Events
Field trips to destinations of geographical importance, conferences at focal points of world history, forums about issues with substance and relevant participants are the signature of our event calendar.
On Focus
Current
- XXXVI Berlin Global Forum, March 27, 2019
German Start-Ups Abroad
- XIX Frankfurt Global Forum, April 10, 2019
Raclette-Night at the invitation of Dr. Urs Hammer, Swiss Consul General.
Topic: The bilateral relationship between Switzerland and German from the perspective of European politics
- XVIII European-American Young Leaders Conference, May 19-23, 2019
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- II Study Trip to Russia, May 26 – June 1, 2019
Moscow – Saint Petersburg/ TBC
- VIII German- Chinese Young Leaders Conference, June 2-7, 2019
Dresden/Freiberg, Germany
Program – Second Half of 2018
Past
- II Field Trip to Toulouse, February 27/28, 2019
At the Invitation of Dr. Thomas Enders, CEO Airbus
Toulouse, France
- XXXV Berlin Global Forum, Februar 18, 2019
Between China and the USA: How can Europe claim its Place in the Artificial Intelligence-Debate?
- VI München Global Forum, February 04, 2019
SPACE – THE NEW PLACE? Risks and Opportunities of Space Traffic
- IV Walther Leisler Kiep Symposium, June 24/25, 2019
Berlin, Germany
- Traditional Goose Dinner/XXXIII Berlin Global Forum, December 3, 2018
Guest Speaker: Andreas Ross, former correspondent for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) in Washington, DC
Topic: The United States after the Midterm Elections
XXXIV Berlin Global Forum, February 18 2019
/in Field Trips /by Ines KlughardtFor most of us, the term ‘robot’ brings to mind vivid images of car assembly lines, unmanned drones, or deep space. The term ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI), however, may be a bit more difficult to grasp. This software, which enables computers to learn independently, is quickly becoming the basis for future innovations in robotics, medical diagnostics and autonomous vehicles. In fact, AI is driving most of today’s technological innovations. Soon, it will shape every sector of the economy, boosting productivity everywhere from manufacturing plants to law firms. Additionally, AI will also play an increasingly central role in defense. However, the adoption of AI has also raised questions about its potential misuse as an instrument of social control, as well as the technology’s impact on labor markets.
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IV München Global Forum, Febuary 04, 2019
/in Field Trips /by Ines KlughardtThe future lies in space, agreed the participants of the IV München Global Forum, who were introduced to the topic “SPACE – THE NEW PLACE? Opportunities and Risks of Space Traffic”. The catchword “New Space” played an important role, as the term summarizes the multitude of new business models for the commercial use of space. Read more
IX New York Global Forum, December 13, 2018
/in Field Trips /by Ines KlughardtOn December 13, with the holidays right around the corner, Global Bridges Members, Young Leaders Alumni, and invited guests convened in New York City in high spirits for Global Bridges’ IX New York Global Forum. Two esteemed guest speakers, former US Ambassador Dr. Cameron Munter and Global Bridges Member and successful London banker Mr. Axel K. A. Hansing, joined those in attendance at the Deutsches Haus for a morning of fascinating talks and energetic, productive discussions. German Consul General to New York David Gill, a former Young Leader, graciously hosted the event.
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