The Swisscham Business Connect & Networking event at W Budapest brought together a large and diverse group of guests: Swisscham members, institutional partners, representatives of the wider business community, as well as many new faces interested in getting to know Swisscham and our network. The chamber was especially delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Switzerland to Hungary, Alexander Renggli, and greatly appreciated his presence. The evening was all about connecting people in an informal and welcoming atmosphere, and featured great conversations, new contacts, delicious bites, a special hotel tour, and a prize draw generously offered by W Budapest.
The CCIFH will celebrate its 35th anniversary with its prestigious “Reflections” Gala Dinner in November. Celebrating 35 years of French-Hungarian business relations, the evening will combine fine dining, artistic experiences, and high-level networking. A highlight will be an exclusive performance by the internationally acclaimed Recirquel, created especially for CCIFH’s anniversary.
• When: Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. • Where: Novotel Budapest City & Budapest Congress Center, Jagelló út 1–3, 1123 Budapest, • Fee: Members HUF 75,000 + VAT; non-members: HUF 95,000 + VAT
Kecskemét will take center stage in German-Hungarian economic cooperation on Nov. 5, when business leaders, policymakers and experts from both countries come together for the German-Hungarian Business Forum 2026. Held under the motto “Reboot the Economy: New Partnerships. Stronger Value Creation. Greater Competitiveness,” the forum is one of the highlights of DUIHK’s fall program.
The agenda addresses some of the most pressing issues facing companies today: integrating Hungarian SMEs more closely into global supply chains, strengthening competitiveness, advancing digitalization, and developing vocational and continuing education.
At a time of profound global change, companies are under increasing pressure to adapt. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging for closer cooperation, innovation and sustainable growth. The forum will examine how German companies and Hungarian SMEs can work together strategically to deepen value creation, drive innovation and enhance competitiveness, and which concrete measures are needed at both the corporate and economic-policy level.
The CCCH is once again preparing for one of its most anticipated annual events, the 32nd Annual Lobster Night, bringing together members of Hungary’s international business community for an evening centered around Canadian cuisine, entertainment, and networking. The evening’s highlight will be full-sized lobsters sourced directly from Nova Scotia, complemented by a wide range of culinary experiences. Guests can enjoy unlimited drinks, an unlimited cocktail bar, tasting stations, and an oyster bar, along with a selection of other food offerings, live music, live entertainment, and various exhibitors that contribute to the lively atmosphere. A shuttle service will be available for guests. With its combination of Canadian culinary traditions, an extensive drinks offering, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with business professionals, the CCCH Lobster Night promises another memorable evening for Budapest’s business community. Tickets are non-refundable, and no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. Ticket holders who have not remitted payment before the event may be refused entry. Registration closes on Oct. 27. Cancellations made after registration has closed will remain subject to payment obligations.
• When: Nov. 7, 6-11:30 p.m. • Where: InterContinental Budapest, Apáczai Csere János utca 12–14, 1052 Budapest • Fee: Members HUF 59,900 + VAT per person; non-members HUF 76,900 + VAT per person. Corporate tables for 10 guests are available for members at HUF 539,000 + VAT and for non-members at HUF 692,000 + VAT. These are early-bird prices, valid until Oct. 5, after which they will increase.
Knowledge that both people and machines understand: structured content management in the AI era. You’ve seen both intimidating walls of text that are a dread to comb through, and easy-to-digest articles that you can quickly scan to find what you’re looking for. For people and machines, content can be simple or hard to understand, depending on how it’s structured. This workshop, held in cooperation with one of the BCCH’s newest members, Lombiq Technologies, will explore how to build content, whether in knowledge-based articles, press releases, text documents, or even blog posts so they are easy to understand. You’ll learn some basic technical insights into how to structure text, how to discover, formalize, and enforce common patterns across documents, and how to make data reusable. This will help your human audience as well as search engines and AI tools consume your content, driving increased engagement and popularity, while reducing the level of effort required to keep your resources up-to-date. The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A session, and refreshments will be provided on-site free of charge for attendees.
• When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5-6 p.m. • Where: Kubik Coworking, Jászai Mari tér 5-6, 1137 Budapest • Fee: Attendance is free of charge, but subject to registration. Non-members who register and don’t show without a cancellation at least 24 hours before the event may be subject to an inconvenience fee.
Join the Belgian Business Club in Hungary (Belgabiz) and the Dutch-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce (Dutcham) for a joint Casino Night: try your luck at the poker table, roll the dice, or play roulette! This Belgian-Dutch dinner party will provide an excellent opportunity for quality networking with a wider group of people. Sample traditional Belgian and Dutch/Indonesian culinary delights, such as mussels and fries, sate, rendang, poffertjes, waffles and more.
• When: Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. • Where: Crowne Plaza Budapest, Váci út 1-3, 1062 Budapest • Fee: Members of Dutcham and Belgabiz, HUF 49,000; EU-Chambers partner chambers, HUF 59,000; non-members, HUF 69,000.
The CCIU invites Hungarian companies to participate in two upcoming InBuyer events, offering free online B2B meetings with Italian manufacturers. InBuyer Men & Women’s Fashion & Accessories, taking place on Oct. 7–8, connects Hungarian buyers, distributors, agents and retailers with Italian producers in the fashion sector. Through one-to-one online meetings, participants can discover men’s and women’s collections, explore private label opportunities and learn more about Italian companies’ design, craftsmanship and production capabilities. Later in the month, InBuyer Furniture will take place on Oct. 21–22. The event is dedicated to furniture and interior design, bringing together Italian manufacturers and Hungarian buyers, distributors and retailers. Participants can discover high-quality furniture, home décor and design solutions and establish direct contacts with potential Italian suppliers. For both events, meetings can be requested according to participants’ profiles and business interests, allowing companies to connect with relevant potential partners and explore new commercial opportunities. Participation in either event is free of charge for Hungarian buyers.
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of October 2, 2026.
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