ASIA-PACIFIC CONFERENCE

Welcome to the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024!

Before you begin filling out the registration, please ensure you have the following documents and details handy:

Have a copy of your passport ready for reference, including passport number, date of issue, place of issue, and expiry date.
Be prepared to upload a passport size photograph (.jpeg)
Company details including the exact legal entity for the purpose of invoicing.
Keep your credit card handy for making the payment for the ticket purchase.
Be prepared to consent to sharing your details with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), event organisers, and partners for communication and networking purposes.
Please ensure that the email address you provide is accurate, as all communication will be sent to this address. Additionally, it will serve as your login for the website and the app.

Once you have gathered all the necessary documents and details, proceed to fill out the registration form. Upon completion, you will receive your Conference M-Badge via email and/or WhatsApp. Should you encounter any difficulties or have questions during the registration process, please feel free to reach out to our team for assistance at contactus@asiapacificconference.com.

Important Information for International Participants

For most participants from abroad, there is no requirement to obtain prior approval or security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs in India to attend a conference/seminar/workshop in the country. However, if you fall into either of the following two categories, the organizers will need to approach the Ministry for a grant of security clearance:

1) If you are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, are of Pakistani origin, or are a stateless person; or
2) If the event you are attending will involve visiting 'Restricted' or 'Protected' areas in India affected by terrorism, militancy and extremism, such as Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States (except Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland).

Please let us know if either of the aforementioned conditions applies to you.

The notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, in this regard, can be accessed at- https://conference.mha.gov.in/NOC_letter.pdf

The communication provided to the German Embassy by the Ministry of Home Affairs is provided below for your immediate reference: View the Official Communication here.

Payment

Checklist before you attempt a transaction:

3D Secure Protection:
Confirm whether your card supports 3D Secure authentication. This adds an extra layer of verification for online payments. When making a transaction, you’ll be prompted for an additional password or receive a one-time code on your mobile device. If you’re using a card issued by a bank that follows 3D Secure standards, you’ll automatically go through this process during online transactions
App Approval:
If your bank’s app is involved in approving transactions, make sure you have the app installed and set up. Please keep your login and transaction passwords ready for use before hand Familiarise yourself with the app’s process for verifying and approving transactions.
Transaction Limits:
Check your card’s transaction limits. Some cards have daily or monthly limits for online transactions. Ensure that the ticket amount falls within these limits.
Foreign Transaction Limits:
Verify whether your card allows foreign transactions. Some banks restrict international usage by default. Some banks require information your bank in advance to prevent any unexpected declines.
Transaction Time Out:
The transaction portal has a 3-minute timeout. If the transaction is not completed within this time, it will automatically time out.

Accreditation Guidelines for Journalists Attending the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024) in New Delhi.

Thank you for your interest in covering the APK 2024 in New Delhi. Before proceeding to fill out the Media Accreditation Form, please take a moment to review the following guidelines:

Ensure all personal information provided is accurate and matches your official documents.
Prepare digital copies of your photograph, and CV for upload.
Provide a link or upload a file showcasing your work to support your accreditation request.
Double-check your contact information, including email address and mobile phone number.
If you wish to receive confirmation of your ticket purchase (M-badge) via WhatsApp, provide your mobile number.
In case of non-receipt of confirmation, check your email spam folder.
Once you have all the necessary information and documentation ready, proceed to fill out the accreditation form.

Incomplete or inaccurate submissions may result in delays or rejection of your accreditation request. We appreciate your interest in covering the APK 2024 and look forward to your participation.

It is understood by the participant that IGCC does not have control over the sub or the additional event hosted by the different associates, partners of the APK event. Hence, we do not provide any guarantee or are responsible for access to such events

Please refer to Q33. on page https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. The Conference Visa is not applicable to Journalists.

Last day to submit the Media Accreditation Form is 22nd October 2024.

The following groups of persons shall not be accredited:

Persons without journalistic credentials, such as account managers, sales managers, advertising managers or webmasters, PR consultants and private companions.
Persons who present a written commission from a freelance journalist.
Persons who are exclusively active in social networks in a private capacity.

Alicia García-Herrero

Chief Economist for Asia Pacific, Natixis and Senior Fellow, Bruegel

About

Alicia García Herrero is a Senior fellow at Bruegel. She is the Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at French investment bank Natixis, based in Hong Kong and is an independent Board Member of AGEAS insurance group. Alicia also serves as a non-resident Senior fellow at the East Asian Institute (EAI) of the National University Singapore (NUS). Alicia is also Adjunct Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Finally, Alicia is a Member of the Council of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation (FUF), a Member of the Board of the Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI), a member of the Council of Advisors on Economic Affairs to the Spanish Government, a member of the Advisory Board of the Berlin-based Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) and an advisor to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s research arm (HKIMR). In previous years, Alicia held the following positions: Chief Economist for Emerging Markets at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), Member of the Asian Research Program at the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), Head of the International Economy Division of the Bank of Spain, Member of the Counsel to the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, Head of Emerging Economies at the Research Department at Banco Santander, and Economist at the International Monetary Fund. As regards her academic career, Alicia has served as visiting Professor at John Hopkins University (SAIS program), China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and Carlos III University. Alicia holds a PhD in Economics from George Washington University and has published extensively in refereed journals and books (see her publications in ResearchGate, Google Scholar, SSRN or REPEC). Alicia is very active in international media (such as BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC and CNN) as well as social media (LinkedIn and Twitter). As a recognition of her thought leadership, Alicia was included in the TOP Voices in Economy and Finance by LinkedIn in 2017 and #6 Top Social Media leader by Refinitiv in 2020.