The CCIFH invites guests to its prestigious annual gala dinner, an evening dedicated to elegance, mystery, and the art of illusion. This year’s theme, “Code Houdini: The Art of Mystery,” promises an unforgettable journey into a world of enigma and wonder, offering captivating performances, immersive installations, and sensory experiences that blur the line between reality and illusion. Join the Franco–Hungarian business community for a magical celebration where creativity and sophistication meet, and where the possible is redefined.
• When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. • Where: Várkert Bazár, Várkert Rakpart, Budapest 1013 • Fee: Members HUF 69,000 (+ VAT); non-members HUF 89,000 (+VAT)
Swisscham Hungary organized a company visit to Stadler’s cutting-edge plant in Szolnok for members and representatives of the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, including Ambassador Alexander Renggli and Deputy Head of Mission Daniel Cavegn. Participants gained valuable insights into Stadler’s operations, innovative technologies, and sustainable manufacturing during an engaging presentation by Jens Hofmann, plant director, followed by a guided tour of the factory, where the train car bodies are produced with Swiss innovation and Hungarian expertise. Swisscham extends special thanks to its board member Róbert Homolya, president of Stadler Trains Magyarország, for his kind support, and to the Stadler team for their warm hospitality, professionalism, and insights.
AmCham Hungary and the Budapest Marriott Hotel are once again joining forces for a good cause and warmly invite members, families, friends, and business partners to the upcoming Thanksgiving Charity Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebration and giving back. Guests will enjoy a festive buffet, children’s entertainment, a charity raffle and auction, and a variety of engaging activities. All proceeds from the evening will support children in need.
• When: Friday, Nov. 21, 6-9:30 p.m. • Where: Budapest Marriott Hotel, Apáczai Csere János u. 4, 1052 Budapest. • Fee: Members HUF 30,000 + VAT / person; non-members HUF 35,000 + VAT / person. Kids aged 6-12 years are half price, kids under 6 free. Priority will be given to AmCham members and partners of the Budapest Marriott Hotel.
The DUIHK will present the results of its latest Business Climate Survey in Budapest next month. The survey reveals how German and other foreign investors perceive Hungary’s business environment, their expectations for the future, and the primary risks to their operations. Amid challenging economic conditions in both Hungary and Germany, experts will discuss investor sentiment, regional comparisons across Central and Eastern Europe, and current macroeconomic trends. Speakers will include Róbert Keszte, president of the DUIHK; Dirk Wölfer, head of communications and author of the analysis; and Ákos Kozák, owner and director of economic research at the Equilibrium Institute. The event will be in Hungarian and German, with simultaneous translation.
• When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. • Where: House of German-Hungarian Business, Lövőház u. 30, 1024 Budapest • Fee: Free of charge, but prior registration is required.
The second part of the online English-language “CII Focus Series,” organized by the Cyber Intelligence Institute and the DUIHK’s Netzwerk Digital, focuses on new challenges for cybersecurity and the EU-wide cybersecurity regulations. The webinar will answer questions about what the changes in the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) mean for technology manufacturers, importers and distributors, when the regulations will be implemented, and how to best prepare for them. Dennis-Kenji Kipker, scientific director of the CII, will explain the effects of the threat situation in cyberspace and its consequences for every company. Value creation in the European Union is heavily dependent on trade, especially in digital products. In a world where almost everything is digitized and interconnected, new market opportunities for digital products are emerging, along with new cybersecurity challenges. As a result, the EU has adopted the CRA, a regulatory framework that sets out cybersecurity requirements for all products with digital elements traded in the European single market. On the flip side, digital products that do not comply with these requirements can no longer be sold in the EU.
• When: Monday, Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m. • Where: Online webinar • Fee: Free but subject to prior registration
In the first week of November, CCCH will host an exclusive morning information session featuring Cape Breton University’s MBA in Community Economic Development (CED), presented by Barrie Riome, retired MBA program director. This unique Canadian MBA program is designed for working professionals, offering live online classes on weekends and a curriculum that blends business leadership with community impact. Participants will gain insight into how the program integrates social responsibility, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth into a traditional business framework. Taught by distinguished faculty from universities across Canada, the CED MBA provides the flexibility of no international differential fees, GMAT waiver options, and semester-based tuition payments, empowering learners to create real-world change in their organizations and communities. Professionals interested in advancing their leadership skills while driving positive community impact are encouraged to join this special event.
• When: Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m.
The CCIU, in collaboration with Hungary’s National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), hosted an event on Oct. 20 at the NAK Training Center in Dunaharaszti, focusing on generational change in business. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies involved in managing a successful generational transition, a crucial step in ensuring continuity, innovation and growth within companies. The session featured contributions from key speakers: Lajos Levente (CCIU-MOLK) and Tibor Cseh (vice president, NAK); Salvatore Sciascia (professor of business administration, President of FABULA-LIUC); Moreno Frau (Corvinus University, Budapest) and Ludovica Moi (University of Cagliari); Deputy Secretary of State Szabolcs Szigeti (Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture); and Gergely Tétényi (Territorial Director for SMEs, CIB Bank). They offered valuable insights into leadership succession, innovative transition models, and institutional and financial tools to support sustainable generational change. The initiative also served as a platform for networking between Italian and Hungarian SMEs, encouraging dialogue and collaboration among professionals and stakeholders from both countries. The CCIU will continue to promote initiatives that foster dialogue and cooperation, supporting the growth and development of Italian enterprises in Hungary, and further strengthening the economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of October 31, 2025.
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