German Association of Relocation Professionals
Together we redefine Global Mobility in Germany
GARP Networking Event
Speakers:
- Alen Nalbandian, Tax Advisor / Attorneys-at-Law Wissig & Nalbandian
- Daniel Ishikawa, Lyght Living
- Nils Tinder, Smartments
Our Sponsors:
We are very pleased to invite you to the GARP Networking Event on Thursday,
March 26, 2026.
The afternoon will begin with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at innovative and sustainable interior design concepts, followed by an evening of networking in a unique and inspiring setting.
Agenda | March 26, 2026
4:00 PM
Guided Tour: “Circular Islands” by Lyght Living
Gain exclusive insights into sustainable, circular furnishing solutions developed for today’s challenging housing market.
Location:
Lyght Living
Ferdinand-Porsche-Ring 22
63110 Rodgau
6:00 – 9:00 PM
GARP Networking Event
Sponsored by Lyght Living, Smartments, IHK Offenbach & Tax Advisors/Lawyers Wissig & Nalbandian
6:00–6:30 PM – Arrival
6:30–7:30 PM – Expert Panel
“Furnished Rentals in Transition — Opportunities, Risks, and New Regulations”
A practical discussion on the tax and legal classification of furnished rentals in the context of the currently debated nationwide regulations on short-term rentals.
7:30–9:00 PM
Networking with finger foodfood
Location:
IHK Offenbach
Frankfurter Str. 90
63067 Offenbach am Main
➡ For an overnight stay at Smartments, please contact
Nils: nils.tinder@smartments.com
With the promo code „Garp2026“ rooms can be booked at a special rate of EUR 79 per night plus city tax.
We look forward to welcoming you and to an engaging and inspiring exchange.
✅ Register Here
Please use the promo code Garp2026 for free entry.
Secure your spot – space is limited.
During the event, photo and possibly video recordings will be taken. By participating, you agree that this material may be used for public relations purposes by GARP and the event partners.
Save the Date – Upcoming Events 2026
June 11 – Hamburg
November 12 – Dresden
About us
Who we are
We are a team of different personalities coming from different backgrounds with one goal – a change for relocation in Germany. Connected through work and friendship with loads of experiences in the relocation sector we realized how eager we are to be stronger together, learn and help each other.
Transparency, shared goals and trust united us – the dream of closer collaboration in our work sector led to founding garp.
Let us define the change together!
Our Vision
Our Vision is to collaborate and get defined by you
Shorter waiting times at the foreign departments, better contacts for home search or discussions about general topics with other relocators – Let us define on how we can be better together and make a change. Let us dream big locally and inspire globally!
Panels
Building different panels of relocation specialists to strengthen our professional field.
Partnerships
One of our key idea is to build stronger partnerships and relationships in and for the relocation sector in Germany.
Insights
The right network and platform to provide detailed insights in cooperation with our members.
And much more..
First and most important we want to make sure the relocation sector is finally heard.
Our voices
We are proud of our Network
Die Relocation Branche ist eng verzahnt mit dem gesellschaftlichen und wirtschaftliche Umfeld in dem wir uns bewegen. Gerade in diesen Zeiten ist der gemeinsame Austausch untereinander wichtig, um mit vereinten Kräften und Erkenntnisgewinn die Branche voranzutreiben – sowie auch mit einer starken Stimme auf die Herausforderungen und Veränderungen in der Branche hinzuweisen und Lösungen zu entwickeln.
Guntram
An association lives by the participation of its members – and this is what I am aiming for!
Niklas
Changing old processes in Germany together is a great cause to work together as an important industry.
Sophie
..die Herausforderungen einer sich rasant verändernden Gesellschaft in einem angespannten wirtschaftspolitischen Umfeld annehmen, unser Berufsbild in der öffentlichen Wahrnehmung stärker zu machen und die Zukunft unserer Branche gemeinsam und nachhaltig weiter zu gestalten..
Oliver
Das Netzwerken ist wichtig für den Erfolg im Geschäftsleben und genau dieses Prinzip wollen wir nun auch mit GARP auf die Relocation-Branche übertragen.
Tobias
„Es gibt nichts Gutes, außer man tut es!” Getreu dem Motto von Erich Kästner wurde GARP ins Leben gerufen, um gemeinsam die Relocation-Branche bekannter zu machen und bei der Verbesserung von Prozessen zu unterstützen.
Klaus
Contact us
Let's bring this vision to life together.
Our association and vision thrive on the commitment of our members. Become part of this community and help us shape the future together!
Feel free to contact us without obligation to learn more about membership at GARP. The annual fee starts at just €100 for consultants and €200 for companies.
