Connection Series
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Behind-the Scenes Visit to Herrmann Ultrasonics
Rethink the Value of Networking with GACC Midwest
Our Connection Series rethinks the value of networking by offering participants the chance to benefit from the expertise within the German American business community.
We’ve expanded our events in Illinois and Michigan to include networking and behind-the-scenese opportunities with member companies featuring high-profile speakers, special guests, and companies eager to share their knowledge. Learn something new to benefit you and your company, and make new connections while you're at it.
The Connection series offers unique value to all attending, championing transatlantic business in its purest form!
What makes the Connection Series special?
- Learning from high-profile special guests and getting to know potential business partners
- Exploring attractive locations around the Midwest, including going behind the scenes at our member companies
- Seizing opportunities for both small talk and in-depth discussions
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Previous Connection Series Events
Join us in Illinois
March 6 | HARIBO
Join us to get a peek behind the scenes of the world's number one gummi brand, HARIBO.
May 8 | Miele, Inc.
Join us for an opportunity to explore Miele's innovation journey in becoming the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances.
September 4 | Plasmatreat USA, Inc.
Inside Plasmatreat USA – How a hidden champion in the industrial surface treatment navigates North American business through volatile times.
November 6 | Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
Join us behind the scenes of Kuehne + Nagel Inc. and find out more about how they expanded their freight business and became a worldwide logistics partner for 400,000 customers worldwide.
Join us in Michigan
March 20 | KUKA Robotics Corp.
Navigating the Future: Automation Across Sectors
Industries across the globe are increasingly adopting robotics and automation to improve their productivity, efficiency, and quality of work. Go behind-the-scenes at KUKA Robotics Corp. and gain industry insights.
June 12 | EMO Trans
Navigating Global Business: Mastering Risk Management Strategies for Sustainable Success
Supply chains touch every facet of our daily lives, but we rarely stop to consider how our goods move from place to place and how to manage the risk that comes with it. Gain industry insights from EMO Trans, Inc.
September 17 | Dürr Systems Inc.
Discover the Role of Dürr Systems in the Automotive Industry
Go behind-the-scenes at one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering companies. Attendees will receive a general overview of Durr Systems from speakers Mike Fenner and Ronaldo Martire. Afterwards, speaker Tom Bucknell will demonstrate the Ecojet Robot Trail on a Durr Lab Tour, ending with a short presentation in the MAT2 Classroom.
November 20 | dSPACE, Inc.
Current Trends and Challenges in Automotive Electronics Software Development and Validation
Join us on November 20th to go behind-the-scenes at dSPACE Michigan. You will have the opportunity to hear from CEO Peter Waeltermann, who will introduce you to the company’s view on “software-defined vehicles”, the new trend in electronics architectures in the auto industry.
“ [I enjoyed the] diversity of companies represented and [relevant] presentation topics & formats. ”
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