What is the German Indian Business Forum (GIBF)?

The German Indian Business Forum is a platform that connects businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovation leaders from Germany and India. Through conferences, networking, and strategic partnerships, GIBF promotes cross-border collaboration and sustainable business growth.

Who should attend GIBF?

GIBF is designed for business leaders, SMEs, startups, investors, industry associations, policymakers, innovation hubs, academic institutions, and professionals looking to explore opportunities between Germany and India.

How can I register for the event?

You can register by selecting your preferred ticket on the registration page and completing the online booking process. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive your event details via email.

Are there sponsorship and partnership opportunities available?

Yes. GIBF offers a range of sponsorship and partnership packages designed to help organizations. Please send us an email for more information info@german-indian-forum.de

What industries are represented at GIBF?

The forum brings together leaders from sectors including manufacturing, mobility, logistics, technology, healthcare, sustainability, AI, Industry 4.0, clean energy, finance, and advanced engineering, creating opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

30th September to 1st October 2026

GERMAN-INDIAN
BUSINESS FORUM 2026

At the intersection of policy, capital, business and innovation, 500+ foremost decision-makers convene in Munich for two days of strategic dialogue, bilateral cooperation and opportunity across Defence & Aerospace, Applied AI & Robotics, New Energy & Environment, and HealthTech.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE * APPLIED AI & ROBOTICS * NEW ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT * HEALTHTECH *

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Welcome india! WELCOME GERMANY!

We are delighted to welcome you to the German-Indian Business Forum 2026 in Munich - a meeting of ambition, innovation and partnership. This Forum brings together global leaders to shape the themes that will define our era: Defence & Aerospace, Applied AI & Robotics, New Energy & Environment, and HealthTech.

In a world reshaped by climate urgency, digital transformation and shifting geopolitics, the Germany-India partnership has never mattered more. This is not a partnership of convenience - it is a partnership of equals: two of the world's great democracies, driving progress that is responsible, sustainable and built for the future.

Hosted during Oktoberfest, the world's largest Volksfest, this Forum pairs Munich's legendary hospitality with a bold agenda for action. The German-Indian Business Forum 2026 is where ideas become investment, and partnership becomes progress.

Siddharth Mudgal

Founder & Chairman,
German-Indian Business Forum

Dr. Markus Söder, MdL

Minister President for the
State of Bavaria

Hubert Aiwanger, MdL

Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Dev. & Energy

Dominik Krause

Lord Mayor of the
City of Munich

Germany and India are at the Centre of Business, Innovation and Strategic Dialogue

This forum brings together global leaders to explore the defining themes of our time

Applied AI & ROBOTICS

DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

NEW ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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Healthtech

WHO MUST ATTEND?

Where Germany and India’s Next Decade Gets Written

The room is closing fast. If you lead strategy, capital, or policy in either market, this is not optional.

Who must attend:

C-Suite Executives & Founders shaping cross-border growth
Investors & Family Offices chasing the trillion-euro opportunity
Ministers & Policymakers setting the terms of the partnership
Innovation Leaders in AI, Defence, Energy, and HealthTech

Sit with the people writing the next chapter of German-Indian business - not reading about it afterward. These connections don’t happen twice. Miss the room, and you negotiate from the outside.

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50+ Visionary Speakers, 500+ LEADERS, 2 Days of NETWORKING, BUSINESS & Impact

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gERMAN-INDIAN STATE RECEPTION 2026

Hosted by Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder, MdL, the German-Indian State Reception hosts 250+ industry leaders at the historic Munich Residenz Palace for an exclusive evening.

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