Valdemar Llenos
Manager Recruitment/Training/Outreach Central Tasks, HR and Special Projects
+65 6433 5336 valdemar.llenos@sgc.org.sg
German Week Singapore 2025 is back!
From 28 September to 3 October, members of the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce will once again open their doors to you and invite you for a glimpse behind the scenes to learn about their products, services, innovations and technologies. A series of “open house events” will feature company visits, presentations and engaging activities.
Moreover, during German Week, visitors can enjoy cultural showcases, engaging forum discussions on trending topics, and join networking events with visionary leaders.
Don’t miss the German Week forum, “AI in Action: From Idea to Impact – How to Benefit and Not Be Left Behind,” on 1 October 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Mercedes-Benz Center. Register now to gain insights from leading AI experts across industries!
Sign up now!
To register for the different company open houses and other activities, please select from the different schedules below.
Registration is extended to 24 September 2025.
To sign up for an event or open house, click 'Register here' or the company name below.
German Week programme and schedules of open houses
28 Sep 2025 - Open house
11am -6pm
29 Sep 2025 - German Week Opening
11am -12pm
German Week Opening at SAP
Register here (Priority consideration will be given to SGC Members)
Agenda:
11.15 am Arrival of Guests and Registration
11.30 am Opening of SGC German Week with speeches
- Remarks by Ms Shirley Qi, President SGC, Senior Vice President Evonik (SEA) Pte Ltd
- Remarks by H.E Dr Bettina Fanghänel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Singapore
- Welcome address by Mr Simon Davies, Regional President Asia Pacific SAP SE
- Remarks by Ms Sabine Florian, SGC Deputy General Manager
12.00 pm End of Opening
12.00 -1.00pm Networking/Refreshments
1.00 - 1.45pm: Participants of the German Week Opening will have the chance to tour the SAP Experience Centre (Register here)
29 Sep 2025 - Open house
2-4pm
30 Sep 2025 - Open house/Networking
1 Oct 2025 - Forum
10am -12pm
Forum: “AI in Action: from Idea to Impact” - How to benefit and not be left behind
This is a key highlight of German Week. This dynamic session will feature a prominent panel of AI experts from diverse industries, offering insights and perspectives on how to effectively harness the power of artificial intelligence.
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Center
Register here (Priority consideration will be given to SGC Members)
Agenda:
10:00 am Arrival and Registration
10:30 Opening Remarks by Dr Markus Waechter, Co-chairperson SGC Digitalisation Committee, Vice President TUM Asia, Technical University Munich and Executive Director, TUM Asia
10:35 Greeting Message by Mr Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez, President & CEO Mercedes-Benz Singapore
10:40 Keynote Speech by Mr Vijay Ratnaparkhe, Regional President Bosch Southeast Asia and Oceania; Managing Director Bosch Singapore
10:55 Panel Discussion
Panel Members
- Ms Eileen Chua, Managing Director, Singapore, SAP Asia Pte Ltd
- Mr Laurence Liew, Director, AI Singapore
- Prof Orestis Papakyriakopoulos, Technical University Munich
- Mr Alexander Kehler, vice President Sales Asia, Business area Industrial Components & Electronics, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Ko KG
- Dr Lovneesh Chanana, Co-chairperson SGC Digitalisation Committee, Sr Vice President & Head of Government Affairs (Asia Pacific), SAP Pte Ltd
11:40 Q&A
11:55 Closing Remarks by Ms Shirley Qi, President SGC, Senior Vice President Evonik (SEA) Pte Ltd
12:00 End of Forum
12.00 - 1.00pm Networking / Refreshments
1 Oct 2025 - Open house
2-4pm
4-6pm
Kaercher (CANCELLED)
2 Oct 2025 - Open house
3 Oct 2025 - Open house
10am -12pm
2-4pm
3 Oct 2025 - Closing German Week
7-9pm
Closing German Week (by invitation only)