Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum
Rendezvény időpontja:
2026. június 9.
09:00-14:00
Jelentkezési határidő:
2026. június 5., 23.59
Helyszín:
BME Infopark
Q Building, B Wing, 4th Floor
2 Magyar Tudósok Körútja
1117 Budapest, Hungary
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
Language of the Event: English without translation
The Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, Swisscham Hungary and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) are pleased to invite you to the
Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum
on 9 June 2026
Switzerland and Hungary share a long tradition of excellence in science, technology, research and industrial innovation. Bringing together leaders from academia, business and research institutions, the Forum aims to create a platform for dialogue, exchange of knowledge and future cooperation between the two countries.
The programme will explore topics such as innovative ecosystems, technology transfer, industry-academia collaboration and the path from research to market applications. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions and company presentations, participants will gain insight into inspiring Swiss and Hungarian best practices, successful partnerships and emerging innovation trends.
The event is part of the Swiss-Hungarian anniversary programme marking the 80th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Hungary, highlighting our shared commitment to innovation, education and future-oriented cooperation.
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Opening |
Welcoming words H.E. Alexander Renggli Prof. Dr. Hassan Charaf Moderator: Júlia Lipovecz - Swisscham Hungary |
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Opening Address Zoltán Tanács |
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Part I |
Keynote Prof. em. Dr. Alexander Zehnder |
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Innovation Ecosystem of BME Prof. Dr. János Levendovszky |
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Panel Prof. em. Dr. Alexander Zehnder Prof. Dr. Balázs Gulyás - HUNREN Péter Noszek - Nestlé Hungary Moderator: Balázs Dobos - Code Intelligence (tbc) |
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Pitches (during panel) Róbert Bitó - MetMax Europe Márton Anka - LogMeIn spin-off (tbc) Dr. Pál Koppa - aHead photonix Q&A |
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee Break Proof of concept poster presentations by BME |
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Part II |
Keynote Dr. Robert Somogyi - Hungarian Innovation Agency |
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Panel Dr. Robert Somogyi Miklós Verseghi-Nagy - BME Innolab CEO Dr. Adam Gontarz - SWISSMEM Péter Ivanics - ABB István Szászi - Bosch Hungary (tbc) Moderator: Vanda Galambos - Roche Hungary |
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Pitches (during panel) Lám István - Tresorit / Swiss Post (tbc) János Lazányi - PCB design Miklós Andorka - WTS Hungary András Berecz - Sika Hungary Q&A |
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13:00-14:00 |
Buffet lunch |
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