8th German Indian Business Summit
Germany and India as Strategic Partners: Industrial Transformation, Innovation and Talent in a Changing Global Economy
There was a time when partnerships between countries were mainly about trade. Today, they are about something much bigger: finding answers together to the major questions of our time. Germany and India need one another not only as economic partners, but as societies that can learn from each other’s strengths. Germany is looking for new energy, innovation, and talent; India is driving technological change with remarkable speed and creativity. At the same time, both countries share a strong belief that progress should serve people and create opportunities across generations. Especially in uncertain global times, this partnership has the potential to become one of the most important bridges between Europe and Asia.
Our event, is intended as a space for open exchange and fresh ideas. We want to talk about how human-centric innovation, deep tech, and the energy transition can shape a more sustainable and resilient future — and how Germany and India can move forward together in these fields. More importantly, we want to bring people together: researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and practitioners who believe that international cooperation is not a luxury, but a necessity for the future we want to build.
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Registration |
| 15:00 – 15:45 hrs CEST | – Ms Maike Frese, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs , Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation – Consul General, Consulate General of India Hamburg (TBA) – Inaugural Address- Mr Abhishek Dubey, DCM. Indian Embassy in Berlin (TBA) – Keynote- EU India Free trade Agreement |
| 15:45 – 6:30 hrs CEST | Panel Discussion- Industrial Transformation / Energy / Renewables |
| 16:30 – 17:00 hrs CEST | Networking Break |
| 17:00 – 17:45 hrs CEST | Panel Discussion- Deep Tech/ AI / Human Centric Innovation |
| 17:45 – 18:00 hrs CEST | Presentation of the Awards and Vote of Thanks |
| 18:00 – 18:15 hrs CEST | Dance programme, followed by a Networking Reception & Indian Dinner |
