The CCIFH welcomed nearly 200 guests to its annual summer networking event, La Vie en Rose: Horizon Edition, held on June 12 at the picturesque Normafa Event House overlooking Budapest. Guests enjoyed a cocktail dinner, culinary tastings, live music featuring French chansons and swing, and a variety of interactive networking activities designed to encourage new connections and fresh perspectives. The chamber was honored by the presence of Minister of Interior Gábor Pósfai and State Secretary for Public Administration Katalin Sirály, who joined the event for part of the evening, underlining the importance of the long-standing economic relationship between France and Hungary.
The CCIFH is pleased to invite guests to a newly designed networking event presenting the latest members of the French chamber. This is not a typical cocktail evening, but a structured B2B after-work event, where participants can connect directly with new members and explore concrete business opportunities. The objective is to create meaningful connections and generate real business outcomes.
• Where: Jo&Joe Budapest Rooftop, Dohány utca 35,1074 Budapest • When: Wednesday, July 1, 6-9 p.m. • Fee: Members, HUF18,500 (+ VAT); non-members, HUF 28,500 (+ VAT)
On June 11, Belgabiz organized a special networking event at the showroom of Fusion Tables Design in Budapest. The focus of the evening was on how creative design and playful spaces can support collaboration and well-being at work. A very interesting panel discussion took place with Márta Hajós, owner of Fusion Tables Design, Ottó Feuertag, founder and owner of Europa Design and co-founder of the Well-being Association, and Zsolt Wermeser, managing director of DLA Piper Business Advisory Kft. The speakers shared best practices for workplace well-being and their thoughts on workplace design. Guests also had the opportunity to discover the world of Fusion Tables Design Hungary, stylish surfaces that easily transform from dining or meeting tables into pool tables or foosball tables. Belga Sörmester offered Bacchus Kriek beer on tap at the event.
The CCIU joined the 11th edition of the Budapest Business Party on June 4 as a communication partner, taking part in one of the capital’s most anticipated networking events for the international business community. Hosted aboard the River Diva, the evening cruise along the Danube brought together entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and decision-makers from a wide range of industries, offering a relaxed setting to build new connections and explore business opportunities. CCIU had its own stand, where chamber representatives met numerous professionals, established new contacts and introduced visitors to its activities and initiatives. To make the experience even more engaging, guests were invited to participate in a quiz featuring interesting facts and trivia about the chamber, Italy and Hungary, sparking conversations and friendly competition throughout the evening.
The CCCH will celebrate Canada Day with a relaxed and informal evening in Budapest, bringing together members, partners, and friends of the Canadian business community. A casual burgers-and-beers gathering, the event will commemorate Canada’s national day in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Far from a traditional business event, the evening is designed to offer guests an opportunity to connect, unwind, and celebrate Canadian culture over good food and refreshing drinks. Canada Day has long been an occasion to recognize the values of community, openness, and friendship, and the CCCH event aims to reflect exactly that spirit. Attendees can expect an enjoyable summer evening filled with informal conversations, networking opportunities, and the warm, inclusive atmosphere that has become a hallmark of the CCCH’s social events. Whether participants have strong ties to Canada or simply enjoy being part of Hungary’s international business community, the celebration promises a memorable way to mark Canada’s birthday.
• When: Monday, July 6, from 6 p.m. • Where: Pasarét Bisztró, Pasaréti út 100, 1126 Budapest. • Fee: Members HUF 18,900 (VAT not included); non-members HUF 23,900 (VAT not included).
On June 9, more than 220 representatives of business, academia, research institutions, government and the innovation ecosystem gathered at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics for the first Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum, jointly organized by Swisscham Hungary, the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, and BME. The forum was created to provide a platform for dialogue on how innovation can contribute to competitiveness, economic growth and societal progress, while strengthening cooperation between Switzerland and Hungary. Distinguished speakers were welcomed from both countries, including Ambassador of Switzerland to Hungary Alexander Renggli; State Secretary for Science Policy and Innovation Péter Horváth; BME rector Hassan Charaf; the president of the Hun-Ren Hungarian Research Network, Balázs Gulyás; and the COO of the Hungarian Innovation Agency, Robert Somogyi. Panelists shared valuable insights on innovation ecosystems, technology transfer, research excellence and the path from laboratory to market. A particularly important message of the day came from State Secretary Horváth, who emphasized that the Hungarian government regards Switzerland as a model in supporting innovation and a strategic innovation partner. He highlighted that, like the Swiss approach, Hungary is committed to ensuring that research results reach the market as quickly as possible, creating tangible economic value and strengthening competitiveness. This message strongly resonated with the forum’s central theme of building closer links between research, higher education and industry, while unlocking new opportunities for cooperation in technology, digitalization and AI.
In the presence of more than 300 guests, the DUIHK launched a new campaign on Thursday, June 19, at its garden party in the leafy courtyard of the House of German Business in Budapest. This major networking event offers members and partners of the chamber a relaxed yet stimulating setting in which to forge new connections and discuss current issues. The key theme of the evening was that the economy needs rebooting in many areas. Economic stakeholders should capitalize on the optimism currently evident in Hungary, DUIHK president Róbert Keszte emphasized in his opening address. Whether it be dialogue, qualification, innovation, transformation, productivity or competitiveness, there is much to be done across many areas. The DUIHK aims to support this call to action with its “Reboot the Economy” campaign. As a strong partner, the German business community is an important part of the solution for the Hungarian economy.
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of June 19, 2026.
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