{"id":12993,"date":"2020-08-14T02:13:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T09:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/?page_id=12993"},"modified":"2025-10-10T01:15:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T08:15:33","slug":"focus-topics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/programs\/focus-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus Topics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598008762973{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595401149969{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h1>Focus Topics<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1598008753732{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;50&#8243; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1595401149969{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h1>Focus Topics<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#08509f&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691576326025{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691576492475{padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]GABA NorCal builds programs on the strengths of both Germany and Silicon Valley. Event and program participants will increase their insight, knowledge and capabilities, connect with thought leaders, peers and experts, and create partnerships and synergies with each other.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691573915515{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]We curate current, relevant and cutting edge events and programs within the following focus topics:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691576386655{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;new-technologies-and-innovation&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b7577e8{color:#ffffff;font-size:44px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1603124428669 h3-pages vcex_69eb50b7577e8\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">New Technologies and Innovation<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603108421825{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]Innovation is at the core of Silicon Valley with its cutting edge technologies and disruptive business models. The region attracts technical and creative talent from around the world, powering research, entrepreneurship and investment. A constant exchange of people and ideas generates success and reaches into many other strong entrepreneurial clusters.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603124443030{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<em>Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), 5G, Blockchain, Fintech, Quantum Computing, Cloud\/SaaS, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606226932886{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center hidden-phone\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"New Technologies and Innovation\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white.png 200w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577151282{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_height=&#8221;100&#8243; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;new-technologies-innovation-mobile&#8221;][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1603109128353\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-100x100.png\" alt=\"New Technologies and Innovation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-new-technologies-theme-thin-200-white.png 200w\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577496230{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b75d05d{color:#ffffff;font-size:36px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3-pages vcex_69eb50b75d05d\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">New Technologies and Innovation<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603108421825{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]Innovation is at the core of Silicon Valley with its cutting edge technologies and disruptive business models. The region attracts technical and creative talent from around the world, powering research, entrepreneurship and investment. A constant exchange of people and ideas generates success and reaches into many other strong entrepreneurial clusters.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<em>Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), 5G, Blockchain, Fintech, Quantum Computing, Cloud\/SaaS, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691576819858{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;smart-infrastructure-mobility&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#08509f&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606226551694{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1602664656561\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Smart Infrastructure and Mobility\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue.png 200w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-183x180.png 183w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-100x99.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691576806265{padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b75ed3e{font-size:44px;}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b75ed3e{font-size:28px;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1604345372842 h3-pages vcex_69eb50b75ed3e\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Smart Infrastructure and Mobility<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679046033038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]California and Germany are global leaders in the development and rollout of new technologies and services, providing cutting-edge, sustainable mobility solutions.\u00a0Both places provide unrivaled access to resources in the fields of hardware and software engineering, funding, operations, and public policy &#8211; core to creating new standards for moving the masses.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679046065234{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<em>Automotive, Transportation &amp; Logistics, Autonomous Driving, Micromobility, Smart Cities, Renewable Energy &amp; Storage, Building Technologies, Cleantech, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577235510{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;smart-infrastructure-mobility-mobile&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#08509f&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1603201752691\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-100x99.png\" alt=\"Smart Infrastructure and Mobility\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-100x99.png 100w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue-183x180.png 183w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-mobility-theme-thin-200-blue.png 200w\" width=\"100\" height=\"99\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577508524{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b761075{font-size:36px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3-pages vcex_69eb50b761075\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Smart Infrastructure and Mobility<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679046047893{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]California and Germany are global leaders in the development and rollout of new technologies and services, providing cutting-edge, sustainable mobility solutions.\u00a0Both places provide unrivaled access to resources in the fields of hardware and software engineering, funding, operations, and public policy &#8211; core to creating new standards for moving the masses.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679046077951{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<em>Automotive, Transportation &amp; Logistics, Autonomous Driving, Micromobility, Smart Cities, Renewable Energy &amp; Storage, Building Technologies, Cleantech, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691576842144{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_height=&#8221;100&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;communication-media-entertainment&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b761b1b{color:#ffffff;font-size:44px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1604345578118 h3-pages vcex_69eb50b761b1b\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Communication, Media and Entertainment<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603109903212{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]California is a global icon in film, music, gaming and communications. This rich topic combines creative talent, advanced technology, and the application of virtual and augmented reality beyond the entertainment industry. Media content can also raise critical issues relating to intellectual property, privacy, and even cybersecurity.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603125424271{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<em>Digital\/Social Media, Data &amp; Security, Content Generation, Gaming &amp; Music, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Art, Film Industry, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606226985256{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center hidden-phone\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Communication, Media and Entertainment\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white.png 200w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-183x180.png 183w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-100x99.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577301364{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_height=&#8221;100&#8243; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;communication-media-entertainment-mobile&#8221;][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1603200896570\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-100x99.png\" alt=\"Communication, Media and Entertainment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-100x99.png 100w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white-183x180.png 183w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-media-and-entertainment-theme-thin-200-white.png 200w\" width=\"100\" height=\"99\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577516928{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b764df1{color:#ffffff;font-size:36px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3-pages vcex_69eb50b764df1\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Communication, Media and Entertainment<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603109903212{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]California is a global icon in film, music, gaming and communications. This rich topic combines creative talent, advanced technology, and the application of virtual and augmented reality beyond the entertainment industry. 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World-class organizations are competing for top talent. Today\u2019s transatlantic leaders need to navigate disruptive technologies, new business models and new competitors in a multicultural context that shapes new ways of working.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603125512105{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<em>Top Talent Attraction, Leadership &amp; Career Development, CSR (Corporate &amp; Social Responsibility), Diversity, Workplace California, Living a \u201cDouble-Life\u201d, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606227003451{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center hidden-phone\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Leadership, Human Capital and Future of Work\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white.png 200w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white-155x180.png 155w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white-100x116.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603288512602{padding-top: 150px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-color: #08509f !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_height=&#8221;100&#8243; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; local_scroll_id=&#8221;leadership-human-capital-future-of-work-mobile&#8221;][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1603200980195\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white-100x116.png\" alt=\"Leadership, Human Capital and Future of Work\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white-100x116.png 100w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white-155x180.png 155w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/icon-human-capital-theme-thin-200-white.png 200w\" width=\"100\" height=\"116\"><\/div><\/figure>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691577535055{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69eb50b76bbc3{color:#ffffff;font-size:36px;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3-pages vcex_69eb50b76bbc3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Leadership, Human Capital and Future of Work<\/span><\/h3>[vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1603110127783{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]Accelerated change requires visionary leadership and an adaptive workforce. World-class organizations are competing for top talent. Today\u2019s transatlantic leaders need to navigate disruptive technologies, new business models and new competitors in a multicultural context that shapes new ways of working.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]<em>Top Talent Attraction, Leadership &amp; Career Development, CSR (Corporate &amp; Social Responsibility), Diversity, Workplace California, Living a \u201cDouble-Life\u201d, \u2026<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row local_scroll_id=&#8221;forums-and-circles&#8221;][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1603125666332 h2-pages\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Forums and Circles<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]In GABA\u2019s peer groups, participants strengthen their networks, mentor and support each other, collaborate, and pay it forward. Some groups are exclusive or invitation only. GABA NorCal currently offers the following Forums and Circles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Circle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women in Business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innovation Forum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VC &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newcomers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1602189261007 h2-pages\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">GABA Expert Leaders<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1602574837515{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GABA&#8217;s experts and leaders bring all of the core topics and interest groups to life with highly curated events and programming. Are you passionate in an area that fits in GABA&#8217;s programs? If you are interested in developing content for GABA events and programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/volunteering\/\">please contact us<\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-module vcex-staff-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-staff-grid entries wpex-clr gap-40\"><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 entry post-15068 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bartschat\" title=\"Steffen Bartschat\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steffen-Bartschat-1.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Steffen Bartschat\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steffen-Bartschat-1.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steffen-Bartschat-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steffen-Bartschat-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bartschat\" target=\"_blank\">Steffen Bartschat<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Consumer Tech, Automotive, Corporate Innovation, Early Stage Startups<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>CEO\/Founder at Hill88<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 entry post-38478 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/petra-chequer\/\" title=\"Petra Chequer\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Petra-Chequer-1.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Petra Chequer\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Petra-Chequer-1.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Petra-Chequer-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Petra-Chequer-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/petra-chequer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Petra Chequer<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Leadership, Future of Work<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Managing Partner &amp; Founder, Ethos 8<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 entry post-15087 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tracey-grose-7157764\" title=\"Tracey Grose\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Tracey Grose\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tracey-Grose-color-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tracey-grose-7157764\" target=\"_blank\">Tracey Grose<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Innovation, Cleantech, Cross-border Strategy<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Founding Principal at Next Curve Strategy<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-4 entry post-15091 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/achim-hoelzle-520399\" title=\"Achim Hoelzle\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Achim Hoelzle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Achim-Hoelzle-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/achim-hoelzle-520399\" target=\"_blank\">Achim Hoelzle<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">German-US transactions, Venture Capital &amp; M&amp;A, Technology Transactions<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Founder of FeldbergPacific Law Group<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 entry post-15257 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guntherhofmann\" title=\"Gunther Hofmann\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Gunther Hofmann, GABA Director\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gunther-Hofmann-color-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/guntherhofmann\" target=\"_blank\">Gunther Hofmann<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Managing Director at Corporate Finance Associates<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 entry post-15095 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katrinjakob\" title=\"Katrin Jakob\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katrin-Jakob.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Katrin Jakob\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katrin-Jakob.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katrin-Jakob-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katrin-Jakob-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katrinjakob\" target=\"_blank\">Katrin Jakob<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">LifeScience &amp; Digital Health\/Healthcare<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Founder of California Business Associates<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 entry post-15099 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/florianakolb\" title=\"Florian Kolb\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florian-Kolb-1.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Florian Kolb\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florian-Kolb-1.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florian-Kolb-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Florian-Kolb-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/florianakolb\" target=\"_blank\">Florian Kolb<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Data Tech and Clean Energy<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Chief Commercial Officer &amp; General Manager Energy at Intertrust<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-4 entry post-15103 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katharinalehmann75\" title=\"Katharina Lehmann\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katharina-Lehmann.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Katharina Lehmann\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katharina-Lehmann.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katharina-Lehmann-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Katharina-Lehmann-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katharinalehmann75\" target=\"_blank\">Katharina Lehmann<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">Newcomer Forum<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Customer Succes Manager at ICIX<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 entry post-15107 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/edda-mihaescu-b439541\" title=\"Edda Mihaescu\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"235\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Edda-Mihaescu-1.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Edda Mihaescu\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Edda-Mihaescu-1.jpg 235w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Edda-Mihaescu-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Edda-Mihaescu-1-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/edda-mihaescu-b439541\" target=\"_blank\">Edda Mihaescu<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">LifeScience &amp; Digital Health\/Healthcare<\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Project Manager at EMEngineering<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 entry post-16427 type-staff has-media cat-85 has-redirect\"><div class=\"staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1602189693032\"><div class=\"staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/petravorsteher\/\" title=\"Petra Vorsteher\" class=\"staff-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"386\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Petra-Vorsteher.jpg\" class=\"staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Petra Vorsteher\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Petra-Vorsteher.jpg 386w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Petra-Vorsteher-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Petra-Vorsteher-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Petra-Vorsteher-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h3 class=\"staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:1.0em;font-weight:600;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/petravorsteher\/\" target=\"_blank\">Petra Vorsteher<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;\">New Technologies &amp; 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