Panel Discussion and Networking

Indo-German Forum: Research, Innovation and Transfer - Dialogues and Networking Event

The event serves as a platform for shaping the Indo-German cooperation looking at aspects of current developments in internationalization, structural challenges and future visions. It will address the topic of international cooperation in research and innovation and transfer focusing on institutional connects and science diplomacy.

A high-level panel will discuss a joint vision for Indo-German research cooperation and set stage for further discussions.  It will be followed by a networking evening. The event will bring together 250+ stakeholders’ and representatives from public bodies, funding agencies, policy stakeholders, universities from both systems with strong onsite participation and leadership from (100+) German institutions. The  event will also mark the celebration of 100 years of German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and 65 years of its presence in India.

Participation in the event is only by invitation.

Programme 

A) Opening and Welcome Addresses

  • Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to India and Bhutan
  • Dr. Kai Sicks, Secretary General, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

B) Panel Discussion: The Future of International Research Collaboration: Frameworks, Partnerships, and Impact

Speakers

  • Prof. Dr. Angela Ittel, President of Technische Universität Braunschweig, Vice-President for International Affairs, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, at the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) and co-lead TU9 Alliance
  • Prof. Oliver Günther, Ph.D., President, Universität Potsdam and Chair UA11+ Alliance
  • Prof. Dr. Michael Karl Hoch, Rector, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Chair of the German U15 University Alliance and President of the German Academic Scholarship Foundation
  • Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam, Head of the Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
  • Prof. Dr. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
  • Prof. Dr. Varghese, Visiting Professor, Ashank Desai Centre for Policy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
  • Dr. Katja Lasch, Director, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Regional Office New Delhi and German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi (Moderator) 

C) Launch of Reports and Publications

D) Dinner and Networking Reception

Event Information

March 20, 2025, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

New Delhi
Organizer(s): DWIH New Delhi and DAAD Regional Office New Delhi