Mar
the gacc west cordially invites you to the
2018 white asparagus gala dinner & wine tasting
at bluxome street winery in san francisco
may 11, 2018
6 pm | reception & wine tasting
7 pm | gala dinner
9 pm | dessert wine tasting
this exclusive event showcases white asparagus, a german
delicacy, freshly harvested for you at spargelhof schulze in germany.
the white asparagus will make its way over to san francisco
with the help of our logistics partners, emotrans and lufthansa cargo.
the exquisite three-course meal revolving around this “edible ivory” will be
complemented by a tasting of bluxome’s locally sourced fine wines.
early bird | $185
member | $165
*to receive the member code, please contact csander (at) gaccwest.com
**if you are interested in buying an entire table or other sponsorship options, please click here
Mar
TeleTrusT – IT Security Association Germany in cooperation with
German American Chamber of Commerce, Symantec and Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
German-US Dialogue: Industry 4.0 & IoT Changes Security Challenges
Cyber-attacks aiming at fraud, espionage and sabotage are among the most serious threats our economies are facing today. Before the background of the coming into effect of the EU Data Protection Regulation this dialog presents European strategies and newest innovations for the security for the IoT. In particular, the effect of attacks on cross-linked devices and the defense of new attack technologies are discussed. We invite you to recognize cooperation possibilities with excellent providers of German IT security solutions.
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Monday, April 16, 2018
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Agenda
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Business Lunch & Get-Together
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Greetings & Keynotes
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm German Innovative Security Solutions
I Greetings
Mark Radcliffe, DLA Piper
Kristian Wolf, GACC
Asher Kotz, FCEDA
II Keynotes
Prof. Dr. Udo Helmbrecht
Executive Director, ENISA – European Union Agency for Network and Information Security
“What cyber security schemes are required within the EU”
Brian Witten
Head of Advanced Technologies, Symantec Research Labs
“Artificial Intelligence Research & Innovation in Security”
III German Innovative Security Solutions
Moderation: Ammar Alkassar / Thomas Hemker, Symantec
1. Introduction
Julian Weinberger, Director of Systems Engineering, NCP engineering GmbH
2. Security by Hardware – Hardware based Data-Diode in Industrial environments
Siegfried Mueller, CEO, MB connect line GmbH
3. Identity as an appliance
Dirk Wahlefeld, Business Analyst (C)IAM & IT Security, ITConcepts Professional GmbH
4. From one human identity to “millions” of digital identities without security?
Matthias Kirchhoff, Managing Director, digitronic computersysteme gmbh
5. TLS and IKE high performance security testing with Qumate from achelos
Dr. Benjamin Eikel, Software Developer, achelos GmbH
6. SIWECOS – Website protection for SMEs and Webhosters
Peter Meyer, Head of Cyber Security Services, eco – Association of the Internet Industry
REGISTER
Participation is free of charge. Please register by e-mail to info@teletrust.de until 10.04.2018
ORGANIZATIONS
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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.
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.