ICCDA at the GM Summer Summit & Innovation Award 2025 in Munich

On Monday, 30 June 2025, Honorary Consul Michael Häckel, Secretary-General of the Interconsular Council of Diplomatic Affairs (ICCDA) and the United Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (UnASDG IGO), was a distinguished guest at the GM Summer Summit & Innovation Award in Munich—one of the most significant networking events of the German Mittelstand.

Held under the theme "Inspiration. Innovation. Network.", the summit gathered leading thinkers, entrepreneurs, digital experts, and policymakers atop the rooftop venue of 1000 Satellites SOHO Munich.

Event Highlights

• Start: 18:30 (Admission from 17:45)

• Location: Koppstraße 12, 81379 Munich

• Dress Code: Business Casual

• Catering: Food & Drinks by LaBurrita & Big Green Egg

Key Moments from the Programme:

• Welcome Address by State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt

• Presentation of New Members & Initiatives – Werner Theiner, Ingolf F. Brauner (German Mittelstand Consulting)

• Inspiration & Panel Talks:

  • Luise Goldi Schöneberg, Ludwig Erhard Foundation – "Perspectives of the U30 Generation"

  • Vera Cornette, Bavarian State Ministry for Digital Affairs – "Fake News in Business"

• Greetings from Sebastian Roloff, Member of the German Bundestag, Economic Policy Spokesperson of the SPD

• Presentation of the GM Innovation Award 2025

• Followed by Chat & Connect sessions with a view over Munich’s skyline

Reflections from Secretary-General Michael Häckel

“I had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with innovative and forward-thinking enterprises. The atmosphere was vibrant and inspiring—set in a remarkable location with excellent hospitality. The German Mittelstand continues to prove that innovation and international partnership go hand in hand.”

Background & Diplomatic Mission

The participation of Secretary-General Häckel was part of the initiative "Panama meets German Mittelstand", aimed at fostering international cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, innovation, and cultural diplomacy.