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Head of GABA NextGen Group Eleonore Kügle joins the Board of Directors

Head of GABA NextGen Group Eleonore Kügle joins the Board of Directors

We're thrilled to welcome Eleonore Kügle to the GABA Board of Directors! As Process Excellence Manager at ZEISS, Eleonore brings her expertise in process optimization and transformative change management, along with a truly global perspective shaped by her experiences across…

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The European AI Act

The European AI Act, currently advancing through the European Union's legislative process, is set to become one of the world's first comprehensive frameworks regulating artificial intelligence. Aimed at creating a transparent and safe AI ecosystem, the Act categorizes AI applications…

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AI Leadership: Can AI Earn My Trust?

AI Leadership: Can AI Earn My Trust?

The panel discussion on AI Leadership: Can AI Earn My Trust, hosted by SAP on October 22, ignited thought-provoking conversations on the evolving intersection of AI and trust. Panelists Molham Aref, Johannes Deubner, Archana Karnik, Christoph Leuze, Florian Neukart, Carol…

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How GABA Helped Me

Through GABA, I connected with a network of German-speaking professionals in the Bay Area, which opened up valuable opportunities and insights into the local business community. The regular events and networking sessions they organized allowed me to meet interesting people…

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Pathways to Gender Equity: Can Global Perspectives Lead to Global Solutions?

Pathways to Gender Equity: Can Global Perspectives Lead to Global Solutions?

On October 15th, at Start2, over 40 GABA members gathered in Palo Alto for an engaging discussion on gender equity. The event, "Pathways to Gender Equity," examined how transatlantic insights and industry best practices might offer solutions for women's career…

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German Day in Golden Gate Park 2024

German Day in Golden Gate Park 2024

GABA was proud to participate in this year’s German Day in Golden Gate Park, celebrating German heritage and fostering cultural exchange in the heart of San Francisco. The event brought together members of the German-American community for a day filled with…

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Zeiss

Zeiss Innovation Center Delivers Cutting Edge Technology

The ZEISS Innovation Center in the Bay Area, opened in 2021, has rapidly become a vital hub for cutting-edge research and development in optics and optoelectronics. Over the past month alone, the center introduced three groundbreaking products, further solidifying its…

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A Look Inside The ZEISS Innovation Center California

A Look Inside The ZEISS Innovation Center California

Today, GABA members had the unique opportunity to tour the ZEISS Innovation Center California in Dublin. Opened in 2021, this state-of-the-art facility serves as ZEISS's U.S. headquarters for medical technology and a hub for R&D, production, and customer service. During…

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GABA NextGen Mixer

NextGen Night Out in San Francisco

This young professionals event brought together a vibrant group, including a founder of an AI startup, an M&A manager, AR researcher from Meta, a Stanford graduate specializing in urbanization, and many more. Conversations ranged from the cultural and mindset shifts…

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Fall European Networking 2024

A Memorable Evening at the Fall European Networking Event

The Fall European Networking event at SAP Labs in San Francisco was an unforgettable celebration of the European business community in the Bay Area. Organized by the German American Business Association (GABA) in collaboration with the British American Business Council…

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Nine Vital Signs of Startup Success

Nine Vital Signs of Startup Success

During the webinar "The Nine Vital Signs of Startup Success," Jeff Wallace and Kal Deutsch from Silicon Valley In Your Pocket (SVIYP) expertly outlined the nine key indicators that every startup should focus on to drive success: Product-Market Fit Ensure…

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Dual Citizenship

Germany’s Shift Toward Dual Citizenship: Implications for German Citizens in the U.S.

On June 27, 2024, Germany enacted a significant change in its citizenship laws, allowing dual citizenship for all its nationals, provided the other involved nations, such as the United States, permit it. This marked a departure from Germany's historically restrictive…

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GABA Women Meet - September 2024

GABA Women Meet – A Night of Empowerment and Insight

Yesterday’s GABA Women Meet brought together an incredible group of women for an unforgettable evening! A huge thank you to Nicole Jacobi, the culinary entrepreneur behind Nico's Plant Based Kitchen and Ludwig's Biergarten, for sharing her inspiring entrepreneurial story, and to Patricia Roller,…

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How I Did This

How I Did This – Katja Hanack, Founder and CEO of new/era/mabs GmbH

My professional journey began with studying Biology as a basic science, first in Rostock and later in Berlin. After completing my Diploma, I moved to Potsdam to pursue a Ph.D. in Biotechnology. I was particularly interested in developing tools to…

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PPP Series: People – Finding Balance & Wholeness in Life & Business

Finding Balance & Wholeness in Life & Business: A Transformative Evening

Last night, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu, a renowned psychologist from Stanford University, at the Japanese Innovation Campus in downtown Palo Alto. This session explored how mindfulness, compassion, and a sense of responsibility can profoundly impact…

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GABA Sommerfest 2024

GABA Sommerfest 2024

It was fantastic to see so many people – including several families – at our annual GABA Sommerfest! We thank you for joining and hope you spent a great afternoon mingling with other members of the German American community. Our…

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New Advisory Board Member Prof. Dr. Eckart Würzner

We are absolutely delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Eckart Würzner as a new member of our GABA Advisory Board. Prof. Dr. Eckart Würzner's tenure as Lord Mayor of Heidelberg has been transformative for the city in south-western Germany. His visionary…

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New Advisory Board Member Prof. Dr. Ulrike Malmendier

We are thrilled to announced that GABA's Advisory Board has a distinguished new member: Prof. Dr. Ulrike Malmendier, Economics Professor at UC Berkeley and one of the five economic advisors to the German government (Wirtschaftsweise). Her profound contributions to economics…

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How I Did This

How I Did This – Dirk O Evenson, Strategic Communication Consultant

What happens to trade fairs when the sector they serve is disrupted? Read GABA member Dirk O Evenson’s story about his work for the IAA, one of the world's largest mobility trade fairs in our new column How I did…

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Summer European Networking 2024

Summer European Networking 2024

The German American Business Association of California (GABA), British American Business Council Northern California (BABC), French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco (FACC), and the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations (EuroCham), were delighted to host another…

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What's Next Is Now

What’s Next Is Now

We are thrilled to share the highlights from our recent event "What's Next is Now", a fireside chat with former Google Chief Innovation Evangelist, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt in conversation with Tracey Grose. We had a packed house brimming with…

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GABA Women Meet - A Summer Night with Erdbeerbowle

GABA Women Meet – A Summer Night with Erdbeerbowle

It was fantastic to see so many women at our GABA Women Meet! What a great evening to mingle with other members of the German American community while enjoying a glass (or two) of our homemade Erdbeerbowle. Our special thanks…

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GABA Gala 2024

GABA Gala 2024: A Fabulous Celebration of the German-American Community

It was a great display of community and achievement at Dominic's Oyster Point in South San Francisco as we celebrated this year's award winners of the GABA Achievement Award, Petra Vorsteher and Ragnar Kruse.  The amazing power couple was…

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California Dreaming Happy Hour in Berlin

California Dreaming Happy Hour in Berlin

Niklas Hanisch, one of GABA's Ambassadors in Germany, organized the 'California Dreaming' event in Berlin on May 26. Participants, including former expats who lived in the Bay Area and those planning to relocate there, were primarily interested in connecting with…

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AI Startup Roadshow: Unlocking the Potential of German AI

Amazing AI Startup Pitch Event at Hana Haus on May 23!

Full House at the German AI Roadshow at Hana Haus with 10 German AI startups pitching. In case you missed it, check out the promising startups. Congratulations to the winner of the pitch contest: Energy Robotics! Pitching Startups 36ZERO Vision enables…

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Your Health is Personal. Personalized Medicine for Diagnostic and Therapy.

Your Health is Personal. Personalized Medicine for Diagnostic and Therapy.

A truly inspiring discussion on personalized medicine at our event “Your Health is Personal” last week. The panel featured J. Dianne Keen-Kim, Ph.D., FACMG, HCLD(ABB), Sudha Krishnan, Ph.D, Dr. Thomas Koehnke, Prof. Dr. Katja Hanack and Dr. Christian Apfel. The speakers…

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Spring European Networking 2024

Spring European Networking 2024

What an incredible evening at the Spring European Networking event! Held in the picturesque outside courtyard at Cooley's Palo Alto office, the event drew a large crowd eager to make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, and bask in…

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GABA Democracy and Disinformation Event

Democracy and Disinformation: How can Information Systems and the Media Landscape work for Business, Consumers and Democracy?

Democracy and Disinformation, an event organized by EuroCham and GABA, drew an engaged crowd on April 24 at SAP Labs in San Francisco. Democracy is on the ballot in 40 national elections around the world this year...
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Breakfast Briefing. International Dispute Resolution Made in Germany.

Breakfast Briefing. International Dispute Resolution Made in Germany.

The Breakfast Briefing, co-hosted by GABA Northern California, the German Consulate General San Francisco, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristen-Vereinigung (DAJV e.V.), brought together a high-level delegation from North Rhine-Westphalia, led by Governor Hendrik Wüst, and the Bay…

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GABA Spotlight AI Inventorship

Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, regulatory agencies are working to keep pace with evolving issues. Learn about the latest decision from the US Patent and Trademark Office on the inventorship of AI- assisted inventions in this…

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Leaving the U.S. – Financial Planning Tips & Traps

Leaving the U.S. – Financial Planning Tips & Traps

Andrew Fisher and Libby Dawson from Cerity Partners, a long time GABA corporate member, held a webinar on “Leaving the U.S. – Financial Planning Tips and Traps” on March 20, 2024, with a focus on the financial consequences of emigrating…

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Gala2024-Award-Announcement

GABA Award Winners 2024: Petra Vorsteher and Ragnar Kruse

In a world where predicting the future seems daunting, there are those who focus on actively shaping it instead. GABA News talked with Petra Vorsteher and Ragnar Kruse, recipients of this year's GABA Award of Excellence, whose journey epitomizes this…

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The Future of Mobility

The Future of Mobility – More than Meets the AI

More Than Meets the AI - GABA’s latest event on the future of mobility, in collaboration with the US Japan Business Forum Keizai, drew a large crowd on March 12 at the offices of Procopio in Palo Alto. Participants were…

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Jeannet Kiessling new GABA ED

Welcome Dr. Jeannet Kiessling as GABA’s New Executive Director

We're thrilled to introduce Dr. Jeannet Kiessling as the new Executive Director of GABA, as of March 1, 2024. With a rich background in strategic planning and marketing, and a proven track record in fostering transatlantic relations, Jeannet is poised…

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GABA Team – Goodbye and Welcome!

A heartfelt "Thank You" and a warm "Auf Wiedersehen" to Anke Briggs and "Welcome" to new GABA member and volunteer Nils Kristiansen! 
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Innovation Breakfast - February 2024

GABA Innovation Breakfast at BMW Group Technology Office USA – Highlighting the CES Trends

Amidst the bustling landscape of Silicon Valley, GABA recently hosted another of its highly anticipated Innovation Breakfasts. This time, the vibrant discussions and networking took place within the confines of the BMW Group Technology Office USA in Mountain View, commemorating…

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Fireside Chat & Networking with Marie-Astrid Langer

Fireside Chat with Astrid Langer

Transatlantic Insights: From Couch-Surfing to Crafting a Portrait of Kamala Harris
During GABA's recent Fireside Chat event, attendees had the privilege of spending an inspiring evening with Marie-Astrid Langer...
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Download Our New App to Stay Connected!

The GABA (MemberPlus) App keeps all of us connected!   Download from Google Play / App Store and use your GABA Hub login! If you don't have a GABA Hub account, create one! If you have questions or need help…

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European New Year's Celebration

European New Year’s Celebration

It was great to see so many people at our Tuesday evening event – celebrating the start of a new year, meeting old friends, and making new ones ! Members and friends from all EuroCham organizations came together – it…

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Uwe Wagner

Uwe Wagner – Changing Roles at GABA

After more than two decades of dedicated service to GABA, Uwe Wagner is stepping down from the Board of Directors to make room for new talent. Uwe's journey with GABA has been marked by noteworthy contributions, particularly in areas such…

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Global Business Outlook 2024

Global Business Outlook 2024

We are thrilled to share the success of our Global Business Outlook 2024 and would love to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made it a remarkable experience! A massive thank you to our incredible speakers and moderator Oliver…

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Thomas Vogel

GABA Welcomes Thomas Vogel as its New Chief Financial Officer

We are very pleased to announce that Thomas Vogel has been elected to join the GABA Board of Directors. With his strong financial background, Thomas has also been assuming the responsibilities of GABA CFO. Outside of GABA, Thomas Vogel is…

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GABA Membership Referral Program

GABA Members, welcome to the GABA Membership Referral Program, a cornerstone initiative designed to enrich our transatlantic network through your valuable contributions. Refer & Benefit: Introduce a new member to GABA's unique community. Once they sign up, we'll credit your…

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GABA Women Meet - November 2023

GABA Women Meet: Bridging Borders – Navigating Silicon Valley for Expats

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an incredible event that brought together passion, knowledge, and great energy! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing serial expats, Isabelle Finger and Tracey Grose, for gracing us with their insights during…

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Automotive Innovation: What's Next?

Automotive Innovation: What’s Next?

It was great to see so many people at our event on Wednesday! We thank you for joining and hope the information presented was valuable for you. We would like to extend our thanks to Stanford Research Park for hosting…

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TNCC

Strengthening Innovation Through Trans-Nation Co-Creation

GABA is proud to partner with the Leuphana University, Lüneburg, to support this special project which comprises events in Germany as well as in the US...
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Spotlight Cerity Partners

Cerity Partners – Cross-Border Planning Group

Managing Wealth Across Borders – Coming to America Globalization is increasing and the world is becoming ever more connected. Today’s companies are importing specialized talent from every region of the world. Large U.S. companies are expanding globally, while technology companies…

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GABA Women Meet - October 2023

GABA Women Meet – October 2023

Fantastic "GABA Women Meet" evening at our host Bosch USA in Sunnyvale! Patricia Roller, former CEO and owner of frog design, and current CEO of Vidlet Inc., shared her interesting professional journey from the Black Forest to Silicon Valley in…

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Young GABA Happy Hour

Young GABA Happy Hour

Last Tuesday's GABA Happy Hour brought together an incredible blend of Young Professionals from Germany, California and all over the world! Attendees reveled in an evening of lively networking and vibrant conversations, complemented by an array of delightful drinks. It…

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Spotlight Jock Breitwieser

GABA Welcomes Jock Breitwieser as Its New Chief Marketing Officer

The German American Business Association (GABA) warmly welcomes Jock Breitwieser as its new Chief Marketing Officer. With over two decades of international communications expertise, Jock will be a significant asset to our organization, further elevating GABA's visibility and market position.…

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Fall European Networking 2023

Fall European Networking 2023

What a great evening last night: once again, our sold-out European Networking Mixer, organized in cooperation with the British American Business Council Northern California, French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco, and the other EU Chambers of Commerce, was a…

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Innovation Breakfast - September 2023

Innovation Breakfast

Innovation Revival – last week, GABA NorCal hosted a breakfast of corporate innovation executives at Buck's of Woodside to get a pulse check on our innovation hub...
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GABA Women Meet - A Summer Night with Erdbeerbowle

GABA Women Meet – A Summer Night with Erdbeerbowle

It was so great to see another delightful GABA Women Meet event happening this Wednesday. The picturesque backyard of Intero Real Estate Services in Menlo Park provided an ideal environment for great conversations and valuable connections. This event offered a…

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GABA Sommerfest

GABA Sommerfest 2023

Amazing turnout at our annual GABA Sommerfest! It was fantastic to see so many people and families who are part of the German American community come together for an afternoon of fun & food! Our GABA Sommerfest wouldn't have been the…

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European Summer Mixer 2023

We had an incredible evening for the Young Professionals version of the annual European Networking series. Over 80 guests joined us on the sunny roof deck Werqwise in San Mateo. We’d like to thank all of the European Chambers of…

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NRW Global Business – European AI Summit 2023: Connecting American & European AI Experts

NRW Global Business – European AI Summit 2023: Connecting American & European AI Experts

The European AI Summit 2023 is set to bring together leading experts...
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Responsible AI

Responsible AI

We had a great panel discussion last week at the event "Responsible AI". The regulations of AI, or better the lack thereof, was the main topic of this very insightful exchange. Special thanks to our expert panelists Yaad Oren from…

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GABA Gala 2023

GABA Gala 2023 with Award Winner Ulrike Malmendier

GABA Gala 2023 – what a resounding success! Our sold-out GABA Gala was a wonderful show and display of what makes the German American community in the Bay Area so unique. Among the highlights of the Gala was the fascinating…

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GISSV Wins 1st Prize at IHK Competition

GISSV Wins 1st Prize at IHK Competition

GISSV's "Interdisciplinary Problem Solving with Deeper Learning" Wins 1st Prize at Schüler bauen weltweit Brücken Competition The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is excited to announce that the school has won first prize in the Schüler bauen weltweit…

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2023 Transatlantic AI Hackathon Winners

Congrats to the 2023 Transatlantic AI Hackathon Winners!

Our Transatlantic AI Hackathon was a great success! Topic was "Smart Industry. Transforming Manufacturing with Edge Computing and Cloud Data Integration." and our teams came up with fantastic solutions that hopefully can be implemented in the real world! 1st Place:…

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Spring European Networking 2023

Spring European Networking 2023

We had an incredible time last week at the annual Spring European Networking Evening, hosted by our friends at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto. In partnership with the French-American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco and British American Business Council, we…

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ZEISS Wins #GameChangers Award

ZEISS Wins #GameChangers Award

ZEISS, the global leader in optics and optoelectronics, has been awarded the prestigious #GameChangers Award from the Innovation Tri-Valley (ITV) Leadership Group. The award ceremony was held in Pleasanton, CA, on March 29, 2023, and recognized ZEISS for its outstanding…

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A Look Inside The ZEISS Innovation Center California

ZEISS Onsite Visit

Step into the future of innovation! On April 28th, 2023, GABA members had the opportunity to visit the ZEISS Innovation Center California, where they received an in-depth tour of the ZEISS Medical Customer Experience Center...
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Seven Seals Whisky

Seven Seals Innovation – Award-winning Single Malt from Switzerland

Seven Seals Whisky is now available in the US! The Swiss are known for many things, but Single Malt whisky might not come to mind immediately. Traditional whisk(e)y regions such as Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the US have been producing…

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Watts & Wine

Watts & Wine – EU and US Perspectives on the European Energy Crisis

We had a great panel discussion at last week's event "Watts & Wine – EU and US Perspectives on the European Energy Crisis". The energy topics we discussed were the current situation in Europe, hydrogen, government regulations, startups, innovation, and…

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Transatlantic AI Hackathon Challenge Information Session

Transatlantic AI Hackathon Challenge Information Session

Leading up to the Hackathon on April 21-23, 2023, we invite anyone interested to to watch the recording of our Challenge Information Session for the Transatlantic AI Hackathon 2023...
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The Future of Food

The Future of Food: Are Alternative Proteins Holding up to Their Promise?

GABA NorCal and sponsor Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP co-hosted the event titled "The Future of Food: Are Alternative Proteins Holding Up to Their Promise?" in San Francisco last week...
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Innovation Breakfast March 2023

Consumer and Investor Trends at GABA Innovation Breakfast

Last week, GABA held its quarterly Innovation Breakfast, sponsored by WilmerHale in Palo Alto. The theme for the meeting was consumer tech, and to set the stage, Daniel Zimmermann, partner at WilmerHale, provided a briefing on investor trends, including just-released…

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Receive Push Notifications

Want to ensure you don't miss reminders and other important communications from GABA? By activating push notifications for the MemberPlus App* on your smartphone, you will always be in the know. It's as fast and simple as 1-2-3! Download the…

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Event Registration on the Go

Event Registration on the Go

Want to quickly register for a GABA event that you do not want to miss? Use the MemberPlus App* on your smartphone to register here & now, wherever you might be. It's as fast and simple as 1-2-3! Click on…

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Investment Considerations for International Professionals

Investment Considerations for International Professionals

Great turnout for our webinar "Investment Considerations for International Professionals"! We would like to extend our thanks to Andrew Fisher, Partner at Cerity Partners, and Libby Dawson, Principal with Cerity Partners, who provided a very professional overview of the current…

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GABA Women Meet

GABA Women Meet

It was great to see so many women at our in-person event "GABA Women Meet" at Intero in Menlo Park! Thank you everyone for joining! We would like to extend our thanks to Intero in Menlo Park for hosting the…

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GABA Volunteer Opportunites

GABA Volunteer Opportunites

We are looking for motivated self-starters for the following areas: Newsletters and mailings (English native speakers preferred); Marketing and Graphic Design; Help at events and miscellaneous other tasks. The positions are on a volunteer basis and allow for flexible schedules.…

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GABA HUB

Show Your Professional Side

Want to stand out in the GABA Member Directory? Create your unique directory listing as easily as 1-2-3! Log into your GABA Hub account. If you don't have an account, create one. Select the tab: Choose your preferred profile picture.…

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Special Offer for GABA Members

Great opportunity for our GABA Members! We are preparing an exciting event for Newcomers to the Bay Area and beyond. If you have any expertise in real estate, banking, insurances, etc. then this is your chance to share your expertise!…

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GABA Interest Group Experts

GABA Interest Group Experts

Would you like to become a GABA Interest Group Expert and use your expertise by being a major key player in our transatlantic events? If this sounds like you, then please contact us for more information...
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Global Business Outlook 2023

Global Business Outlook 2023

Great event at the beautifully decorated premises of the German Consulate General in San Francisco! Last week's Global Business Outlook 2023 was GABA's way to conclude a busy and challenging year – with a full house and very engaged members…

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Make New Connections

Make New Connections

Networking is about follow-up. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with GABA members after events. Get set up as easily as 1-2-3! Create your GABA Hub account & log in.  Download and open the MemberPlus App on your smartphone. Use…

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VC Event Series: Meet a VC - Ben Steven

VC Event Series: Meet a VC – Ben Steven

On Tuesday, with support from the Berlin Business Office, USA, GABA hosted another great workshop of their "VC Event Series" with VC Ben Steven, Head of the Digital Industry Fund III for Momenta. Alongside Gunther Hofmann, Managing Director at Corporate…

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Are We Prepared? With COVID Through the Winter

Are We Prepared? With COVID Through the Winter

Yesterday, GABA, alongside the German American Business Council Boston, Inc. (GABC) and the support of the German Consulates Boston and San Francisco, hosted the virtual discussion panel "Are We Prepared? With COVID Through the Winter." Many distinguished panelists such as…

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Halloween Happy Hour

Halloween Happy Hour

Members of the Keizai Silicon Valley and GABA Northern California community had a great time networking last week at our joint Halloween Happy Hour at EVGR Pub and Beer Garden in Stanford! Thanks again to our very generous supporter Procopio…

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Innovation Breakfast

Innovation Breakfast

Last week, GABA NorCal hosted a breakfast of corporate innovation executives to get a pulse check on our innovation hub, including attendees from SAP, ZEISS Group, Zollner Elektronik AG, BISSELL, Brose Careers, and State Farm. Wilmerhale hosted the event as…

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German Day in Golden Gate Park

German Day in San Francisco

German Day 2022 in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was a roaring success for GABA and everyone else who participated in this exciting gathering this Sunday! GABA and many other German organizations presented their expertise to attendees of the…

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GABA Women Meet

GABA Women Meet

It was great to see so many people at our in-person event "GABA Women Meet" on the beautiful Robert Bosch campus! Thank you everyone for joining! We would like to extend our thanks to Robert Bosch LLC for hosting the…

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Introducing the GABA Members Hub and MemberPlus App for GABA

Did you know that as a valued GABA member, you can now connect with other members by searching the directory listings while being on the go; register for events; check-in at events; view outstanding and paid invoices; access your and…

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The Air We Breathe

The Air We Breathe

GABA members and guests attended an enjoyable as well as educational event at the wonderful SAP Labs in Palo Alto on Thursday. To kick off the event, German Consul General Oliver Schramm gave a warm but pensive introduction, setting the…

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Fall European Networking

Fall European Networking

It was fantastic to see so many people at last week’s “Fall European Networking” Event! Thanks to all for coming and for creating such a wonderful vibrant City-style atmosphere! We would like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors...
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"Meet a VC" Workshop with Mani Honigstein from Honeystone Ventures

“Meet a VC” Workshop with Mani Honigstein from Honeystone Ventures

In today’s "Meet a VC" interactive workshop, GABA hosted Venture Capital partner Mani Honigstein from Honeystone Ventures, a Palo Alto based micro venture capital fund focused on investing in software startups. With an audience made up primarily of startups founders…

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GABA Sommerfest 2022

GABA Sommerfest 2022

The GABA Sommerfest 2022 was celebrated by members and friends of the German American Business Association on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Cuesta Park in Mountain View. Great barbecue offerings were combined with German beer, as well as yummy…

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Young Professionals Summer Mixer

Young Professionals Summer Mixer

It was fantastic to see so many people at yesterday's "Young Professionals Summer Mixer" event! We thank everyone for joining and hope they were able to expand their networking opportunities. We would like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors…

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AgeTech Event Series 2022/2023

AgeTech Event Series 2022/2023

Digital Technology has the power to make our lives easier, bring communities together, and create new models for collaboration. Given that adults over age 65 will soon outnumber any other age group, how can technology help bridge intergenerational gaps and…

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GABA Volunteer Opportunites

GABA Volunteer Opportunites

We are looking for motivated self-starters for three positons:  Execution of our weekly newsletters and mailings. (English native speakers preferred) Data entry. Help at events. The positions are on a volunteer basis and allow for flexible schedules and remote work. This…

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Bernard Gold, Board Member and CFO of GABA

GABA is Very Pleased to Announce that Dr. Bernhard Gold Has Been Elected to Join the Board of Directors as CFO

Bernhard is a venture capital investor, advisor and business angel with a long track record of working in technology on both sides of the Atlantic. His background includes entrepreneurship, strategic management, innovation management and mobile internet. Bernhard has extensive experience…

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German American Business Association Panel Takes on This Year’s VC Funding

Venture Capitalists won’t stop investing, even in an apparent economic slowdown. At least that’s according to the four investors who took part in a panel discussion put on by the German American Business Association (GABA). The message could be taken…

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ZEISS Innovation Center California wins local StopWaste Award

ZEISS Innovation Center California Wins Local StopWaste Award

ZEISS, the leading global optics and optoelectronics technology company, received the StopWaste Award for its ZEISS Innovation Center in Dublin, California. The StopWaste Award recognizes Alameda County organizations for their efforts in upstream waste prevention through reuse, recycling, and composting.…

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How Blockchain will Transform the Future of Business

How Blockchain will Transform the Future of Business

Yesterday GABA Northern California hosted the in-person event "How  Blockchain will Transform the Future of Business". Yaad Oren, GABA Director and Head of SAP Innovation Center Network, was the moderator of a very insightful panel discussion. The panel discussion was…

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GABA Gala 2022

GABA Gala 2022 with Consul General Oliver Schramm and Award Winner Cyriac Roeding

Last Friday, the German American business community came together, in person, to celebrate Cyriac Roeding, Co-founder and CEO of the early cancer detection and treatment firm Earli Inc. At this first Gala since the pandemic, GABA bestowed the GABA Award…

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Kai Westerwelle

GABA is Thrilled to Announce that Kai Westerwelle Has Been Elected as Chairman of the Board.

A long-time advisor to GABA, Kai joined GABA’s Board of Directors in 2021. Kai has been a GABA member since 2015 and has produced highly engaging events as an Interest Group Chair on hot topics related to data privacy, smart…

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2nd Transatlantic AI Hackathon: Sustainable Supply Chain DeepHack

Congrats to the 2022 Transatlantic AI Hackathon Winners!

Our Transatlantic AI Hackathon was a great success! Topic was "Sustainable Supply Chain" and our teams came up with fantastic solutions that hopefully can be implemented in the real world! 1st Place - Ant Trail An AI-powered platform to help…

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Announcement: The Launch of the GABA Members Hub and App!

We welcome everyone to our new connection and resource center: the GABA Members Hub! As a valued GABA member, you can now connect with other members by searching the directory listings!     You can register for events from right…

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Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand

Please Join Us in Welcoming Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand as the New Executive Director at GABA!

Dear GABA Community, We are delighted to announce that Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand is now the new Executive Director at GABA. Cornelia’s professional and personal experience reflects much of what GABA is about: technology and innovation, the transatlantic life, and the German-American…

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2nd Transatlantic AI Hackathon: Sustainable Supply Chain DeepHack

Transatlantic AI Hackathon – Sustainable Supply Chain Deep Hack

GABA is delighted to announce our second Transatlantic AI Hackathon, generously sponsored by Intel and Luxonis on Earth Day Weekend. Please share widely in your networks. Note: Required to have one resident from Germany and one from the US. Key…

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ZEISS Innovation Center California

ZEISS Innovation Center California

ZEISS, the leading global optics and optoelectronics technology company, has completed construction of its new R&D, production, sales and customer service site in the San Francisco Bay Area in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Summer 2021. Bringing together…

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Taylor Wessing – 10 Pitfalls when Using an EOR in Germany

Taylor Wessing wrote an article about the 10 pitfalls when using an Employer of Record ("EOR") in Germany. A commonly used structure for international expansion, but you should know a couple of things before choosing this model in Germany. International…

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Sustainability: Study on The New Food Revolution

Sustainability: Study on the New Food Revolution

Announcing a new trend study on cultured meat and its impact on society, the food industry and the future of meat consumption by GABA member Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. With the demand for meat and seafood rising globally, today’s unsustainable…

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How to Tap into the Silicon Valley Ecosystem – Lessons From Experts and Entrepreneurs Who Have Successfully Done It

Silicon Valley’s ecosystem and network are world famous. But how can “outsiders” like founders, investors, academics and managers tap into it? What are the ground rules? How and where to make beneficial connections? How is the culture different? Does it…

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COVID-19: Putting Public Health To The Test

The Continued Role for COVID Testing As air and land borders have opened again and families are planning to get together in person this holiday season, we are going to discuss COVID-testing as a public health tool, and one that…

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Green Hydrogen – Hype or Hope?

Examining the role of green hydrogen on the path to net-zero climate goals Which role will green hydrogen play in accelerating decarbonization? Why is sector-coupling important on our path toward net-zero? How can hydrogen support an integrated energy system based…

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Global Business Outlook 2022

As 2021 is coming to a close, we’re headed into a new year that will be shaped by several key topics with wide-ranging international impact. During this event, we highlighted and discussed these topics with a panel of expert speakers.…

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Five New Members of GABA’s Board of Directors

Five New Members of GABA’s Board of Directors

Please welcome our five impressive new members of GABA’s Board of Directors. Since early 2021 the extended GABA staff has worked tirelessly to adapt our member centric organization to continuously provide high-quality content that is relevant to GABA members. In…

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New member management and event registration software

New GABA Member Experience Is Coming Soon

GABA is excited to announce the introduction of a new member management and event registration software. In addition to an improved experience in registration, invoices, and profiles, we will also offer brand-new functionality. The most notable new benefit will be…

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1st Transatlantic AI Hackathon

Winners of 1st Transatlantic AI Hackathon – Health and Safety Monitoring DeepHack

Wow, what a ride this was! 48 hours of intense work and mentoring led to amazing results, with just a few small breaks for sleep, food, and the occasional Yoga sequence. 14 teams conceived solutions for very important challenges such…

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Felix Hilgert

German Partner Felix Hilgert (Re-)Joins Osborne Clarke’s West Coast Team

International legal practice Osborne Clarke is growing its legal team in the Bay Area, with the addition in October of a German-qualified lawyer. Felix Hilgert is currently a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s Cologne office. He is a technology lawyer with…

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Venture Capital funding for AI Start-ups

Venture Capital Funding for AI Startups: Challenges & Opportunities in Germany and the US

Funding is one of the most crucial factors in enabling AI-driven startups to realize their business ideas. In contrast with the U.S. and China, however, the German venture capital market is still developing, making it more difficult for German AI…

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Transatlantic AI Hackathon:

Transatlantic AI Hackathon: Register by September 8 and Win a Cash Prize!

Are you ready to win a share of the $10,000 cash prize and receive the OAK-D-IOT spatial depth and AI camera? Check out the requirements for the Health and Safety Monitoring DeepHack on Sep 24-26 and submit your project by…

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Are Hybrid Work Models here to stay?

Are Hybrid Work Models Here to Stay?

"It's the start of a journey and a real culture shift." In this recent panel discussion, our speakers discussed hybrid work models and what this means for leadership, community building, equity, onboarding, loyalty and so much more. Hybrid Work is just at…

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First Transatlantic AI Hackathon Challenge and Prizes Announced

First Transatlantic AI Hackathon Challenge and Prizes Announced

Today, we reveal the challenge and prizes of the first online Transatlantic AI Hackathon – Health and Safety Monitoring DeepHack. The hackathon will take place on September 24-26, 2021...
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Create A Post-Pandemic Cultural Life

Create A Post-Pandemic Cultural Life – Applications Open until July 20

The Global Innovation Collaborative (GIC) announced the launch of its Creative Cities Challenge to speed economic recovery in the cultural and creative sectors after the pandemic. The GIC is a partnership between the Cities of Berlin, London, New York City and Paris, along…

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Cryptocurrency Regulatory Developments

GABA main supporter WilmerHale offers a Cryptocurrency Regulatory Developments Webinar on Thursday, June 10 at 9am PT.
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Accredited Online Master’s Program

Accredited Online Master’s Program: New Registrations Accepted

GABA-member Tomorrow’s Education has opened registration for its Professional Master’s Program in Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Technology (SET) starting in August. The program is accredited both in Europe and the US and the content has a large overlap with GABA's core…

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Covid Testing in a Vaccinated Population

Covid Testing in a Vaccinated Population: Needed or Obsolete?

Due to an increasingly efficient vaccination rollout and natural immunity, COVID-19 cases are declining in many countries. Nevertheless, the world has changed and so have testing, vaccination, hygiene, and travel standards. To exchange ideas about these changes, GABA hosted a…

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AI: The Next Digital Revolution – Is Germany Prepared?

Yesterday, GABA hosted a discussion with AI thought-leaders on how Germany can contribute to and benefit from the enormous opportunities stemming from AI. Thomas Neubert, Senior Director at Intel and GABA Chair of the Board, moderated and started the discussion…

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AI Campus Berlin

AI Campus Berlin Has Opened its Doors

Providing a place for AI to grow - that is the mission statement of the not-for-profit AI Campus Berlin, a 5’200sqm office and community hub in the heart of Berlin. Initiated by the AI Venture Studio Merantix, the AI Campus…

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Eurocham: Meeting of the Minds

Eurocham: Meeting of the Minds – What’s Next for the Bay Area?

Yesterday, the Association of American European Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations (AAECCBA – “Eurocham”) held its first Meeting of the Minds with a dozen of executives in the Bay Area. The roundtable discussion looked at facts and myths of…

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Volunteering at GABA

Volunteer Positions at GABA

The impact and outreach of GABA’s programs would not be possible without our talented volunteers. Their dedication enables GABA and the German American business community to be successful. Your expertise matters!
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GABA Survey 2021

GABA Survey 2021 – Create a Video and Win a Membership

New this year is a fun video survey which we administer with the support of our member Vidlet. GABA members and followers have the opportunity to tell us their opinion directly via a video recording. There are several benefits of…

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Transatlantic AI Hackathon

Transatlantic AI Hackathon – New GABA Initiative

GABA is delighted to announce the Transatlantic AI Hackathon project, with EIT Digital as a co-organizer and partner. Three Transatlantic AI Hackathons will bring together creative minds and thought leaders from the US and Germany. This project will engage in…

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German-U.S. Partnership: Harnessing the Future of AI and Innovation

German-U.S. Partnership: Harnessing the Future of AI and Innovation

This week on Monday, April 19th, GABA had the honor to host a high-profile Fireside Chat to promote U.S.-European cooperation in artificial intelligence. This event was the joint launch of theTransatlantic AI eXchange and the Transatlantic Innovation Week. The Transatlantic…

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The University in your Pocket

The University in Your Pocket

Berlin-based EdTech Startup and new GABA member Tomorrow’s Education is building a University in your Pocket. The mobile-first platform that allows you to learn whenever and wherever you are, was developed by serial entrepreneurs Thomas Funke and Christian Rebernik whose…

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Pandemic Management and Preparedness in Germany and in the U.S.

Pandemic Management and Preparedness in Germany and in the U.S. – A Panel Discussion

We were very privileged to co-host four highly distinguished panelists discussing the state and the outlook of pandemic management and preparedness in both countries and beyond. The panel consisted of well-known public health leaders Lothar Wieler, President of the Robert…

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GInterview GABA Chair Thomas Neubert

Podcast: GABA Chair Thomas Neubert Is Interviewed by Christian Byza

Christian Byza's interview series tells stories from Germans who have successfully settled in Silicon Valley. GABA's Chair of the Board, Thomas Neubert, has been interviewed most recently and through his personal story, you get a glimpse of how Silicon Valley…

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Silicon Valley Pitch Secrets: The 3 Keys to Connecting with Investors

Silicon Valley Pitch Secrets: The 3 Keys to Connecting with Investors

It was as informative as it was fun to listen to Angelika Blendstrup and Bill Reichert discuss the main takeaways from their recent book “Getting to Wow! Silicon Valley Pitch Secrets for Entrepreneurs” – if you can boil down 250+…

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Volunteering at GABA

GABA: Join the Team! Have an Impact and Make New Connections

Talented and inspired volunteers drive GABA’s mission to build bridges between the German and Californian business community. Our team of volunteers powers our marketing and social media engines and enables our in-person events to run seamlessly. With increasing experience, volunteers…

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Preparing for the Digital Working World

Preparing for the Digital Working World

How will Covid-19 impact the workplace transformation in Germany, the United States, the Netherlands and France? The international legal practice Osborne Clarke Germany will be organizing an international panel discussion on March 22, 2021 at 8:30am (PST) to answer this…

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New Executive Director for GABA: Michaela Ballek

New Executive Director for GABA: Michaela Ballek

We are happy to announce Michaela Ballek as GABA's new Executive Director. Michaela has been with GABA for almost two years and helped drive GABA's strategic renewal, managed the creation of the new website and already worked with many company…

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A Guide to U.S. Life and Finances: Arrive and Thrive

A Guide to U.S. Life and Finances: Arrive and Thrive

GABA welcomes Bank of the West as a new Premium Corporate member! With its international team, Bank of the West delivers personalized, local service for new and established residents in the US. Recently, they published a comprehensive guide for newcomers,…

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IoT+Network

IoT+Network – New Network for IoT Launches in Berlin!

IoT+ Network is Berlin's new B2B platform for game changers and innovators in the business of the Internet of Things, officially launched with a kick-off event on November 11, 2020.  The aim is to fulfill projects and bundle competencies for IoT execution from the…

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The Importance of ESG: The View from Europe

The Importance of ESG: The View from Europe

The issues surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) have been part of mainstream business in Germany and elsewhere in Europe for quite some time now, so it is an area in which Osborne Clarke has a lot of knowledge and…

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Brose North America Recognized for Two National Workplace Awards

Brose North America Recognized for Two National Workplace Awards

Brose North America, family-owned automotive supplier and industry-leader in mechatronics, announced workplace excellence accolades awarded by two industry-leading organizations, Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and the Top Workplaces USA. For the Best and Brightest award, three Brose locations…

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Kolja Reiss NRW.Global Business

Expanded Mission of NRW.Global Business (North America) LLC

NRW.Global Business (North America) LLC is kicking off 2021 with a breath of fresh air. The trade and investment agency of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s economic powerhouse region, started this year with an expanded mission and brand-new corporate identity. After…

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VC Workshop series

2021 VC Event Series Kick-Off: Automotive CVC Panel

The panel discussion "Strategic vs. Financially Driven Corporate Venture Capital - What's the "Right" Approach?" kicked-off our VC series with eight more events to follow in 2021. In a very open discussion, our panelists revealed how they balance the strategic…

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21 questions and answers for HR managers in 2021

21 Questions and Answers for HR Managers in 2021

COVID-19 tests are available in pharmacies. Can I test my employees, and if they refuse to take a test, deny them access to the workplace? If so, what about their remuneration if they cannot work remotely?” Answers to this question…

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VC Series crowdfunding

New 2021 GABA Event Series: Venture Capital

In 2021, GABA will offer a new event series to support entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial exchange in the US and Germany. Through this series, we will support and build a community of entrepreneurs, investors, and startups across Germany and the US.…

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Tracey Grose GABA Vice-Chair

New GABA Vice-Chair: Tracey Grose

We are happy to announce Tracey Grose as the newest member and Vice-Chair of the GABA Board. For over a decade, she has served as an IG Chair in Cleantech. Inspired by the recent strategic developments at GABA Tracey looks…

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Thomas Neubert GABA Chairman

New GABA Chairman: Thomas Neubert

We are happy to announce Thomas Neubert as the Chairman of the Board. Thomas is the Senior Director for Innovation & Strategic Business Development at Intel's Incubation group around Datacenters and Artifical Intelligence. Enthusiastic and motivated to define the next…

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Berlin Business Office, USA

New GABA Member: Berlin Business Office, USA

Berlin Business Office, USA, fosters business relationships between the United States and Berlin. Even in challenging times of the ongoing global health crisis, the New York office is working at full capacity and sets important pillars for building future bridges.…

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GABA Holiday Card 2020

Thank You to GABA’s Community

As we approach the end of 2020, I want to thank each of our supporters for your dedication and hard work during a difficult year. The GABA community thrives because of the commitment of our members, sponsors, IG Chairs, executive…

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Taylor Wessing News

“Next Normal Legal” ‒ The Legal Situation in Germany after Covid-19

Taylor Wessing announces a comprehensive new White Paper - quoting the foreword of the in-depth analysis: The expressions “after the fall of the Berlin Wall . . .”, “post-9/11 . . .”, “before the financial crisis . . .” are…

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Merger of Cerity Partners and Worldview Wealth Advisors

Merger of Cerity Partners and Worldview Wealth Advisors

GABA member Worldview Wealth Advisors is now officially combined with Cerity Partners, a leading national independent advisory firm. Going forward, the entire Worldview team will now serve as the San Francisco office of Cerity Partners, and all former Worldview clients…

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Global Business Outlook 2021

Global Business Outlook 2021 – Enormous Challenges Before a Global Recovery

Despite the virtual format, GABA's annual Global Business Outlook drew a large audience. At the end of this unprecedented year, four experts presented their views on the economical development, immigration, the particular role of California, Germany, Europe and China, and…

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Sign-up for Covid-19 Exposure Notifications in CA

As of today, California's exposure notification system (CA Notify) is available on most phones. It's working principle and privacy features are already familiar to everyone who has attended GABA's contact tracing panel discussion in June. In this time of alarming…

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New GABA Website

New GABA Website Benefits All Members

From today on, the German American business community will experience a new face of GABA - our all-new website. The most important information about events and memberships is just one click away, and our new Company Directory has ample space to…

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Company Membership Special December 2020

December Company Membership Special: New Benefits – Old Price

On the new GABA website, you see a host of new and improved benefits for GABA company members, such as: Access to a large network of leaders, professionals, potential partners and customers Brand exposure with a new company directory, member…

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Luther Risk Check

New: Luther.Risk Check

The new interactive risk assessment tool from Luther Rechtsanwälte will give you a customized result on your organization's Covid-19 related risk exposure in Germany...
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The E-Commerce boom Amidst a Pandemic: Legal Impacts and Trends Event

The E-Commerce Boom Amidst a Pandemic: Legal Impacts and Trends

This very informative event covered many valuable aspects of the expansion process, including the differences in consumer attitude between the US and Germany, and how to use it to your advantage. Speakers from Osborne Clarke, Venable and T3 Micro gave…

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Aging with Technology

Together with InnoHealth USA, an initiative of “Research in Germany” led by the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, GABA presented an expert discussion about aging and its implications, with an emphasis on technology-based solutions. Kris Rebillot, Director of Communications at Buck Institute for…

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Climate Urgency: The Stakes are Rising and Viable Solutions are Growing

Climate Urgency: The Stakes Are Rising and Viable Solutions Are Growing

GABA had the honor to host top experts from California and Germany, two leading regions in addressing climate change. The panel agreed: there is no time to lose. We have to act and we have to act fast. The Panel…

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Ask the Expert: Wealth Planning for Global Families in the U.S.

Ask the Expert: Wealth Planning for Global Families in the U.S.

Experts Andrew Fisher and Libby Dawson from Worldview Wealth Advisors (a new Premium Corporate GABA member) filled the hour with a huge amount of highly valuable information. They covered the most important aspects of financial planning for international families in…

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SAP Virtual Speaker Series: Good Design Needs a Crisis

SAP Virtual Speaker Series: Good Design Needs a Crisis

In a joint event with GABA, our own Director of the Board and Head of Hanahaus and Ecosystem at SAP Bay Area, Daniel Zimmer, interviewed two of GABA’s Advisory Board members, Hartmut Esslinger, Founder of Frog Design, and Patricia Roller,…

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Virtual Meeting

A Message from Our Executive Director

The last 10 weeks have been difficult and stressful for many members of our community, fighting racial injustice and a global pandemic at the same time. As an organization with a mission to make connections between global communities, GABA shares…

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The New Funding Reality

The New Funding Reality

GABA presented an expert panel with venture capitalists and angel investors discussing the rapid changes the pandemic has brought to the investment landscape. Thank you to our panelists Marco Marinucci, Partner at Hella Ventures, Andrew Ogawa, Managing Partner at Quest…

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Fireside Chat on the Future of Mobility

Fireside Chat on the Future of Mobility

Mario Herger and Sven Beiker presented insightful perspectives on the speed in which electric, shared, autonomous, and flying cars will arrive and how they will change our lives. They had differing views in some timeline details, but they agreed that…

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GABA Gala 2020 - Florian Leibert

GABA Gala 2020 with Florian Leibert and Vince Ebert

Last Friday, the German American business community celebrated Florian Leibert, Co-Founder and Chief Cloud Officer of Mesosphere, with the Excellence Award and enjoyed a performance of the witty science comedian Vince Ebert. With a beautiful view right at the Golden…

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Transatlantic Sync Conference

Transatlantic Sync Conference: Shaping a Digital Future

Three days filled with inspirational discussions and presentations came to a close yesterday. 400 attendees from all over the world listened, contributed and mingled in ample networking breaks and evening events. GABA’s Young Professionals group, headed by Stanford Ph.D. candidates…

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Rising Stars Award 2019

Rising Stars Award Event

GABA, together with the Representative of German Business (GACC West), presented the 5th annual Rising Stars Award event. Congratulations to Franka Emika, this year’s Startup of the Year! Their business idea left a great impression and they also received the…

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