Budapest Economic Forum 2021

Budapest Economic Forum 2021 organized by Portfolio will be held in a hybrid form which was never seen before - using all technical possibilities to provide the best availabe professional programme. Experts of the field, economists and policy makers will attend on the venue and international speakers will join us virtually, thus offering the same to the audience - please join us the way that works best for you: offline or online. 

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a host of changes globally and in Hungary as well, as countries have started unprecedented fiscal loosening while central banks continue to support economic recovery using all tools at their disposal. Meanwhile, inflation has surfaced as a risk to economic players in 2021. What is the economic outlook of Hungary and the world? How long can higher inflation stay with us?

A large number of businesses have found themselves in a tough spot due to the pandemic, particularly in the service sector. Restrictions have hit tourism, entertainment and events the hardest. In certain industries, a major rearrangement of the market may begin as a result. Who will be the winners and the losers in the post-pandemic economic environment? How do businesses evaluate the effects of the coronavirus and their future?

In parallel with the presentations, we are waiting for our participants for lunch in the exhibition room until 11:30-14:30!

Economic recovery may allow businesses to breathe more freely, but risks continue to be present. In addition to inflation, the labour shortage is also about to return, while the pandemic may have resulted in long-term structural changes. How do businesses see their current outlook? What do they consider the main risk to recovery?