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GIF Business Summit: Allgäu Edition

Manufacturing, Supply Chains & Global Capability Centers

Monday, 18th May 2026 · Wolfertschwenden, Allgäu

Fostering Industrial Dialogue for German - Indian Growth

At a Glance
  • Exclusive high-level networking
  • Strategic supply chain insights
  • Joint investment frameworks
  • Bilateral industrial synergies
  • Target Audience: C-Level Executives

The GIF Roundtable serves as an essential nexus for market leaders from both Germany and India. Our objective is to facilitate high-level industrial exchange, focusing on strategic partnerships that drive technological innovation and economic excellence in evolving global supply chains.

Designed for Business Leaders, decision-makers and CEOs, this curated forum addresses the critical challenges of cross-border operations. We emphasize actionable insights into manufacturing synergies, digital transformation, and sustainable investment frameworks that define the future of bilateral trade.

Expert Speakers & Panelists

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H.E. Mr. Eric Beißwenger, MdL

Eric Beißwenger has served as Bavaria's State Minister for European Affairs and International Relations since November 2023, leading the State’s engagement with the European Union and its bilateral relationships worldwide. A member of the Bavarian State Parliament since 2013 and the CSU's district chairman for Oberallgaeu, he represents the Allgaeu region on the Bavarian cabinet. His keynote will address the present and future of collaboration between Bayern and India — connecting state-level initiatives, trade missions, and the regional economic partnership.

State Minister for European and International Affairs, Bavaria

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H.E. Mr. Shatrughna Sinha

Shatrughna Sinha is Consul General of India in Munich, a career diplomat of the Indian Foreign Service with consular jurisdiction over Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Earlier postings include India's Embassies in Berlin and Deputy Consul General in New York, with senior MEA roles as Director for Central Europe and Joint Secretary for the Americas. His keynote — "India-Germany Economic Partnership: Opportunities for Mittelstand" — addresses the role of southern Germany as a critical hub for Mittelstand engagement with India.

Consul General of India, Munich

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Dr. Johannes Epple

Dr. Johannes Epple serves as Group President and Chief Financial Officer of MULTIVAC Group, the Allgaeu-headquartered global leader in packaging and processing solutions. His Industry Case Study — "From Allgäu to India: Building a Successful Market Presence" — draws on MULTIVAC's lived operational experience of building, scaling, and embedding an India market presence from a Bavarian Mittelstand base. The session offers a practitioner's account of what India-Germany operational integration looks like when executed by a regionally rooted company with global ambitions,

Group President, CFO, MULTIVAC Group

Event Highlights

Strategic Networking

Connect with high-level decision makers from German and Indian industrial sectors to forge long-term strategic bridges.

Market Intelligence

Gain exclusive insights into manufacturing trends, supply chain optimization, and global capability centers (GCC).

Synergetic Tech Exchange

Explore cutting-edge technological excellence through industrial dialogue between two of the world's most innovative economies.

Secure Your Seat at the GIF Business Summit

GIF Business Summit Registration

Please provide your details to register for the upcoming German India Foundation professional event.

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India engagement

Join us for an exclusive gathering of industry leaders and policy makers. Please complete the registration form to confirm your participation in the upcoming roundtable discussion on German - Indian economic excellence.

Venue 

Location

MULTIVAC Group, Bahnhofstr. 4, 87787 Wolfertschwenden, Bavaria

Supporting partners

Consulate General of India, Munich ; MULTIVAC Group 

Email Enquiry

events@germanindianfoundation.com

Who can attend the Roundtable?

The event is exclusively for market leaders, strategic partners, and stakeholders involved in Indo-German industrial cooperation.

Is registration mandatory?

Yes, all attendees must complete the registration form to receive their participation confirmation and program details.

Where will the event take place?

The event details are provided in the Registration and Location sections. For further questions, please reach out via email.

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