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Fall Gala Dinner & Newcomer of the Year Award 2026

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Name: Fall Gala Dinner & Newcomer of the Year Award 2026
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

Fall Gala Dinner &
Newcomer of the Year Award


Our Fall Gala Dinner is a special occasion, offering opportunities to connect with fellow German American business executives, and witness the next wave of entrepreneurial ideas.

One of the highlights of the evening will be the "Newcomer of the Year" pitches. These presentations serve as a platform for startups and small and midsize businesses to showcase their forward-thinking ideas for the future. It's a chance to witness innovation in action and to be part of the audience that votes for the Newcomer of the Year.

 

Don't miss out on this exclusive gathering that combines valuable business insights, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a chance to engage with the next generation of business leaders.

Agenda:

 

6:30PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception
 
7:30PM - 9:30 PM Seated Dinner

Fireside Chat with Alexander Rinke, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Celonis
 
2026 Newcomer of the Year Award Pitches & Live Voting by the Audience
 
9:30PM - 10:30 PM Afterhour Networking
 

Speaker:

Alex Rinke is co-Founder and co-CEO of Celonis, a global leader in Process Intelligence.  Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet, enabling companies to realize the true potential of Enterprise AI.
In 2011, Alex and his two co-founders discovered process mining and realized its limitless potential to help businesses by revealing and fixing the inefficiencies that cannot be seen. Together, they created Celonis and turned process mining into a global technology category, and cemented its journey of becoming a generational company.
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Process Intelligence is more critical than ever. For organizations aiming to extract maximum value from their operations and tech investments—especially AI—operational context is indispensable. In fact, as Alex often emphasizes, AI cannot succeed without operational context. This is a pivotal insight for any organization looking to stay competitive in the digital age.
Today, Alex steers the company's global vision and strategy to help customers unlock billions of dollars in hidden value across the top, bottom and green lines.
 

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Event Media:
Event Sponsors:
  • Lufthansa German Airlines
Location:
Manhatta Restaurant
28 Liberty St | 60th floor

New York, NY 10005
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, November 12th, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Contact Information:

Ann-Brit Schlingmann
Senior Manager Membership & Events
(212) 974-8844
Fees/Admission:
Early Bird Member Ticket: $399
Regular Member Ticket: $449
Non-Member Ticket: $599

Refund policy: Cancellations cannot be refunded. Cancellations received one week
prior to the event will be credited towards another GACC NY event.
Thank you for your understanding!


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