New Year's Networking Reception & Business Luncheon 2026

We invite you to kick off the new year at the Harvard Club with us and are thrilled to welcome you back to the grand Harvard Hall for our New Year's Luncheon 2026!

The event will begin with a networking reception, offering a perfect opportunity to reconnect with the German American Business Community in 2026. Following the reception, we will gather in Harvard Hall for an exquisite three-course luncheon.

We are excited to announce that the keynote speech this year will be delivered by Benjamin Nicklaus and Hermann Doerner from the German Football Association (DFB), who will speak about Germany’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the German House of Soccer.

The first-ever German House of Soccer will open in Summer 2026 in New York City during the World Cup and serve as a central meeting point for fans, partners, media, and the global soccer community – a place where the world cup atmosphere, German fan culture, and international networking come together.

The GACC New York’s Consulting team was honored to assist the DFB with the venue research and selection process for the German House of Soccer.

The DFB will also bring the original 1990 FIFA World Cup Trophy – providing an exceptional photo opportunity for our guests.

We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable start to the new year!

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please email us.