In November 2021, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Act was passed in the U.S., which funds comprehensive infrastructure development and promotes U.S. climate goals. Germany faces similar challenges in implementing a smart grid, enhancing water infrastructure, and a nationwide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

“Transatlantic Dialogue: The Future of Infrastructure” is a three-year project series organized by GACC Midwest and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action through the European Recovery Program. This year focuses on water infrastructure. The program brings together key stakeholders from both sides of the Atlantic to share knowledge and best practices and to propose innovative, sustainable and future-proof solutions to these challenges. Focus topics of the dialogue are e-mobility and charging infrastructure, smart grid and water infrastructure.

The GACC Midwest organizes trips to both target countries for each topic in which the jointly produced impactful results from the bilateral exchange will be presented, while solidifying long-lasting relationships and sustainable partnerships beyond the program.