Events for July 2017
BABC Northern California
Jul 11    BABC Young Professionals Happy Hour - Tuesday, July 11th, 2017


PLEASE NOTE:

THE YP HAPPY HOUR IS NOW ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.


IT'S FREE TO ATTEND BUT ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
COME ALONG AND LOOK FOR THE UNION JACK FLAG!
  The Young Professionals Group of BABC Northern California is a group of young people who meet up regularly to network and socialize in San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

 

We welcome members and non-members to come along to this free event and you don't have to be British or American to attend!

Aside from our social meet-ups we also aim to hold a number of business-focused events several times a year. The official mission of the Young Professionals Group is to cultivate professional relationship building, entrepreneurial endeavors, and provide young business leaders with the opportunity to network for business and social purposes. Through building relationships with other young professionals we hope to inspire and assist all our members to further their careers and become leaders in their industries.

For further details, or to be added to the email list for future Young Professionals events, please contact the Young Professionals Co-Chairs, Barbara Taylor/Rebecca Murphy at youngprofessionals@babcsf.org or call the BABC Office on (415) 296-8645. 

You can also join our Linked-In group online here.



Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:

Cafe Americano
8 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

 

Contact: YP Co-chairs: Barbara Taylor / Rebecca Murphy at: youngprofessionals@babcsf.org or call the BABC Office on 415.296 8645
EMail: youngprofessionals@babcsf.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday July, 11th, 2017
6.00 - 8.00pm

The Young Professional Happy Hours take place every second Tuesday of the month!
Fees/Admission:

No charge to attend!
Register Here

 

Jul 18    BABC 61st Annual General Meeting 2017

BABC AGM 2017 Event Image






PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND ANY PART OF THIS EVENT, MEMBERS MUST REGISTER THEMSELVES AND THEIR GUESTS. 

BABC members are invited to join us on July 18th, 2017 for the Annual General Meeting of the BABC Northern California to vote in the 2017-2019 Board of Directors, reflect on the activities of the BABC Northern California over the past year and mix and mingle with your fellow members!
 
Whilst the AGM itself (from 6.30-7.00pm) is only open to current members of the BABC, the networking reception immediately following (7.00 - 8.00 pm), is open to members and one non-member guest! 

The post AGM Reception presents a perfect opportunity to connect with friends and business associates old and new and to introduce your non-member guests to the
benefits of membership in the BABC. 

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails generously sponsored by Squire Patton Boggs. 


PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE BALLOT BY CLICKING THIS LINK.  FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO CAST YOUR VOTES AND EMAIL YOUR BALLOT TO membership@babcsf.org.

Alternatively, you can mail your ballot to:

British American Business Council
369 Pine Street, Suite 103
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attn: Jo Healey, Executive Director


Deadline for receiving ballots by mail or email is Noon, Monday July 17th, 2017.  Ballots will be available on the day of the event to complete while in attendance.


 

Date: July 18, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Squire Patton Boggs (US),  LLP
275 Battery Street, 25th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact: Beth Taggart
EMail: membership@babcsf.org
Date/Time Details:

MEMBERS ONLY:

5.30 - 6.30 pm - Registration & Networking
6.30 -7.00 pm - Meeting

OPEN TO ALL:

7.00 - 8.00 pm - Networking (Non-members and guests may attend)
Fees/Admission: The event is free, however, the AGM itself is only open to current members of the BABC. The post-AGM networking reception, from 7.00 pm, is open to all -

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND ANY PART OF THIS EVENT, MEMBERS MUST REGISTER THEMSELVES AND THEIR GUESTS.  
Jul 19    Extend Your Runway (Hosted by BABC Community Partner Greater Sacramento Economic Council)
















Over the last 24 months; 18 companies have relocated or expanded into the Sacramento Region.

Of the 18, 7 are technology based companies with large growth plans over the next few years – these companies recognized that by locating in Sacramento they can achieve cost effective growth with continued access to Bay Area talent pool and capital investment. 

This event marks the launch of our “Extend Your Runway” campaign to make other tech companies in scale up phase aware of these same benefits while remaining in Northern California. Hear from them and other Bay Area leaders along with Mayor Steinberg of Sacramento.  

The event is complimentary - The Greater Sacramento Economic Council hopes you can make it and we can catch up over some good food and drink! 


Click here to Register
Date: July 19, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/extend-your-runway-bay-area-launch-event-tickets-34738560971?aff=es2
Location: Plug & Play Tech Center
440 N. Wolf Road,
Sunnyvale,
CA 94058
Contact: Neal Best, Vice President Business Development, Greater Sacramento Economic Council
EMail: nbest@selectsacramento.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, July 19th  2017
6:00p.m – 9:00p.m
Fees/Admission: Free to attend but Registration required
Click here to Register

 
Jul 20    Young Professionals European Networking Mixer (Palo Alto)
 



The British American Business Council Northern California, French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco, and German American Business Association invite you to join our Young Professionals European Networking Mixer.

Come and enjoy some drinks and nibbles in the company of young professionals from different countries, businesses and industries. This event will provide you with a chance to meet and talk about your careers and businesses, and share tips on life in the Bay Area.

Thank you to our Sponsor WilmerHale for hosting the event.

For all other European Chambers, please follow this link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-professionals-summer-mixer-tickets-34322920780


About the BABC Young Professionals Group:

The British American Business Council Young Professionals group exists to fulfill the main objective of providing social networking opportunities relevant to young professionals and entrepreneurs.

We foster and inspire relationship building, entrepreneurial endeavors, and professional growth. Our community provides social and educational networking opportunities for:

  • Young entrepreneurs to grow their business
  • Early-mid stage professionals to achieve their career goals, and
  • Our members to become leaders in their industries


Interested in becoming a Young Professionals Member? Join here!

We expect this event to sell out fast so register now to avoid disappointment!

Date: July 20, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:


WilmerHale Palo Alto
950 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contact: events@babcsf.org
EMail: events@babcsf.org
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, July 20th, 2016
6.00pm - 8.00pm
 
Fees/Admission:

$10 for Members
$15 Non-Members
$20 on the Door


Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served.
 

For all other European Chambers, please follow this link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-professionals-summer-mixer-tickets-34322920780

By registering to attend a BABC Event, you consent to BABC`s collection and storage of the data you have provided to BABC.  Additionally, from time to time, our Event sponsors request that we share information with them of those individuals who attended our events, including attendee?s name, job title, company name, physical address and email address, and we comply with such requests.  However, should you wish to opt out of the sharing of this information with the sponsors of this event, please click here to unsubscribe.
 
Jul 22    BABC Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting Tour - Saturday, July 22nd 2017

 

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED

We know that the Hustle and Bustle of San Francisco life can be thirsty work, and what better way to quench such a thirst than an escape to California's famous wine country?
 
The British American Business Council Young Professionals invite all members and friends of the BABC  to join us for a full day tour of Northern California wine country. Taste diverse regional varieties at three different wineries in Napa and Sonoma whilst enjoying time with your fellow members and guests in the BABC community.
 
Highlights of the tour include:
 
  • Pickup from San-Francisco Union Square in a luxury coach, equipped with air-con, wifi and restrooms for a relaxing journey across the Golden Gate Bridge and into the rolling hills of Sonoma Valley.
  • First Stop is at the Nicholson Ranch Winery, a family run villa located in the southern foothills of Sonoma. Its gently sloping vineyards are the perfect complement to their range of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals.
  • Onwards to Napa valley and the Madonna estate , an organic winemaker located in the Carneros region.
  • The final stop after a brief stop for lunch in Yountville is the Sutter Home winery , a well-established vineyard that was founded in the late 1800s.
 
Complimentary Bubbles will be provided for the journey!

We expect this event to sell out fast so register now to avoid disappointment!

 
As per all BABC events, attendees will be given a fantastic opportunity to connect with likeminded individuals in a relaxed atmosphere, while simultaneously enjoying some of the finest wines of the Sonoma and Napa valleys.
 
About the BABC Young Professionals Group:

The British American Business Council Young Professionals group exists to fulfill the main objective of providing social networking opportunities relevant to young professionals and entrepreneurs.

We foster and inspire relationship building, entrepreneurial endeavors, and professional growth. Our community provides social and educational networking opportunities for:
  • Young entrepreneurs to grow their business
  • Early-mid stage professionals to achieve their career goals, and
  • Our members to become leaders in their industries
Interested in becoming a Young Professionals Member? Join here!
 
Date: July 22, 2017
Time: 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Pick up location: Union Square. 478 Post Street (Between Mason and Powell St) - across the street from the Westin St Francis Hotel
Please arrive no later than 8.45am to leave by 9.00am sharp
Contact: Beth Taggart events@babcsf.org
EMail: events@babcsf.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
8.45am - 5.00pm
Fees/Admission: $95.00 - BABC Young Professionals Member
$100.00 - BABC Member
$125.00 - Non - Member
Jul 25     Innovation Bridge: Technology, Startups, and Europe's Connection to Silicon Valley (Hosted by BABC Community Partner Bay Area Economic Institute)


 

Invitation

Release and discussion of the Bay Area Council’s new report
Innovation Bridge: Technology, Startups, and Europe’s Connection to Silicon Valley
 
The Bay Area Council Economic Institute, EIT Digital, and the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations invite you to the release of the Economic  Institute’s new report, “Innovation Bridge: Technology, Startups, and Europe’s Connection to Silicon Valley”. 

Europe is a major economic presence in the Bay Area, through trade, investment, and people. More than any other area of the world, it enjoys strong ties to the region through technology and innovation, and in particular through startups.  This report documents the startup bridge that connects the two regions.

The report, developed with support from the European Union and regional and international partners, analyzes the dynamic process that each year draws hundreds of European startups and early stage companies to the Bay Area. Topics include: what does the startup map of Europe looks like, what is the environment in Europe for starting and growing technology companies, what are the push and pull factors that lead so many startup companies to the Bay Area, when they come how are they supported, if successful how and where to they grow, and what can be done to help more of them succeed?

The forum will include a summary of the report’s findings and a discussion by a panel of experts.

We hope you can join us.

Light snacks and drinks provided. 

For more information, please contact Sean Randolph or Patrick Consorti
 
 
 
Click Here to RSVP
 
 
 

Agenda

 

Welcome
Eric Thelen, Director, EIT Digital Silicon Valley Hub
Gunther Hofmann, President, Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry
 
Remarks on Entrepreneurship and Europe’s Digital Future
Dr. Willem Jonker, CEO EIT Digital
 
Summary of Findings
Dr. Sean Randolph, Senior Director, Bay Area Council Economic Institute
 
Panel
Chris Burry, Co-CEO, US Market Access Center
Paul Campbell, VP & Head of Silicon Valley Innovation Center, Schneider Electric
Nicholas El Baze, General Partner, Partech Ventures
Julien Penders, Co-Founder & COO, Bloomlife
Mark Seale, Managing Director, Innovation Acceleration Group, University of California Berkeley
Eilif Trondsen, Entrepreneurship & Learning SIG Chair, Silicon Vikings
 
 
 
Doors will open at 5:00, followed by the program from 5:30-7:00, and a reception from 7:00 pm -8:00 pm. 
Date: July 25, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-startups-and-europes-connection-to-silicon-valley-report-release-tickets-36085119564
Location:

Runway
1355 Market Street
Suite 488
San Francisco, CA

Date/Time Details:

Tue, July 25, 2017
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

Jul 26    Fish & Chips with the BBS (Hosted by Community Partner British Benevolent Society)

Come join the BBS at the Last Drop Tavern for an evening of fish & chips with fellow Brits.

The BBS (British Benevolent Society of California) is a very unique charity and social hub for Brits in the Bay Area.  Membership allows us to continue the special work of helping those less fortunate and promote British benevolence in our own community.

The British Benevolent Society of California provides aid and relief to British Citizens in need.  Our support comes from generous donations, legacies and fundraising by members, and our community in California.

Date: July 26, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fish-chips-with-the-bbs-tickets-36213076286
Location: Last Drop Tavern
550 Powell St. (between Sutter & Bush)
San Francisco, CA 94108
EMail: jennifer.baker@bbsofca.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday 26th July 2017
6.00pm-8.00pm


 
Fees/Admission:

$40 members
$45 non-members

Tickets include a variety of appetizers, a fish and chips meal along with one drink (wine or beer).

Members and non-members are welcome to come along and enjoy the evening!

Meal substitutions available upon request, please contact the BBS for arrangements.

Purchase tickets here