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.

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

Venue:

The exact location will be communicated in the confirmation Email.

Programme:

06:45 pm	Registration opens
07:00 pm	Warm-up & Getting to know each other
07:30 pm	Exploring Scientific Frontiers – Breakthroughs and Perspectives from Helmholtz Centres: Otmar D. Wiestler, President of the Helmholtz Association (With contributions from Research Center Jülich (FZJ), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), and the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA)) Jan S. Hesthaven, President of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Beate Heinemann, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers, Member of the Board of Directors for Scientific Division I, at the Research Center Jülich (FZJ)
08:00 pm	Group photos
08:05 pm	Networking with snacks and drinks
09:30 pm	End of the event
09:30 pm	End of the event

 

 

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