The global vehicle industry has undergone significant changes in recent years and much of it may still be ahead of us. What are the biggest challenges impacting the domestic operation fundamentally in the next few years? How do players see the global market situation and its effect on Hungarian production in 2024? What steps do actors take to maintain competitiveness in a difficult environment?
09:15 - 09:25
Welcome, opening
Speakers:
09:25 - 09:45
People make the difference. The secret source of Plant Kecskemét´s success.
Speaker: Jens Bühler, CEO, Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft.
09:45 - 10:00
More for less - sustainable energy solutions
Speaker: András István Tóth, Solution sales director, E.ON Energiamegoldások Kft.
10:00 - 10:40
Executives’ roundtable I.
OEM and Key corporate actors of the domestic automotive industry on trends, investments, crisis management, competitiveness and development directions.
Moderator: Csaba Kilián, CEO, Association of the Hungarian Automotive Industry (MAGE)
Conversation participants:
10:40 - 11:20
Executives’ roundtable II.
Key Supplier and SME actors of the domestic automotive industry on trends, investments, crisis management, competitiveness and development directions
Moderator: Csaba Kilián, CEO, Association of the Hungarian Automotive Industry (MAGE)
Conversation participants:
High energy prices cause a significant competitive disadvantage on the cost side in the automotive industry so optimising energy procurement and use and realising a conscious energy management in the daily operations are still a burning issue. But how can it be done the right way? What serves best our expected long-term energy needs? Do we even know everything about our own energy use and its optimisation possibilities?
11:50 - 12:05
How do dragon, shark and bear get into industry?
Speaker: Ferenc Nyirő, Industrial Digitalization Business Unit Manager, Kontron Hungary Kft.
12:05 - 12:20
New type of contracts on the energy market, energy efficiency from the industrial market players’ point of view
Speakers:
12:20 - 13:00
Panel discussion: How do players reshape their energy procurement and use strategies in line with the new challenges?
Moderator: Gábor Bali, Managing Director, ENERGIQ Kft.
Conversation participants:
Super-advanced technologies can only prove to be useful if workers are prepared to use them. But how can we combine the new technologies available with the existing human resources to achieve better business results? The double challenge of 2024: HR management and digitalisation, the practical application of AI in production
13:45 - 14:00
Where will we be in the 'robot sandwich'? The possible effects of robotization on employees
Speaker: Zsuzsanna Reményi, International Customer Development Director, Prohuman
14:00 - 14:45
Panel discussion: How can a company prepare for changing employee needs? Motivation, technological transition, managing new generations, attracting foreign workers
Moderator: Zsuzsanna Reményi, International Customer Development Director, Prohuman
Conversation participants:
14:45 - 15:00
Technology innovation and AI from EU funds
Speaker: János Dászkál, Senior Project Manager, Magyar Fejlesztésösztönző Iroda
15:00 - 15:40
Panel discussion: Production efficiency, automation, robotisation, digitalisation, AI – How is it done now and what are the opportunities?
Moderator: Zoltán Rigó, SUA Manager, Sheldon Invest Kft.
Conversation participants:
The global pressure of taking steps towards sustainable developments and greening further shapes the global car industry – how can actors connect to the trends, and how can we put sustainability at the service of returns? At the same time it now seems an established fact that our country is gaining a leading status in battery production - what impact will these trends have on the structure of the Hungarian economy and supply chains?
14:00 - 14:15
Biodiversity in an industrial area
Speaker: Péter Éliás, Leading manager, Environmental Management, Audi Hungaria Zrt.
14:15 - 15:10
Panel discussion: Production greening, biodiversity, sustainable supply chains, ESG – How are they manifested in the automotive industry? Possibilities and best practices
Moderator: Tamás Rózsa, Managing Partner, Top Tier Consultants
Conversation participants:
15:10 - 15:40
Panel discussion: Battery production in Hungary
Moderator: Dr. Roland Horváth, Director, Deloitte Zrt.
Conversation participants:
The boom in the defence industry is a noteworthy trend. But what challenges and risks does Hungary face as it embarks on this path? What opportunities will they open up for domestic manufacturers and suppliers?
16:00 - 16:15
The role of N7 Holding in the domestic defence industry.
Speaker: Dr. Tamás Stukovszky, Strategic Director, N7Holding Zrt.
16:15 - 17:00
Defence Industry Roundtable: Research, Development, and Manufacturing in a Conflict-Ridden World – Points of Connection for the Automotive Sector
Moderator: Gyula Pomázi, Head of Department, Ministry for National Economy
Conversation participants:
Stay with us after the professional programmes and cheers at the reception!
We will guarantee a good atmosphere with gourmet snacks and a wide range of drinks.
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
On the second day of the conference, we will provide factory visits to several nearby sites on a rotating basis, with a shuttle bus service between sites.
Participation in the factory visits requires registration. You can only book your place if you already have a ticket to the event.
Factory sites:
►DUVENBECK IMMO Logisztikai Kft.
►ElringKlinger Hungary Kft.
►Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft.
► Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft.
"Please be advised that the scheduled visit may be subject to cancellation up to 24 hours before the arranged time if it cannot be organised as planned. MBMH cannot be held responsible for any associated costs or damages resulting from such cancellation. Thank you for your understanding!"
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