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Annual DWIH Conference in Germany

Strengthening Global Partnerships at the DWIH Network Day 2026

The DWIH Network Day is an annual event bringing together representatives from the DWIH offices in New Delhi, New York, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Tokyo to discuss DWIH’s international engagement and connect with partners, researchers, and innovators from across the world.

Events, Highlights, and Success Stories

DWIH San Francisco Annual Report 2025

2025 was an eventful and productive year for DWIH San Francisco. The digital annual report provides a compact overview of last year’s events, highlights, and success stories.

International Science Conference in Washington, D.C.

DWIH San Francisco at the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit 2026

At the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Summit in Washington, D.C., the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco engaged with researchers and policymakers and participated in an expert panel on international engagement strategies for universities.

Science for Society

AI at a Crossroads: DWIH San Francisco Launches 2026 Science for Society Series

As the impact of artificial intelligence continues to expand globally, policymakers face growing pressure to balance innovation, safety, and public trust. To explore these challenges, DWIH San Francisco launched its 2026 Science for Society event series on March 12 with a discussion on the rapidly evolving landscape of AI regulation, bringing together experts from California and Europe for a transatlantic exchange on the future of AI governance.

international science conference in Phoenix

Bridging the Gap: DWIH San Francisco Promotes German Research Programs and Discusses Science Diplomacy at AAAS 2026

At the AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) San Francisco and the “Research in Germany” team connected with researchers and promoted opportunities within Germany’s research ecosystem.

High-Level Meetings in San Francisco and Berkeley

DAAD New York Visits the Bay Area

DAAD New York Deputy Director Peter Kerrigan visited San Francisco for high-level meetings with universities and government institutions.

German Accelerator Event at SAP Labs in San Francisco

Startup Pitch Night San Francisco

Four German startups joined expert panelists and representatives of the German-American community in San Francisco for German Accelerator’s first Startup Pitch Night of 2026.

EU Digital Policy Event at Ireland House in San Francisco

Brussels to the Bay: Opening Digital Markets for Innovation

European Commission and business representatives held a panel discussion at Ireland House in San Francisco on the EU policy toolbox and recent decisions in digital markets policy.

Key lessons from the Bay Area

Innovation Ecosystems: Insights from California’s Bay Area for German Universities

Through their top-level research, universities are main drivers of innovation and key players in innovation ecosystems.

Startups and Innovations

UA Ruhr Innovation Bridge: WorldFactory x Vancouver

On October 14, 2025, we had the pleasure of attending the UA Ruhr Innovation Bridge: WorldFactory x Vancouver event organized by the Universitätsallianz Ruhr. Representing the innovation landscape of Ruhr University Bochum, the delegation included university-affiliated start-ups, professors, and experts in research and knowledge transfer. The event focused on key topics, including research transfer, funding opportunities, and strengthening relations between universities and industry.