German-American Business Summit

February 12, 2025, The Francis Marion Hotel, Downtown Charleston, SC

 United States of America flag and the German flag side by side with the words German American Business Summit written underneath. Image also includes the College of Charleston logo.

The College of Charleston's German Program, School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and School of Business are proud to present the 9th Annual German-American Business Summit (GABS). Scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, GABS IX will continue the highly successful Job & Internship Expo, along with dynamic panel discussions from business leaders, and a networking reception.

Held at the Francis Marion Hotel in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina, this annual event brings together companies in the Southeastern United States seeking to establish stronger ties to education in the region. GABS is the perfect opportunity to recruit new talent from universities and community colleges in the Lowcountry, discuss and explore issues pertinent to German-American industry, and network with other businesses and influencers in higher education.

For assistance or more information, please contact us at GABS@cofc.edu.

2025 Sponsors

  • Summit Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz Vans
  • Gold Sponsor: BMW Plant Spartanburg
  • Gold Sponsor: IFA Group
  • Gold Sponsor: Ingenics Consulting
  • Gold Sponsor: Mankiewicz Coatings

2024 Sponsors

  • Summit Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz Vans
  • Gold Sponsor: BMW Plant Spartanburg
  • Gold Sponsor: IFA Group
  • Gold Sponsor: Mankiewicz Coatings
  • Gold Sponsor: P3
  • Maroon Sponsor: Hubner
  • Maroon Sponsor: Ingenics Consulting
  • Maroon Sponsor: Parker Poe
  • Maroon Sponsor: Software Projects Consulting (SPC)

GABS IX, February 12, 2025

Here's all the information you need for GABS IX.
  • Registration

    Discuss and explore issues pertinent to German-American industry while networking with other businesses and influencers in higher education. GABS is open to community members and students, faculty, staff from the College of Charleston.

    • Individual summit registration: $25
    • Faculty and staff: No Charge
    • Students: No Charge (Register via Handshake)
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  • Sponsorships

    The German-American Business Summit (GABS) is the perfect opportunity to recruit new talent from universities and community colleges in the Lowcountry.

    Consider becoming a sponsor of the event at one of six levels.

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  • Agenda

    Wednesday, February 12, 2025

    Tentative Agenda - All Events Located in the Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Downtown Charleston, SC

    • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Job & Internship Expo
    • 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Break/Registration/Check-in
    • 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Welcome
    • 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion “Soft Skills, Hard Results: The Human Advantage in the AI Era”
    • 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Coffee and Networking
    • 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion “Trends and Challenges in Manufacturing: How to Navigate the Current Market”
    • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Networking Reception
  • Location

    This year's GABS will take place at the historic Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC.

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  • Directions and Parking

    The Francis Marion Hotel is located at 387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.

    For more information on directions and parking, visit the hotel's website.

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