2025 Bosch Alumni Annual Event

In a world where change feels constant and challenges cross borders, the strength of the Bosch community has never mattered more. This October, we invite you to reconnect, recharge, and reimagine our future together at the annual Bosch Fellow Gathering in Washington, DC.

We will convene not just to reflect on the state of transatlantic relations and shifting institutional landscapes, but to celebrate the enduring power of our network — a diverse, dynamic community of leaders who continue to shape ideas, policy, and impact on both sides of the Atlantic.

Come engage with a community that understands the value of global experience, mutual support, and shared purpose. Hope to see you there!

Weekend Schedule

Friday eve: Cocktail gathering at the historic Metropolitan Club*(free)

Saturday day: Panels, Business Meeting, Interactive Discussions + Lunch at the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman (free)

Saturday evening: Gala Dinner + Keynote at District Architecture Center (ticketed event)

Sunday brunch: Hosted by Eric Opp (Bosch 9) at his Arlington, VA home (free)

Friday (10/17)

6:00 – 9:00 pm | Cocktails, light food, and networking at the Metropolitan Club

*Due to circumstances beyond our control, the German Embassy cannot accommodate our group as originally planned. Instead we are meeting at one of the most historic members-only clubs in DC, founded 1863 - thank you John Schmitz (Bosch 1)!

Saturday (10/18)

Venue: Pillsbury Law Firm, DC Office (thank you Thomas Gump, Bosch 13!)

9:30 – 10:00 | Doors open & light food/coffee

10:00 – 11:15 | Keeping the Bridge Strong: How Transatlantic Organizations Lead in Turbulent Times

Panelists:

• Christian Haenel (American Friends of von Humboldt Foundation)
• Rachel Rizzo (Atlantic Council, Bosch 36)
• Constanze Stelzenmüller (Brookings)
• Sudha Wilp (German Marshall Fund, Bosch 14)

11:15 – 12:15 | Future of the RBFAA with Q&A

12:15 – 12:45 | Lunch

12:45 – 2:00 | RBFAA Annual Business Meeting

2:00 – 3:15 | Mini Masterclasses: Bosch Alumni on Today’s Defining Issues

• Liz (Kosobuki) Johnson (Bosch 30): Tariffs & Trade
• Adam Hunter (Bosch 20): Immigration
• Trooper Sanders (Bosch 19): AI / Tech

Evening Program

Venue: District Architecture Center, Penn Quarter

6:00 – 7:00 | Doors open and cocktail hour with appetizers

7:00 – 7:40 | Welcome remarks & keynote with Julie Smith (Bosch 13)

7:40 – 9:00 | Dinner

Sunday (10/19)

10:30 – 12:30 | Brunch at the home of Eric Opp, in Arlington, VA

Tickets:

RBFAA continues to subsidize many of the costs of this weekend (alert: this is likely the last year we can do this), except for cost-sharing the Saturday Dinner + Keynote. To achieve this on a limited budget, we ask that people register for all events they expect to attend so we do not over-purchase on food or supplies. (If not sure, best to register and let us know if your plans change.)

Dinner + Keynote ticket can be purchased online until October 9 – when we must give the caterer attendance numbers. A small number of tickets might be available after that at the increased price of $120 pp, based on availability. We very strongly encourage you to purchase tickets online and not wait as we may reach max occupancy.

The Sunday Brunch at Eric Opp’s home is limited to 50 guests. If tickets sell out before you’re able to book, please email us and we’ll gladly add you to the waitlist.
Capacity at the Metropolitan Club is also limited, so please reach out if you’d like to be placed on the waitlist for that event as well.

Contact

Feel free to reach out to us with questions: boschalumni@gmail.com