German Indian Leaders in Dialogue & Diaspora Networking Dinner
What happens when the most accomplished Indian minds in Germany sit down with German political leaders, business executives, and academics - and speak openly about the future?
Join us to find out.
German Indian Leaders in Dialogue is a high-level evening of conversation, connection, and candour - hosted by the India Federation of Germany and supported by the Consulate General of India, Munich. Senior voices from politics, business, and academia will speak openly about the Germany-India relationship, the diaspora's role in it, and the opportunities ahead. Followed by an intimate networking dinner.
The Indian diaspora in Germany is one of Europe's great untold success stories. Over 300,000 people of Indian origin contribute an estimated €15+ billion annually to the German economy - leading research institutes, building companies, shaping policy, and staffing hospitals. As Germany and India deepen one of the most consequential bilateral partnerships of our time, this community is not a footnote. It is the living bridge between two great democracies.
Speakers
Shatrughna Sinha - Consul General of India, Munich Prof. Dr. Hans Theiss, MdB - German-Indian Parliamentary Group Dr. Evelyne Menges - Munich City Councillor Sharique Husain - CEO & Serial Entrepreneur Ashwin Yeddula - Vice President, SAP Prof. Suvrit Sra - Technical University of Munich Raghavan Dhandapany - SVP, Siemens Healthineers Sunil Pandita - CEO, Allplan, Nemetschek Group Prof. Dr. Vural Ünlü - President, Türkische Gemeinde Bayern Siddharth Mudgal - Managing Director, 1KOMMA5° | President, India Federation of Germany
Moderation: Gaurav Tomar, Vice President, India Federation of Germany, Vaidehi Rao
An Evening in Two Parts
German Indian Leaders in Dialogue: A high-level panel discussion with senior leaders from politics, business, academia, and civil society - exploring the future of the Germany-India partnership, the role of the diaspora, and the opportunities ahead.
Followed by a Diaspora Networking Dinner: An intimate dinner bringing together diaspora leaders, professionals, and community builders for an evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration.
Why Attend
Germany and India are entering a new era of strategic partnership - spanning trade, green technology, artificial intelligence, and talent. As both nations deepen their relationship, the Indian diaspora stands at the centre of that story: not as bystanders, but as the living bridge between two great democracies.
This event is your opportunity to be in the room where that bridge is being built - to connect with the people shaping it, and to be part of the conversation that defines what comes next.
Who Should Attend
This event is for diaspora leaders, professionals, and community members who believe the Indian community in Germany has an important role to play - in business, in politics, and in the bilateral relationship between two great nations. Whether you lead an association, run a company, work in academia, or simply care deeply about where this community is headed - you belong in this room.
About India Federation of Germany
Founded on 27th March 2026 in Munich, the India Federation of Germany - Bundesverband der Indischen Vereinigungen e.V. (in Gründung) is Germany's first national umbrella organization for the Indian diaspora - aiming to unite over 100 associations across all 16 federal states under one democratic framework, with one national voice.
This event is supported by the Consulate General of India, Munich.