Friday, Dec 9, 2016
GABC Weihnachtsgala
A magical night of sequins, prosecco, good friends, auction bidding, and business networking at an iconic Boston hotel. The last guests finally went home at 5 AM...
Summary of Past Events 2016
Thursday, Dec 1, 2016
Boston Common Christmas Tree Lighting – YP social events kickoff
Meet GABC young professionals in a relaxed holiday-spirit atmosphere and enjoy the Boston Christmas Tree lighting festivities together. Then go out for drinks and snacks afterwards at Back Deck with your new friends! Free festivities. Drinks & Snacks at own expense.
Thursday, Nov 10, 2016
TED Talks at German Consulate: Bridging the Gap from Science to Entrepreneurship
The GABC Young Professionals Group is organizing a TED talk event hosted at the German Consulate General in Copley Square where two young professionals and an established entrepreneur will present their work in 15 minutes segments followed by Q&A and feedback.
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016
Grünenthal Innovative Medicines Unit Presentation & Networking Event
On Nov 9, GABC worked with Grünenthal Innovative Medicines Unit (IMU), which is based in Aachen, Germany, to organize an event in Boston in order to introduce the IMU, its areas of interest and approaches to licensing partnerships. Twelve delegates from Gruünenthal arrived in Boston to provide an overview of their strategy, current activities and future…...
Thursday, Oct 27, 2016
East Coast German American Industry Forum – Half-Day Conference
This conference offers a perfect platform to connect with potential business partners and peers, gain unique perspectives on current business topics and gather valuable insights into industry trends. It features keynote speeches, panel discussions and in-depth workshops on issues affecting companies doing transatlantic business, with an emphasis on German Mittelstand and U.S. SMEs
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2016
Oktoberfest!
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Jacob Wirth’s, Boston’s premier German restaurant & beer hall in the heart of Boston for laughter, conversation, and a dinner of traditional Wurst, Sauerkraut, Brezeln, and Kartoffelpuffer mit gerösteten Äpfel. Jake’s boasts one of the widest selections of German beers in Boston. Sponsored by Allianz Global Investors
Monday, Sep 12, 2016
Young Professionals Group: How to Present Oneself
For YPs who ask “How am I perceived? How can I create a brand for myself? What are the skills needed for interviewing in the US?” — we have arranged presentations from representatives of human resource departments and recruiting firms.
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016
Young Professionals Group Event: Kick-off Meeting
For GABC members between the ages of 20 and 35 and at the beginning of their careers. This new group provides a network to share your experiences of working, doing research, and studying in the U.S. and Germany with other young professionals, while also exploring new opportunities through our extensive network of seasoned professionals. Kick-off events are...
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
European Food Festival & Networking Evening
This popular professional networking event featured fare from Germany (of course!), France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Holland in the gorgeous French Cultural Center, a Back Bay mansion.
Monday, Apr 11, 2016
Immigration and Visa Issues for German-American Cross Border Business
Free information session & Q&A with top immigration lawyers, followed by a networking reception. Topics: H-1B cap update, visa options, E-2 and L-1 visas• Dual citizenship and the Beibehaltung process • Green cards sponsored by US employers • Visa waiver program, and more...
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016
Health & Life Sciences Leadership Series: “Drug Discovery and Development”
On April 7, 2016, GABC was pleased to be a partner of BABCNE's Health & Life Sciences Leadership Series: "Drug Discovery and Development -- Current Status and Future Prospects", a visionary perspective by George A. Scangos, Ph.D. As Biogen CEO since 2010, Dr. Scangos has boosted investment in novel science and research, while more than doubling revenue, and bringing to market four new therapies.
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2016
Intellectual Property Protection Strategies: Learn Through Real World Examples
The value and long-term success of your business may well hinge on protecting your innovations and brands through patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Do you have a plan for securing your innovations through patents? Are your brands protected with enforceable registered trademarks? Are you taking adequate steps to assure your trade secrets are kept secret? Guests at this breakfast presentation learned strategies from top intellectual property attorneys Susan Glovsky and Alexander Adam of Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, and guest speaker Colin C. Durham, Senior Intellectual property Counsel, Brooks Automation, Inc.
Thursday, Mar 24, 2016
Celebrate Spring in Furnished Quarters
GABC and Furnished Quarters hosted GABC members and guests at this elegant social networking event with a fine array of delicious fare, Weihenstephaner bier, Augustinerbräu, and prosecco. Held in the penthouse lounge with live music and gorgeous views of the Boston skyline, curious guests joined Furnished Quarters staff for a tour of their stylish apartments, and dropped off their business cards for a chance to win a 2-night stay.
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016
The German Perspective on Building Energy
GABC is a supporter of this pre-conference workshop at NESEA’s Building Energy Conference & Trade Show. A select group of German companies and experts will be presenting their latest products and reference projects. Use Promo Code GACCMEM2016 for a $25 discount.
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016
Health & Life Sciences Leadership Series: “Commercializing Life Sciences from Academia”
On March 2, 2016, Robert Langer -- Professor at MIT , biotechnologist, engineer, scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur-- addressed over 100 guests gathered at the British Consulate General in Cambridge, MA to discuss how he has garnered more than 1,060 patents granted or pending for his inventions over the last 40 years, and his perspectives on achieving success.
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016
GBANE 2016: 22nd Annual International Business Forum & Networking Evening
Germany is open for business! GABC is an active member of The Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE) which puts on this popular annual event. Over 200 international business professionals came for presentations on doing business abroad by 11 Consuls General, including Germany Deputy Consul Helmut Landes, followed by a networking reception.
Sunday, Feb 7, 2016
GAIN/GSO Networking Event „Research & Innovation: Forschen in Europa“
Gerne ladet GAIN / GSO teilnehmenden Vertreter/innen des GABC zu einem deutschen Netzwerkabend mit Wissenschaftlern aus Boston und deutschen Universitäten, Unternehmen und Organisationen ins Goethe-Institut Boston ein. Bei einem Glas Wein und Snacks sollen Informationen über Karrierewege und potentielle Einstiegsmöglichkeiten in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche Ihrer Universität ausgetauscht werden.
Saturday, Feb 6, 2016
MIT European Career Fair (ECF)
ECF is an annual 3-day recruiting event organized by the MIT European Club in partnership with the European Commission and GABC. It connects top-tier US students and young professionals with European companies. Sign up for students and young professionals is free.