February 26th, 2015 February 26th, 2015 Kevin Glass Headmaster, Atlanta International School (AIS), Torsten Janssen Chartered Accountant, Partner, Ebner Stolz GmbH & Co. KG, Germany Registration 1:00pm 1:30pm AmCham Business Day 2:00pm 5:30pm RSVP Fees AmCham Business Day: By February 15, 2015 Vivien Cservenka $75 BridgehouseLaw LLP Ticket Sponsors 10 Tickets $600.00 15 Tickets $800.00 20 Tickets $1000.00 Via Email: vivien.cservenka@bridgehouselaw.us Via Phone: 404 885 5221 Presentation of US-German Internship Program and Dinner 6:00pm 9:00pm Location: Goizueta Business School Emory University 1300 Clifton Road 30322
Thursday, February 26th, 2015 2pm-5:30pm MARKETPLACE GERMANY YOUR BUSINESS CHOICE IN EUROPE The European Union (EU) and the United States of America (USA) represent two major economic and leading political powers in today s world that continue to foster a close cooperation. Together they represent a seventh of the world s population, with a population totaling over 800 million. The 6th Annual AmCham Business Day will present to the Metro Atlanta business community the outstanding investment and business opportunities that Germany has to offer. Germany, an EU member state, can only be seen in context with the EU, which participates in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)-agreement. This one-day workshop provides insight into today s Germany. Speakers will present both, their business experiences and opportunities for American companies in Europe. The goal of the workshop is to enhance the already strong transatlantic relationship between the USA and Germany. Thursday, February 26th, 2015 2pm-5:30pm Welcome Panelists Dr. Christoph Rueckel Senior Advisor, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany Southeast USA, Rueckel & Collegen, BridgehouseLaw Germany: The Number One Business Partner in Europe for American Entrepreneurs Alexander Privitera Director of the Business and Economics Program, American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC Debating the role of German leadership in Europe Thomas Wülfing Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Southeastern United States, Welcome Address: Germany s role in today s Europe Prof. Dr. Torsten M. Pieper Assistant Professor of Management, Academic Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, Kennesaw State University, Family Business Myths and Realities And their Significance for Transatlantic Trade Andreas Povel General Manager, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.v. Berlin & Frankfurt, Germany Maintaining and further strengthening Germany s industrial core by promoting the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) Key Note Speaker Dr. Carlhans Uhle Managing Director IMG-Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg, Germany 25 years after the reunification Germany has become a top business and investment place in Europe Panel Discussion Moderator Ben Brumfield Digital Reporter, CNN, Flemming B. Bjoernslev President & CEO, LANXESS Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA Building a cultural bridge across the Atlantic Ricardo (Ric) Hubler Senior Director Global Business Growth Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Global Fluency: Great potential for your business in Europe Dr. John D. Gatto President & CEO, NRW.INVEST (NORTH AMERICA) LLC, Chicago, IL The value of international education in today s job environment Stefanie Jehlitschka Vice President, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US (GACC South), Inc., The German dual training system and how German companies are training in the U.S.
PRESENTATION OF INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND DINNER ATTENDING UNIVERSITIES AND PARTICIPATING HOST COMPANIES Introduction and Presentation of US-German Internship Program Columbus State University Columbus, GA Accuracy Legal and Financial Language Services LLC Emory University AGCO GmbH Georgia Institute of Technology ARAG SE Georgia State University Commerzbank AG Monika Schulte Chair Advisory Counsel, AmCham Internship Program, German Professor, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA Professor Monika Schulte will introduce interns who will share their experience while in Germany during the summer of 2014 and how their internship will impact their future. Kennesaw State University Dinner Speech Morehouse College Kevin Glass Headmaster, Atlanta International School (AIS), The lifelong benefits of an international education Torsten Janssen Chartered Accountant, Partner, Ebner Stolz GmbH & Co. KG, Germany North Georgia College & State University Dahlonega, GA Piedmont College Demorest, GA How global internships can impact your career from an employer s perspective UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC AmCham-BridgehouseLaw Internship Program, Inc., UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC A Georgia non-profit organization www.amchaminternship.org Every young American returning from his internship in Germany will be a potential transatlantic Ambassador and a promoter of German-American friendship. University of Georgia Athens, GA Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Amgen GmbH Coca-Cola GmbH DORMA Holding GmbH + Co. KgaA DuPont de Nemours (Deutschland) GmbH Ebner Stolz GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfung Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA Hamburg Trust REIM Real Estate Investment Management GmbH Hitachi Data Systems GmbH Intercontinental Frankfurt ITMS Marketing GmbH KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft U.I. Lapp GmbH & Co. KG MSD SHARP & DOHME GMBH Pfizer Deutschland GmbH Roland Berger Strategy Consultants GmbH Smith Legal LLP Software AG State of Indiana, Berlin Office Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company United Parcel Service Deutschland Inc. & Co. OHG.
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS Dr. Christoph Rueckel RÜCKEL Senior Advisor, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany Southeast USA, Rueckel & Collegen, BridgehouseLaw COLLEGEN Rechtsanwälte Attorneys at Law Düsseldorf Munich Atlanta Thomas Wülfing Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Southeastern United States, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Atlanta Andreas Povel General Manager, American Chamber of Commerce in Germany e.v., Berlin & Frankfurt, Germany Dr. Carlhans Uhle Managing Director, IMG-Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg, Germany
Ben Brumfield Ricardo (Ric) Hubler, Digital Reporter, CNN, Senior Director, Global Business Growth Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Alexander Privitera Dr. John D. Gatto Director of the Business and Economics Program American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC President & CEO, NRW.INVEST (NORTH AMERICA) LLC, Chicago, IL Prof. Dr. Torsten M. Pieper Stefanie Jehlitschka Assistant Professor of Management, Academic Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program, Kennesaw State University, Vice President, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US (GACC South), Inc., Flemming B. Bjoernslev Monika Schulte President & CEO, LANXESS Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA Chair Advisory Counsel, AmCham Internship Program, German Professor, Piedmont College, Demorest, GA