Munich: The Economic Times (Business Verticals) is hosting the ET Immersions Germany Edition from October 22 to 26 in Munich and Bavaria, bringing together Indian entrepreneurs, manufacturers, MSME owners, startup founders, CXOs, family business leaders and next-generation entrepreneurs for a five-day business and cultural programme.
The programme is designed around company and factory visits, executive interactions, innovation showcases, peer learning and networking opportunities. It will provide participants with exposure to German companies, industrial environments, research and innovation ecosystems, and business practices across manufacturing and other sectors.
The immersion will focus on how German companies approach engineering, manufacturing, quality, automation, innovation and long-term business growth, while also examining the role of family ownership, specialised Mittelstand companies and industry-academia collaboration in Germany’s industrial ecosystem.
Focus on engineering, manufacturing and innovation
The programme will explore Germany’s industrial capabilities through visits to selected companies, factories and innovation centres. Participants will examine areas including advanced manufacturing, automation, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, connected production, digital twins, advanced materials and industrial innovation.A key focus will be Germany’s Mittelstand model, which includes family-owned and specialised companies that operate in global niche markets. The programme will examine how these businesses combine long-term ownership, technical expertise, quality standards and global market strategies.
Participants will also explore Germany’s approach to applied research and the interaction between corporations, universities, research institutions and startups in translating scientific and technological capabilities into industrial applications.
The programme’s speaker lineup includes Eric Benny, Founder & CEO, Eric Benny Sports Management; Markus Volmer, CEO, Uno Minda Systems GmbH; Eike Dorff, Former CEO, ZF Foxconn Joint Venture, Advisor & Transformation Leader; Mallika Bhatia, Author, Psychologist & Founder, Tara (Women’s Grief and Loss Support); Meenakshi Sharma, Founder, Durga Yoga; Chitra Vishwanath, Founder, iShakthi, AI Governance, Quality, Innovation; Stefanie Junghans, Leadership and Organisational Development Consultant and Founder, Junghans Consulting, Munich; Heidrun Gabcke, Growth & Expansion Advisor, Germany & Europe; IAS Aditi Garg, CEO, SSR Global Skills Park, Bhopal; Deepanshu Taumar, Deputy Editor and Product Head, ET Manufacturing; Diana Frank, Business Strategist, Pathfinder & Author; Shri Shatrughna Sinha, Special Guest IFS, Consul General of India in Munich, Germany; Saeedeh Soleimani, Professional Coach and Semiconductor Engineer, Infineon Technology; and Manuel Sattig, Head of Corporate Affairs, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Importer Regions Eastern Europe and Africa, BMW Group.
Business leadership and peer learning
The ET Global Future Business & Leadership Summit – Germany will form part of the programme, bringing together business leaders, policymakers and innovators for discussions on the future of business and leadership.
The programme will also facilitate closed-door interactions among Indian promoters, CXOs and business leaders, allowing participants to exchange perspectives on business growth, technology adoption, leadership and long-term competitiveness.
The immersion will look at several aspects of German business and industrial culture, including engineering precision, quality and standards, Industry 4.0, automation, business culture and co-determination.
Participants will also be introduced to the role of standards and quality systems, including the broader ecosystem around DIN, TÜV and audit-led processes, and how these contribute to repeatable manufacturing and quality practices.
Beyond industrial exposure, the programme will include experiences around Bavarian culture and craftsmanship, including regional food, hospitality, art, architecture and cultural heritage. These experiences are intended to provide participants with an understanding of Munich and Bavaria beyond the corporate and industrial environment.
The programme will also provide opportunities for participants to build relationships with peers and business leaders through shared experiences, discussions and networking.
The ET Immersions Germany Edition is intended for entrepreneurs, MSME owners, manufacturers, startup founders, professionals, family business successors, emerging leaders and next-generation entrepreneurs.
The programme includes curated business and factory visits, leadership dialogues, participation in the ET Global Future Business & Leadership Summit, peer networking, pre-programme context and briefings, and curated local experiences. Travel and hospitality arrangements, including return airfare, accommodation and programme logistics, are also included.
The initiative seeks to create a continued network among participating business leaders, allowing the relationships and peer exchange established during the Germany programme to extend beyond the five-day immersion.
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