Germany—Science Powerhouse: Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation in Turbulent Times

Summary

October 30, 2024
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, 4645 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007

By invitation only

The diversity of the German research and innovation system is the foundation of its success. R&D is carried out at a large number of universities, public research institutions and private companies. Among them are many internationally leading non-university research centers, such as the Helmholtz Association, Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society, and Leibniz Association.

The aim of the symposium “Germany – Science Powerhouse: Cutting-Edge Research and Innovation in Turbulent Times” is to present and discuss the strengths of and prospects for German research and innovation system in the current geopolitical environment. Representatives of the German science community and research-oriented German companies in the United States will present their approaches and strategies to increase excellence in research and innovation and discuss them with event participants in a moderated expert panel.