Green transition, but how? The picking of the lowest hanging fruit is over for most companies aiming for a sustainability transition, but what's next? How can new practices or compliance with ever-changing ESG considerations be integrated into day-to-day operations? The Portfolio Green Transition & ESG is a practice-oriented conference, which aims to share solutions, best practices or even current obstacles to sustainability among the most committed business players, even those at the beginning of their journey. Interests are shared and implementation is easier, more cost-effective and faster through collaboration and knowledge sharing.  As part of this, balancing current relevant regulations, funding opportunities, ESG criteria, reporting and real-world practices will be highlighted in the first half of the conference. While the other half of the event will focus on practical issues such as harnessing different technologies, AI or digitalisation in the transition, energy efficient or circular practices, and dealing with suppliers, consumers and your own employeesin the process of innovating and adopting sustainability.

For the retail sector, 2026 will mark a new turning point: while consumer habits and expectations are constantly changing, the macroeconomic environment, regulatory changes and technological innovations will also fundamentally reshape the industry. It is no longer a question of whether to adapt, but how and how fast players can turn this into a competitive advantage. The new economy is also changing the global economy, changing macroeconomic and regulatory trends, and the changing business environment. The Portfolio Retail Day 2026 aims to be a meeting point for key decision-makers, managers and professionals in the retail market, not only to look at the challenges of today, but also to seek answers to the questions that will shape the future. The 2026 event will continue to take a cross-sectoral approach, with players from FMCG, fashion, fuel retail, e-commerce and luxury goods sharing their experiences across a range of segments. The event will also take a cross-sectoral approach in 2026. At 2026, special attention will be paid to improving the omnichannel customer experience, the practical application of Retail Tech - especially Artificial Intelligence - and optimising and making supply chains sustainable. Other important topics will include mapping new consumer journeys, the impact of digital sales models and the platform economy, as well as labour market changes, organisational culture renewal and new directions in retail leadership. A new focus will also look at the full spectrum of the manufacturing and supply chain - from raw material sourcing to product introduction - as competitiveness is increasingly determined by the efficiency of the underlying processes. Portfolio Retail Day 2026 will offer more than just a conference: it will provide an unrivalled opportunity to network, inspire and share industry knowledge. Whether it's a physical store network, e-commerce or a hybrid model, this event is for those who want to not only survive, but thrive and lead the next era of retail.

Compliance professionals face ever-changing challenges in their organisations. This is often an unpopular role, as new regulations, new technology trends and dynamic market expectations require a company's organisation and operations to constantly adapt. The effectiveness of adaptation directly affects competitiveness. It is now clear that the compliance profession is multidisciplinary: in addition to legal knowledge, it requires business, communication and technological competences. Artificial intelligence is also a powerful tool for managing change, as it is obviously not a substitute for experts, but it is a tool that allows for faster, more accurate and more efficient compliance. So the compliance professional of the future will not just react to change, but will turn it into a strategic advantage by leveraging the support of smart technologies.  This year, AI will also be at the heart of the conference in the sense that AI is creating new markets and has transformed business models in almost every market: this presents new business opportunities and new compliance challenges. Every year at the Compliance Professionals Annual Spring Conference, we provide new examples of how compliance with external and internal regulations can not only avoid risks and fines, but can also provide significant market advantage. Companies that operate transparently and legally are more likely to build trust with their customers, partners and investors, which has a direct impact on long-term success and profit growth.  In 2026, Portfolio and Wolters Kluwer will once again jointly organise a conference where we will explore the most topical issues in the key legal and regulatory areas that shape the way companies operate in the digital space.  The technical programme and networking opportunities will provide participants with an excellent opportunity to learn about the business opportunities and risks of the future.

The energy transition is not only an environmental issue, but also a competitiveness issue.

Climate change has become a strategic economic issue, with the most direct impacts on agriculture.The first day of Planet Expo and Conference on Agriculture will look at specific answers on how to sustain domestic agricultural and food production in a changing climate and economic environment. For the third time one of the most important sustainability events in Central Europe, Planet Budapest 2026 Expo and Experience Programme. An event that explores the theme of sustainability in an experiential way and presents the latest green solutions in a way that visitors can understand. As part of Planet Expo 2026, organised by the Blue Planet Climate Foundation, two days of the Planet Conference will focus on the sustainable economy and agriculture, as well as on clean energy and the energy sector, helping the Hungarian economy to make the green transition and achieve climate neutrality goals. On the first day of the conference, we will look at the ecological economics approach and seek answers to the challenges of the sector most exposed to climate change, agriculture. The morning will focus on EU and domestic funding opportunities, how agriculture can raise funds, and the physical climate risks that financial support can address (e.g. drought, flash floods). The conference will also focus on the latest trends in sustainable agriculture and the food industry: best examples of regenerative farming, innovative inputs, i.e. input materials used in production (e.g. seeds, pesticides). From production, through the value chain, to food processing and waste management, we will look at the sustainable opportunities, as well as the obstacles ahead. Sustainability is a complex economic and social system that does not involve a single sector but a wide range of economic actors. In this system, cross-sectoral cooperation, knowledge sharing and joint solution finding are particularly valued - this is the dialogue that the Planet Conference aims to strengthen. The Planet Expo and Conference is free to attend but registration is required.

The Hungarian real estate market's special start-of-year professional, business and networking event, to start the year from an even broader perspective! We feel the soaring or pressured processes, phenomena, challenges and opportunities of the real estate market on a daily basis, but to discuss, to discuss, to exchange personal opinions and to cultivate real business opportunities and relationships is always the most useful way of common development. At the beginning of the year, however, we would like - in addition to the inevitable meeting, exchange of information and business/friendship networking - to have the opportunity to discuss, hear presentations and hear talks on wider topics that indirectly affect the world of real estate, but which do have a strong impact. Such key areas include the macro-economic and financing situation, foresight, climate change, social change, understanding future generations, global financial and energy market expectations, or the most important issues affecting the future of the world economy and society, i.e. our future, the future of our partners, tenants and employees. Let's kick off what promises to be a difficult but positive and optimistic year with a special real estate kick-off meeting! The themes that are transforming our world and our immediate environment and the event's headline sponsor is Gránit Pólus.

Portfolio Group’s Agricultural Conference is one of the most prestigious agricultural events of the year. Originally a two-day event, the conference has expanded to three days, with the main sessions on 3–4 December now preceded by an opening evening on 2 December. This makes the event unique among Hungarian agricultural gatherings, offering rich professional programme for participants. The conference provides an assessment of the current state of the agricultural sector, outlines the short- and long-term development and breakout opportunities ahead, and presents reliable forecasts to support business decision-making. The event will present the most topical issues affecting the agri-food sector in a comprehensive and detailed way, providing extensive information on the processes that are crucial to the fate of agriculture, and, in addition to summarising and evaluating annual agricultural events, will also provide participants with a longer-term vision for informed development and investment decisions. At the conference, top executives from Hungary’s public administration, banking sector, corporate sphere, and professional associations will provide first-hand, relevant information that can serve as valuable insight for all players in the agri-food economy – from producers and food manufacturers to retailers. In addition, the event offers extensive opportunities for visibility and market development for companies serving the agricultural sector – including input manufacturers, integrators, machinery distributors, financial institutions, and other service providers. Beyond its rich and insightful programme, the conference provides a valuable platform for professional networking and business negotiations. In addition to high-level presentations and panel discussions, the event also includes entertaining segments to help participants unwind and recharge. Highlights from the Agricultural Conference 2024:

The HR (R)EVOLUTION 2025 – Powered by Prohuman & Pénzcentrum, co-organised by Pénzcentrum and Portfolio, is one of Hungary’s premier labour market and HR conferences; a meeting place for HR specialists and middle and senior managers of the most well-known Hungarian companies. The conference discusses the year’s most important labour market developments and HR trends, providing practical insights while creating opportunities for personal networking with industry leaders. The conference’s goal is to support executives and HR specialists across various fields in (re)designing key HR processes. Topics include recruitment, onboarding, employee retention, talent management, and work organisation, with a particular focus on white-collar employees. The event also covers employer brand development, as well as the importance of internal and external communication strategies. The event will also focus on how the HR revolution we are living through is increasingly converging with the ever-faster-paced evolution of HR. Thus, the conference’s theme will be strongly influenced by the digital transformation of the sector, and those attending the event will have the opportunity to gain up-to-date knowledge in this area. Today’s labour market demands a very different approach and far greater flexibility from companies than in the past. HR (R)EVOLUTION 2025 – Powered by Prohuman & Pénzcentrum is not only a professional forum but also one of the most effective business networking platforms for the sector, offering a real insight into the main challenges and future directions of the industry. This was HR (R)EVOLUTION 2024 – Powered by Prohuman & Pénzcentrum

In recent years, corporate operations have undergone rapid digitalisation; paper-based processes are disappearing, and in-person visits to branches now occur only for the most complex cases where personal presence is still needed. Today, however, the digital landscape, including internal operations and customer-facing front ends, is being transformed by the AI revolution and its latest innovation, 'agentic AI'. These autonomous AI agents offer companies unprecedented speed and extraordinary efficiency gains across IT and business functions that were previously unimaginable. From financial institutions and manufacturing companies to IT vendors and telecom providers, every sector is under pressure to act. It has never been more critical to keep pace with competitors, avoid falling behind, and even gain a lead in today’s fiercely competitive environment. This was our first Portfolio AI in Business conference:

Now continuing under a new name and refreshed foundations, but with the same innovative spirit and professional focus, our former Construction Technology and Innovation Conference returns this year as the Future of Construction — the premier autumn networking and business summit for Hungary’s construction industry. The content remains as strong as ever! Efficiency in practice powered by the latest technologies. Cost efficiency, speed, accuracy, and workforce optimisation are among the most critical tasks for everyone. Technological innovations, digitalisation and robotisation, cutting-edge manufacturing, production and construction processes are penetrating and shaping every facet and player in the construction industry at an astonishing speed from design to construction. The challenges facing the sector, be it streamlining costs, reducing defects, achieving sustainability targets or meeting deadlines, can all be achieved through technological advances. But finding the best solutions and newest developments is not easy. Our Future of Construction conference wishes to help in this and bring together players year by year. After a decade of rapid growth in the domestic construction industry followed by recent challenging years, the time has come when only the designers and contractors equipped with the newest technologies and innovations, the most comprehensive knowledge and solutions can operate, find work, and develop efficiently. For this reason, in the Portfolio Group's portfolio of events, following the success of the "Construction Industry" conference, we are organising our premium event titled "Future of Construction", which will showcase the industry's most important technological and innovative knowledge and bring together market players, for the third time. Join us on the journey full of data, digitalisation, and engineering creativity and let's continue building the successful domestic construction industry of the future together! This was our Construction Technology and Innovation 2024 conference: