2025 Helmholtz Alumni Meet-Up in Boston

Thursday 28 Aug 2025, 19:00 → 21:30 US/Eastern

 

The Helmholtz Association is delighted to announce a special Alumni Meet-up at the upcoming GAIN (German Academic International Network) Annual Conference. This premier event, known for fostering connections and advancing the careers of German researchers in North America, provides an ideal backdrop for Helmholtz Alumni to reunite, network, and engage with the broader scientific community.

The Helmholtz Alumni Meet-Up is a dedicated gathering for former researchers and associates of the Helmholtz Association. It is a platform for alumni to reconnect with colleagues, share experiences, and explore new collaborations. The meet-up aims to strengthen the bonds within the Helmholtz network and to support the continuous professional development of its members.

Keynote speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Otmar D. Wiestler, scheidender Präsident der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft 
• Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, Präsident des KIT 

Join us for an enriching experience and be a part of the vibrant Helmholtz alumni network!

For more info or last minute changes/registrations please contact: alumnirelations@dkfz.de

Program
06:45 pm	Registration opens
07:00 pm	Welcome address by Helmholtz Head Office Berlin, Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Research Center Jülich (FZJ) and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
07:15 pm	Welcome address  Prof. Dr. Otmar D. Wiestler, scheidender Präsident der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft  Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, Präsident des KIT
07:45 pm	Short-talk xx
08:00 pm	Group photos
08:05 pm	Networking with snacks and drinks
09:30 pm	End of the event