Location: Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom
Time: 8:30 to 11:00
Ahead of the official start of the Königswinter, delegates are invited to join Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, government officials, and UK and German industry leaders for a session on industrial collaboration between Germany and Greater Manchester – one of the fastest growing economy in the country with a population of over 3 million.
Panels led by business experts and innovators will explore both R&D collaborations and partnerships aimed at enhancing trade and investment opportunities between Germany and Greater Manchester.
To register please complete the form below. Please note that for security and organisation purposes, your data will be shared with the host.
For further information please email international@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.
Draft Agenda:
08:30 Registration
09:00 Welcome remarks
09:05 In Conversation with Mayor Andy Burnham
09:25 Panel 1 – Doing Business between Greater Manchester and Germany
09:55 Panel 2 – Working in Partnership – the BOSCH example
10:20 Closing Remarks
10:30 Networking
11:00 Site Visits (Optional)
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre – info
Manchester Fuel Cell and Innovation Centre – info
Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) – info
“As Europe’s largest economy and the fourth largest globally, Germany is priority market for Greater Manchester. There are huge opportunities to explore for trade and investment in areas like advanced manufacturing, engineering, clean technology and digital innovation”
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Innovation Summit, 24-25 September 2025
