GABA is excited to announce the introduction of new member management and event registration software. In addition to an improved experience in registration, invoices, and profiles, we will also offer…

When pitching and marketing their movies, independent filmmakers face an uphill battle in the film industry. Effectively marketing a project as well as securing necessary funding are pivotal parts of…

Peter Beyer, one of the key players in transatlantic relations and negotiations for the Angela Merkel government for years, has been a regular guest at GABA SoCal events, organized and…

Peter Beyer made Los Angeles his first stop in his transatlantic shuttle diplomacy as Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government and parliament after being grounded during Corona. Film Initiative Co-Chair…

As the world steadily progresses towards normalcy following the coronavirus pandemic, one of the most talked-about topics centers around the workplace: will it return to normal? GABA Southern California recently…

Becoming a successful and established filmmaker in society today can be a daunting task. The film industry is saturated with young, motivated filmmakers vying for attention. With that said, film…

Cultural differences matter. They play a significant role in nearly every aspect of daily life. Not being cognizant of different cultural norms can oftentimes lead to confusion and potentially hinder…

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…

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…

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…

GABA Southern California is glad to report that Jim Jiao has been elected by the Board of Directors as its new Vice-Chair. Jim is Managing Partner of Transatlantic Investment Partners…

GABA Southern California’s first installment of its “Living a Double Life” series was a resounding success. Aimed at those who have a foot in both the U.S. and Germany or…

GABA Southern California is pleased to announce that Michael Metzger was elected the new Chair of the Board of Directors at the January board meeting, stepping up from Vice Chair, following Co-founder and longtime…

The 2021 Economic & Market Outlook with Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian and Frank Mottek took place in the form of a virtual event and attracted record attendees across the U.S.…

We just launched a host of new and improved benefits for GABA company members, such as: Access to a large network of leaders, professionals, potential partners and customers Brand exposure with a…

Returning to the Skies During Covid-19 Event on September 10, 2020, and Air Travel During Covid-19 Q & A Session on November 12, 2020 On September 10, 2020, representatives from…

This very informative event covered many valuable aspects of the expansion process, including the differences in consumer attitude between the US and Germany, and how to use it to your…

Together with InnoHealth USA, an initiative of “Research in Germany” led by the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, GABA presented an expert discussion about aging and its implications, with an emphasis on technology-based…

GABA had the honor to host top experts from California and Germany, two leading regions in addressing climate change. The panel agreed: there is no time to lose. We have…

Experts Andrew Fisher and Libby Dawson from Worldview Wealth Advisors (a new Premium Corporate GABA member) filled the hour with a huge amount of highly valuable information. They covered the…

Experts from Germany, Austria, Italy, and the US gave us insights into the latest advances of Hydrogen Energy Storage as an environmentally friendly and sustainable option to address daily variations…

In a highly engaged discussion, our experts touched on many important aspects of contact tracing, both covering the public and private sector, as well as the many obvious and more…

GABA presented an expert panel with venture capitalists and angel investors discussing the rapid changes the pandemic has brought to the investment landscape. Thank you to our panelists Marco Marinucci,…

Klara Parkas from Klarity International presented an expert discussion and workshop about intentional communication for virtual meetings. While virtual meetings have the potential to waste time, when structured correctly, they…

One of our first virtual events after the start of the lockdown, this topic touched the pulse of the time. In the midst of the Covid crisis that disrupted industries…

With great guest attendance, this Event covered how the new network capabilities brought by 5G go well beyond enhanced mobile media: how it disrupts the industry on many levels with…