India in Transition: New Momentum for Hamburg-India Business 

Sep 24, 2026, 9:00AM-2:00PM

India continues to gain importance as an economic partner for Germany and Europe. The event provides an update on current economic and geopolitical developments, explores the changing framework for EU–India business in light of the upcoming Free Trade Agreement, and highlights practical opportunities for companies. It also looks at digital cooperation, innovation and key outcomes of Hamburg's business delegation to India at the beginning of the year.

Programme

9:00 hrs

Welcome

  • Dr. Hans Fabian Kruse, Chairman of the Committee for International Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hamburg
    Chamber of Commerce
     
9:05 hrs

Opening Remarks

  • Raakesh Natraj, Consul General of India in Hamburg
9:20 hrs

Keynote

India in a Changing Global Landscape: Economic Resilience, Geopolitical Challenges and New Opportunities 

  • Prof. Dr. Heribert Dieter, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), Berlin
9:45 hrs

Panel I

The Next Phase of EU–India Business: Turning New Frameworks into Business Opportunities

Moderation:

  • Anna Maria Heidenreich, Head of Foreign Trade Policy, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Panelists:

  • Dr. Svend Buhl, NXP Semiconductors Germany GmbH
  • Guillaume Durand, European Commission Representation in Germany
  • Alexander Oldenburg, KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
  • Anne-Kathrin Schmalz, Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG
10:45 hrs
 		Coffee Break
 
11:10 hrs

Spotlight: Driving the Digital Partnership between India and Germany

  • Conversation with the President of Nasscom, Rajesh Nambiar, and Oliver Rößling,  CEO Caps & Collars | KLARSTAND.ai | KI & DeepTech Venture Studio | Agentic AI| Corporate Ventures & JVs | Boutique Company Builder | Ecosystem Builder | THE FORGE | ARIC Ambassador | 12MIN.ME Founder
11:35 hrs

Panel II

Connecting Markets: Hamburg and India as Partners in Global Trade and Innovation

Intro and Moderation:

  • Kolja Harders, Ministry of Economy, Labour and Innovation of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg

Panelists:

  • Inga Gurries, Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V.
  • Prof. Peter Kabel, CogniWerk.ai
  • Gregor Kindelmann, Cellcolab GmbH
  • Sameeha Sule, Hamburg Representation Mumbai
12:35 hrs
 

Closing Remarks: Looking Ahead: Strengthening the Hamburg–India Business Partnership

  • Kolja Harders, Ministry of Economy, Labour and Innovation of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg 
12:45 hrs
 		Networking Lunch
 
14:00 hrsEnd of Event

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Speakers

Speakers

Dr. Hans Fabian Kruse

Chairman of the Committee for International Affairs and Foreign Trade @ Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

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Consul General Raakesh Natraj

Cunsulate General of India

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Prof. Dr. Heribert Dieter

Senior Associate @ German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)

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Anna Maria Heidenreich

Handelskammer Hamburg

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Dr. Svend Buhl

Head Government Affairs Germany @ NXP Semiconductors Germany GmbH

Guillaume Durand

European Commission Representation in Germany

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Alexander Oldenburg

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

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Anne-Kathrin Schmalz

Head of Global Trade Compliance @ Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG

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Rajesh Nambiar

President @ Nasscom

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Kolja Harders

Ministry of Economics, Labor and Innovation

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Inga Gurries

Hafen Hamburg Marketing e.V.

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Prof. Peter Kabel

CogniWerk.ai

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Sameeha Sule

Hamburg Repräsentantin @ Hamburg Repräsentanz Mumbai, Indien

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+49 40 36138-986
barbara.schmidtajayi@handelskammer-hamburg.de

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