Transatlantic Forward-Thinking

Representative of German Business (GACC West)

Innovation vs. Regulation - a transatlantic conference on navigating policies and a continuously evolving the economic landscape

Brower Center

<h2>🌐 The Agenda</h2><h4>9:00 am | Registration and Breakfast Networking</h4><h4>10:00 am | Event Start</h4><h4>10:05 am | Welcome Remarks</h4><ul><li>Sven Thorsten Potthoff, CEO at GACC WEST</li><li>Julius Ritter, Co-Founder and Community Lead at the German Student Association at Berkeley</li></ul><h4>10:15 am | German Keynote</h4><ul><li>Oliver Schramm, German Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Federal Foreign Office</li></ul><h4>10:35 am | American Keynote</h4><ul><li>Rich Lyons, Chief Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship Officer at UC Berkeley</li></ul><h4>11:00 am | Panel 1 - AI Innovation vs. AI Safety: The Role of International Regulation</h4><ul><li>Julius Ritter, Co-Founder and Community Lead at AI Entrepreneurs Berkeley (Moderator)</li><li>Katharina Koerner, AI Advisor at Tech Diplomacy Network / Corporate Development Manager at Daiki</li><li>Mark Nitzberg, CEO at Berkeley’s Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI)</li><li>Lisa Thee, Managing Director Data and AI at Launch Consulting Group / Board Advisor at drainpipe.io</li></ul><h4>11:50 am | Fireside Chat - Women Leading in AI: Advancing Diversity and Bias Mitigation</h4><ul><li>Miray Salman, Master of Public Policy at UC Berkeley (Moderator)</li><li>Rachel Gillum, Vice President, Ethical &amp; Inclusive Product, Salesforce</li></ul><h4>12:20 pm | Lunch break</h4><h4>1:20 pm | Panel 2 - Transatlantic Trade Dynamics: Strategies, Shifts, and the Quest for Alignment</h4><ul><li>Marcus Schuler, Head of Studio &amp; News Corresnondent San Francisco Bayerischer Rundfunk(Moderator)</li></ul><ul><li>Tim Büthe, Professor and Chair for International Relations at Technical University of Munich</li><li>Vinod Aggarwal, Distinguished Professor and Allan P. Bedford Chair, Department of Political Science, UC Berkeley</li></ul><h4>2:10 pm | Interactive Format - Security and De-Risking Strategies in an Ever-Changing Global Economy</h4><ul><li>Christina Steinbrecher-Pfandt, CEO at Tech Diplomacy Network (Moderator)</li><li>Olaf Groth, Professional Faculty - Strategy, Innovation, Business &amp; Public Policy at UC Berkeley / CEO at Cambrian Futures LLC &amp; Cambrian Design</li></ul><h4>2:40 pm | Coffee Break</h4><h4>3.00 pm | Panel 3 - The Role of Government in Climate Tech Innovation and Deployment</h4><ul><li>Florian Dahlhausen, Climate Tech Podcast Host at Down to Zero / Advisor at Spiritus (Moderator)</li><li>Shuo Yang, Partner, Lowercarbon Capital</li><li>Helena Merk, CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Streamline Climate</li><li>Susan Gladwin, Senior Consultant (Contractor), Loan Programs Office of the U.S. Department of Energy</li></ul><h4>3:50 pm | Closing - Concluding Remarks</h4><ul><li>Sören Lange-Klapproth, Founding member, German Student Association at Berkeley</li><li>Frederic Puzicha, Founding member, German Student Association at Berkeley</li></ul><h4>4:00 pm | Networking Appetizers &amp; Drinks</h4><h4>6:00 pm | End of Conference</h4>

<h2>It’s not just a conference—it's a dynamic platform</h2>Picture this: a room filled with some of the brightest minds in the world, engaging in thought-provoking discussions on AI innovation, transatlantic trade dynamics, security strategies, and climate change. This conference offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with individuals who are actively shaping the future. Our speakers aren't just experts – they're visionaries!

The Transatlantic Forward-Thinking Forum aims to address the highly relevant topics of geopolitics, such as global trade, climate change, and digital economy while navigating the delicate relationship between fostering innovation and implementing necessary regulations. The goal is to foster dialogue and engagement among diverse stakeholders, including individuals from European and US politics, government, businesses, think tanks, academia, and students.Be a part of this emerging transatlantic movement, contributing to the ongoing international discourse on finding synergies between innovation and regulation. Join us and get inspired by our series of speakers and networking sessions to bring together leaders, politicians, students, and change-makers and be part of shaping a new narrative!The conference is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, jointly co-organized by the Representative of German Business (GAAC West) and the German Student Association at Berkeley, and supported by DWIH San Francisco - German Center for Research and Innovation and the German Consulate General San Francisco as a continuation of last year’s Transatlantic Summit in Stanford

Parking Instructions: For your convenience, we recommend using the Berkeley's Oxford Garage at 2165 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704. It's located directly underneath the Brower Center and offers all-day parking for a maximum of 22 USD.

<h3>November 17: Expert roundtable and design workshop (apply below).</h3>On Nov 17th, from 10.00am - 3.00pm, we are hosting an exclusive expert roundtable and interdisciplinary design workshop during which selected participants prototype solutions to wicked digital problems at the intersection of technology and geopolitics.Each team will be centered around one speaker from the expert roundtable discussion. Come with an open mind and create solutions that are idealistic and bold!Due to capacity constraints, attendance will only be by application. If you would like to attend, please enter your details via <a href="https://forms.gle/EH1ZnboPhWmeQoEc8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this form</a>.

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