In recognition of his significant contributions to the field of governance, particularly through his work in sustainability and civic engagement, the Hertie School will be awarding Arnold Schwarzenegger – renowned actor, former Governor of California, and founder of the Schwarzenegger Institute at the University of Southern California (USC) – with an honorary doctorate.

We are proud to host Governor Schwarzenegger at the Hertie School on Tuesday, 17 September. The ceremony will include the conferment of the honorary doctorate, a laudation by Robert Habeck, Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, a keynote address by Governor Schwarzenegger, and a moderated Q&A session with the audience. The event is supported by the American Academy in Berlin.