The formal grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Max Planck Florida Institute in Jupiter is set for Wednesday, December 5 at 10 a.m. The speaking program will last for approximately one hour inside a special event tent adjacent to the new building. Guests will then be invited to head outside for a brief ribbon-cutting and photo opportunity at the front doors. Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr. David Fitzpatrick, Scientific Director and CEO, Max Planck Florida Institute
- Dr. Peter Gruss, President, Max Planck Society
- Cornelia Quennet-Thielen, State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education & Research, Germany
- Jeff Atwater, CFO of Florida
- Steven Abrams, Chairman, Board of Palm Beach County Commission
- Karen Golanka, Mayor, Town of Jupiter
- Dr. Mary Jane Saunders, President, FAU
Other German officials that will attend:
- Dr. Ludwig Kronthaler, Secretary General of Max Planck Society
- Ms. Andrea Noske, Head of Science Department at the German Embassy (Washington D.C.)
- German Consul General Eva Kendeffy (Miami)