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
Start-ups x SMEs
High-flyer competition: start-ups, SMEs and alumni meet at the "Business Lounge" networking event.
Transatlantic Friendship Picnic
A celebration of the city partnership between Kiel and San Francisco and of transatlantic friendship.
Lighthouse Swim 2025
Kiel | 225 Schimmer:innen braved the elements and started under the motto "Swimming for clean seas".
Reverse Pitch at the Waterkant Festival
At the Reverse Pitch at the Waterkant Festival, companies once again went in search of solutions and partners.
Exchange with the America Houses
The strengthening of shared transatlantic values was the focus of the event hosted by the Amerika-Gesellschaft Schleswig-Holstein.
Delegation from San Francisco visits Kiel
Maureen Singleton and Michelle Jeffers from the San Francisco Public Library and Renata Kiefer and James Bridgeman from the San Francisco - Kiel Sister City Committee had an exciting time in Kiel.
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