TV9 Network announced the launch of its first-ever international conference, the News9 Global Summit, in Stuttgart, Germany, from November 21 to 23, 2024. The summit, themed “India-Germany: a roadmap to sustainable growth”is co-hosted by Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart and supported by the state of Baden-Württemberg.

The News9 Global Summit will bring together key figures from India and Germany from politics, business, civil society, sports and entertainment at Stuttgart’s iconic football stadium, the MHP Arena, for three days of transformative discussions and dialogues.

The summit will feature a virtual keynote address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting India’s commitment to partnerships with Germany. Two senior ministers: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Railways and MeITY; and Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development, North-Eastern Region, will personally attend the summit. Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, will also attend the summit.

The News9 Global Summit, part of TV9 Network What India is thinking today forum, focuses on India’s growth story and covers topics such as sustainability, technology and global trade. The event explores opportunities for cooperation between India and Germany on global challenges and mutual growth.

“The News9 Global Summit is more than just a dialogue; it is a gateway to a stronger Indo-German partnership that leverages the strengths of both countries. As we take our flagship thought-leadership platform ‘What India Thinks Today’ globally under our UK brand News9, we nurture a platform where two dynamic countries can jointly explore and influence a sustainable future,” said Barun Das, MD and CEO, TV9 -network. “So Germany is just the first country. Next year we will take the summit to other important countries.”

VfB Stuttgart’s involvement means a shared commitment to transcend boundaries and create impactful change. Rouven Kasper, Board Member and Chief Marketing Officer of VfB Stuttgart, highlighted the collaboration and said: “Hosting the News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart is an honor and a powerful reflection of the synergies between the two organizations. VfB Stuttgart is delighted to collaborate on such a unique forum, strengthening the cultural, economic and sporting ties between Germany and India.”

Adding his perspective on the need for a strong platform to drive sustainable initiatives, Gautam Reddy, CEO of AM Green Ammonia and AM Green said: “The News9 Global Summit presents a unique platform to address the global need for sustainable energy solutions . We look forward to engaging in forward-thinking conversations that can shape the future of green energy and drive Indo-German collaborations in this vital sector.”

The News9 Global Summit will bring together global influencers and decision makers to discuss important topics for India, Germany and the world, with a focus on collaboration in technology, climate solutions and industry.

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