At Swisscham’s second annual HR Café event, a well-known journalist and television presenter shared his experiences and thoughts on effective communication, highlighting its importance in everyday life and business. The speaker demonstrated how to communicate effectively in different scenarios and deal with difficult situations, such as conflicts or unexpected questions, through several practical examples. During the interactive presentation, participants also had the opportunity to ask questions, allowing for direct learning and the exchange of experiences. The chamber also organized a VIP guided tour for members at the ART Market Exhibition in October. It offered a professional insight into the world of contemporary art collections.
Upcoming in November: Holinstinct III webinar on time management for success.
• When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2-3 p.m. • Where: Online webinar • Fee: Members free; non-members HUF 10,000 / person (0% VAT)
Join our Hot Topic conference and round table discussion “Carbon Neutrality: Opportunities of Municipal and Corporate Cooperation on Climate Protection” with Barbara Botos, Ambassador-at-large for Climate at the Ministry for Energy, Márta Nagy director of Budapest Global, and Orsolya Barsi, head of the department of climate and environment at the Office of the Mayor of Budapest. Topics include corporate carbon neutrality initiatives, Budapest’s activities in the global CSR strategy, opportunities for cooperation between municipalities and companies, and collaboration between companies on the path to climate neutrality.
• When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m.-noon. • Where: Kristály Színtér, Margitsziget 23800/7, Budapest 1138 • Fee: Members HUF 29,000 (+ VAT); non-members HUF 44,900 (+ VAT).
The CCIFH invites guests to its large-scale gala Le Grand Bleu event, an annual prestige dinner and show. This year, the imaginary destination is a wonderful underwater world full of enchanting power. Enjoy the limitless feeling of freediving among the French business community.
• When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. • Where: HungExpo Sun foyer, Albertirsai út 10, Budapest 1101 • Fee: Members HUF 54,000 (+ VAT); non-members HUF 72,000 (+ VAT).
The DUIHK launched its annual TechCsajok (“Tech Girls”) career guidance events for female students on Oct. 15 in Budapest and on Oct. 17 in Debrecen. The chamber has organized the career orientation roadshow since 2017 with the active support of several member companies. The aim is to promote engineering and science among 14-18-year-old girls, thus alleviating the STEM labor shortage that has been a problem for years. A total of 700 students in the two cities were introduced to the possibilities of technical careers.
The CCIU’s “Women Leadership for the Future” event, in collaboration with UniCredit, will discuss the under-inclusion of women in the business world. It aims to recognize and celebrate the contribution of women in business by analyzing how their leadership is transforming the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship. After welcome words from Ambassador of Italy to Hungary Manuel Jacoangeli and Bernardino Pusceddu, president of the CCIU, and Giacomo Volpi, deputy CEO of UniCredit Bank Hungary, it will be the turn of the speakers, all prominent figures in their respective fields. These will include Alexandra Kulcsár, CEO of DigiLean and NorexERP, and Zsófia Körmendi-Seidler, senior transformation manager of KPMG Global Services in Hungary. Topics discussed will include women’s leadership in digital transformation, the influence of entrepreneurship in promoting design and culture, the importance of coaching for leadership development, the role of women in philanthropy, and their impact on innovation and consumer behavior. The event will be a valuable opportunity to reflect on the critical role of women in shaping a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.
• When: Friday, Nov. 15, 8:30 a.m-noon • Where: Budapest Marriott Hotel, Apaczai Csere Janos utca 4, Budapest 1052 • Fee: Members HUF 8,000 (incl. VAT); non-members HUF 12,000 (incl. VAT)
EU Chambers, the permanent commission of the bilateral business chambers and other business organizations of EU member states operating in Hungary, celebrated the 30th anniversary of its foundation on Oct. 25 in the Budapest Marriott Hotel. Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development Tibor Navracsics, Diego Randazzo, counselor and head of the consular chancellery of the Italian Embassy in Budapest, and Bernardino Pusceddu, president of the Hungarian Italian Chamber of Commerce and current president of the EU Chambers, shared their thoughts and ideas for the future. It was a remarkable and elegant event, graced by distinguished representatives from the diplomatic and business communities. The celebration highlighted decades of collaboration and commitment to fostering international relations and economic growth.
The BCCH will host its final CEO Dinner of 2024 with Ákos Garaba, managing director and engineering site lead of Jaguar Land Rover Hungary. During the event, guests can enjoy the customary three-course dinner with wine and welcome drinks while hearing the views of one of the foremost professionals on recent developments and current industry affairs. British Ambassador to Hungary Paul Fox and BCCH chairman Duncan Graham will give the opening remarks. JLR is one of the leading forces in the automotive sector, encompassing two of the most storied and iconic British brands. The Hungarian site opened in 2019, and over the past years, JLR has invested heavily in cutting-edge engineering, especially concerning electric cars. Garaba, a self-confessed petrolhead from childhood, moved to the United Kingdom to work for Jaguar Land Rover after apprenticeships on the supplier side. With two years of experience at JLR’s Coventry headquarters and a deep affection for the marques, he joined the Hungarian operation at the first opportunity as an engineer, developing highly automated driving functions and their respective simulations. After promotions to the head of the automated driving group in Hungary and then to engineering site lead and managing director, he’s as enthusiastic as ever about overseeing the site’s strategic direction.
• When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5:30-8 p.m. • Where: Párisi Udvar Hotel, Petőfi Sándor u. 2-4, Budapest 1052 • Fee: Members HUF 28,000 (plus VAT); non-members HUF 38,000 (plus VAT)
The CCCH is delighted to invite guests to the 30th Annual Lobster Night this month. This flagship event promises a remarkable evening, uniting members of the Hungarian and expat business communities for a night filled with networking, entertainment, and celebration. Guests will enjoy a luxurious dining experience with fresh lobsters flown in from Nova Scotia, Canada, complemented by an open cocktail bar courtesy of Hold Private Wealth Management and a variety of premium alcoholic beverages. The night will be filled with live music, entertainment, and the excitement of a silent auction and raffle prizes. Lobster Night is an excellent opportunity for business professionals to meet, connect, and expand their networks while indulging in exceptional food and drinks provided by generous sponsors.
• When: Saturday, Nov. 16 • Where: InterContinental Budapest, Apaczai Csere J. u. 12-14, Budapest 1052 • Fee: Members HUF 76,073; non-members HUF 97,663
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of November 4, 2024.
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