Mar
The German American Business Association (GABA), British-American Business Council (BABC) and French American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) in cooperation with the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, Danish-American Chamber of Commerce, the Business Association Italy America (BAIA), the California-Spain Chamber of Commerce, the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC), the Irish Network Bay Area, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC), the US-Polish Trade Council, the Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce and the American-European Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations, invite you to join us for another wonderful European Networking Event.
Come and mingle with entrepreneurs, VC’s and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business in a very relaxed and European atmosphere.
Feb
The International Day of the Francophonie celebrates on March 20 Francophone culture and French language around the world.
The Consulate General of Luxembourg is delighted to invite you to a Special Speaker Event together with France, Québec and Switzerland. The event will welcome three Visionary Francophone Women for an inspiring talk on their journey in Silicon Valley:
• Florence Buatois, Board Chair French American Cultural Society.
• Caroline Simard, Director Research Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Stanford University.
• Virginie Simon, CEO & Co-founder MyScienceWork, French American Business Awards 2017.
Moderator: Hélène Laroche Davis, Chair Modern Languages & Cultures Notre Dame de Namur University, book author: François Truffaut, Robert Desnos.
The event will start with a Welcome Apéro with Luxembourg and Swiss wines at 6:30pm and is hosted at ISTP in Palo Alto (151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto).
To reserve your spots, kindly RSVP to: sfr.events@eda.admin.ch
You can find more information here.
Feb
Pêcheurs de Rêves – Le Récital
In celebration of the Festival of Francophonie, the Consulate General of Switzerland and Alliance Française de San Francisco present a musical evening featuring the Swiss duo, Laurent Brunetti (vocalist) and Mario Pacchioli (pianist).
The program is a modern fusion of French chansons with the theatrical art. Brunetti’s words accompanied by Pacchioli’s music will take the audience on a nostalgic journey to the distant childhood memories.
Both artists’ careers have been highlighted by several albums and more than 110 performances alone in the past three years to promote the French language.
The event will be preceded by a reception with appetizers and Swiss wine.
To enjoy this musical program, please register early as space is limited.
Feb
Reception at 6:30 pm – Movies at 7:15 pm
JE SUIS UNE ACTRICE
Director : Benoit Lach
8 minutes – Québec, Canada
Original French version
ORIGAMI
Director : Patrick Demers
99 minutes – Québec, Canada
Original French version
English subtitles
Find more information here.
Feb
6:30 pm : Apéro
7:15 pm : Recital
Lyrics, vocals : Laurent Brunetti
Compositions, piano : Mario Pacchioli
Find more information here.
Jan
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Germany California Energy Storage Symposium
The GACC West cordially invites you to the 2nd
Germany California Energy Storage Symposium
This exclusive knowledge exchange between U.S. and German experts in the energy storage field is a unique opportunity to hear from high-level speakers and meet with companies from both countries. The full-day symposium focuses on different approaches on both sides of the Atlantic and includes presentations from German and American energy storage experts. Attendees of the conference will learn about the latest developments in the energy storage sector and can meet with German companies to discuss potential synergies.
Attendance is complimentary since the program is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag. RSVP is required.
The symposium is part of a delegation trip for selected German companies and energy storage experts who will visit California from February 12-14, 2018. The program aims to strengthen innovation transfer and collaboration between German and American energy storage stakeholders. The German delegation will meet with local industry leaders, research institutions, and government representatives to exchange ideas, discuss new developments and lay the groundwork for future cooperation.
For more information please click here.