On March 20th, the India Board Karlsruhe convened for an engaging meeting at Karls Kantine, drawing over forty members and partners. The event provided a platform for insightful discussions and exchanges on the diverse collaborations between Karlsruhe and India and the recent activities in India.

The meeting commenced with Martin Wacker, Managing Director of Karlsruher Marketing und Event GmbH, and Pascal Rastetter, Managing Director of Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH, sharing their experiences from the "Stuttgart meets Mumbai" wine festival's 20th-anniversary celebrations. Their vibrant accounts highlighted Karlsruhe's successful representation and promotion at the event, garnering interest for the upcoming India Summer Days in Karlsruhe from July 19-24, 2024.

Petra Bender, head of the Welcome Center of the Karlsruhe Technology Region, recounted her impressions from delegation trips to India in 2023 and 2024, emphasizing the dedication of young individuals she encountered at various training institutions.

Andreas Höhner, principal of the Heinrich Hertz School, shed light on vocational training in India, identifying quality variations among training institutions and emphasizing the importance of additional qualifications for Indian graduates seeking employment in German companies.

Klaus Kallenbrunnen, an entrepreneur from Dinited GmbH, shared insights on skilled workforce acquisition, expressing the company's intent to establish a branch in India to ensure sustainable access to skilled workers.

Professor Jan Riel from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences highlighted research collaborations between Indian and German students, focusing on transforming industrial parks near Mumbai in areas such as water management, modern mobility concepts, and waste recycling.