Cooperation event during India Week Hamburg 2025
Date: 25 June 2025
Time: 4-7pm Discussion and Networking Reception with finger food
📅 India Week Hamburg 2025 | 📍 Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, East Wing, Room 221
Organized by University of Hamburg | RWTH Aachen University | Hamburg University of Technology
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Context & Relevance
Germany’s demand for skilled professionals continues to grow, with Indian students forming a significant share of international talent. Those pursuing their education in Germany have a distinct advantage, as they gain academic, cultural, and professional exposure that enhances their employability. The DAAD-funded FIT (Promotion of International Talents for Integration into Studies and the Labour Market) initiative at RWTH Aachen, University of Hamburg, and TU Hamburg plays a key role in supporting students from admission through studying to career entry, helping them integrate into the workforce more effectively.
Event Focus
This session will bring together students, university representatives, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore:
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The role of universities in shaping skilled professionals and supporting their transition into the German job market.
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Insights from students and alumni on career pathways and industry expectations.
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Industry perspectives on hiring international graduates and the skills they seek.
It will serve as a platform to highlight how universities contribute to bridging education and employment, ensuring a smooth transition for international talent into Germany’s workforce.
Target Audience
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Indian students & alumni in Germany
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Industry representatives & business associations
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Policymakers from Germany
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Indian diaspora in Hamburg
Event Structure
4:00 PM | Opening Remarks (15 min) by DAAD representative |
4:15 PM | University Presentations |
4:30 PM | Panel Discussion -
The role of universities in shaping skilled professionals and supporting their transition into the German job market. -
Insights from alumni on career pathways and industry expectations and support needs. -
Industry perspectives on hiring international graduates and the skills they seek. Panel Guests Dr. Katharina Fleckenstein, Leitung P4, Internationalisierung, DAAD Dr. Stephan Buse, Deputy Director of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM), Hamburg University of Technology Paramesh Ponnappadas Santhini, Agility Master/Senior Business Analyst, Lufthansa Systems Daniel Raja, Representative for India, BVMW |
5:00 PM | Moderated Networking Reception with impulse statements of different stakeholders |
6:45 PM | Closing Remarks and Acknowledgment |
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