Lucia visited the Swedish business community in Hungary on Dec. 9, 2024. “Team Sweden” had a seasonal gala dinner starting with an interesting discussion with Ambassador of Sweden to Hungary Diana Madunic, and Roland Jakab, SCCH president, moderated by Márta Holló. The Lucia Choir, Tutti Cantabile, brought the feeling of Lucia and Christmas, while Balázs Kiss literally enchanted the guests. After a raffle with valuable prices, four Stars from the Budapest Operetta Theater (Kata Janza, Nikolett Füredi, Ádám Bálint and Norman Szentmártoni) brought us a brilliant Abba show. The event reminded us of what Lucia brings: light and hope in the year’s darkest days.
The president of the CCIU, Bernardino Pusceddu, will be a member of the jury of the Indo-European Business Excellence Awards & Summit 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating international business excellence. It will focus on sectors such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, banking, and energy. The summit highlights innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. Other jury members include Duncan Graham, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce for Hungary, Norbert Revai-Bere, a foreign policy advisor at the Office of the Hungarian National Assembly, and Balazs Uzoni, global partner manager at Vodafone Intelligent Solutions. The jury will evaluate and recognize the most deserving companies, honoring achievements in innovation, positive impact, and sustainable practices. The event will emphasize the significant contributions of businesses to global economic development and the promotion of sustainable solutions. It will also provide an invaluable opportunity to strengthen economic ties between Europe and India.
• When: day, March 7, 2025, noon-10 p.m. • Where: Budapest Marriott Hotel, Apáczai Csere János utca 4, Budapest 1052
Belgabiz will hold its New Year’s Networking Reception to kick off another year. Come and join us to connect with other professionals, share ideas, and grow your network, all in a friendly and inspiring environment.
• When: Jan. 16, 6-10 p.m. • Where: Hotel Vision, Belgrád rakpart 24, Budapest 1056 • Fee: Members free; non-members HUF 24,000
The DUIHK annual kick-off 2025 event will offer a wealth of information and networking opportunities in a festive setting. The DUIHK will provide information about the chamber’s planned activities and focal points for the coming year, in which companies in both countries will continue to face significant challenges given political and geopolitical developments. The early federal election also casts its shadow, raising many hopes and questions regarding the future economic policy course of the newly elected German government. Guest speakers will be Minister for Economic Affairs Márton Nagy and Prof. Dr Michael Hüther, director and board member of the Cologne Institute for Economic Research.
• When: Thursday, Jan. 30, 6-10 p.m. • Where: Bem Center Budapest, Bem József tér 3, Budapest 1027 • Fee: Members HUF 39,000 (+ VAT); non-members HUF 62,000 (+ VAT).
The CCCH, in collaboration with the László-Fekete-Bagaméry Law Office, invites professionals and business leaders to an insightful business breakfast focusing on the latest tax changes and their implications in a dynamic economic climate. The presentation will be held in Hungarian. The discussion will cover topics such as new tax regulations and incentives in corporate taxation, VAT considerations from a cash flow perspective, and the viability of simplified tax regimes for small businesses. Participants will gain practical knowledge about the evolving tax landscape and identify cost-effective solutions.
• When: Jan. 22, from 8:30 a.m. • Where: LFB Law Tax, Nagymező utca 7, Budapest 1065. • Fee: Free, but prior registration is required.
The CCIFH year-opening business lunch will feature Minister for Economic Affairs Márton Nagy on the 2025 economic outlook for Hungary. The professional partner of the event will be MAPI Magyar Fejlesztési Iroda Zrt. The language of the event will be English, without translation.
• When: Feb. 6, noon-2 p.m. • Where: Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, Erzsébet krt 9, Budapest 1073. • Fee: Members HUF 34,900 + VAT; non-members HUF 52,200 + VAT.
In December, Swisscham had a wonderful evening celebrating the end of the year with our members and partners in the glorious ambiance of the elegant W Hotel. Swisscham Hungary has many exciting plans for 2025 and looks forward to another successful year of partnership and community building.
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of January 10, 2025.
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