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.
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EUROCHAM Business‑in‑the‑USA Barometer 2025
EuroCham is launching its first annual “Business‑in‑the‑USA Barometer,” a short survey designed to capture the current opportunities and challenges that European‑linked companies encounter in the United States. The consolidated results will help all of us: quantify the business climate our community…
NextGen Mixer June 2025
On June 18 we were delighted to welcome 25 guests to an engaging GABA NextGen networking evening, generously hosted at the Menlo Park offices of Kilpatrick Townsend by our esteemed Board Member, Siegmar Pohl. The stunning venue – with its…
Farewell to Consul General Oliver Schramm
On June 12, we had the great pleasure of honoring Consul General Oliver Schramm as he concludes his four-year post in the Bay Area. Together with our partners at Start2 Group (German Accelerator), we hosted a warm farewell gathering with…
Steffen Bartschat – Four Takeaways from Stanford’s Annual AI Report
Read GABA Industry Expert Steffen Bartschat's assessment of the AI Index Report, published by Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Steffen writes: "It’s a great resource to go beyond the AI media hype and see the real data on the…
The Future is How?
In this Podcast episode of "The Future is How?", GABA member Frederik G. Pferdt talks to Silicon Valley icon Esther Wojcicki. Esther shares the parenting philosophy trick that transformed her home – and the leadership approach that is reshaping schools…

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.

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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.