California
February 4th, 2009
6:30 pm
Business and Financial Outlook 2009
GABA and the German Consulate together with Deutsche Bank, The Mentor Group, and Irwin Union Bank present this opportunity to meet leading international venture capital and private equity fund managers, policy makers, and bankers from the US and Europe who will share their views of next year's overall business and financial climate and funding for international technology companies.
Moderator: Thomas Dollhopf - Principal Marwit Capital;
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christian Stocks - General Consul of Germany;
Deutsche Bank 2000 Avenue of the Stars; Los Angeles, Ca. 90067
RSVP: socal@gaba-network.org
all 949.266.5829
Gaba-Network
Feb. 7th, 2009
7 pm
German Mardi Gras Costume Party
Sacramento Turner Hall, Main Hall, 3349 J. St, Sacramento
Information: 916-362-2607
Sacramento Turnverein
2/25/2009 - 2/27/2009
GACC-Supported: RETECH 2009
Las Vegas, NV
The German American Chamber of Commerce Inc.
California Branch is proud to be an official Supporting Organization of RETECH 2009
AHK San Francisco
03/03/2009 - 03/08/2009
GACC-Supported: CeBIT 2009
Hannover, Germany
GACC California Branch Supports CeBIT 2009
California named "Partner State 2009" for BITKOM and CeBIT
AHK San Francisco
CEBIT
March 10th, 2009
9 am - 7 pm
2nd Energy Efficiency Symposium
One-day Symposium & Networking Reception along with B2B Meetings
Los Angeles, CA
LADWP - Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, JFB Auditorium
111 N. Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
AHK San Francisco
May 14, 2009
7 pm - 11 pm
The "New" Blues Mixer in Hollywood
With the new rooftop club opening on May 14th in the Panorama room of the newly opened Andaz, professionals will be invited from the local businesses, including the fashion, music, film, and automotive industries to enjoy live rock and blues music. This networking event will give brands the opportunity to promote new ideas and products.
The Andaz (Hyatt), 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
May 15 - 16, 2009
GABA Co-sponsored: TiEcon 2009
TiE is a premier organization for Entrepreneurs, Professionals, VCs fostering entrepreneurship with 42 Chapters World Wide.
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
May 19, 2009
6 pm check-in / 6:30 - 8:30 pm Program & Reception
GACC-Supported: Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
German Language Reception - Young Professionals International Forum
Speaker: The Honorable Rolf Schütte, Consul General of Germany in San Francisco
Come join the Young Professionals International Forum (IF) at this special German language reception. Germany's Consul General Rolf Schütte will address the gathering in German followed by a chance to savor German cuisine while chatting in German with professionals of all ages.
The program will be followed by a reception with German food and wine.
San Francisco, CA
World Affairs Council Auditorium, 312 Sutter Street, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA
111 N. Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
AHK San Francisco
May 19, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Leadership in a Downturn Economy
Exciting discussion organized jointly by GABA and the Chinese Software Professional Organization (CSPA)
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2475 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
May 19, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Porsche: Design Experience
Speaker: Mr. Roland Heiler / Head of Porshe Design Studio
Discover the possibilities of creativity and realization, with our special guest Mr. Roland Heiler, the Head of the Porsche Design Studio, Zell am See, Austria. Enjoy a "Sneak Peak" into the Insights & Designs of a timeless and distinctive brand. An unmistakable design signature that can only be referred to as "Perfectly Porsche".
Porsche Design Store, 236 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
May 20, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch Palo Alto
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Gordon Biersch, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
May 28, 2009
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Global Venture Investments- Opportunities and Challenges
German Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds.
An Attractive Investment Opportunity. These topics on investment opportunities in Germany are presented by expert members of BVK, the association of private equity and venture capital companies and representatives of foreign venture capitalists operating in Germany.
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, 1530 Page Mill Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
June 2 - 3, 2009
GACC-Supported: Silicom International Summit 2009
The Silicom International Summit 2009, at Stanford University, will bring together select innovative companies, investors and business partners from Israel, US, the Netherlands and other innovation hotspots around the world.
Cost: $300 for each day
Palo Alto, CA
AHK San Francisco
June 6, 2009
GACC-Supported: PV America
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have joined forces to present the premier PV-focused industry conference and trade show in the U.S.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
AHK San Francisco
June 9, 2009
6:30 pm - 9 pm
Capital Markets in Crisis: How to access capital in the current economy
The German American Business Association (GABA) together with UCLA Anderson School of Management invite you to an interesting panel discussion on June 9th at the UCI Faculty Club in Irvine with representatives from National, Regional and Community Banks, Private Equity and Venture Capital.
Moderator & Featured Speaker:
Professor Michael Intriligator - Professor of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he is also Professor of Political Science, Professor of Public Policy in the School of Public Affairs, and Co-Director of the Jacob Marschak Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Milken Institute.
University of California - Irvine (Faculty Club)
801 E. Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA
RSVP before event
Call 650-386-5015
Gaba-Network
June 11, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Mobile Internet Strategies
A panel of experts with backgrounds in the internet, software, mobile networking, hardware and semiconductor industries will discuss the future of mobile internet and its impact on our daily lives.
SAP Labs, Building D, 3410 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
June 16, 2009
9 am - 8 pm
5th Germany California Solar Day
One-day Symposium & Networking Reception along with B2B Meetings
This year marks the fifth installment of a highly successful bilateral platform for U.S. and German experts to exchange the latest knowledge, thoughts and trends in the solar power industry with the goal of fostering successful German-American business partnerships.
This event is supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology based on a decision by the German Parliament
San Francisco, CA
PG & E Auditorium, 245 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
AHK San Francisco
June 17, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Teskes-Germania Restaurant, 255 N. First Street at Devin, San Jose, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
June 18, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Interactive Workshop
GABA Job Hunting Series: How to Market Yourself in Tough Times
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
1530 Page Mill Rd., Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
June 25, 2009
GACC-Supported: Larta's 2009 Life Sciences Venture Forum
Join the German American Chamber of Commerce, California at the 2009 Life Sciences Venture Forum, the premier event where industry leaders and emerging companies have converged for the past 15 years.
San Jose, CA
AHK San Francisco
June 30, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Digital Media
Los Angeles, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
July 9, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Navigation and the Connected Vehicle: Unexploited Location-Centric Opportunities or Commodities?
Moderator: Thilo Koslowski, Vice President Automotive and Vehicle ICT, Gartner Inc.
Vehicle navigation solutions used to be exclusive, expensive options in premium car brands. Over the last five years navigation solutions have matured and are now being offered in a variety of device platforms.
Are we experiencing a full commoditization or are there new unexploited opportunities for consumers and the connected car?
Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
July 14 - 16, 2009
GACC-Supported: Intersolar North America
ntersolar North America is a diverse international business-to-business trade show in the United States for the global solar industry.
San Francisco, CA
AHK San Francisco
July 15, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Gordon Biersch, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
July 21, 2009
8 pm
German Soccer Great Michael Ballack to Play at the Rose Bowl
The World Football Challenge will give soccer fans the unprecedented opportunity to see global superstars such as John Terry, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack, Ronaldinho, Kak‡, Julio Cesar, Zlatan Ibrahimovich, Andrea Pirlo, Pavel Pardo, Guillermo Ochoa and Adriano play live in the U.S. and experience first-hand the fast-paced, skillful competition that has made soccer the most popular sport in the world.
Rose Bowl Stadium, 101 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103
GABA / German American Business Association
July 30, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
European Mixer
Newport Beach, Ca
GABA / German American Business Association
August 18, 2009
Mobility 2030: Transportation Technologies & Lifestyles of the Future
"Mobility 2030: Transportation Technologies & Lifestyles of the Future," organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., California Branch, with the Volkswagen Group of America as main sponsor, will take a closer look at future scenarios for the year 2030 focusing on policy, energy, technology, mobility and society demands.
San Francisco, CA
AHK San Francisco
August 19, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Teskes-Germania Restaurant, 255 N. First Street at Devin, San Jose, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
September 18 - 20, 2009
GACC-Supported: GSO/GAIN Career Fair
The GSO (German Scholars Organization)/GAIN (German Academic International Network) Career Fair is a recruiting event at the annual meeting of German researchers in North America, which alternates yearly between the US West and East coasts.
San Francisco, CA
AHK San Francisco
September - October 2009
Traveling Exhibition: Berlin Kreuzberg SO36 - Before and After the Fall of the Wall
A Berlin district before and after the fall of the Wall
Photographs by Peter Frischmuth
This exhibition will travel to a number of cities in the United States throughout 2009 and 2010.
California State University of Long Beach (CSULB)
1250 N Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
Germany Info
October 1-3, 2009
Germans' Things
Material Culture and Daily Life in East and West 1949 - 2009
Conveners: Uta Balbier (GHI), Philipp Gassert (Augsburg), Justinian Jampol (Wende Museum), Robert G. Moeller (UC Irvine)
Conference at the Wende Museum and the University of California at Los Angeles, CA
DIW DC
October 1-5, 2009
Umwelt- und Energie, Migration, Gesundheit: Gemeinsame Herausforderungen für EU und USA
Europapolitiker
San Francisco, Sacramento, Stanford, CA
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
October 29, 2009
11 am - 12:30 pm
Conference: Fueling the Growth of Solar Thermal Heating & Cooling
The Heinrich Boell Foundation will host this panel on renewable heating and cooling during the "Solar Power International 2009".
Anaheim, California
Heinrich Böll Foundation North America
September 10, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
GABA Job Hunting Series: Social Networking - Increase your Personal & HR Opportunities
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, 1530 Page Mill Rd., Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
September 16, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Gordon Biersch, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
September 17, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Phone Wars - The Hardware
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, 1530 Page Mill Rd., Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
September 18, 2009
9 am - 6:30 pm
Cleantech Law & New Energy Policy
Southwestern Law School will host the "Summit on CleanTech Law and the New Energy Policy." This cutting-edge event will explore CleanTech developments at the local, state, and federal levels and examine renewable energy models from other countries such as Germany and Spain, which are leading the way in this area.
Southwestern Law School, 3050 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
September 24, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Sell and Market Across Borders: How to Position Yourself and Your Company for Value
Learn how to turn your unique experiences into successful business for you or your company in this GABA Women in Business event.
Bingham McCutchen LLP, 1900 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 7, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Electric Cars: Transformational Change or Niche Trend?
Virtually every automaker is planning to launch electric vehicles in the near term after record high oil prices forced them to offer alternative power systems.
Cooley Godward Kronish, LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 10, 2009
1 pm - 6 pm
Los Angeles Oktoberfest
Put on your Lederhosen and get your stein ready for the first ever LA Oktoberfest.
L.A. Mart
1933 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007
GABA / German American Business Association
October 14, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Impact of Health Care Reform on Life Sciences Companies
GABA Life Science Industry Group has invited Health Sciences experts to present and discuss how the health care reform could impact their ability to innovate and if there are ways to overcome the challenges.
Genentech B83, 601 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 20, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Job Hunting: Tips & Trends from "The Other Side"
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, 1530 Page Mill Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 20 + 22, 2009
9 am
Co-Sponsored: Localization World
Fifty informative sessions on global business best practices, international marketing, global ad campaigns, HR management, global websites, localization and translation management. Large exhibit hall with service and technology vendors.
Santa Clara Convention Center, Great America Parkway 5001, Santa Clara, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 21, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Teskes-Germania Restaurant, 255 N. First Street at Devin, San Jose, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 29, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Energy Efficiency - An Innovation and Business Opportunity
During this panel discussion co-organized jointly by GABA and Churchill Club, we would like to learn from companies like SAP, Google, Sun Microsystems, Cisco, Microsoft, Amazon, and others, how they are approaching energy efficiency and turn it into business opportunities creating more jobs in the Silicon Valley.
SAP Labs, Building D, 3410 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
October 29, 2009
11 am - 12:30 pm
Conference: Fueling the Growth of Solar Thermal Heating & Cooling
The Heinrich Bšll Foundation will host this panel on renewable heating and cooling during the ÒSolar Power International 2009Ó. The audience will learn about the future of the solar thermal heating and cooling market, with panel discussions on existing trends and policy incentives to spur development.
organised by Heinrich-Bšll-Stiftung, BŸro Washington
SolarPower INternational 09, Santa Anna, CA
Böll
SolarPowerInternational09
November 11, 2009
8 am - 2 pm
Sustainable Energy Technology in Germany and the US
This symposium will provide a forum for U.S. and German
companies, developers, architects, engineers and designers to share expertise and discuss experiences with their transatlantic counterparts.
Initiators of the symposium are zafh.net and Baden-WŸrttemberg International
Los Angeles, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
November 18, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Gordon Biersch, 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
December 16, 2009
7 pm - 10 pm
Bay Area Stammtisch San Jose
GABA's monthly casual get-together.
Teskes-Germania Restaurant, 255 N. First Street at Devin, San Jose, CA
GABA / German American Business Association
D.C.
March 26, 2009 - May 22,2009
Traveling Exhibition: Berlin Kreuzberg SO36 - Before and After the Fall of the Wall
A Berlin district before and after the fall of the Wall
Photographs by Peter Frischmuth
This exhibition will travel to a number of cities in the United States throughout 2009 and 2010.
Goethe-Institut Washington
812 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Germany Info
May 5, 2009
The World Conciousness of Alexander von Humboldt
Ottmar Ette
In this lecture, Dr. Ottmar Ette will examine how Alexander von Humboldt, a traveler between the Old World and the New World during the 18th and the 19th centuries, developed his own concept of Weltbewusstsein (world consciousness).
Goethe-Institut Washington
812 Seventh Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Germany Info
May 6, 2009
Mourning, Celebrating, Revisiting: Alexander von Humboldt in the United States, 1859Ð2009
Dr. Andreas Daum
In this lecture, Dr. Andreas Daum, Professor, Department of History, University at Buffalo, SUNY, will discuss Alexander von Humboldt's influence and legacy in the United States.
Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Building, Room 119
Washington, DC
Germany Info
May 9, 2009
4 pm
European Union Open House
Don't miss your chance to see Europe when the embassies of the European Union member states and the Washington Delegation of the European Commission open their doors to the public. Visit the German Embassy for a day of culture, food and fun for the whole family.
German Embassy
4645 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC
Germany Info
May 12, 2009
12 - 1:15 pm
Deutsch am Mittag
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join us for monthly lunchtime gatherings of those interested in hearing and speaking German. Each month, a special guest speaks on a topic. Participants can bring their lunch and join in the ensuing conversation.
Goethe-Institut Washington
Washington, DC
Goethe Institut
June 9, 2009
12 - 1:15 pm
Deutsch am Mittag / Is There German Humor?
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join us for monthly lunchtime gatherings of those interested in hearing and speaking German. Each month, a special guest speaks on a topic. Participants can bring their lunch and join in the ensuing conversation.
Professor Albert Obernberger (Georgetown University) will first make a few theoretical remarks about humor and how it is expressed in German e.g. parody, travesty, satire, etc. The main part will be a presentation of various "humorous" texts of different origins.
Goethe-Institut Washington
Washington, DC
Goethe Institut
June 10, 2009
7 pm
An Evening in Berlin
International Club of DC Event
Join The International Club of DC for an evening with a trip to Berlin to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The evening opens with a reception of appetizers, and wine and beer served at the cash bar. Meet and socialize with Germans in town as well as other internationally-minded professionals.
Goethe-Institut Washington
Washington, DC
Goethe Institut
October 2-3, 2009
Fifth Annual Conference on Labor Market Policy Evaluation
This conference is a joint initiative of the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) in Bonn and Georgetown University.
The Program Committee invites submissions for about 20 presentations from academic researchers in all areas of labor market policy evaluation. Papers that include methodological, economic, and/or policy innovations are particularly invited
Georgetown University,
Washington, DC
Fifth IZA Conference on Labor Market Policy Evaluation
September 3, 2009
Book Presentation - "I'm Off Then: Losing and Finding Myself on the Camino de Santiago"
Hape Kerkeling
Hape Kerkeling, one of Europe's most popular comedic entertainers, is the winner of the Karl Valentin Prize for Humor, the Chatwin Award for Best Travel Book of the Year, and numerous other prizes.
German Embassy, Carl Schurz Auditorium, 4645 Reservoir Road NW,
Washington, DC
DIW DC
September 10-11, 2009
Die Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik der neuen US-Adminustration
Dialogprogramm
Willi Schächele, Mdl, Finanzminister des Landes Baden-Württemberg
Washington, DC
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
September 15, 2009
12 - 1:15 pm
Deutsch am Mittag
From Roman Salute to German Salute in Film
Goethe-Institut Washington
Washington, DC
DIW DC
September 23, 2009
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Yes, We Can!
Political Rhetoric in the U.S. and German Elections
Goethe-Institut Washington in cooperation with German Historical Institute
Washington, DC
DIW DC
September 23, 2009
Europäische Union - USA: Partner und Rivalen
Vortrags- und Diskussionsveranstaltung
Joseph Daul, Vorsitzender der EVP-Fraktion im Europäischen Parlament
Washington, DC
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
September 24-26, 2009
Falling Behind or Catching Up?
The East German Economy in the 20th Century
Conference at the GHI
Conveners: Hartmut Berghoff, Uta Balbier (GHI)
This conference sets out to analyze both the successes and failures of the East German economy.
German Historical Institute
1607 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009-2562, U.S.A.
DIW DC
September 26, 2009
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
A Tour of the Reformation in Germany
Illustrated seminar by Mitchell Merbeck, Associate Professor of the History of Art at Johns Hopkins University, tracing the historical path of the Reformation in Germany
German Embassy, Carl Schurz Auditorium, 4645 Reservoir Road NW,
Washington, DC
DIW DC
September 26, 2009
12 - 1:15 pm
Deutsch am Mittag
Germany after the Election
Goethe-Institut Washington
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 2, 2009
German Unification Symposium 2009
Speaker: Dr. Frank Elbe
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 2, 2009
Wege aus der Wirtschafts- und Finanzkrise
Vortrags- und Diskussionsveranstaltung
Christian Wulff, MdL, Ministerpräsident von Niedersachsen, und US-Wirtschaftsexperten
Washington, D.C.
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
October 5 - 7, 2009
Trilateral Renewable Energy Roundtable
The Trilateral Renewable Energy Roundtable will bring together legislators from Germany, United States and India in Washington from October 5th to October 7th.
Bertelsmann Foundation
1101 New York Ave, NW, Suite #901 Washington, DC 20005
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
October 15, 2009
Lecture in German: Erich Kästner - Ein literarisches Porträt
The lecture, which will feature illustrations and film excerpts, spans the literary period from the German Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to Kästner's death in 1974.
German Embassy, Carl Schurz Auditorium, 4645 Reservoir Road NW,
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 15, 2009
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Solar Decathlon Sustainable Building Symposium
On the occasion of the Solar Decathlon 2009, Darmstadt University of Technology (winner of the Solar Decathlon 2007) and the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs are hosting a 'Sustainable Building' symposium.
German Embassy
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 15, 2009
Afterlives: On the Resonance of Vanished German States
(Prussia, Weimar, the Third Reich, the GDR)
German Historical Institute
1607 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington DC 20009-2562
GHI-DC
October 21, 2009
German Day on Development
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 22, 2009
IZA Policy Meeting
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 22, 2009
IZA Prize Ceremony & Banquet
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 23-24, 2009
Frontiers in Economics and Happiness Conference
Washington, DC
DIW DC
October 27, 2009
4 pm - 5 pm
1989: The Struggle to Create Post-Cold War Europe
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
6th Floor Flom Auditorium
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
DIW DC
October 28-30, 2009
Burma: Outside Intersts, Inside Challanges
in Zusammenarbeit mit der Brookings Institution
Mit Teilnehmern aus Asien, Europa, und den USA
Washington, D.C.
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
November, 2009
Infraday Conference
Washington, DC
DIW DC
November 4, 2009
"Wir sind das Volk"
20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Discussion and Exhibition
With Ulrich Braess, Director of the Goethe-Institut Washington, DC and Markus Meckel, former Minister of Foreign Affairs. Organized in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Washington and the George Mason University.
Washington, D.C.
GHI-DC
November 5, 2009
Shoelaces, Fishing Manuals, and the Fear of Misspeaking
German Historical Institute
1607 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington DC 20009-2562
GHI-DC
November 7, 2009
20 Years of Freedom has Made the Trabant a Celebutante!
Where were you when the Wall fell? It's been 20 years since the Berlin Wall tumbled down, but one Cold War icon is still chugging away: the Trabant.
International Spy Museum, 800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, Gallery
Washington, DC
DIW DC
November 12, 2009
Lecture in German: Der erste Herbst der Freiheit
A personal look at the Leipzig fall demonstrations in 1989, their causes, and their repercussions.
German Embassy, Carl Schurz Auditorium, 4645 Reservoir Road NW,
Washington, DC
DIW DC
December 3, 2009
'Was it really meant to be this way'?
Unification and the Remaking of German Party Politics
German Historical Institute
1607 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington DC 20009-2562
GHI-DC
December 10, 2009
Lecture in German: Kennedy und die Berliner Mauer
Dr. W. Smyser, Professor at Georgetown University and author of the book Kennedy and the Berlin Wall, will present the story of the 1961-1963 Berlin crisis.
German Embassy, Carl Schurz Auditorium, 4645 Reservoir Road NW,
Washington, DC
DIW DC
Georgia
Every 1st Thursday of the month
6 pm
German-American Business Stammtisch
5 Seasons Brewing, 5600 Roswell Rd NE # 21, Atlanta
Information: 770-432-1000
German Stammtisch
Meet Up
Every Saturday
9:30 amm
Bundesliga live at the German Cultural Center
German Cultural Center, Atlanta, GA
Goethe Institut, Atlanta
Every Sunday
5 pm
German Church Service
German Church
731 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA
404-817-0600
Every 2nd Sunday of the month
3 pm
Kaffeeklatsch
5 Seasons Brewing, Buckhead, Atlanta
Information: 770-263-7861
Kaffeeklatsch
Every 4th Tuesday of each month
5:30 pm
The 'After Hours'of the GACC
Information:404-586-6800
GACC South
February 5th, 2009
11:30 am Reception, 12:00 pm Business Luncheon
Business Luncheon
How Can Germany Weather the Crisis ?
Dr. Wilfried Prewo, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Hannover, Germany
Georgia Tech College of Management, Room 100, Atlanta, GA
Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members
GACC South
February 24, 2009
4 pm - 5 pm
Mobility in Niedersachsen
German American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, GA
Presentation, feat. Walter Hirche, Former Minister of Economics, Labor, and Transport for Niedersachsen, Germany
In cooperation with
The European Union Center of Excellence at Georgia Tech
Q & A will follow with Walter Hirche & Stefan Kapferer, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Affairs,
Employment and Transportation of Niedersachsen
Georgia Tech College of Management
LeCraw Auditorium / Room 100
800 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta,GA 30308
Please RSVP by February 23, 2009 at
GACC South
February 26, 2009
6 pm Reception / 7 pm seated dinner
"A Taste of Germany" Bier Gourmet Dinner
Our "Taste of Germany" Gourmet Series will continue for two more evenings of outstanding intercontinental cuisine. Please mark your calendars for our Spargel Gourmet Dinner on May 21, 2009 & the Pfifferling Gourmet Dinner on September 10, 2009.
Location: Paul's, 10 Kings Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
$60 for members, $80 for non-members
GACC South
March 10, 2009
7 pm - 9 pm
YEC Social Mixer
Location: Art Department and The Bureau Bar
No enyrance fee
GACC South
March 19, 2009
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Business Seminar "Understanding American Media"
Location: GACC South
$20 for GACC South members; $35 for non-members
GACC South
March 24, 2009
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
'After Hours' Business Networking
German American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, GA
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C.,
1180 West Peachtree NW, Atlantic Center Plaza, Suite 900, 9th floor
Atlanta, GA 30309-3479
Parking: in the Atlantic Center Plaza garage with entry from Spring Street
Free of charge for GACC South/YEC members; $25 for non-members
GACC South
April 16, 2009
8 am - 6 pm
Southeastern Automotive Supplier Forum
IHK Hannover, Germany
This annual one-day forum brings together German American experts to address all the topics central to the industry, making it an excellent platform to learn about new developments and trends.
The forum is being organized by the IHK Projekte Hannover GmbH - the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Hannover - and the German American Chambers of Commerce of the Southern US (GACC South).
GACC South
April 28, 2009
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Business Seminar
"Asset Allocation: Making Your Assets Work For You - Now and in the Future"
Morgan Stanley
Speaker: Bianca Thrasher of Morgan Stanley
By all accounts, the world is in the midst of a financial crisis of historic proportions. The new year brings with it a reminder to review your investment strategy. With the historic market conditions of 2008, it's even more important to understand the current market environment and how it relates to your financial situation. This seminar was created to help investors understand the importance of proper and regular asset allocation as a foundational element of an investment strategy.
Morgan Stanley
Five Concourse Parkway Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30328
$20 for GACC South members; $35 for non-members
GACC South
May 11, 2009
Public Forum:
"The European Union and its Relevance for Atlanta as a Global City"
The European Union Center of Excellence at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Georgia Department of Economic Development invite you to attend a Public Forum on "The European Union and its Relevance for Atlanta as a Global City"
800 West Peachtree Street, NW
Le Craw Auditorium, College of Management
Technology Square at the Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
Goethe Institut Atlanta
May 16, 2009
7 pm
Rescuing Berlin: Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift
Speaker: "Candy Bomber" Col. (ret.) Gail Halvorsen
the German Cultural Center Atlanta will present a panel presentation by people who made history .
The keynote speaker is "Candy Bomber" Col. (ret.) Gail Halvorsen.
Please RSVP for this event by Thursday, May 14, 2009
Atlanta, GA 30328
Goethe Institut Atlanta
May 21, 2009
6 pm
A Taste of Germany" Spargel Gourmet Dinnert
Cost: $90 for GACC members / $120 for non-members
Paul's, 10 King's Circle, Atlanta, GA 30305
GACCSouth
May 28, 2009
6 pm
"Zeitgeist" - Economy Meets the Arts II
"Zeitgeist," the Economy Meets the Arts exhibition series will feature two unique German artists, Dr. Birgit Wewers and Regine Bloch, whose works range from abstract, mixed media paintings to ceramic sculptures.
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
June 12, 2009
12 pm
7th Charity Golf Tournament
Bear's Best Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
June 16, 2009
5:30 - 7 pm
"Trade Secrets and Non-Disclosure Agreements"
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
June 15 - June 25, 2009
Kinderfilmfestival:
German Flicks for Kids
For eight afternoons, from June 15 until June 25, the German Cultural Center Atlanta is proud to present to its patrons young and young-at-heart some of the most beloved German films for children.
Das kleine Gespenst (The Little Ghost), Das Urmel aus dem Eis, Die Konferenz der Tiere (The Conference of Animals), Pünktchen und Anton (Pünktchen and Anton), Das doppelte Lottchen (Two Times Lotte), Emil und die Detektive (Emil and the Detectives), Die Unendliche Geschichte
Admission: $3.00 for chidren of for non-members (adults free), free for all members and their children
Goethe Institut Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Goethe Institut Atlanta
July 9, 2009
5:30 - 7 pm
"Understanding the American Media: The Importance of the Press Release and What It Says"
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
July 14, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
New Member Welcome Reception
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
July 28, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
"After Hours" Business Networking
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
August 29, 2009
German Bierfest
Woodruff Park, Atlanta, GA
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
September 2-3, 2009
Green Business Works Expo 2009
Cobb Galleria Center, Atlanta, GA
GACC South
GACCSouth
September 10, 2009
6 pm
"A Taste of Germany" Pfifferling Gourmet Dinner
Paul's, Atlanta, GA
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
September 17, 2009
5:30 pm - 7 pm
"Growing Your Business Through Imports"
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
September 30, 2009
2 pm - 6 pm
Business in Germany in the Current Environment
"How is Germany Handling the Crisis"?
Georgia State University
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Buckhead Executive Education Center
Tower Place 200, 3348 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
GACCSouth
October 3, 2009
6 pm
GACC South 14th Annual Gala
St. Regis Hotel, Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
October 5-9, 2009
6 pm
International Environmental Trade Mission
Unternehmerreise
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
October 13, 2009
YEC Social Mixer
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
October 15, 2009
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Business Seminar
"What to Expect From an ERISA Investigation and Other 401k Related Topics"
Speaker: Felix von Uklanski
Campus Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
October 22, 2009
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Business Seminar
"Product Liability"
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
1230 Peachtree Street. NE, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
October 23-24, 2009
Oktoberfest Atlanta
On October 23rd and 24th, visitors to the fourth annual Oktoberfest Atlanta will be able to experience a unique blend of scrumptuous German food, authentic Bavarian music, a cozy and family-friendly atmosphere and overall great fun.
Petite Auberge Restaurant
2935 North Druid Hills Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30309
GACCSouth
November 3, 2009
7 pm - 9 pm
YEC Social Mixer
City Club of Buckhead
3343 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
Fee: Free to attend. Guests take care of their own tab.
GACCSouth
November 9, 2009 - December 18, 2009
Traveling Exhibition: Berlin Kreuzberg SO36 - Before and After the Fall of the Wall
A Berlin district before and after the fall of the Wall
Photographs by Peter Frischmuth
This exhibition will travel to a number of cities in the United States throughout 2009 and 2010.
Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
1197 Peachtree Street NE
Colony Square, Plaza Level
Atlanta, GA 30361
Germany Info
November 12, 2009
6 pm - 7 pm
Seminar H1N1 (Swine Flu)
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
Fee: Free to attend. Guests take care of their own tab.
GACCSouth
November 17, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
After Hours" Business Networking
INP North America, Inc.
11390 Old Roswell Road, Suite 126
Alpharetta, GA 30009
GACC South
Fee: Free of charge for GACC South/YEC members; $25 for non-members
GACCSouth
November 18, 2009
8 am - 6 pm
Transatlantic Logistics Conferenc
Fostering discussions and workshops addressing these questions among many others, the Transatlantic Logistics Conference will not only afford you and your company the opportunity to find business partners within the logistics industry, but also to draw from the expertise that specialists in this field from both the U.S. and Germany have to offer.
Loudermilk Conference Center
40 Courtland St SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Fee: $100 GACC South member; $150 member partner organizations; $200 non-member
GACCSouth
December 5, 2009
2 - 7 pm
7th Annual German Christmas Market
Atlanta International School, Plaut Pavilion, Atlanta, GA
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
December 8, 2009
YEC Social Mixer
7 pm - 9 pm
GACC South, Atlanta, GA
GACCSouth
March 19-21, 2009
Second Annual Meeting on the Economics of Risky Behaviors
Atlanta, GA
DIW DC
DIW DC / IZA
Illinois
Every Saturday
12 noon
Kaffee, Kino und Kuchen
Enjoy classic German films over refreshments.
No Subtitles!
Dank-Haus German Cultural Center, Lincoln Square, 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago
Information: 773-561-9181
Dankhaus
February 11th, 2009
8 am - 2 pm
Symposium 'Sustainable Energy Technology in Germany and the U.S.'
German-American Chamber of Commerce
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. (GACCoM) and Baden Wuerttemberg International (BW-I) will be hosting the symposium 'Sustainable Energy Technology in Germany and the U.S.' on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Chicago.
Ballroom 29th Floor, 111 South Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
GACCOM
February 18th, 2009
6:00 pm - 9 pm
YEC Stammtisch
German-American Chamber of Commerce
It's Stammtisch time on Wednesday, February 18 at the Berghoff.
Berghoff in Downtown Chicago , 17 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL
February 24th, 2009
Wind Energy Business 2009
German-American Chamber of Commerce
Chicago, IL
GACCoM repeats its successful 2007 WindEnergy Business event on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Chicago.
March 17th, 2009
7.30 am - 10.00 am
Upcoming HR Executive Circle
German-American Chamber of Commerce
Topic: 'Retooling for the Upturn: Training and Workforce Solutions for Illinois Manufacturers' and Appointment of a Chairperson for GACCoM's HR Executive Circle
Jane Addams Resource Corporation, 4222 N. Ravenswood, Chicago IL
GACCOM
May 15, 2009
6 pm - 8 pm
YEC - Special Evening Reception at the Studio of Luftwerk Ltd.
German-American Chamber of Commerce
GACCoM's Young Executives Committee and Luftwerk Ltd. are pleased to invite you and your friends to a special evening reception at the studio of Luftwerk Ltd.
Cost: $ 15 YEC Member / $ 20 Non-Member
2750 W Augusta Blvd 3f, Chicago, Il 60622
GACCOM
May 20, 2009
9 pm
YEC Monthly Stammtisch at The Berghoff
German-American Chamber of Commerce
It's Stammtisch time on Wednesday, May 20, at the Berghoff in Downtown Chicago
Berghoff, 17 W. Adams Street, Chicago, Il
GACCOM
May 28 - 31, 2009
Maifest Chicago
Come enjoy the 10 year anniversary of Maifest in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood! As always, there will be good German food, dancing and, of course, the traditional keg tapping.
Dank-Haus German Cultural Center, Lincoln Square, 4740 N Western Ave, Chicago
Information: 773-561-9181
Dankhaus
June 15, 2009
11:30 am - 2 pm
Suppliers And Manufacturers Luncheon
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. will host a panel discussion and luncheon
What Should Suppliers And Manufacturers Have Learned From The Recent Industries In Crisis? a panel discussion and luncheon
German-American Chamber of Commerce
The Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
GACCOM
June 18, 2009
7:30 am - 10 am
HR Executive Circle
The Chair of GACCoM's HR Executive Circle, Matthias Arndt, VP Finance & HR, LMT USA and GACCoM cordially invite you to join our HR Executive Circle on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the German American Chamber of Commerce to discuss: "HR strategies during challenging times - What can HR do to prepare for the economic upswing?" presented by Joshua Shapiro, Associate of CRA, Inc.
German-American Chamber of Commerce
GACCoM, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3330, Chicago, IL
GACCOM
June 27, 2009
8 am - 5 pm
Chicago World Cup Soccer Tournament
Help us represent Germany in the Chicago World Cup Soccer Tournament at the YMCA Rauner Family Soccer Field in Downtown Chicago!
Soccer Field in Downtown Chicago
German-American Chamber of Commerce
GACCOM
September 1 - 3, 2009
1 - 5:30 pm
GACCoM's Renewables Roadshow
GACCoM's 2nd Annual Renewables & Energy Efficiency Roadshow will take place at three different locations (Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis) focusing on several different topics from the Renewable Energy field pertinent to the local industries.
German-American Chamber of Commerce
Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Detroit, MI
GACCOM
GACCOM
September 16, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
YEC Monthly Stammtisch at The Berghoff
Please join us at the historic Chicago German American bar and restaurant. The Stammtisch is an informal monthly get-together of the Young Executives' Committee (YEC).
German-American Chamber of Commerce
Berghoff in Downtown Chicago
GACCOM
September 17, 2009
4 pm
Open House: Herrmann Ultrasonics
The Swiss American Business Council and The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest cordially invite you to an Open House with beer and sausages at the "Schwarzwaldstube".
German-American Chamber of Commerce
"Schwarzwaldstube", 1261 Hardt Circle, Bartlett, IL 60103
GACCOM
September 23, 2009
5 pm - 7:30 pm
German Night at Design & Manufacturing Midwest / Assembly Technology Expo
Be a part of 2009's manufacturing industry event for the German American business community!
German-American Chamber of Commerce
InterContinental O'Hare, Rosemont, IL
GACCOM
September 23, 2009
7:30 am - 10 am
GACCoM's 7th HR Executive Circle:
Presented by: Laurie A. Holmes, Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Hegele Logistics, LLC, 1460 Brummel Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
GACCOM
September 28, 2009
11:30 am - 2 pm
Germany after Election Day - Panel Discussion and Luncheon
Come and hear experts from Germany and the U.S. discuss the result of the election and its influence on transatlantic relations between Germany and the U.S. Ð one day after the election! Following lunch and the panel discussion, there will be a Q & A session.
InterContinental Hotel, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
GACCOM
October 19, 2009
6 pm
Bauhaus to Green Haus: 90 Years of Bauhaus meets Sustainable Architecture
2009 brings with it the 90th anniversary of Bauhaus architecture movement, whose influence has been felt around the world, especially in Chicago, which was home to Bauhaus pioneer Mies van der Rohe....
Fullerton Hall, Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
GACCOM
New York
1st Thursday of each month
German Culture Meetup Group
New York, location changes - for details check website Information:
deutschtreffen
3rd Wednesday of each month
Kaffeklatsch
Cucina & Co, 200 Park Ave, New York
Information: 212-246-0655
Swiss Benevolent NY
SBSNY
February 6th, 2009
8 pm
54TH Viennese Opera Ball in New York
Motto: Strauss' "Prince Orlofsky" invites you to his "villa" for a Masked Viennese Opera Ball
Reception: 8:00 p.m. Ball and Formal Dinner: 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Hosted by Alfons Haider; Music by Peter Duchin and his Orchestra; Midnight Quadrille led by Heinz Heidenreich, Artistic Director, Vienna City Ballet;
Tanz Bar with Post-Ball Supper: 1:00 to 4:00 a.m.
The Grand Ballroom of The Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY
February 8th, 2009
Valentines Dinner Dance Gala
the Steuben Society of America Unit 998 will hold its Annual Gala Valentines Dance.
It will take place at the Watermill in Smithtown, Long Island, NY. With entertainment by the German band of Bud and Linda Gramer. Many wonderful raffle prizes. But hurry tickets are limited and sell fast.
We are a non profit organization.
Donation: $65 per person.
For more information contact: (631) 879-7268.
February 12th, 2009
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Members meet Members with WJM Associates
German - American Chamber of Commerce
675 Third Avenue, Suite 1610
42nd Street, New York, NY 10017
WJM Associates is a recognized leader in the fields of Executive Development and Organization Effectiveness. WJM was founded in 1996 by William J. Morin, an internationally renowed authority in executive development and the former CEO of Drake Beam Morin, Inc., one of the world's largest firms.
To RSVP at 212-974-8850
For further information, please visit WJMASSOC
March 26th, 2009
YEC Event 'Dealing with the Financial Crisis 2009'
German-American Chamber of Commerce
Come join us for an interesting lecture delivered by Harriet Higgins, Financial Consultant of Smith Barney Citigroup. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session and a reception.
Invitations will be sent out by Email.
For more information, plesase contact at 212-974-8849
GACCNY
April 27th, 2009 - April 28, 2009
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
1st German American Energy Efficiency Conference
New York City, NY
Exact location will be announced soon!
For more information or registration, please go to:
GACCNY
May 13, 2009
Asparagus Gala Dinners
New York City, NY
For more information or registration, please go to:
GACCNY
May 20, 2009
8 pm - 11 pm
Manhattan Boat Cruise
Take this excellent opportunity to network in the German American business world, while enjoying drinks, appetizers and striking views of New York City.
Boarding time/place: 8PM Ð Pier 81, West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036
Check-out: 11PM
New York City, NY
Cost: Price per ticket: $55
For more information or registration, please go to:
GACCNY
June 3, 2009
8 am - 4 pm
Expatirates in America: Dealing with Differences in Business and Social Culture
Cost: $ 150
KPMG LLP Heritage Center, 757 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
For more information or registration, please go to:
GACCNY
June 23rd, 2009
5th German American Renewable Energy Conference - Bioenergy: Power, Heat, and Fuels
Biomass: Power, Heat, and Fuels
The German American Chambers of Commerce are proud to announce the "5th German American Renewable Energy Conference - Bioenergy: Power, Heat, and Fuels," to be held on June 23, 2009 at National Grid in Syracuse, New York.
National Grid, Syracuse, NY
Call : +1 (212) 974 - 8836
For more information or registration, please go to:
GACCNY
September 17, 2009
8 am
Labor and Employment Law- Considerations in Tough Times: U.S., German/European and Canadian Perspectives
A breakfast seminar and panel discussion.
Host: Nörr Stiefenhofer Lutz
Duane Morris LLP
1540 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Street), New York, NY 10036
GACCNY
September 17-18, 2009
Leipzig meets New York
9/17/09 - 5 pm
New York Academy of Art, 111 Franklin Street, New York, NY
9/18/09 - 12:30 pm
Grolier Club, 47 East 60th, New York
GACCNY
September 22, 2009
The recent financial crisis - a discussion at NYSE Euronext
New York
GACCNY
September 28, 2009
12 pm - 2 pm
Panel discussion: Germany after the Elections
One day after Election Day in Germany experts discuss the results of the elections and its significance on the German economy as well as on the transatlantic relations between Germany and the U.S
German House, 871 United Nations Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY, 10017
GACCNY
October 1-3, 2009
African American Civil Rights and Germany in the 20th Century
Conference at Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Conveners: Maria Höhn (Vassar College) and Martin Klimke (GHI Washington)
Jointly organized by the German Historical Institute Washington DC and Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY)
DIW DC
October 14, 2009
6 pm - Heritage Walk / 8 pm - Reception and Cabaret Performance
Heritage Walk: History of German Speaking Communities in NYC and Cabaret Evening
The exploration of the rich cultural heritage that German Speaking Communities left in NYC will begin with a walk through the East Village and Upper East Side led by NYC Historian Hank Orenstein. The walk will be followed by a reception and cabaret performance with songs and stories from the 30s and 40s, starring Olivia Sevens and David Pearl, Piano
Heritage Walk - meet in front of Chase Bank at 21 Astor Place btw Broadway and Lafayette, New York, NY
Reception and Cabaret Performance - at Liederkranz Foundation, 6 East 87th Street< New York, NY
Fee: Walk, Reception & Cabaret: $45 / Reception & Cabaret: $35
GACCNY
October 22, 2009
5 pm - 7 pm
Tax Reform Following the Financial Crisis
The latest Obama tax proposals and potential German tax reform following the upcoming Bundestagswahl. The GACC New York in cooperation with the U.S. German Desk of Allen & Overy LLP cordially invites you to a panel discussion on tax developments in Germany and the U.S.
Allen & Overy LLP
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Fee: 0
GACCNY
October 22, 2009
7 pm
One Germany Ð A Re-United Nation?
Keynote Lecture by Prof. Dr. Gesine Schwan
Columbia University and New York University invite you to "One Germany Ð A Re-United Nation?"
A keynote lecture by Prof. Dr. Gesine Schwan, Co-Founder of the Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance and former President of Viadrina University Frankfurt
Altschul Auditorium
420 W. 118th Street
Columbia University
Germany Info
October 22-23, 2009
"The Fall of the Wall: A Prism for Looking at Germany's Recent Past and Future" Lectures and Roundtable Discussions at Columbia University
Just weeks before the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Columbia University and New York University are co-hosting The Fall of the Wall: A Prism for Looking at GermanyÕs Recent Past and Future, two days of lectures and roundtable discussions examining the historical significance of the collapse of the Iron Curtain on GermanyÕs past and present.
Columbia UNiversity, New York, NY
Germany INfo
October 27, 2009
5:45 pm - 9 pm
European Chambers Fall Networking Event 2009 - Manhattan Boat Cruise
Every October, members of the European-American Chamber of Commerce in the United States, Inc. gather their Young Executive members for a dynamic evening of cocktails and conversation.
Join us on the exclusive World Yacht for an evening of networking. The event will feature dinner, drinks and memorable views of New York City.
Pier 81, West 41st St. at Hudson River, New York, NY
Fee: GACC members and YEC members: $ 65 / Non-members/ guets: $ 95
GACCNY
November 2, 2009
3 pm - 7 pm
Focus: Renewable Energy
The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC) and the Consulate General of Germany are proud to present an informative evening discussion of business in the various fields of renewable energy:
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
871 United Nations Plaza, NY
GACCNY
November 5-28, 2009
Rise & Fall - A Revolutionary Art and Music Event Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The German Consulate presents: Rise & Fall, a revolutionary art and music event series to be held in November 2009 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Different locations
Germany Info
November 6-9, 2009
Open Studios - a four-day exhibtion of international contemporary art
A four-day exhibition of international contemporary art, this event presents works by the 36 artists, artist groups and curators currently in residence at ISCP, including the German artists Lotte Lindner & Till Steinbrenner as well as Tilman Hornig.
ISCP International Studio and Curatorial Program
1040 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Germany Info
November 16-17, 2009
VN-Seminar New York 2009
Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit und informieren Sie sich über das Beschaffungswesen der VN direktam Hauptstandort der VN in New York. Das Seminar bietet darüber hinaus die seltene Gelegenheit für Einzelgespräche mit VN-Einkäufern.
Ständige Vertretung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland bei den Vereinten Nationen (German House), New York, NY
GACCNY
GACCNY
November 19, 2009
8 am - 4 pm
Seminar: Expatriates in America - Dealing with Differences in Business and Social Culture
The German American Chamber of Commerce New York and the National Foreign Trade Council are pleased to announce that there will be a full day seminar on the various issues that impact the success of a business assignment from Germany to the United States.
KPMG LLP Heritage Center
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Fee: ee: $150
GACCNY
December 16, 2009
XVIII "Enchanted Holiday Evening"
benefiting the Youth for Understanding Foundation
New York, NY
For more information or registration, please go to:
Atlantik-Brücke E.V.
Pennsylvania
February 12th, 2009
6 om
Hax'n Essen
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia
Come in and enjoy our Hax'n Essen and experience this wonderful German tradition, while networking with business leaders from the region. Dinner will be served with Ale and wine handselected by Chef Walter Staib. Please bring your business cards for networking.
City Tavern, Philadelphia
Charges: $60.00 members, $70.00 non-members
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
February 21st, 2009
Lumpenball
Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA
lancasterliederkranz
March 26, 2009
6 pm - 8;30 pm
Annual Membership Reception
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadlephia
Take this excellent opportunity to meet our Board, Committees and Fellow Members, to network in a casual atmosphere, to bring your Business Partners, Clients and Friends with you to introduce them as potential new members and learn how the Chamber network can best be utilized to get information about new events and activities for the year 2009
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP; The Justice Roberts Room
Charges: $30.00
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
April 16th, 2009
7:45 am - 9:45 am
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadlephia European Ambassador
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadlephia
International Chambers' Breakfast with His Excellency Ambassador John Bruton,European Union Ambassador to the United States . Please join the Irish, French, German, Italian, and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in welcoming Ambassador John Bruton on his return trip to Philadelphia.
The Pyramid Club of Philadelphia< PA
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
June 4th, 2009
6 pm
Spargelfest
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia
Come and enjoy our "Spargelfest" to experience this wonderful German tradition. Dinner will be served with imported asparagus and wines hand selected by Chef Walter Staib.
City Tavern, Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
June 8 - 10, 2009
GACC-Supported: PV America
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have joined forces to present the premier PV-focused industry conference and trade show in the U.S. Programming from IEEE's renowned Photovoltaic Specialists Conference is paired with SEIA's policy and market development expertise to give you the most current updates on PV technology, industry trends and business opportunities.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
June 23, 2009
6 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Ð Vision for the Future
Opportunities and possibilities of the expanded Convention Center.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
August 6, 2009
GACC-Supported: PV America
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have joined forces to present the premier PV-focused industry conference and trade show in the U.S.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
AHK San Francisco
September 24, 2009
7:45 om
International Business Outlook 2010
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia
Breakfast panel discussion on the International Business Outlook for 2010 featuring four German companies with operations in our region.
Reed Smith, Philadelphia, PA
Charges: $30.00 members, $40.00 non-members
gaccphiladelphia
October 15-17, 2009
The Decline of the West?
The Fate of the Atlantic Community after the Cold War
Conference at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, sponsored by German Historical Institute and the University of Pennsylvania
Conveners: Philipp Gassert (GHI), Ronald Granieri (Penn), Eric Jarosinski (Penn), and Frank Trommler (Penn)
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
DIW DC
October 20, 2009
12 noon
ÒGermany Ð 20 Years after The Fall of The Berlin WallÓ
Luncheon and Discussion with Dr. Jackson Janes
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP, Philadelphia, PA
Fee: $30.00 per person
GACC Philadelphia
November 20th, 2009
7 pm
GALA 2009
s
German-American Chamber of Commerce Philadelphia
Come and enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining and dancing! Sample some of our delectable German cuisine and drink specialties. Place a bid at our Silent Auction to win a special prize for yourself or a friend for the upcoming holiday season.
Fee: $ 200.00 per person
Phone: (215) 665-1585
gaccphiladelphia
Texas
February 6th, 2009
7 pm - open end
Young Professionals Backstage
German-American Chamber of Commerce
Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Houston TX 77002
Date: Friday, February 6th, 2009
RSVP by: no RSVP
Entry fee: $25
gacctexas
February 21st, 2009
7 pm - 12 midnight
Karneval am Rhein in Dallas
The German American Club invites you to a German-style Karneval Party with live music by " Die Alpenmusikanten ". Dinner Buffet.
Admission : $ 10 (members) ; $ 20 at the door.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 10110 Shoreview, Dallas (Near NW Hwy and Ferndale (Mapsco 27Z) )
Phone: 214-341-4908
February 24, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
"After Hours" - Business Networking
In Kooperation mit der Italienisch-Amerikanischen Handelskammer, der Schwedisch-Amerikanischen Handelskammer und der Netherlands Texas Business Association wird dieses Event von der Deutsch-Amerikanische Handelskammer organisiert. Diese Veranstaltung ist für alle die daran interessiert sind gleichgesinnte Personen zu treffen und ihr Netzwerk zu erweitern. Jeder ist herzlich willkommen!
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd.,
Houston, Texas 77056
für Mitglieder kostenlos, $10 für Nicht-Mitglieder (bar an der Tür).
German-American Chamber of Commerce
February 25th, 2009
6.30 pm- 9.30 pm
First YECnetting Meeting in 2009
Please join the Young Executive Community (YEC) for Happy Hour and complimentary quesadillas. This monthly networking meeting is organized by the GACC NTX YEC Committee. Venues vary.
Blue Messa, Addison Village on the Parkway 5100 Beltline, Addison, TX 75240
Call: (972) 934-0165
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Every Thursday
12 - 1 pm
Weekly Stammtisch
The German-Texas Heritage Society welcomes everyone.
German Free School Building, 507 E 10th, Austin, TX
Information: 512-482-0927
thegermanblog
First Friday of each month
6 pm
Stammtisch
Come and join us for our Stammtisch, an informal gathering and an excellent opportunity to visit old friends and make new ones. Everyone is welcome.
Embassy Suites, Belmont Lounge, 3880 W Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX
Information: 214-357-4500
Every second Wednesday of each month
7 pm
Männerstammtisch The "Deutsche Gruppe Dallas"
welcomes everyone.
Filmore Pub, 1004 E 15th St, Plano
Information: 972-423-2400
germangroupdallas
Every second Wednesday
7 pm - 9 pm
German Conversation
The group "Arlington" meet monthly for social gathering and german conversation.
La Madeleine, 2101 North Collins St, Arlington
Information: 817-261-5641
May 13, 2009
6 pm - 8 pm
AXA - Asset Protection Strategies Presentation
In cooperation with the French-American Chamber of Commerce we would like to invite you to this Cheese and French Wine Tasting. Our speakers Mr. Danny Bahrani, Financial Advisor at AXA, and Mr. Russ Corby, Director at AllianceBernstein, will focus on Asset Protection Strategies.
French Country Wines, 2433 Bartlett St., Houston TX 77098
GACCTEXAS
May 26, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
"After Hours" - Business Networking
This event is for everybody, young professionals and professionals who are interested in networking and meeting like-minded individuals.
Tasting Room, 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, Texas 77056
GACCTEXAS
May 27, 2009
11:30 am - 12 pm Reception / 12 pm - 1:30 Luncheon
Business Luncheon on "What to do When One of Your Wheels is in the Ditch"
Discover specific ways of preparing yourself and your business for hard economic times. Our keynote speaker Mr. Ken Jones will give a presentation entitled: "What to do when One of Your Wheels is in the Ditch".
Hotel Zaza, 5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
Cost: $45 for members, $55 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
June 4, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Eurococktail
The Londoner
2909 Thomas Avenue, Suite A, Dallas, TX 75204
German American Chamber of Commerce
German American Chamber of Commerce
June 11, 2009
5:30 pm - 8 pmn
Networking Event - "The Stimulus Act and Beyond: Federal Developments Impacting Energy and the Environment"
Learn more about President Barack Obama's Stimulus Act and how it might affect the energy industry. Our speaker Patrick T. Currier's practice focuses on energy and energy policy matters, striking a balance between the regulatory aspects of energy law with the policy developments shaping the future of the energy industry.
InterContinental Hotel, 2222 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
Cost: Free for members, $15 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
June 17, 2009
6 pm - 8 pm
YECnetting (Young Executive Community)
NAZAR Turkish Restaurant
1710 Addison Road, Addison, TX
German American Chamber of Commerce
German American Chamber of Commerce
June 30, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Young Professional Social Mixer
This Young Professional Networking (YPN) event is for young professionals, professionals and everybody who would like to meet like-minded people and improve their network.
Sullivan's Steakhouse - Houston, 4608 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
September 15, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
Young Professional Social Mixer
This Young Professional Networking (YPN) event is for young professionals, professionals and everybody who would like to meet like-minded people and improve their network.
Sullivan's Steakhouse - Houston, 4608 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
September 17, 2009
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Global Financial Architecture: Defining America's Role
Can the financial architecture that came out of Bretton Woods manage the global economy today? As countries around the world consider alternatives, how can we ensure that the financial system of the future will be strong and resilient? What will America's role be in the institutions that may emerge?
Hilton Americas, The Grand Lanier Ballroom, 4th floor, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010
Cost: $ 40 members, $50 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
September 17, 2009
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Current Developments of the Port of Houston
Smith & Wollensky (Clock Room), 4007 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
Cost: $ 35 members, $45 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
October 21, 2009
6 pm - 9 pm
5th Green Initiative Networking Event
The goal of this Green Initiative Event is to stimulate the exchange of ideas and expertise between American and German "green" interests and to establish contact with like-minded individuals and organizations in the United States.
Houston, TX 77027
Cost: $ 10 members, $20 for non-members
GACCTEXAS
November 10, 2009
9 am - 5:30 pm
The Future of "Green Buildings": 2nd German American Energy Efficiency Conference
Leading German and U.S. experts will inform attendees about current trends in energy efficiency in buildings. Forum attendees will gain valuable knowledge about energy efficiency "Made in Germany", and Germany's success in its industry growth.
AIA Houston, 315 Capitol, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77002
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