Access Leaders in Southern California
From Los Angeles to the transnational San Diego – Tijuana EDC, SoCal has opportunities in broad and well-diversified areas of entertainment, manufacturing, sciences, technology, services and more. GABA SoCal offers local representation in each of the major cities, giving our members and friends full coverage throughout the region but with local access to our internal and external partners including special expertise groups. GABA SoCal opens doors to expanding your local network and exponentially extend your coverage to our region, NorCal and Germany with one stroke.
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Living a “Double Life” in Germany and the U.S. – Dealing with Cultural Disparities in the German and USÂ Workplace
Virtual EventCulture matters! Failed international projects or mergers have cost billions because the players were not aware of their cultural differences. This even applies to cultures that seem, at first sight, very similar to the United States and Germany.  In this presentation,…
AI: The next digital Revolution – Is Germany prepared?
Virtual EventArtificial Intelligence - Is Germany prepared to lead in the next digital Revolution? What is required - what is lacking? How do we ignite and accelerate AI adaption and commercialization to stay competitive? Get an overview of the concept "AI…
Covid Testing in a Vaccinated Population: Needed or Obsolete?
Virtual EventWhile the number of fully vaccinated people in the U.S. continues to rise and infection numbers remain relatively low, demand for testing has decreased. Schools and many businesses, however, have implemented testing procedures to accelerate a return to campuses and…
Film Festival Strategy
Virtual EventDo you feel lost in the film festival world? Sandra Lipski, the founder of The Festival Key, a consulting company for filmmakers and film festivals, shares her knowledge with us about how to build a strong film festival strategy, stop…
Inside GABA and Member News
Film Marketing and Financing
Financing a film remains and likely will continue to be the most daunting task a young filmmaker faces when putting together a movie. It’s an aspect of filmmaking that requires thorough research, persistent effort and dedicated patience. Fortunate enough for…
The Rise of Motion Capture
Most people are familiar with the term motion picture. This commonly goes hand-in-hand with movies, features, plays, etc. Motion capture, however, may be foreign to some. And while the technology is not necessarily a household name yet, its popularity is…
Cross-Border Healthcare in Comparison
One of the difficult parts of moving to a different country can oftentimes be transitioning to a new health care system. GABA Southern California recently held its third event of the "Living a 'Double Life' in Germany and the U.S."…
GABA SoCal Programs
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Interested in promoting your business, products, or services in Southern California? GABA’s programs, events, website and regular communications give you ample opportunity to show your thought leadership and capabilities and enhance your reputation to a professional audience.
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Want to support the professional German-American community directly with your talents and skills? As a volunteer, you can hone your skills and expand your network by supporting GABA with event logistics, content ideas or operations behind the scenes.
