Cultural Organizations
The World Affairs Council was founded in 1947 out of the interest generated by the founding of the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945. With over 10,000 members, they are the largest international affairs organization on the west coast, and host diverse and compelling seminars and speakers on the burning topics of the day in international affairs.

The Alliance Francaise is the perfect place to improve your French skills, study the culture of France and get in touch with the francophile community here in San Francisco. They provide a range of language courses which include business French. and can help you get acclimatized to the nuances of conducting business in France. They also host a number of cultural events from film evenings to the all-important celebration of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau.

The Goethe Institut is Germany's cultural ambassador across the world. The Center in San Francisco offers language courses including courses tailored to business German and the discussion of current business affairs. The center also hosts many social events and screenings of German films and participates in other cultural events across the city.