Deutschsprachige Christvesper
(mit schriftlicher Übersetzung für Teilnehmende ohne deutsche Sprachkenntnisse)
Heiligabend, Samstag, 24. Dezember 2022, 15:00 Uhr
Westervelt Warner Chapel von First Presbyterian Church
900 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Please note this is NOT an AGP event. The event information are shared to the best of our knowledge. If you plan to attend any of the events – please make sure to check the information directly with the host of the event. Thank you!
Join us for a discussion of the state’s key challenges and opportunities in the workforce arena:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Come join us for the last AGP “Stammtisch” this year:
Thursday, February 8, 2024
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ghost Train Brewery, Birmingham – PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Come out to network! This is a great opportunity for German expats to meet and for other German speaking/practicing to improve your German. Speaking German is encouraged but not required. We meet every month (every other month will be in Birmingham).
What does “Stammtisch” mean? A Stammtisch is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis, and also the usually large table around which the group meets. A Stammtisch is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly and casual get-together.
Join us for AGP’s biggest event of the year that brings German and American leaders from industrial, cultural, educational and governmental sectors together to celebrate Alabama-Germany Friendship.
We celebrate 26 Years of dedication to the development of educational, cultural, and business relationships among individuals and organizations with ties to both Alabama and Germany.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Club
Birmingham, Alabama
Program:
3:30 p.m. Registration & Networking & Silent Auction.
4:30 p.m. Program including recognizing past year’s New and Expanding German companies in Alabama, the Barbara Fischer Education Award and the prestigious Rainer Bauer Award.
Special Guests and additional program to be announced.
EVERYONE must be pre-registered for the event. No ticket sale at the door the evening of the event.
Preferred hotel AGP member, Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, 2655 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223. Offering special group rate of $379 per night. Last day to book Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Join us for breakfast, networking and briefing of the German American Business Outlook for 2024.
Welcome by AGP Chair, Michael Brooks, Alabama International Trade Center
Remarks by German Consul General Melanie Moltman
The German American Business Outlook 2024 will be covered by panelists:
- Matthias Hoffmann, President & CEO, German American Chamber of Commerce South
- Christoph Doerr, European Office Director, Alabama Department of Commerce
- Robert Stackpole, Alabama Office Director, Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will host a one-day Executive Summit exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping the future workforce in the digital era. The inaugural event will bring together industry professionals from leading organizations on March 26, 2024, at UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System.
Business leaders can register between now and March 19. The cost is $149. Early bird pricing is available for those who register by February 20.
The summit aims to bring together leaders from industry, consulting and academia to explore the dynamic landscape faced by today’s workforce in the digital era. It is hosted in collaboration with Staufen Consulting, an international management consulting firm known for its expertise in operational excellence and future factory implementation, and SEW Eurodrive, a global market leader in drive technology and Smart Factory solutions.
Topics will include workforce development, sustainability and practical application of the latest tools in digitization, industry 4.0 and continuous improvement. Additionally, the summit will offer valuable insights into automation; the social and governance pillars of sustainable environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices; global value chains, and effective leadership.
We are thrilled to bring this innovative summit to UAH; its unique and collaborative cross-section of leaders from industry, consulting and academia can be profoundly impactful.
In recent years, organizations have faced unprecedented challenges arising from social and economic crises. These challenges, combined with the need to keep pace with rapidly advancing technologies, compel organizations to develop a framework for continuous process improvement of their people, processes and technology. Globally, the rapid progression of digitization is causing increased competition and rising complexity. To navigate this evolving landscape, organizations must prioritize the upskilling and reskilling of their workforce to bridge the ever-changing skills gap, fostering a resilient and competitive workforce.
“To stay competitive in today’s complex market, organizations need to adopt a holistic approach to continuous process improvement,” says Nicholas Philips, partner and head of industrial consulting and workforce development at Staufen Consulting. “Peak performance is achieved when organizations prioritize high performance and sustainability while developing a positive company culture. This summit will provide an exciting opportunity for professionals in diverse industries to network, exchange ideas, and explore solutions to complex problems.”
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, Huntsville is a hub for scientific advancement and pioneering innovation, particularly within the technology, space and defense sectors. Today, Huntsville is home to Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies and high-tech startups. Among these organizations is UAH, a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution strategically positioned in the heart of Cummings Research Park, the second-largest research park in the United States.
“We are thrilled to bring this innovative summit to UAH; its unique and collaborative cross-section of leaders from industry, consulting and academia can be profoundly impactful,” says Dr. Kristin Weger, assistant professor of industrial organizational psychology at UAH. “This initiative not only pays tribute to Huntsville’s historical ties to world-class engineering but also emphasizes innovation through research and continuous improvement, a core value at UAH. We can achieve more when we adopt a collaborative mindset and share ideas. This fosters rapid innovation, opening up new opportunities for advancement and growth across industries.”
To learn more about the Executive Summit and to register, visit opce.uah.edu/FutureofWork.
Please note this is NOT an AGP event.
The information, date and time are shared to the best of our knowledge. If you plan to attend the event – please make sure to check information directly with the host of the event. Thank you!
Please note this is NOT an AGP event.
The information, date and time are shared to the best of our knowledge. If you plan to attend the event – please make sure to check information directly with the host of the event. Thank you!
The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering invites members of the Alabama-Germany Partnership to join us for breakfast in the McCartney Suite (3rd floor of Shelby Center) located at 359 West Magnolia Ave. This event will allow members to network and discuss ways to collaborate and partner with the College of Engineering. Consul General Melanie Moltmann of the German Consulate General in Atlanta will also be in attendance to address the AGP members.
The Employer Summit is geared toward employers who want to learn more about engaging with Auburn Engineering through recruitment, research, on-line education, and capstone sponsorship. The event is designed to increase the collaboration potential between your company and Auburn Engineering. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with other employers as well as undergraduate and graduate students who will share their research and capstone projects. It will be advantageous to have both HR managers and Engineering managers attend.