In this context, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH as part of Berlin Quantum is organizing a business delegation to New York and Connecticut from November 2–6, 2026, for Berlin-based companies and research institutions.
The delegation will focus on quantum technologies and defence technology (DefTech), highlighting Berlin’s innovation ecosystem and showcasing its strengths on the global stage.
Important Note: All delegates are responsible for their own travel expenses (airfare, hotel, daily meals, etc.).
Agenda
Please note that the agenda is subject to change.
Monday, 2 November
- Individual arrival in New York City
- 18:00 Informal Delegation dinner (self-pay basis, location: tbd)
Tuesday, 3 November
- 08:00-09:30 Welcome coffee (Location: Berlin Business Office, NYC)
- 09:30-10:30 Travel to IBM
- 10:30-12:30 Tour of IBM (Location: IBM Headquarters, Armonk, NY)
- 12:30-13:30 Lunch (Location: tbd)
- 13:30-14:30 Additional time for site visit of IBM/Alternative: visit of Amphenol
- 14:30-15:30 Travel to New Haven
- Afternoon: Arrivals + Hotel Check-In (Location: The Study at Yale)
- 18:00 Informal Welcome Dinner (Location: The Study at Yale -Heirloom)
Wednesday, 4 November
- 08:00-09:30 Hosted Breakfast with Connecticut Overview + Connecticut Innovations (CI) Briefing (Location: The Study of Yale - Penthouse)
- 09:30-10:00 Travel to Yale University
- 10:00-11:30 Tour of Yale Quantum Ecosystem + Discussion (Location: Yale University)
- 11:30-12:00 Travel to Lunch
- 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Location: Shell & Bones)
- 13:30-14:00 Travel to Roundtable
- 14:00-15:30 Roundtable: Research + Commercialization + Talent Pipeline (Location: New Haven/tbd)
- 15:30-17:00 Return to The Study at Yale + Executive Rest
- 17:00-19:00 Networking Reception (Location: The Study at Yale - Penthouse)
Thursday, 5 November
- 07:30-08:30 Breakfast (Location: Heirloom at the Study at Yale)
- 08:30-09:00 Travel to Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin)
- 09:00-11:00 Sikorsky Visit (Location: Stratford, CT)
- 11:00-12:00 Travel to Hartford
- 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Location: Max Downtown)
- 13:30-14:00 Travel to Pratt & Whitney (RTX)
- 14:00-15:00 Pratt & Whitney (RTX) Visit (Location: East Hartford, CT)
- 15:00-16:00 RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) Visit (Location: East Hartford, CT)
- 16:00-16:30 Travel to Delamar Hotel
- 16:30-17:30 Check-In + Executive Rest (Location: Delamar Hotel, West Hartford)
- 17:30-19.30 Dinner (Location: Delamar Hotel - Artisan West Hartford)
Friday, 6 November
- 07:30-08:30 Breakfast (Location: Tavern at Delamar Hotel)
- 08:30-09:30 Travel to University of Connecticut (Storrs)
- 09:30-11:30 UConn Quantum Effort / Research Visit + Workforce Conversation (Location: University of Connecticut)
- 11:30-15:00 Travel to NYC/Newark International Airport
- End of delegation visit - individual departure to Berlin
Application deadline: July 31
Apply here: Berlin goes Connecticut 2026
Quelle: Berlin Partner for Business and Technology