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Sponsor the 2025  Marshall Seminar

October 9-11 | Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

Join the German Marshall Fund's prestigious event focusing on the "Evolving the Transatlantic Partnership for the 21st Century." Held in Detroit, a hub for innovation and a vital link between the US and Canada, this seminar promises to be a transformative gathering of leaders.

2025 Theme: Evolving the Transatlantic Partnership for the 21st Century

Marshall Seminar attendees will explore:

Adapting democratic institutions amid rising global challenges

Addressing security threats and fostering transatlantic climate cooperation

Navigating North American and European economic changes

Strengthening Canada-US-Europe geopolitical relations

Tackling demographic challenges and migration issues

Breakout Partner

Sponsorship at this level includes: One (1) speaking opportunity in a breakout session, recognition in all printed and digital materials, and one (1) additional guest invitation
$
5,000
USD
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Associate Partner

Sponsorship at this level includes all Breakout partner benefits, plus: One (1) additional invitation, speaking opportunity in a plenary session, opportunity to co-host a reception or dinner discussion, and priority access to GMF alumni leadership for strategic networking
$
15,000
USD
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Forum Partner

Sponsorship at this level includes all Associate and Breakout partner benefits, plus: One (1) additional invitation, private expert briefing on a topic of choice, featured profile on GMF's event webpage, invitation to two additional GMF marquee events in 2025-2026, and select benefits modeled on GMF's Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) network, adapted for corporate engagement, including access to senior leadership briefings and invitations to alumni-facing events and seminars
$
25,000
USD
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Why Sponsor the Marshall Seminar?

Align your brand with influential leaders in public policy and business

Engage with a network of midcareer professionals and civic innovators

Gain visibility and thought leadership opportunities through speaking roles and co-hosted sessions

Gain thought leadership opportunities and participate in speaking roles

Access insights on AI governance, trade policy, and sustainability

Donor Privacy Policy

GMF is incorporated with 501(c)3 charitable status in the United States and all donations to GMF are considered deductible to the fullest extent of the law. GMF’s institutional Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0954751.

GMF is enrolled in the Transnational Giving Europe Program and can accordingly facilitate tax-efficient giving for taxpayers in select European countries. For further information, please contact us.

If you have any questions or issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at development@gmfus.org and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
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