantic economy, and projections for the future direction of German-American business relations.

Thank you to our excellent speakers and panelists:

• Stefan Simon | CEO & CLO, Member of the Management Board of Deutsche Bank Americas
• Till Knorn | Consul General, German Consulate General New York
• Daniel Hamilton | Fellow, Brookings Institution and Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
• Brett Ryan | Senior Economist, Deutsche Bank
• Tara Hariharan | Managing Director of Global Macro Research, NWI Management LP
• Rob Cuscino | Head of Regional Development North America, Evonik Corporation
• Ishita Aggarwal | CFO, Siemens Corp.
• Katharina Kort | Handelsblatt

For a detailed insight into the Transatlantic Economy 2025, you can find Dan Hamilton's report here.

Outstanding Apprenticeship Sponsor Award

The GACC is proud to accept the Pennsylvania Outstanding Apprenticeship Sponsor 2024 Award with our iTEC Lehigh Valley network. We were thrilled and honored to receive the 2024 Pennsylvania Outstanding Apprenticeship Sponsor Award on behalf of our GACC Philadelphia Chapter as well as meet the PA Secretary for Labor & Industry, Nancy Walker! We certainly could not have done it without the hard work across of our partners across our entire Lehigh Valley network; many of whom were there with us to celebrate this achievement. We would like to thank our supporters such as Workforce Board – Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, the Manufacturers Resource Center; our RTI providers at LCTI, LCCC, and NCC; our iTEC companies and their Apprentices, and our partners at the PA Apprenticeship & Training Office.

Westchester Networking Reception

On May 1st, 2025, we hosted our first-ever networking event in Pleasantville, NY, at Zwilling’s stunning state-of-the-art cooking studio! A big thank you to our member Zwilling for the warm hospitality, and to everyone who joined us for an evening of great conversations, delicious food, and a hands-on experience with top-quality German appliances and cookware.

Welcoming Our New Members

Member Corner

Elite DFB Soccer Summer Camps

The Elite Summer Soccer Camp, organized by Global Soccer Development (GSD) in partnership with the German Football Federation (DFB), brings world-class training to young soccer players in the U.S. Held in five major cities (Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, Miami, and the DMV area) throughout June and July, the five-day camps offer serious youth athletes a unique opportunity to train under top German coaches and elevate their game to the next level. Players will train using advanced European methodologies and gain tactical and technical insights in a high-intensity, professional environment.

Deutsches Haus at NYU Summer Term: German Language Classes

In-person and remote German Language Classes at Deutsches Haus at NYU’s Summer Term 2025 are taking place from June 23rd to August 30th! Make learning German your Summer goal: Deutsches Haus at NYU’s Summer Term 2025 has opened its registrations and is offering classes in 5- and 10-weeks formats. Students can choose between regular classes and special/conversation classes, ranging from absolute beginner to mastery levels. All classes are open to the general public. Seats are limited, so sign up soon!

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