New Delhi: TV9 Network, a news network, has announced the launch of its first-ever international conference, the News9 Global Summit, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany, from November 21 to 23, 2024. The summit, themed “India-Germany: A Roadmap to Sustainable Growth,” aims to deepen economic, cultural, and strategic ties between the two countries. The event will take place at the MHP Arena and is co-hosted by Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, with support from the state of Baden-Württemberg.
The News9 Global Summit will bring together top leaders from politics, business, civil society, sports, and entertainment from both India and Germany, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration. Key highlights of the summit will include discussions on sustainability, technology, global trade, and shared approaches to tackling pressing global challenges.
A central feature of the summit will be the Keynote Address delivered virtually by Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, underscoring India’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships, particularly with Europe’s largest economy. Senior Indian ministers, including Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Railways, and MeITy, and Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Communications, and Development of the North East Region, will also attend the summit in person. Mr. Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, will join as a distinguished guest.
The News9 Global Summit marks a major milestone in TV9 Network’s global expansion of its flagship forum What India Thinks Today, which has gained recognition for its thought-leadership in showcasing India’s growth story to the world. This year’s summit will facilitate crucial dialogues on how India and Germany can leverage their strengths to foster mutual growth, economic cooperation, and investment, while addressing key challenges related to sustainability, green energy, and technological innovation.
“We are excited to launch the News9 Global Summit, a significant platform for strengthening the Indo-German partnership,” said Barun Das, MD & CEO of TV9 Network. “This summit reflects our commitment to global engagement, where India’s rapidly growing economy meets Germany’s innovation-driven industry. As we extend What India Thinks Today globally, we hope to create opportunities for both nations to influence a sustainable future.”
The collaboration with VfB Stuttgart further reinforces the cultural and economic synergies between India and Germany. Rouven Kasper, Board Member and CMO of VfB Stuttgart, commented, “We are honored to host the News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart, a powerful reflection of the partnership between Germany and India. This summit is a remarkable opportunity to foster greater ties between our nations across business, culture, and sports.”
The summit will also highlight the role of green energy solutions in global development, with leaders such as Gautam Reddy, CEO of AM Green Ammonia and AM Green, emphasizing the importance of sustainable energy initiatives. “The News9 Global Summit provides a unique platform to address global energy challenges and promote Indo-German collaboration in green energy,” he said.
TV9 Network has ambitious plans to take the News9 Global Summit to other key countries in the coming years, cementing its position as a leading voice in global thought leadership.
