and organizations.
We connect people and organizations from Schleswig-Holstein and San Francisco
As a non-profit organization, The Bay Areas e.V. shapes the lively partnership between the San Francisco - Silicon Valley and Kiel - Schleswig-Holstein regions. We promote and support people and organizations in establishing new partnerships and launching transatlantic projects.
Our exchange covers such diverse topics as culture, science, young talents, education, politics and sport. This is why people from very different areas of society are involved in the association.
"The regions of Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein and San Francisco have
and have an incredible number of things in common and are linked by the city partnership between San Francisco and Kiel.
in a special way."
The Bay Areas e.V.
of the association 2016
Projects
San Francisco & Kiel
News from The Bay Areas

Responsible Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference
Through the „Responsible Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference,“ the KIRI Kiel Institute (CAU) and the RIE Initiative at the Lam Family College of Business (SFSU) bring together an international audience and a diverse range of perspectives every year.

Youth Sailing Exchange Kicks Off
We are excited to bring this Silicon Valley-inspired format back to the Future Stage in collaboration with Waterkant Festival, KI.SH, and Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce.

Reverse Pitch on the Future Stage
We are excited to bring this Silicon Valley-inspired format back to the Future Stage in collaboration with Waterkant Festival, KI.SH, and Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce.

Keynote: How the AI Transformation Is Changing Leadership
At the Kiel Business Association’s summer festival, Sabine Remdisch shared insights from her research at Stanford University and Leuphana University.

Optimism for the future from Silicon Valley—right in the heart of Kiel.
Thomas Schulz—a reporter for SPIEGEL’s editorial board, a longtime correspondent in Silicon Valley, and an author—has provided us with plenty of material for an exciting evening at Kiel Digital Week.

Digital Challenge – Best Practices
Wrap-Up: „Digital Challenge – New Horizons“ – How Much AI Is Already in Your Company, and How Are Others Actually Doing It?