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??? Exciting News for Film Lovers! ?? The 29th Berlin And Beyond Film Festival is coming to #SanFrancisco, #Berkeley and #Napa! Presented by the Goethe-Institut San Francisco, this year’s festival will feature an incredible lineup of contemporary German cinema you won’t want to miss! ?? ??? March 27 - April 6, 2025 ??Roxie Theater, San Francisco | Rialto Elmwood, Berkeley | Jarvis Conservatory, Napa ??? Learn more about the program and secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gXAvP37K ???Highlights include: ? John Cranko?– A captivating biopic about the visionary choreographer who brought the Stuttgart Ballet to international prominence. ? Riefenstahl?– A compelling dive into the life of one of the 20th century’s most controversial figures. ? The Door-to-Door Bookstore?– The US premiere of a heartwarming cinematic adaptation for the whole family. ? The Seed of the Sacred Fig?– A courageous, Academy Award-nominated drama. ? Weddings and Wokes: A Family Dilemma?– The third installment of S?nke ? Wortmann’s poignant and humorous family series. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience top German films at the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival! ??? #BerlinAndBeyond #FilmFestival #GermanCinema #FilmLovers

Wow, what an incredible start to the delegation trip! ?? We’re thrilled to have you here in San Francisco and can't wait to see all the amazing connections being made between Berlin and the global gaming industry. So excited for what’s coming next! ??

?????Share Your Insights: AHK Economic Survey! The global economy is currently experiencing moderate growth, while geopolitical challenges continue to rise. To better understand the current?#landscape,?#opportunities, and?#challenges?faced by?#GermanCompanies?in international business, the global AHK network regularly conducts a survey on the economic situation and future expectations. Your insights will help to gather a meaningful snapshot of the current business climate. ?? The survey takes just 5 minutes to complete!? ??? Please submit your responses by April 11, 2025.? ?? Take the survey here:?https://lnkd.in/eKnRyNt7 The survey is anonymous—your answers will be kept confidential. Thank you for helping us gather valuable insights to better support international business! Let’s shape the future together! ???? #EconomicSurvey?#AHK?#GlobalBusiness?#InternationalTrade #BusinessInsights?#YourVoiceMatters

?????Join the Conversation at the 2025 Autonomous Vehicles & the City Symposium in San Francisco!????? The future of urban transportation is here! The 2025 Autonomous Vehicles & the City Symposium will explore how autonomous vehicles, climate goals, and public transit intersect, shaping the future of mobility amid shifting political and market landscapes. ???What to Expect: ? Engaging discussions with top innovators, policymakers, and urban planners ? A focus on?Vision Zero,?Data, and creating?greener, more connected communities ? Insight into the political shifts and evolving climate policies impacting the future of transportation You can participate in this event in-person or online. ????Date:?April 11, 2025 / 1:00 PM PDT (Full agenda coming soon) ???Location:?University of San Francisco ???Get Your Tickets and find more info here:?https://lnkd.in/ehXqB3hN Let’s shape the future of transportation together! ???? #AutonomousVehicles #UrbanTransportation #GreenerCities #FutureOfMobility #Innovation

?????#BW Expands to the US West Coast: What’s in store for Baden-Württemberg’s #GreenTech companies on the U.S. West Coast? ?? The USA is the top foreign market for Baden-Württemberg businesses, especially in the green technology sector! ?????? Each year, over a billion euros worth of environmental tech is exported to the U.S. — more than any other country. Ready to tap into this booming market? ?? ???? Join our?#webinar?for exclusive insights into GreenTech megatrends and discover exciting opportunities for Baden-Württemberg GreenTech providers on the innovation-driven U.S. West Coast! What you'll discover:? ?? The influence of state-level climate goals on the market ??? The impact of the new administration in Washington ?? Why Baden-Württemberg’s GreenTech solutions are in high demand on the U.S. West Coast ????Monday, March 24 | 17:00 - 18:00 CET / 8:00 - 9:00 PT ???Online ???Secure your spot and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggetzkaa This event is organized in collaboration with Umwelttechnik BW GmbH and the Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-Württemberg. #GreenTech #USWestCoast #Innovation #BadenWürttemberg #EnvironmentalTechnology #Webinar

?? German AgTech & FoodTech Startups Explore US Market Opportunities Just wrapped an insightful briefing for German startups in town for the World Agritech Innovation Summit and Future Food Tech Conference in San Francisco! Here's how we set the startup up for success when exploring opportunities and networking during the conferences. Our trade, legal and sales experts delivered the following insights: ?? US agrifoodtech investments reached $6.6B last year—up 13% from 2023 ?? the US is currently still Germany's most important trading partner and looming tarriffs might negatively impact the German economy but also the US market in many verticals ??? Delaware C-Corps offer the optimal structure for US market entry and demands form US investors ?? Success requires understanding US corporate culture and the potential customer's needs - test before you go and test methodically. ?? Effective US sales strategy demands market-specific approaches and faster sales cycles. The briefing was followed by a networking reception, connecting our visiting founders with expert speakers, startups from German Accelerator's Climate Tech program, and partners across the food and tech ecosystem. Special thanks to Siegmar Pohl and Jennifer Giordano-Coltart our legal expert and US-market entry specialists, to Gert Christen ?? with his extensive track record in setting up successful sales pipelines and GTM strategies for international startups and Heiko Stumpf from Germany Trade & Invest for providing up-to-date insights into the current dynamic trade policy developments. We'd also like to thank Fraunhofer IGD for bringing the German startups to the event. Excited to see these innovative German companies taking concrete steps to explore the US market and expand their transatlantic networks! #WorldAgritech #FutureFoodTech #TransatlanticInnovation #GermanStartups

Workforce is a top priority for business growth! ???? According to the 2025 German American Business Outlook, 88% of respondents plan to expand their U.S. workforce by 2029—with the industrial manufacturing, automotive, and construction & infrastructure sectors leading the way. ??????? ?? In 2025, 32% expect strong or very strong workforce growth, up from 22% in 2024. What are your company’s workforce plans for 2025? Let us know in the comments! ?? ?? See the full #GABO2025 results here ?? https://ahk-usa.net/gabo #GermanAmericanBusinessOutlook #TransatlanticTrade #WorkforceGrowth

???? Welcome #InnoCampThüringen to Silicon Valley! Yesterday, we kicked off?our InnoCamp, giving several companies from Thüringen the exclusive chance to experience innovation up close here in Silicon Valley over the next two weeks! ?? The upcoming days will be filled with workshops, site visits, and networking with industry leaders such as?Google, LinkedIn,?AWS, and?Plug & Play Tech Center. The focus will be on topics covering?Futures Literacy,?Ideation, and?Customer Discovery. ?? We're super excited to begin this journey with our amazing 10th InnoCamp cohort: Richard Wieduwilt, Co-Founder at eva AG Stephan Marek, CEO at MELA Sensortechnik GmbH Paul David Jorda, Product Manager at TRIOPTICS GmbH Christian Wilde, R&D Lead Engineer at TRIOPTICS GmbH Dr. Burkhard Ritter, Managing Director at SPORTident Karsten Blumentritt, CEO at KOMOS GmbH We’re incredibly excited for the coming week and can’t wait to see the valuable insights our companies will bring back from the Valley. ?? Here’s to an innovative and exciting week ahead! ?? #InnoCamp #Innovation #SiliconValley #Thüringen #FutureReady

We recently had the honor of welcoming a group on innovative German AI startups and government representatives from Baden-Württemberg as they explored how to scale in #SiliconValley. ??? Here are some insights: ?? In the U.S., storytelling is EVERYTHING— it's about crafting a narrative that captivates and builds connection. ?? Networking is essential, especially here in the U.S. But most importantly: make sure you're always prepared with a strong #pitch. ?? An?elevator pitch?should be?sharp, highlighting what makes your solution unique. The focus should always be on understanding your customer so well that you can answer their questions before they even ask. The session on?Pitching?left us with some golden advice: ???Listen?closely to your audience. ???Analyze?market patterns to spot opportunities. ???Create?compelling materials—stories, case studies, and customer success stories. ???Communicate?by tailoring your message to resonate with your audience’s needs and goals. We're incredibly grateful to all our Silicon Valley innovators and experts who shared their inspiring insights: Florian Schoebinger, Alexandra Niesen, Geoff Baum, Mani Honigstein, Vanessa Ching & Uwe P., Anne Cocquyt, Mario Herger, PhD, Dr. Yvonne Lutsch, Diego Rivas, Asuman Suenbuel, PhD, Andreas H?lzl, Danny Dellit, Peter Ebert, Tobias Janzen, Eleonore Ute Kügle And of course, to all the German AI startups that were part of this delegation: Cornelia Frank & Manuel Mielke (BW-i) | Dr. Susanne Ast (Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Wohnungsbau Baden-Württemberg) | Veit Haug (Wirtschaftsf?rderung Region Stuttgart GmbH) | Matthias Hornberger (CyberForum e.V.) | Claudia Pelz & Claudia Hoppe (weadyou designstudio GmbH?) | Josef Buschbacher (Corporate Learning + Change GmbH) | Saribek Karapetyan (Visual Abstract) | Frieder Hansen (Infrafon GmbH) | Alexandre Lehr, Kai Firschau & Lukas Wipf (ONINO), Rouven Jost, Robert Dehghan (ISTARI.AI) | Christoph Andersch | (paretos), Stefan Ferber (Fairventures Digital GmbH) | Frederik Boenke & Manuel Szedlak (NUVUS GmbH) This exchange of ideas, energy, and expertise was a reminder that #innovation knows no borders. ?? Let’s keep pushing the boundaries and scaling new heights together! ???? Baden-Württemberg International (BW_i) #AI #SXSW #Startups #Networking #BadenWürttemberg

Exploring the Economic Power of AI in #SiliconValley ???? Last week, we had the privilege of hosting an international delegation, with participants from Thailand, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey, Brazil, as part of the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit. The group, composed of policy experts from their respective countries, traveled to Silicon Valley to explore the current trends and developments?of #AI — as well as its opportunities and challenges—as they gather insights to inform AI policies back home. Here's a glimpse of some of the key insights: ?? AI's Impact on Biology & Medicine:?AI is set to revolutionize fields like biology and medicine. Just as smartphones democratized access to technology, AI has the potential to break down barriers in healthcare and drive groundbreaking innovations. ?? Balancing Innovation and Regulation:?While AI holds tremendous promise, it's crucial to find the right balance between regulation and innovation. We must ensure safeguards are in place to protect people, without stifling progress. ???The Power of Open Source:?Deepseek emphasized the value of open-source platforms, which provide everyone with the opportunity to contribute to and advance technology collaboratively. It was an honor to have you had with us! Burak Dalgin, Claudia May Del Pozo, Dr. D Dhanuraj, Wagner Lenhart, Maartje Schulz, Dr. Wasuwee Sodsong, Ahmed Zoghlami A huge thank you to Christian Koestert and Martin Biesel for co-organizing, and to our Silicon Valley experts who made this visit a success:?Christian Koester,?Martin Biesel, Reza Bahadi, Richard Socher,?Curtis Northcutt,?Fabian Namgalies,?Sabine Remdisch,?Manish Goyal, Dr. Kai Westerwelle, Yaad Oren, and?Natalie Han, PhD??? We’re excited to see the continued evolution of AI and the groundbreaking innovations it will bring! ?? #AI #SiliconValley #TechPolicy