Conference

Balaicz ZoltánMayor of Zalaegerszeg
Puskás AndrásDeputy CEO
MBH Bank

This high-level roundtable will bring together leading economic experts and institutional leaders from the world’s major economic regions to explore emerging opportunities for international economic cooperation and reciprocal investment. Particular attention will be given to strengthening partnerships between Hungarian and international companies in an increasingly interconnected and multipolar global economy.

The discussion will address the strategic opportunities created by artificial intelligence, digitalisation, the automotive industry, green innovation and the global energy transition, highlighting their implications for export development, investment flows, research and development, and new forms of market collaboration.

Participants
Sabrina ChenDeputy General Manager
EVORING Precision Manufectoring Ltd.
Dr. Artner Gábor PéterDeputy CEO
Hungarian Export Promotion Agency
Szatmári PéterDirector
HIPA
Óki SugimotoFirst Secretary, Head of Economic Department
Embassy of Japan
Ferenczi GregelyBusiness Unit Director
OPTEN
Balogh Ferenc (moderátor)Partner
IFUA Horvath

DDD Control Presentation
3D Scanner Demonstration – Live Scanning of Vehicles on Display in the Conference Room
Pákozdi ElődBusiness Development Manager

Is sustainability becoming a data-driven challenge?
Can data and AI significantly reduce energy consumption at an industrial scale?
Is the green transition ultimately an optimisation problem?
Why is changing human behaviour often harder than changing technology?
Does every technological shift inevitably trigger social transformation?
How will climate change reshape the cities of tomorrow?
How can artificial intelligence accelerate the green transition?
Circular economy in practice: where do we stand today, and what must happen next?
What kind of future are we heading toward?

Keynote Speach
Dipl. Ing. Climent VilatersanaDirector Waste Strategy
MOBA Mobile Automation AG
Sándor FehérHead of Department
Hungarian Economic Development Agency
Department of Sustainable and Competitive Enterprises

Participants
Prof. Dr. Friedler FerencRector
Széchenyi István University
Prof. Dr. Horváth ZitaRector
University of Miskolc
Gerencsérné Dr. Berta RenátaVice Rektor for Development
Associate Professor
University of Pannonia
György Szegeesg & Sustainable Director / MBH Bank
Valkár ZsoltManaging Director
CWS Workwear Hungary Ltd.
Dr. Viktória Bodnár (moderator)General Manager
IFUA Horváth

Co-organized with the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association

Energy has become one of the defining geopolitical and economic issues of the 21st century. Climate change, the transformation of global energy markets and the emergence of new technologies are fundamentally reshaping how energy is produced, stored and used.

This roundtable will examine how energy storage, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and digital innovation can contribute to building a more resilient, flexible and sustainable energy system. Government decision-makers, industry leaders and technology experts will also discuss what strategic steps are needed to strengthen energy security in Hungary and Europe, and how innovation can become a key driver of long-term energy independence.

Keynote Speach
Lepsényi IstvánChairman
Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association
Dr. Weltsch Zoltánassociate professor
Szechenyi Istvan University
Zalaegerszeg Innovation Park

Participants
Dr. Bernadett PetriGeneral Manager
MFOI
Prépost AndrásHydrogen Technology Adviser
MVM Group
Kozó GáborHead of Enginnering
evosoft Hungary Kft.
Hárfás ZsoltEnergy Engineer, Mechanical Engineer (MSc)
atombiztos.org
Sándor Sorossy (moderator)Associated Partner
IFUA Horvath

Rádli-Burján BernadettDevelopment Engineer
ZalaZONE InnoTech
Péter BrúnóDevelopment Engineer
ZalaZONE Innotech

Co-organized with the Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association.

During the roundtable discussion, leading companies involved in the development and implementation of the technology will share their insights and experiences with representatives of the business community.

Varga TímeaLead Hydrogen Technology Expert
MVM
Ludescher Nimród
Gidai Olivér
Kovács GáborHead of Hydrogen Business Unit
Messer Hungarogáz
Dr. Matuz JánosSenior Analyst
Hungarian Development Promotion Office
Butsi Zoltán (moderátor)General Secretary
Hungarian Hydrogen Technology Association

Prépost AndrásHydrogen Technology Adviser
MVM Group

Vitaly IvanovDirector Sales & Projects
H2 Central & Eastern Europe
Bosch

Elena-Boskov Kovacs
Szuper JózsefEnasco Group

Balaicz ZoltánMayor of Zalaegerszeg

Wachtler TamásManaging Director
Porsche Hungaria

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a transformative force in the way cities function. From energy management and mobility systems to public administration and urban infrastructure, AI has the potential to fundamentally reshape how cities operate and evolve.

This discussion will explore how artificial intelligence can become a new layer of urban infrastructure—supporting sustainability, improving quality of life and strengthening economic competitiveness. Experts will examine how AI-driven solutions can optimise the operation of buildings, infrastructure and public services while addressing critical issues such as digital development, information security and data governance.

The panel will also discuss how cities can become greener, more liveable and economically resilient through intelligent technologies, and what strategic steps are needed to unlock the full potential of AI in urban development.

Key focus areas:
transport and mobility; energy systems and utilities; information security; the built environment and real estate development; public administration and urban governance; education; business and innovation ecosystems; and civic life and public safety.

Keynote Speach
Kozó GáborHead of Enginnering
evosoft Hungary Kft.
Borbély RolandManaging Director
BlueSpot Kft.

Partticipants
Wein AndrásChief R&D Officier
HM EI Corporation
Jakab RolandCEO
HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network
Cairman
AI Coalition
Kozó GáborHead of Enginnering
evosoft Hungary Kft.
Tobak TamásChief Data & Analytics Officer
MVM Group
Horváth-Varga JánosHead of Enterprise AI
Magyar Telekom
Tanka LászlóCIO
Hungarian State Railways
Ürögi Tamás (moderator)Head of Public Sector & Health Care Competence Center
IFUA Horvath

DDD Control Presentation
3D Scanner Demonstration – Live Scanning of Vehicles on Display in the Conference Room
Pákozdi ElődBusiness Development Manager

The global automotive industry is entering a period of historic transformation. The rise of electromobility, the emergence of software-defined vehicles, the integration of artificial intelligence and the growing presence of new global players are reshaping the competitive landscape of mobility.

In this rapidly evolving environment, a key question is how Europe can maintain its leadership in mobility innovation and in the global automotive value chains. How will industrial policy evolve in response to these changes? How are new technologies transforming vehicle development, manufacturing and supply networks? And what strategic decisions will shape the future of the European automotive industry in the coming decades?

In this roundtable discussion, industry leaders, technology experts and policymakers will share their perspectives on the future of mobility and on the role Europe can play in the next era of the global automotive industry.

Participants
Prof. Dr. Palkovics LászlóManging Director
Automotive Proving Ground Zala Ltd.
Ing. Lukáš Luknár
Szoboszlay AndrásR&D Director
Knorr-Bremse
Dr. Szászi IstvánRepresentative of the Hungary & Adria Region
Bosch Group
Dr. Hanula BarnaAssociated Professor
Széchenyi István University
Kismődi PéterHead of R&D
Aumovio
Knezsik IstvánChairman
Hungarian Vehicle Importers Association
Vári Attila (moderator)Pertner
IFUA Horvath

Awards presented by
Knezsik IstvánChairman
Hungarian Vehicle Importers Association