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30th Anniversary of the J-1 Visa Designation

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Name: 30th Anniversary of the J-1 Visa Designation
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

30th Anniversary of the J-1 Visa Designation
 

This year, the GACC NY proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of its J-1 visa designation - a milestone that reflects three decades of supporting internship, trainee, and apprenticeship programs in the United States and Germany. To commemorate this occasion, we are delighted to invite you to a special anniversary celebration this February in our new amenity space.

The event will begin with a dedicated presentation providing an overview of the J-1 visa program, including the GACC NY’s role as a designated sponsor, the services we offer, and how companies and participants can successfully navigate the program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with our team.

We are honored that the U.S. Department of State will join via Zoom to deliver congratulatory remarks in recognition of this important anniversary.

The program will further feature a panel discussion with senior representatives from companies that have participated in the GACC NY’s J-1 program, who will share practical insights and first-hand perspectives on international talent development, workforce qualification, and mobility in a transatlantic context.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you!

 

Agenda:
 

8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Welcome Remarks
  • Susanne Gellert | President & CEO | German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
9:10 AM Congratulatory Remarks​ (via Zoom)
  • Rebecca Pasini | Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange | U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
  • Amy Kenney | Program Analyst | U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Presentation
  • Sandy Jones | Responsible Officer, J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program | German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
9:45 AM    Coffee Break with Breakfast
10:15 AM Panel Discussion and Q&A
Speakers:
  • Christoph Lamp | Senior Manager Audit | Ernst & Young US LLP
  • Priya S. Nayar | Executive Director | University Alliance Ruhr
  • Michael Shebe | Director, Shared HR Group Services - North America | Würth Group of North America Inc.
Moderator: 
  • Sandy Jones | Responsible Officer, J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program | German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
11:00 AM Networking
Location:
GACC New York Office & Event Space
7 World Trade Center
The Studio Lounge
250 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
8:30 AM -11:30 AM
Contact Information:

Sandy Jones
Responsible Officer (RO), Senior Manager, Careers & Education
(212) 584-9731