Dr. Johann Wadephul, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the SAP Labs India Innovation Park in Bengaluru, reaffirming the growing Indo-German partnership in advancing digital innovation and shaping the future of technology. As part of his visit, Dr. Wadephul inaugurated the new SAP Experience Center, a state-of-the-art hub where enterprises can engage with real-life demonstrations, showcases, and presentations from SAP’s global portfolio. With this launch, Bengaluru becomes one of the few cities worldwide to host two SAP Experience Centers.
The German delegation, led by Dr. Wadephul, participated in a special session hosted by Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director, SAP Labs India and Head of Customer Innovation Services, SAP. Discussions centered on pressing global themes such as artificial intelligence and its regulation, democratisation of technology, and scaling digital public infrastructure. The session highlighted how India and Germany—long-standing partners—can leverage their complementary strengths to drive secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital growth.
Sindhu Gangadharan remarked:
“We are honoured to welcome Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul and his delegation to SAP Labs India. This visit reflects the shared commitment of India and Germany to shape a digital future rooted in innovation and resilience. Through such engagements, we can accelerate innovation, strengthen digital ecosystems, and unlock opportunities that extend well beyond our nations.”
Dr. Johann Wadephul emphasised the synergy between the two countries, stating:
“Germany and India are great partners in the digital era. Germany’s engineering and regulatory expertise perfectly complement India’s vibrant innovation ecosystem and world-class talent. As India emerges as a dynamic technology hub, deeper collaboration will ensure our nations remain at the forefront of global innovation. The continued investments of German companies in Bengaluru reflect the vast potential of this partnership.”
The visit to SAP Labs India Innovation Park underlines the increasing strategic importance of Indo-German collaboration in research, technology, and innovation. It further reinforces India’s rising stature as a global digital hub and Germany’s commitment to building future-ready, resilient partnerships.
