Feb
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the GABA Gala 2025, happening on May 9! This year, we are focusing on making the night even more enjoyable with fewer speeches and more opportunities to connect, celebrate, and dance the night away.
Whether you are a longtime member or new to GABA, our Gala 2025 promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with networking, laughter, and the best of our transatlantic community.
Don’t miss out on this flagship event—a perfect mix of business and pleasure that sets the tone for a fantastic year ahead.
Feb
Are you an innovative early-stage tech startup looking to make waves in the industry? Here’s your chance to pitch your groundbreaking ideas to a panel of seasoned investors in a dynamic Launch Tank event!
Hosted through a unique collaboration between the Jewish High Tech Community (JHTC), the US-Japan Business Forum (KEIZAI), and the German American Business Association (GABA), this event is designed to spotlight visionary entrepreneurs like you.
You will gain access to invaluable connections and potential partnerships that can propel your startup to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out and turn your vision into reality!
Feb
The GABA Executive Circle offers an exclusive platform for senior executives to connect, exchange insights, and collaborate on transatlantic business opportunities. Tailored to decision-makers and industry leaders, these intimate gatherings foster meaningful dialogue on pressing topics such as innovation, market trends, and leadership strategies.
Our guest speaker will be Deepak Puri, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer for Deutsche Bank Wealth Management in the Americas. In his role, he co-chairs the Americas Regional Investment Committee, the management team responsible for investment strategy and asset allocation for discretionary and advisory portfolios in the Americas; and is a voting member on the Global Multi Asset Investment Committee, which formalizes and establishes the global house view.
Deepak will present the current economic and asset class forecasts for 2025, likely key issues for the coming 12 months and Deutsche Bank’s long-term investment themes.
This is an invite-only event for GABA executive members.
If you are interested in attending this series, please email us.
Feb
Join us for a monthly GABA NextGen Mixer, where young professionals from Germany and California come together, representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds in business, creativity, and science.
This event is open to all and is designed to foster meaningful cultural and professional exchanges in a welcoming atmosphere.
Feb
The European Chamber of Commerce in the Bay Area (AAECCBA) in cooperation with the Bay Area Council Economic Institute invites you to a timely discussion on the future of transatlantic trade relations under the new U.S. administration. This event will explore the potential real-world implications of a change in U.S. leadership for European and American businesses, from tariffs and trade agreements to regulatory cooperation. The discussion will explore the policies and priorities shaping the trade landscape under the new US administration, highlighting challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating this critical relationship.
Set against the iconic backdrop of the historic Klamath in San Francisco, the gathering on February 27, 2025, will feature an expert panel and networking opportunities with thought leaders, policymakers, and executives. The event is designed to foster dialogue on regulatory shifts, economic trends, and the broader geopolitical context influencing trade partnerships. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how evolving trade policies could shape industries, markets, and investment opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic.
Join us for a dynamic and forward-looking conversation that will shed light on challenges, opportunities, and strategies for businesses navigating this new chapter in transatlantic relations.
Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served.
Panel:
- Vanshree Verma, Director, Deutsche Bank Wealth Management
- Sean Randolph, Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute
- Frank Lavin, The Hoover Institution
- Mark Chandler, Director, International Affairs at City of San Francisco
- Egon Terplan, Senior Policy Advisor
Moderator:
- Marie-Astrid Langer, US-correspondent for Neue Züricher Zeitung (NZZ)
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Jan
Join us for a rare opportunity to taste the renowned iconic wines of Penfolds.
Penfolds Masterclass ? A tour of 3 continents and 3 hemispheres all in one experience
Penfolds has redefined the wine industry over 180 years. Discover how Penfolds achieved global iconic status and continues innovating one of the world?s oldest industries. Starting with a delicious amuse bouche and mingling for 45 minutes followed by a seated, wine masterclass taking you on a virtual visit through Australia, France and California. Enjoy this immersion into winemaking, history and?best of all? wine tasting. This is an intimate opportunity to taste 7 iconic, 90+ point wines of Penfolds, including the world-famous Grange. Penfolds offers tasting exclusively through small private and sponsored events. Seating is limited to 30 guests.
Jan
You’re invited to BABC’s 35th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon Presented by HSBC – a BABC Flagship Event.
Join us to hear timely insights into the global economy as the incoming Trump Administration begins shaping U.S. economic policy.
Our expert panel will delve into critical economic drivers, including advancements in AI, innovative technologies, and key sectors such as commercial real estate, energy, and manufacturing as well as discuss the policies and priorities likely to emerge under the new Administration and their potential impact on domestic and global markets.
Key topics include:
Changing Policies: What goals with the Trump administration prioritize and how will it address the sometimes conflicting challenges of inflation reduction, investment, taxation, immigration reform.
Commercial Real Estate: What will drive the commercial real estate market in 2025, what are the prospects for recovery, and how will other sectors be affected?
Global Relationships: How will changing economic environment (tariffs, alliances, international agreements, and tensions with China) impact the region’s globally dependent economy and how can businesses respond.
Economic Indicators: From interest rates to job growth, what data points should businesses and individuals watch for in 2025.
Jan
Join us for a dynamic half-day conference focusing on the future of the civil aviation industry. Engage with German and American experts, tech founders, government representatives, and researchers as we explore promising aviation trends, the vision for a carbon-free future, essential technologies needed, and the main challenges and solutions for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This event is a prime opportunity to build knowledge and foster transatlantic partnerships.
Dec
From vineyard to glass, these women brought together through their common passion for wine, will share their unique journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and their visions for the future of the wine industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from their experiences and ask questions.
Dec
Join us for an exciting event to kick off 2025 with great networking and a delicious Galette des Rois.
The event will feature a talk by Marylene Delbourg Delphis on her new book, Beyond Eureka! – The Rocky Roads to Innovating.