Events and Trade Missions
The IKD regularly organises seminars, training courses, webinars and delegation visits on tapping the Indian market, on acquiring skilled workers from India and on Düsseldorf as a location for business.
IKD events and trade missions
If you would like to receive information directly by e-mail, we would be happy to add you to our mailing list. To join the mailing list, please fill in our online consent form (German only).
| Date | Title/Brief summary of content |
| 27 June 2025 | IKD Opening Event The IKD was officially opened by Dr. Stephan Keller, Lord Mayor of the City of Düsseldorf, Andreas Schmitz, President of the Düsseldorf Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and Wolfram Diener, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf. Following the opening, B.S. Mubarak, Consul General of the Republic of India in Frankfurt, delivered a keynote on Indo-German economic relations. |
| 11 September 2025 (Areal Böhler, Düsseldorf) |
Future Tech Fest as part of the Startup Week with Panel: India & Düsseldorf: Connecting Start-up Ecosystems for Global Impact |
| 08 October 2025 (IHK Düsseldorf) |
Growth Market India – Setting up Sales Networks and Production Sites in India – Business Opportunities for Companies from Düsseldorf and NRW (in German)
India is rapidly emerging as a strategically important location for German companies – thanks to political stability, investor-friendly initiatives such as “Make in India,” and a well-educated workforce. Our information event will highlight how companies from Düsseldorf and North Rhine-Westphalia can tap into these opportunities. In cooperation with AHK India and experienced experts, we will provide practical insights into market entry, company setup, and real-world success stories. The event is aimed at professionals and executives from management, export, and sales departments.
|
| 04 November 2025 (IHK Düsseldorf) |
Intercultural Training India
Further information will be published shortly.
|
| 16 - 22 November 2025 (Bengaluru) |
Market exploration India: Startups, high-tech & future technologies – Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 - Business trip to Bengaluru - In recent years, India has developed into one of the most dynamic technology and startup locations in the world. As part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, companies from North Rhine-Westphalia will have the opportunity to gain comprehensive insight into India's vibrant technology landscape from November 16 to 22, 2025. In addition to attending the summit, the program includes visits to startups and technology companies, as well as learning about accelerators and support programs. |
Trade fairs in Düsseldorf
You can find upcoming events and trade fair dates in Düsseldorf on Messe Düsseldorf’s trade fair calendar.
Trade fairs in India
You will find an up-to-date list of the events and trade fairs in India on the Messe Düsseldorf India website.
IGCC events
The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce also offers a series of events on India, both in-person and online. You can find the calendar of events here.