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Calling All Young Professionals!

The strength of EU-U.S. relations depends on each new generation re-dedicating themselves to the bonds that have built the world’s greatest strategic partnership for peace and prosperity. Join our event series that features in-depth discussions on the importance of the EU-U.S. relationship by looking at key areas that are paramount to its success today and tomorrow (see examples here, here, here, and here).

  • Run of Show: Doors open at 6 PM, discussion and Q&A from 6:30-7:30 PM, networking from 7:30-8:00 PM
  • Attendance is free but space is limited, so please RSVP!
  • Food and beverages are provided.
  • All attendees must bring ID.

Below, find more information about the speakers, location, and registration link for the topics to be discussed!

October 2024

Winning Earths and Mines: EU-U.S. Cooperation on Critical Minerals

Abigail Hunter (Executive Director, SAFE) and Eike Klapper (First Secretary, EU Delegation) joined us for a conversation about the Minerals Security Partnership and the geopolitical implications of critical minerals, moderated by Senior Officer Vassilis Coutifaris. See here.

January 27, 2025

The European Union as a Security Actor

German Marshall Fund Managing Director Kristine Berzina and EU Defense Attaché Henning Faltin spoke about the importance of the EU-U.S. security partnership and the European Union’s vision for boosting its defense capabilities, moderated by Senior Officer Vassilis Coutifaris. See here.

March 24, 2025

Economic Security

Emily Kilcrease (Senior Fellow, CNAS) and Michelangelo Margherita (Head of Trade and Agriculture, EU Delegation) will join us for a conversation at the intersection of trade, technology, and national security, moderated by Senior Officer Vassilis Coutifaris.

Registration coming soon.