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German-American Business Summit

February 18, 2026, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Business, Downtown ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø logo.

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's German Program, School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and School of Business are proud to present the 10th Annual German-American Business Summit (GABS). Scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, GABS X will continue the highly successful Job & Internship Expo, along with dynamic panel discussions from business leaders, and a networking reception.

Held at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Business (5 Liberty Street) in Downtown ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, 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.

Be sure to check regularly for updates on Sponsors and Employers!

2026 Sponsors

  • Summit Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz Vans

2026 Job & Internship Expo Employers

  • Mercedes-Benz Vans

GABS X, February 18, 2026

Here's all the information you need for GABS X.
  • 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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

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

  • Agenda

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

    TENTATIVE Agenda - All Events Located in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Business, 5 Liberty Street, Downtown ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, 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
    • 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Coffee and Networking
    • 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. - Panel Discussion
    • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Networking Reception
  • Location

    This year's GABS will take place at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Business, 5 Liberty Street in Downtown ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC.

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  • Directions and Parking

    The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Business is located at 5 Liberty Street, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC 29401.

    For more information on directions and parking, visit our Parking and Transportation site.

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