08:45 - 08:50
08:50 - 09:00
Foreword
Speakers:
09:00 - 09:15
09:15 - 09:30
Family businesses represent 60% of the Hungarian SME sector, and the change of generation is becoming an increasingly urgent issue for these companies. Succession is critical not just for the individual businesses but also for the national economy, as these strong and durable enterprises founded around the time of Hungary's democratic transition form the backbone of the country's economy. We are seeing the beginning of the first change of generation in Hungary, but we can already learn a lot from the experiences: what practical challenges the process entails, how these can be overcome, and what new opportunities arise during the process.
09:30 - 09:45
09:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
Panel discussion
Moderator: László Krisán, vezérigazgató, KAVOSZ Zrt.
Conversation participants:
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee break
The Hungarian SME sector is highly fragmented, with the ratio of small businesses significantly higher than in developed countries. As a result of the current structure, SMEs do not benefit from economies of scale, which adversely affects their competitiveness. Therefore, we will look at the issue of unlocking the potential in economies of scale and increasing competitiveness by supporting mergers and acquisitions - not just for SMEs but also from the viewpoint of big corporations.
11:30 - 11:45
From local to global – Opportunities for the domestic supplier base
Speaker: Endre Ascsillán, Vice President, GE in Hungary
11:45 - 12:00
Mindful growth – How to switch up a gear
Speaker: Viktor Szekeres, tulajdonos, alapító, Gloster Infokommunikációs Nyrt.
12:00 - 12:55
Panel discussion
Moderator: Attila Weinhardt, Analyst, Portfolio
Conversation participants:
12:55 - 13:55
Lunch break
Domestic SMEs account for just 20% of Hungary's exports. Conquering foreign markets or expanding through acquisitions are not typical activities in this sector. What synergies can come into play when investing capital abroad, and how could the domestic SME sector and the entire Hungarian economy profit from this? We will demonstrate the microeconomic and macroeconomic benefits of foreign expansion using genuine Hungarian success stories, while also showing how new opportunities by Hiventures could support this trend.
13:55 - 14:10
Boosting Exports through Private Equity Investments
Speaker: Gergely Jákli, elnök-vezérigazgató, EXIM
14:10 - 14:25
Direction rest of the world! But how?
Speaker: dr. András Lovretity, Partner, VJT & Partners Ügyvédi Iroda
14:25 - 14:40
14:40 - 15:30
Panel discussion: Export opportunities and supporting foreign expansion
Moderator: Gergely Csiki, Chief editor, Portfolio
Conversation participants:
15:30 - 15:50
Coffee break
Entrepreneurs registering for the various tables wil be offered first-hand knowledge in the following topics: Beyond loans: the SME financing constructs of Hiventures; The company sale process, tips and tricks; Trust wealth management; Grants and funding, innovation tenders; The latest tax trends; Inheritance advice
15:50 - 16:50
Roundtable I: Aspects of Hiventures' SME capital financing
Moderator: Álmos Mikesy, elnök-vezérigazgató, Diófa Alapkezelő
15:50 - 16:50
Roundtable II: Wealth management and transfer in family businesses
Moderator: Dr. Márton Erdei, Operatív vezető, Deloitte Private
15:50 - 16:50
Roundtable III: Change of generations
Moderator: Róbert Szerdahelyi, Head of SME Business / SME Directorate, Erste Bank
15:50 - 16:50
Roundtable IV: Improving efficiency at SMEs through innovation grants and tax benefits
Moderator: Alex Papadimitropulosz, Managing Director, Via Credit
15:50 - 16:50
Roundtable V: EU funding for domestic SMEs
Moderator: Miklós Andorka, Strategic Director, MAPI Hungarian Development Agency
15:50 - 16:50
Roundtable VI: Aspects of Hiventures' SME capital financing
Moderator: György Dráfi, Investment Director, Hiventures
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