The six-day Thuringian delegation trip, led by Minister-President Mario Voigt and Minister of Economic Affairs Colette Boos-John, took 70 participants from business, science, and politics to three key locations on the US East Coast from May 19–24: Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston. With over 30 high-caliber program items, the trip offered an intensive yet well-balanced insight into economic, political, and scientific developments.
Political perspectives were discussed, among other things, in the German Embassy in Washington DC. as at the Bloomberg Foundation Discussions covered geopolitical developments, bilateral economic relations, and Thuringia's role in international contexts. Company visits to global players such as.. Northrop Grumman, Amazon, IonQ, Trumpf, Harry's and Physics Instruments They gave the Thuringian delegation insights into the latest technological trends – from quantum technologies and AI to high-precision manufacturing. Many of these companies have ties to Thuringia.
In Boston and New York, the agenda focused primarily on visits to leading research institutions – including the Harvard Business School, MIT Aerospace, MIT CSAIL, MIT Nano, Cornell Tech and that Taystee LabNew approaches to scientific cooperation and current research questions were examined in detail here.
In discussions with our counterparts in economic development such as MassChallenge, MOITI, Fairfax County, NYCEDC and the GACC Paths to internationalization were explored, best practices were exchanged, and potential areas for cooperation were investigated.
Last but not least, the open and constructive networking within the Thuringian delegation with representatives from business, science, and politics was an invaluable benefit of the trip. Furthermore, external guests whose work has a connection to Thuringia were specifically invited to the three official receptions.
The delegation has landed back in Frankfurt with many new impressions, knowledge, and Contact . Now it's time to further develop these results!
