Digitalization & The Future of Indo-German Economic Relationships

The Consulate General of India, Hamburg, in collaboration with GINCO, FICCI, and Hochschule Bremen, is proud to present the Online German–India Business Summit (GIBS 2020).

As the global economy undergoes a rapid digital transformation, this summit serves as a premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts to explore the evolving synergy between India and Germany. Join us for an immersive digital experience focused on scaling economic ties through innovation and technology.

Event Overview

  • Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 01:10 PM CET
  • Format: Online Event (Digital Conference)
  • Theme: Digitalization & the Future of Indo-German Economic Relationship

Objectives

  • Experience Exchange: Gain insights into how leading companies are leveraging digitalization to future-proof their operations.
  • Strategic Brainstorming: Develop actionable strategies to elevate Indo-German economic relations through digital integration and cross-border collaboration.

Distinguished Partners

We are honored to be supported by a network of prestigious organizations:

  • Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
  • Invest India
  • Hamburg Invest
  • Ministry of Economics, Bremen
  • BVMW (German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses)
  • IEF-Germany.com
  • IBF e.V.

Summit Schedule

09:45 | Virtual Lobby Opens

Delegates are invited to log in and test their connections.

10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Session

  • Welcome Remarks: Shri Madan-Lal Raigar, Hon’ble Consul General, CGI Hamburg.
  • Key Contributors:
    • Ms. Dorothea Bär, Minister for Digitalization.
    • Dr. Shazia Wülbers, Hochschule Bremen.
    • Mr. Christian Gutschmidt, Ministry of Labour, Economy and Europe, Bremen.
    • Ms. Lee Lee Ong, Project Director, Hamburg Invest.
    • Mr. Rakesh Veauli, IBF Hamburg.
    • Moderator: Ms. Pallavi Mishra, Country Head – Germany, FICCI.

10:30 – 11:25 | Keynotes & Market Intelligence

  • Keynote Address: Mr. Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce.
  • Investment Opportunities & Reforms in India: Mr. Vatsal Khullar, Senior Investment Specialist, Invest India.
  • Next Step India: Ms. Juliane Frömmter, Program Director, German Accelerator.

11:25 – 12:25 | Panel Discussion: Innovation & Industry

Moderated by: Mr. Sanjay Tambe, Managing Director, Longhouse Partners GmbH.

  • Panelists include experts from: Tech Mahindra, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, DFKI GmbH, Neura Robotics, Atos International, and Maier + Vidorno Group.

12:25 – 13:00 | Specialized Presentations & Closing

  • Technology Showcases: Presentations by Dr. Mohammad Faizan (ComfNet Solutions) and Ms. Jana Koehler (Meetra).
  • Closing Remarks: Dr. Rajesh Mishra, GINCO.

13:00 – 13:10 | Cultural Finale

  • Performance: Revathi Ensemble, Munich.
  • Vote of Thanks: Mr. Gulshan Dhingra, Vice Consul, CGI Hamburg.