Dr Stefan Traeger, Chairman of the Executive Board of JENOPTIK AG

Jenoptik is a globally operating technology group, which is active in the three photonics-based divisions Light & Optics, Light & Production and Light & Safety as well as with VINCORION for mechatronics solutions. The company has over 4,100 employees and are present in over 80 countries.

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Matthijs Glastra, Chair & Chief Executive Officer Novanta

Novanta provides core technology solutions and expertise in precision medicine, manufacturing, robotics, and surgery to OEMs around the world.

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Gabriel Kittler CEO Erfurt at X-Fab Silicon Foundries

X-FAB is a global foundry group providing a comprehensive set of specialty technologies and design IP to enable its customers to develop world-leading semiconductor products that are manufactured at X-FAB's six wafer fabs located in Malaysia, Germany, France, and the United States.

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Colette Boos-John Thuringian Minister for Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Areas

The Thuringian Ministry of Economy, Labor and Technology (TMWAT ) is headquartered in the state capital of Erfurt. The Ministry focuses on issues regarding technology, labor, economics, finances, and other related issues concerning the region of Thuringia.

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Herbert Stutz Head of Invest, Thuringia International, Cluster Management at LEG Thüringen

The State Development Corporation of Thuringia (LEG Thüringen) drives the development of Thuringia's technology and business environment. It prepares the proverbial ground for companies with jobs, manages international relations, leverages technology opportunities and renders them usable, creates attractive places to live and improves the quality of life for Thuringia's residents, entrepreneurs and skilled workers. As an economic development agency, LEG markets Thuringia, drives technology and innovation transfer, supports the recruitment of skilled workers and provides all-in-one services to attract investors to this region in Europe's heartland.

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Moderator: Emily Westhoven Executive Director, German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc (GABC)

The German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc. (GABC) is a non-profit, member-based organization of companies, business people, and other professionals dedicated to encouraging and cultivating German-American business.

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