Skip to content

GERMAN
AMERICAN
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION

Share Knowledge.
Gain Insight.
Expand Connections.

GERMAN
AMERICAN
BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION

Access to Silicon Valley Leaders

Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area and beyond – GABA’s active community includes leaders and professionals from the most prestigious organizations as well as agile start-ups, small businesses and service organizations. Technology, entrepreneurship, new customers and partners – whatever your current business interest, chances are you will find that one of our members can help. Through our programs and events, GABA provides ample opportunity for you to meet and engage with the right people. Share your knowledge, gain new insights and expand your connections in both Northern California and in Germany.

Join Our Upcoming Events

Inside GABA and Member News

Global Business Outlook 2025

Global Business Outlook 2025

Yesterday, the Global Business Outlook 2025 offered profound insights into the transformative shifts shaping our world. Economic Trends: Ulrike Malmendier highlighted the delicate interplay between inflation control and economic recovery, emphasizing the role of nuanced policy decisions in fostering sustainable…

more
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…

more

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…

more
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…

more

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…

more

GABA NorCal Programs

New Technologies and Innovation
Life Sciences and Digital Health

GABA Norcal Programs

New Technologies and Innovation
Life Sciences and Digital Health

“As the Bay Area based Innovation Hub for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, we are always excited to connect with teams and companies that share our drive for innovation in the fields like Cultured Meat, Bioelectronics, and Neuromorphic systems. GABA allows us to discuss with like-minded companies in an organic way.”

Arie van Gent, Merck KGaA

“Ich möchte GABA herzlich danken für die bereichernden Gespräche, die einzigartigen Veranstaltungen und die interessanten Menschen, die ich durch die GABA kennenlernen durfte.”

Heiko Erhard, VP, Neato Robotics

“In 2020, GABA organized a nationwide hydrogen technology and business presentation, the first webinar of its kind. Engineers from Berlin, Germany, and managers from the East and West coasts gave us a glimpse into the future of energy. Now in 2023, it’s becoming a reality in California with leaders from Germany and the US. As a consequence of this well-attended hydrogen event, we now have two hydrogen energy storage projects in operation in California.”

Clark Crawford, GKN Hydrogen

“GABA had a big influence on how my life developed in Silicon Valley. The day I arrived at SFO I went to the GABA Young Professionals meeting. I connected with many people but one connection was special… my wife found her job with eBay through this connection. – Since then, I have attended many more GABA events, and all of them were interesting and useful for my business and me personally.”

Florian Schöbinger, Kärcher New Ventures

“GABA succeeds very well in strengthening the German-American community and friendship. Through their hosting of excellent events, members can share top-notch industry specific knowledge and experience across the Atlantic and connect as professionals and personally. I am thankful to GABA for wonderful memories of events, business opportunities, and even friendships that I could experience and access through the incredible network which they cultivate.”

Alexander Roth, Partner at Taylor Wessing US

“GABA has been instrumental in supporting NRW.Invest mission to market Germany’s No. 1 investment location, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). We are thrilled to work with them on upcoming projects”

Kai Buehler, NRW.Invest

“GABA has helped me in my personal life and in my role at SAP to develop meaningful connections in the ecosystem. The diversity of their network spans from early talents to thought leaders in the Silicon Valley who represent corporates, academia and the venture community. On many occasions the team was able to relate our business goals with those of other members and identify collaboration opportunities.”

Daniel Zimmer, Sr. Director, SAP Bay Area Labs Management

“Thanks to GABA I found employment at a global corporation. I attended the annual GABA economic and financial outlook event and met a senior executive, who shortly after hired me as the West Coast Regional Manager. I have since attended many GABA events and am always impressed by the quality of the events and seniority of the attendees.”

Alexander Schulz, Advisory Board Member at UC Irvine

“Newly arrived in Silicon Valley, we participated at a GABA-Newcomers event. Driven by the enthusiasm of the GABA team, we participated in many other events from GABA and its partners, which are offered in every industrial sector. These great networking opportunities largely contributed to our exponential growth in the number of contacts in the USA and in Europe. GABA has been great for developing both friendships and our business.”

Michael Schmid, Partner, ProiPatent
Promote Your Brand
Promote Your Brand

Promote Your Brand

Interested in promoting your business, products, or services in Northern California or Germany? GABA’s programs, events, website and regular communications give you ample opportunity to show your thought leadership and capabilities and enhance your reputation to a professional audience.

Become a Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Want to support the professional German-American community directly with your talents and skills? As a volunteer, you can hone your skills and expand your network by supporting GABA with event logistics, content ideas or operations behind the scenes.

Become a Volunteer

We Thank Our Main Supporters

Benefactors and Patrons

SAP
Siemens

Premium Corporate Members

Oxnard Engineering Campus
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Taxstudio
GASA
TW
Join Digital, Inc.
iConn
BMO Wealth Management
Cerity Partners
Bayer
BMW Group
Osborne Clarke
ZEISS Innovation Center California
Seven Seals Innovation AG
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
BSH
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management
Back To Top