The seminar provides current and practically relevant content in the field of cross-border employee assignments, including an update on the changed practice in the application of German social security agreements (DVKA circular of 22 April 2025), the consideration of third-country working days within the framework of the social security assessment of multi-country activities in the EU (ECJ ruling of 11 December 2025), as well as the new BMF letter of 19 December 2025 on the treatment of wages under double taxation agreements and the update of the OECD Model Tax Convention 2025 of 18 November 2025 on home office and permanent establishment.

German companies are encountering growing demand in Nigeria for high-quality IT solutions – particularly in the expansion of broadband infrastructure, cybersecurity, and specialized applications for the financial and public sectors. The aim of the trip is to enable participants to initiate concrete business deals on-site and to connect them with new partners.

The delegation is combining its participation in the WHS regional conference with a tailor-made program that includes meetings with the Kenyan Ministry of Health, the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), hospitals, and international and local non-governmental organizations. The program will be tailored to the interests of the delegation members.

The German-African Business Summit (GABS) is Germany’s most important business event in Africa. Every two years, GABS brings together leading business and government representatives from Germany and sub-Saharan Africa to promote mutual business relations. GABS 2026 in Accra is the meeting point for German and African business interests, strengthens partnerships, and explores business trends and market opportunities.