From Berlin to the Bay Happy Hour
Keep the conversations going beyond the conference!
Join AHK USA – San Francisco and Berlin-based pdm solutions (the innovation hub powering Germany's largest "Yellow Pages" directions Gelbe Seiten, Das Örtliche, and Das Telefonbuch) for a relaxed evening during Microsoft Ignite, connecting the Bay Area tech community with visiting innovators from Germany.
Meet tech partners, founders, and business leaders over drinks and light bites. Exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and make new connections across the Atlantic.
The evening brings together Microsoft Ignite attendees, members of the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem, and participants in InnoCamp Baden-Württemberg, a visiting delegation of German companies exploring innovation and business opportunities in the Bay Area.
Whether you are attending Microsoft Ignite or are based in the Bay Area, you are welcome to join.
What to expect:
Connections across technology and international business partnerships from the US, Germany and beyond
Casual networking and conversation
Drinks and finger food throughout the evening
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Joint evening with OPEN AUSTRIA and ReaktorX at the same venue for their pitch sprint "AI Startups meet Industry", bringing ambitious AI startups together with Silicon Valley's innovation ecosystem and Austrian executives from sectors such as manufacturing, banking, aviation and infrastructure. Selected AI startups will deliver a 1-minute pitch followed by 2 minutes of Q&A. Registration on one of the two event pages is sufficient: https://luma.com/x2tnsl8r
Event Schedule
5:30 PM – Doors Open
5:30–6:30 PM – Networking Dinner Buffet and Austrian beverages
6:30–7:00 PM – AI Startups meet industry
7:00–9:00 PM – Cocktail Happy Hour by pdm
Space is limited. Please register to attend.
Hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce (AHK USA – San Francisco) and pdm solutions.
This is an independently organized networking event taking place during Microsoft Ignite.