GIRT Hamburg invites to its next event on 23 November 2026, organized in cooperation with the Consulate General of India in Hamburg.
GIRT Hamburg is inviting to its next meeting
The shortage of skilled workers and young talent presents growing challenges for many companies in Germany. Industry and skilled trades, in particular, increasingly need to explore new approaches to attracting employees and tap into international talent pools. With its young population and strong interest in career opportunities abroad, India offers considerable potential for long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.
Recent developments in economic policy, including the EU–India Free Trade Agreement, provide an important framework for strengthening relations between India, Germany and the European Union. Against this background, GIRT Hamburg is pleased to organize an informative and interactive event in cooperation with the Consulate General of India in Hamburg. The event will address a very practical question: How can German companies and businesses in skilled trades attract young people from India for vocational training and successfully integrate them into their workforce?
The event will take place on 23 November 2026, from 17:30 to 20:30, at the Consulate General of India in Hamburg (Kohlhöfen 21, 20355 Hamburg).
EU-India Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and Perspectives for German and Indian Companies
In a time marked by
geopolitical conflicts, disrupted supply chains, growing protectionism and
shifting global alliances, trusted international partnerships are becoming more
important than ever. The recently concluded EU-India Free Trade Agreement
therefore comes at a particularly relevant moment, creating a new framework for
deepening economic and strategic cooperation between two major democratic
partners.
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For Germany and the
European Union, closer engagement with India offers opportunities to diversify
supply chains, strengthen resilience and gain access to one of the world’s most
dynamic growth markets. For India, the agreement opens new avenues for exports,
investment, technology cooperation, skilled mobility and deeper integration
into global value chains – supporting growth, employment and industrial
development.
The agreement is
thus more than a trade deal: it reflects a shared need to build reliable,
future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnerships. At the same time, companies
on both sides will need to thoroughly understand the political, legal and
practical implications in order to make effective use of the new
opportunities.
The German-Indian Round Table Hamburg is pleased to invite you to an informative and interactive evening hosted at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Gänsemarkt, Hamburg, on 18 May 2026 from 17:00 to 20:00 hours. Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration and confirmation.
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We look forward to
welcoming Consul General of India, Ms. Soumya Gupta, as our keynote
speaker, who will share her views on the current political situation and
India’s perspective on the EU-India FTA. Further expert insights will be
provided by Mr. Rishi Martin Kraemer from Luther, who will discuss what
the FTA means for German companies, and Mr. Rüdiger Schröder from Altios
Germany, who will share practical perspectives on why German companies should
consider India as a business destination.
The presentations
will be followed by a Q&A session and networking opportunity, offering
participants the chance for direct exchange with the speakers and other guests
interested in German-Indian business relations while enjoying finger food.
Schedule
17:00 h Arrival and
registration
17:15 h Welcome
by GIRT and Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft
17:25 h Keynote:
Current political situation and India’s view on the FTA, by Consul General
Ms. Soumya Gupta
17:45 h EU-India
FTA: What it means for German companies, by Rishi Martin Kraemer (Luther
Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH)
18:05 h Why German companies should go to India, by Ruediger Schroeder from Altios Germany
Our events are generally bi-lingual to allow
interaction with all interested persons without language barriers. The meeting
will provide ample opportunity for networking over dinner.
The participation is free of charge but requires prior and binding registration by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Rajnish Tiwari.
Join us on Tuesday, 15th July 2025 for a high-level Indo-German networking event hosted by the German-Indian Round Table Hamburg (GIRT Hamburg), in collaboration with the Initiative “Partnering in Business with Germany”. On the occasion of an incoming Indian business delegation representing diverse and dynamic sectors—from MedTech and automotive to digital technologies and sustainable agriculture—we warmly invite you to an afternoon of exchange, insights, and connections.
Tuesday, 15th July 2025, 15:00 – 18:00 h | Venue: Behörde für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Innovation (BWAI), Alter Steinweg 4, 20459 Hamburg
What to Expect:
Opening & Welcome by representatives of GIRT, the Hamburg Ministry for Economy, Labour and Innovation, and the Indian Consulate
Keynote Address by Prof. Dr. Rajnish Tiwari: „New Realities, New Partnerships: Indo-German Business in the Age of Change“
Business Insights from India featuring:
Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, CEO of UnivLabs (MedTech): “The Indian MedTech Leap: Democratizing Surgical Innovation”
This is a rare opportunity to meet senior representatives from over 20 Indian companies exploring partnerships and investments in Germany. The delegation covers key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, IT, precision engineering, agriculture, and green technologies—making this an ideal forum to identify synergies and foster bilateral cooperation.
The aim of the program is to promote business cooperation between German and international SMEs. A key component is direct interaction between the delegation members and German companies. The 20 participants are senior executives from the metal processing, mechanical engineering, and automotive sectors. The visit can be, therefore, a unique chance to showcase your business, gain visibility vand engage in insightful discussions with dynamic leaders from the Indian market.
Image: R. Tiwari
All interested persons are invited to join us. Kindly register for the event by writing an e-mail to indiaweek@tuhh.de latest by Friday, the 11th July. All accepeted registrations will be confirmed by us.
The networking event is being coorganized in cooperation with DIBeratung GmbH and the Hamburg Ministry of Economics and Innovation.
Again time for celebrating India in Hamburg! From 20th to 26th November Hamburg will celebrate yet again an „India Week“ that started in 2007 and is now in its 10th edition.
Between 20th and 26th Nov. 2023 Hamburg will witness around 70 events, hosted by a wide variety of organizations, providing exciting insights into the contemporary culture and society of the Indian subcontinent.
During the India Week, current trends will become just as visible as the diverse economic, political and cultural connections between the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and the world’s most populous country. Embark on a journey of discovery into the long-standing friendship between Hamburg and India, enjoy extraordinary art and cultural projects and help shape the future of our partnership in fields as promising as cutting-edge innovation, science & technology, healthcare.
The German-Indian Round Table co-organizes the India Week and has been one of the initiators and constant constituents since its inception. Also this time, in addition to our role as a co-organizer, we are co-hosting two events in collaboration with our valued partners:
For both of these events we have been able to put together a very attractive program with distinguished speakers, and look forward to your participation.
India Week Hamburg is organized by a core team of institutions in Hamburg that includes the Senate Chancellery, Ministry of Culture, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, OAV Asia-Pacific Business Association, Hamburg Invest, the Hamburg Representation Mumbai, and the German-Indian Round Table, in partnership with the Consulate General of India as well as other institutions/organizations and individuals.
India has advanced to the position of the fifth
largest global economy. As per IMF’s World Economic Outlook from April 2023,
the size of India’s economy has nearly doubled from $1.7 trillion in 2010, to
$3.4 trillion in 2022. It is estimated that within the next four years India
will emerge as the third largest economy with a forecasted size of $5.2
trillion in 2027, overtaking Japan and Germany. Cumulative stock of inwards
foreign direct investments (FDI) in India has doubled even faster: from $253
billion in 2014 to $514 billion in 2021, as per UNCTAD figures. The country has
also emerged as a key source of outward FDI as well – with a cumulative stock
of over $206 billion in 2021. With a young population and unsaturated markets,
it offers tremendous opportunities for collaboration on multiple fronts, such
as market growth, innovation activities and skilled migration.
While India’s increasingly important role in the global economy has been evident for some time, the significant changes in the geopolitical and geoeconomic spheres have made a collaboration between India and Germany, and indeed between India and the European Union, even more promising, especially in this year when India is holding the presidency of the G-20 nations. German-Indian Round Table (GIRT) Hamburg is pleased to hold an event on the theme of „Partnering India: A quest for growth & development“ in cooperation with the Consulate General of Indiato discuss the potentials, challenges and requisite measures in an interactive setting with representatives of firms, organizations, policy making institutions, media and other interested individuals.
We
look forward to an introductory address from Ms. Soumya Gupta, Consul
General of India in Hamburg, followed by a welcome address and introduction of
GIRT by Prof. Dr. Rajnish Tiwari, Head of GIRT Hamburg and Professor of
Global Innovation at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences (“Hochschule
Fresenius”).
His Excellency,
Mr. Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Ambassador to Germany, will grace the
occasion as chief guest and deliver a keynote.
Dr.
Stephan Buse, Deputy Head of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management,
and co-leader of GIRT Hamburg, will moderate the event and together with Prof.
Tiwari discuss some key aspects of India’s national innovation system and its
potential for global innovation value chains of firms, including those of small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The
talks will be followed by an interactive session and networking opportunity
over a dinner.
Place: Auditorium, Consulate General of India Kohlhöfen 21, D-20355 Hamburg
Our events are generally bi-lingual to allow
interaction with all interested persons without language barriers. The meeting
will provide ample opportunity for networking over dinner.
The
participation is free of charge but requires prior and binding registration by
e-mail to Dr. Stephan Buse:
