GABA Gala 2026
MAY 15th 2026
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Dominic’s Oyster Point, South San Francisco
About the Gala
The GABA Gala 2026 welcomed a record number of guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating transatlantic friendship and entrepreneurial spirit. A true highlight of the evening was this year’s recipient of the GABA Award of Excellence, Prof. Dr. h.c. Carsten Maschmeyer, whose acceptance speech deeply moved the audience. With authenticity, humor, and humility, he shared the fascinating story of his life and career journey — offering personal insights, lessons learned, and reflections that resonated far beyond the business world.
Find more information and pictures in GABA News on our GABA website and on the Gala History page.
We look forward to seeing you all at the GABA Gala 2027!
GABA Award of Excellence
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 GABA Award of Excellence has been presented to Prof. Dr. h.c. Carsten Maschmeyer, in recognition of his remarkable achievements as a transatlantic entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and author.
Besides his successful enterprises, Carsten Maschmeyer is a longstanding investor in the German version of the TV show Shark Tank – “Die Höhle der Löwen” – and the bestselling author of five books. Find out more about Carsten Maschmeyer here.
Tickets
GABA Member: $235
Non-Member: $275
1-year GABA-Membership + Gala Ticket: $360
GABA Member Table-of-8 (at least 4 GABA members): $ 1,780 ($100 Discount)
Non-Member Table-of-8: $2,100 ($100 Discount)
SOLD OUT!
Program
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Champagne Reception
7:00 – 7:15 PM
Welcome by the Executive Director
7:15 – 8:15 PM
Dinner
8:15 – 8:45 PM
GABA Achievement Award:
Prof. Dr. h.c. Carsten Maschmeyer
8:45 – 9:00 PM
Raffle
9:00 – 10:30 PM
Dessert and Party
10:30 PM
End of Gala
GABA Gala Sponsors
Venue
Dominic’s at Oyster Point
911 Marina Blvd
South San Francisco
CA 94080, United States
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and location at Oyster Point!
Sponsoring the GABA Gala
Premier German-American Business Networking Event
Connect with 150+ senior executives and decision-makers from leading German and American companies
High-Impact Brand Visibility
Showcase your brand to key players in the German-American business ecosystem
Premium placement on event materials and GABA’s digital channels
Exceptional Team Experience
Host clients and team members at an outstanding festive networking event
Strategic Business Development
Network with C-level executives from companies like SAP, Zeiss, BMW, Deutsche Bank, leading Silicon Valley firms and emerging startups
Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities
For further sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Jeannet Kiessling at
sponsorship@gaba-network.org.
Join the GABA Community
GABA Gala 2026
MAY 15th 2026
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Dominic’s Oyster Point
South San Francisco
About the Gala
The GABA Gala 2026 welcomed a record number of guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating transatlantic friendship and entrepreneurial spirit. A true highlight of the evening was this year’s recipient of the GABA Award of Excellence, Prof. Dr. h.c. Carsten Maschmeyer, whose acceptance speech deeply moved the audience. With authenticity, humor, and humility, he shared the fascinating story of his life and career journey — offering personal insights, lessons learned, and reflections that resonated far beyond the business world.
Find more information and pictures in GABA News on our GABA website and on the Gala History page.
We look forward to seeing you all at the GABA Gala 2027!
GABA Award of Excellence
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 GABA Award of Excellence has been presented to Prof. Dr. h.c. Carsten Maschmeyer, in recognition of his remarkable achievements as a transatlantic entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and author.
Besides his successful enterprises, Carsten Maschmeyer is a longstanding investor in the German version of the TV show Shark Tank – “Die Höhle der Löwen” – and the bestselling author of five books. Find out more about Carsten Maschmeyer here.
Tickets
GABA Member: $235
Non-Member: $275
1-year GABA-Membership
+ Gala Ticket: $360
GABA Member Table-of-8
(at least 4 GABA members):
$ 1,780 ($100 Discount)
Non-Member Table-of-8:
$2,100 ($100 Discount)
SOLD OUT!
Program
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Champagne Reception
7:00 – 7:15 PM
Welcome by the Executive Director
7:15 – 8:15 PM
Dinner
8:15 – 8:45 PM
GABA Achievement Award:
Prof. Dr. h.c. Carsten Maschmeyer
8:45 – 9:00 PM
Raffle
9:00 – 10:30 PM
Dessert and Party
10:30 PM
End of Gala
GABA Gala Sponsors
Venue
Dominic’s at Oyster Point
911 Marina Blvd
South San Francisco
CA 94080, United States
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and location at Oyster Point!
Sponsoring the GABA Gala
Premier German-American Business Networking Event
Connect with 150+ senior executives and decision-makers from leading German and American companies
High-Impact Brand Visibility
Showcase your brand to key players in the German-American business ecosystem
Premium placement on event materials and GABA’s digital channels
Exceptional Team Experience
Host clients and team members at an outstanding festive networking event
Strategic Business Development
Network with C-level executives from companies like SAP, Zeiss, BMW, Deutsche Bank, leading Silicon Valley firms and emerging startups
Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities
For further sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Jeannet Kiessling at sponsorship@gaba-network.org.
Join the GABA Community