GACC WEST - Representative of German Business

Join the innovation revolution at Heilbronn Slush'D! 🚀 Heilbronn Slush'D is the ultimate festival for innovative startups, forward-thinking investors, cutting-edge companies, leading institutes, and visionary entrepreneurs. Bringing together the who's who in the ecosystem. This year's motto, “One Shared Vision," underscores the commitment to a unified approach in advancing innovation. What to expect at Heilbronn Slush'D? 🌍 Dynamic Ecosystem: With over 1000 international participants including startups, investors, corporates, and thought leaders. 🤝 Unparalleled Networking: Last year facilitated over 400 meetings in just one afternoon, with participants creating over 10 meaningful new connections. 🚀 Frontline of Innovation: Engage first-hand with new technologies through startup pitches and exhibitions, and absorb the latest insights from global tech and business leaders' keynotes. 📅 October 24, 2024  📍 Theresienwiese 13, 74072 Heilbronn  🔗 Learn more and secure your participation: https://lnkd.in/ebrJgdHY Whether you're a startup, investor, or part of a corporation, Heilbronn Slush'D is your key to experiencing a community full of innovative minds all in #ONE place. 🌟 #HeilbronnSlushD2024 #OneSharedVision #Innovation

🚀 Ready for the Future of AI? Here's What You Need to Know About the EU's AI Act! 🌍 The countdown is on! Businesses must gear up for the EU's AI Act, a groundbreaking regulation covering artificial intelligence, which passed the final hurdle on May 21st. With compliance deadlines starting in late 2024 - it's time to prepare! 🔍 Who Needs to Comply? The AI Act impacts businesses within the EU's 27 Member States and extends to non-EU businesses, including those in the UK and USA, with customers in the EU. It's also relevant for businesses under the EEA arrangements. 🛑 What’s Prohibited?  AI systems posing unacceptable risks, such as those using manipulative techniques, exploiting vulnerabilities, social scoring, unauthorized facial recognition, and more. Non-compliance could result in fines up to €35 million or 7% of worldwide turnover. 📢 What can you do? ➡️ Map Your AI Usage: Understand where and how AI is being utilized in your business. ➡️ Assess Compliance: Identify which obligations apply to your AI systems and prepare for the deadlines. ➡️ Stay Informed: The AI Act is part of a broader legal landscape. Consider other regulations and risks associated with AI. Want to learn more? Stay up to date with the latest AI developments with our newsletter🌟📩 https://lnkd.in/gAF7eSEJ #AIAct #AICompliance #Innovation #EthicalAI #TechRegulation #FutureOfAI #AI2024

🌉 San Francisco is not only home to #SiliconValley, but also has so much more to offer! Here are 5 fun facts about this iconic city that you might not know: 1. Biggest Chinatown Outside of Asia 🏮 San Francisco boasts the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, offering a rich cultural experience with vibrant markets, authentic cuisine, and traditional festivals. 2. City of Hills 🏔️ Did you know the city is built on 50 hills? From the famous Telegraph Hill to the lesser-known but equally charming Nob Hill, each one offers unique views and stories. 3. Historic Cable Cars 🚋 The city's historic cable cars are the last manually operated cable car system in the world. Take a ride and experience a piece of living history! 4. The Famous Fog Has a Name 🌫️ The iconic San Francisco fog is so beloved, it has its own name – Karl! Keep an eye out for Karl rolling in over the Golden Gate Bridge. 5. Golden Gate Park vs. Central Park 🌳 Golden Gate Park is actually larger than Central Park in New York! With over 1,000 acres of gardens, museums, and recreational space, it's a true urban oasis. San Francisco is a city of innovation, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you're visiting or planning to move here, these fun facts make the city even more fascinating! #SanFrancisco #CityByTheBay #Travel #ExploreSF #LoveSanFrancisco

Building Transatlantic Bridges in Tech: A Week of #Innovation and Insight in the Bay Area and at #SEMICON West! 🇩🇪🇺🇸 This week, Sven Schulze, Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry, Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Tourismus, Landwirtschaft und Forsten of the State of LAND SACHSEN-ANHALT, journeyed to Silicon Valley as part of his commitment to advancing his region’s technological edge. The visit included insightful visits of leading high-tech companies to uncover the latest trends, such as NVIDIA and ServiceNow, and strategic discussions on ongoing projects like Intel Corporation in Magdeburg. During SEMICON West, the Minister, Ajit Manocha (CEO of Semi), and Oliver Schramm (Consul General San Francisco) jointly delivered welcome remarks, emphasizing the potential for international cooperation to drive forward technological advancements in the #semiconductor industry. This initiative showcases Saxony-Anhalt's proactive engagement in global tech advancements. By engaging directly with Silicon Valley’s ecosystem, the visit has laid the groundwork for future #collaborations that could lead to significant technological breakthroughs and economic benefits for both regions. 📈 Also a great thanks to all our partners for making the event a great success:  Investment and Marketing Corporation, Germany Trade & Invest, Silicon Saxony, Bayern International, Bayern Innovativ GmbH 

🚀 Spotlight on #Innovation: 2025 German American Business Awards Are you reshaping the future with innovative solutions? The German American Chambers of Commerce (#GACC) invite applications for the #Excellence in Innovation Award, a distinguished recognition within the 2025 German American Business Awards. This award celebrates German companies in the US that have pioneered groundbreaking products, services, or processes, elevating their industry and securing a competitive advantage in the market. 🏆 Excellence in Innovation Award: 🌟 Who Should Apply? Visionaries and leaders at German companies in the US who are not just participating in their industries but transforming them. 🌟 Why Apply? Show the world how your innovations have set new benchmarks and contributed to technological progress and business success. Let’s spotlight the ingenuity and forward-thinking that drive success and inspire a flourishing future. Apply now and stand among the best, showcasing your contributions that define the cutting edge of your industry. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3VnAKqt - Be recognized for your revolutionary contributions to the business world.

📢 Exciting Opportunity from Deutscher Bundestag! The German federal parliament’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program is back for its 39th year in 2025! 🌍🇩🇪 The program offers a three-month work placement with a German Parliament Member, providing first-hand experience of Germany’s parliamentary system and political decision-making process. In collaboration with Berlin’s three major universities, IPS is ideal for politically engaged #collegegraduates eager to shape democratic cooperation globally. This is your chance to experience Germany’s democratic system close-up in Berlin! 🗓️ Application Deadline: July 31st, 2024 🗓️ Program Duration: March 1 – July 31, 2025 Program requirements: 🔷 U.S. citizen 🔷 Under 30 (as of March 1, 2025) 🔷 Completed undergraduate degree by December 31, 2024 🔷 Very good German language skills (B2+) 🔷 Basic knowledge of German politics and society   Interested? Learn more and apply at: 🌐 www.germany.info/ips 🌐 www.bundestag.de/ips #IPS2025 #GermanParliament #Scholarship #InternationalOpportunities #PoliticalEngagement #Berlin

The current AI landscape is not just defining the present, but also catapulting us into an extraordinary future. Wondering about the latest AI trends straight from the tech hub? Here's a sneak peek into the current hottest AI trends: 🤖 AI Ops (Artificial Intelligence Operations): revolutionizes businesses by automating everything from accounting to event planning. Smart "Co-Pilots" like ChatGPT enhance efficiency across various processes. 🧠 ML Ops (Machine Learning Operations): simplifies and supercharges the training and application of large language models, making real-time adjustments and fine-tuning accessible and efficient for everyone. 🛠️ Developer Tools: transforms software creation with AI-assisted coding, seamless API integrations, GitOps updates, internal resource portals, and open-source management. It's a game-changer! 📖 Excited to learn more? Stay ahead of the curve with the hottest AI trends on our blog here: https://lnkd.in/giUshd4R

📣 Last Chance: Gain Access to SEMICON West and meet Germany’s top semiconductor decision-makers Join us for an exclusive networking reception at the upcoming trade show, which offers a unique opportunity for American semiconductor companies to engage with German stakeholders, exploring strategic partnerships and insights into Germany's thriving tech ecosystem. Don't miss the chance to connect with political and business leaders who are shaping the future of technology! 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dkXE8_J3 🗓️ July 9 (T), 3 - 5 PM PST 📍 Moscone Center South, Booth 944 Investment and Marketing Corporation Germany Trade & Invest Silicon Saxony Bayern International Bayern Innovativ GmbH 

🏭 How Edge AI can revolutionize your production Edge AI enhances quality control by detecting errors, making real-time adjustments, and ensuring optimal outcomes. This leads to greater confidence and improved results. 🤖 Why Edge AI Matters   Unlike many AI solutions that rely on inefficient gaming graphics cards, edge AI focuses on power efficiency, delivering smarter and faster solutions. 🔍 AI-Defined Products vs. AI-Defined Processes   Edge AI falls into two categories:   1. AI-Defined Products: Creating new outputs with AI. 2. AI-Defined Processes: Achieving the same outputs more efficiently with AI.   Both approaches enhance process control by implementing real-time closed-loop systems, ensuring superior product quality and efficiency.   The Silicon Valley startup SiMa.ai is transforming manufacturing with its edge AI technology, helping production companies in both Silicon Valley and Baden-Württemberg. Their platform works with any framework, network, model, sensor, or device, providing versatile solutions.    ---   💡 Want to learn more about SiMa.ai’s transformative technology? Sign up for our Silicon Valley #InnoInsight newsletter today. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gAF7eSEJ   #AI #MachineLearning #EdgeAI #InnoInsight #Technology #FutureOfWork

🚀🌿 Dive into California’s dynamic bioenergy market! Our latest market analysis under the Geschäftsstelle der Exportinitiative Energie des BMWK, provides key insights and recommendation for entering the US market: ♻️ Ambitious Climate Goals: Biden targets 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035 and greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050, laying a solid foundation for a sustainable energy economy. 🌳 Bioenergy Potential: California's biomass comprising 24% urban waste, 53% wood and forestry waste, and 23% agricultural waste, is crucial for climate goals as it converts to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 💡 Market Opportunities: German firms can thrive by offering technologies, such as landfill gas, anaerobic digestion, power-to-gas (P2G), and biogas upgrading. Wood, forestry, and agricultural waste also offer significant energy prospects. 🏗️ Infrastructure Expansion: Population growth and tourism boom drive bioenergy and recycling expansion, ideal for German firms with waste management expertise. Interested in learning more about the market and findings? 👉🏼 Explore the detailed findings to make informed decisions for 2024: https://lnkd.in/gtYijAiE [ Let’s drive sustainable energy innovation forward! 🌱💡 #SustainableEnergy #Bioenergy #RenewableEnergy #MarketAnalysis #BMWK #CaliforniaEnergy #GermanInnovation