Registration

Automotive industry 2026

26th March 2026
27th March 2026
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
Szervezett exkluzív B2B találkozók a konferencia meghatározott előadóival, előzetes jelentkezés alapján
09:00–09:25
Registration
09:25–11:15
Session I: How do automotive industry players see the global market situation and its impact on Hungarian production in 2025?
Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio
09:25–09:35  |  Welcome, opening
Zoltán Bán, CEO, Net Média (Portfolio Group)
Csaba Kilián, CEO, Association of the Hungarian Automotive Industry (MAGE)
09:35–09:55  |  How recent EU policy developments are affecting CEE countries
Zdeněk Petzl, Chief Representative, CEE AutoHUB powered by ACEA, Executive Director, Czech Automotive Industry Association
09:55–10:15  |  Keynote presentation
Jeremy Wang, Regional Country Manager, BYD Europe
10:15–10:30  |  Energy is not a cost. Energy is a risk.
András István Tóth, Solution sales director, E.ON Hungária Csoport
10:30–11:15  |  OEM Leaders Roundtable
Moderator: Csaba Kilián, CEO, Association of the Hungarian Automotive Industry (MAGE)
dr. Zoltán Dobra, Head of plant stearing-car manufacturing, AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.
Róbert Krisztián, Deputy CEO, Magyar Suzuki Corp.
Olívia Mesics, Plant Manager, Managing Director, Opel Szentgotthárd Ltd., Stellantis
Jeremy Wang, Regional Country Manager, BYD Europe
11:15–11:45
Coffee Break & Networking
11:45–13:15
Session II/A: European competitiveness and electromobility - key issues 2026
Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio
11:45–12:40  |  Suppliers' Leadership Roundtable
Moderator: Csaba Kilián, CEO, Association of the Hungarian Automotive Industry (MAGE)
Gergely Bogár, Deputy General Manager, Business Administration, Denso Manufacturing Hungary Ltd.
Anna Dedéné Novotni, Vice President of the Board, HAJDU Group
Dr. Róbert Keszte, Head of Operations Architecture and Networking Business Unit and Country Director of AUMOVIO Hungary, AUMOVIO
Dr. István Szászi, the Representative of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adriatic region, Robert Bosch Ltd.
Balázs Szilágyi, Senior Public Affairs Manager, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
Melinda Topolcsik, President, Managing Director, Bridgestone Tatabánya Manufacturing Ltd.
12:40–13:20  |  Panel discussion: cooperation and new supplier opportunities in the global market
Gábor Fábián, EU Regional Director, Le Bélier Zrt.
Dávid Schnaider, Business Development Director, Videoton Holding Zrt.
György Szucsány, Property Development Director, Waberer's Group
Gábor Wolf, Managing Director, Emika Zrt.
Ebédszünet
14:15–15:30
Session II/B: Greening or return?
Moderator: Roxána Pásztor, Sustainability Project Leader, Portfolio
14:15–14:30  |  Presentation
14:30–14:45  |  Complex Electricity Supply Based on Time Value of Energy
Gábor Berényi, COO, Smart Solar Kft.
14:45–15:30  |  Which energy efficiency investments are most supportive of cost-effective operations at the large business and SME level?
Szilvia Bódi, Cluster Sales Marketing Innovation Manager, DS Smith
Péter Simon, Managing Partner, Simon Plastics Ltd.
László Tisza-Kiss, Managing Director, AGC Glass Hungary
Zoltán Tóth, EIS Sales Manager, E.ON Hungária Csoport
14:15–15:30
Section III/A: A new level of competitiveness I: human resources
Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio
14:15–14:35  |  Presentation
14:30–15:30  |  HR roundtable
Zsuzsanna Brozman, HR igazgató, Starters E-Components Generators Automotive Hungary Kft. (S.E.G.A. Hungary Ltd.)
dr. Éva Szigeti, Head of Audi Academy, Audi Akademie Hungaria
dr. Zoltán Varga, Executive General Manager - HR, Corporate Services, Legal & Compliance Affairs, Magyar Suzuki Zrt.
14:15–15:30
Session II/B: Greening or return?
Moderator: Roxána Pásztor, Sustainability Project Leader, Portfolio
14:15–14:30  |  Presentation
14:30–14:45  |  Complex Electricity Supply Based on Time Value of Energy
Gábor Berényi, COO, Smart Solar Kft.
14:45–15:30  |  Which energy efficiency investments are most supportive of cost-effective operations at the large business and SME level?
Szilvia Bódi, Cluster Sales Marketing Innovation Manager, DS Smith
Péter Simon, Managing Partner, Simon Plastics Ltd.
László Tisza-Kiss, Managing Director, AGC Glass Hungary
Zoltán Tóth, EIS Sales Manager, E.ON Hungária Csoport
14:15–15:30
Section III/A: A new level of competitiveness I: human resources
Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio
14:15–14:35  |  Presentation
14:30–15:30  |  HR roundtable
Zsuzsanna Brozman, HR igazgató, Starters E-Components Generators Automotive Hungary Kft. (S.E.G.A. Hungary Ltd.)
dr. Éva Szigeti, Head of Audi Academy, Audi Akademie Hungaria
dr. Zoltán Varga, Executive General Manager - HR, Corporate Services, Legal & Compliance Affairs, Magyar Suzuki Zrt.
15:30–15:50
Coffee Break & Networking
15:50–17:30
Section IV: AI in the automotive industry
Moderator: Kata Tóth, Conference project leader, Portfolio
15:50–16:05  |  Autonomous vehicles - certain questions of liability
Dr. Dávid Hanis, Attorney-at-law, Partner, Oppenheim Law Firm
16:05–16:20  |  Presentation
Gábor Koós, Project Manager - Automotive Industry, Siemens Zrt.
16:20–17:00  |  Panel discussion
Moderator: Ádám Vida, CEO, Edortech
Róbert Hosszu, Managing Director, NI HUNGARY Software és Hardware Gyártó Kft.
Péter Szabó, Managing Director, Schaeffler Debrecen
Tamás Szabó, CEO, Rába Automotive Holding Plc.
Charles Wassen, General Manager, Country Operations Lead, Dana Hungary Kft.
17:00–17:30  |  Panel discussion
Zoltán Dapsy, Managing Director, AUMOVIO Hungary Kft.
Csaba Göntér, Service Business Unit Director, thyssenkrupp Materials Ltd.
Barnabás Jákli, General Manager, Motherson
Szervezett exkluzív B2B  találkozók a konferencia meghatározott előadóival, előzetes jelentkezés alapján
17:30–18:00
Casual networking with drinks
18:00–22:00  |  Standing reception and evening programme
09:00
09:00–12:00
Factory visit
Factory visit 2nd day (March 27, 2026)
On the second day of the conference, we will provide factory tours at several nearby locations, with bus transfers departing at 9:00 and 11:00!  YOU CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO LOCATIONS! Applications will be accepted by the system in the order in which they are received. We will send you a notification of your application's acceptance. If a given location is full, it will no longer be available for selection during the application process.  Available locations: Schaeffler Debrecen E-Mobility Gyár (9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. shifts) MWS: separator base foil manufacturing unit (9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. shifts) Thyssenkrupp Springs & Stabilizers Kft. (9:00 a.m. shift and 11.00 am shift) HAJDU Autotechnika Ipari Zrt. (11:00 a.m. shift) Participation in the factory visits requires registration. You can only book your place if you already have a ticket to the event. Please note that the venues reserve the right to change or cancel the programme in case of vis major. Please be advised that during the factory tour, the venues are entitled to determine and, if necessary, restrict the circle of participants for business, organizational, and/or security reasons. In some cases, participation may require signing a liability and/or confidentiality agreement on site, and photography and video recording may not be permitted.
Schaeffler E-Mobility Gyár

Following the successful integration of Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies on 1 October 2024, the Debrecen E-Mobility factory, now part of the Schaeffler Group, specialises in producing automotive electronics. Located in the Southern Industrial Park, the factory employs 1,200 people who work tirelessly to produce high-quality, state-of-the-art power electronics solutions, including gearbox control units, starter generators, voltage converters, and actuators. These products are manufactured using 62 different production technologies and help keep Europe's most established car manufacturers' passenger cars on the road. Visitors will gain an insight into the company's technological diversity on the tour.

MWS: szeparátor alapfólia gyártóegysége

SEMCORP Hungary combines the expertise and innovation of SEMCORP Advanced Materials Group with a strategic European location. Our proximity to key markets enables us to effectively meet the growing needs of the electromobility sector in the region. Our cutting-edge facility in Hungary boasts exceptional manufacturing capacity and adheres to the highest quality and sustainability standards. SEMCORP has attracted cooperative new energy lithium battery and packaging companies from all over the world thanks to the outstanding quality, high efficiency and stability of our products.

Thyssenkrupp Springs & Stabilizers Kft.

Thyssenkrupp is a global industrial and technology company with a presence in nearly 80 countries and more than 200 years of industrial experience, contributing to the mobility solutions of the future. The Debrecen plant began operations in 2017, where we manufacture vehicle suspension components, primarily springs and stabilizers, using state-of-the-art technology. Nearly 300 employees work to produce reliable, high-quality products for the world's leading car manufacturers. During the factory tour, participants will gain insight into modern automotive manufacturing processes and the technology used to produce suspension systems.

HAJDU Autotechnika Ipari Zrt.

The company's main activity is the production of sheet metal components and sub-assemblies for passenger and commercial vehicles, including various body panels, cooling unit components, alternator and starter parts, sunroof components and seat components, as well as exhaust system sheet metal components. The company also simulates pressed and deep drawn parts and designs, manufactures and maintains the necessary sheet metal forming tools and inspection equipment.

Please note that you may cancel your visit up to 24 hours before the scheduled time if it is not possible to carry out the visit at the specified time. The company cannot be held liable for any costs or damages incurred by cancellation. Thank you for your understanding!"

Factory visit
On the second day of the conference, we will provide factory visits to several nearby venues by shuttle bus. Optional factory visits are included in the registration fee and can be booked during online registration.

Departure times for the tours are 9:00 and 11:00, therefore TWO LOCATIONS ARE OPTIONAL!

Currently available locations:

Schaeffler Debrecen E-Mobility Factory
Schaeffler Motion Technologies Debrecen Kft.
Following the successful integration of Schaeffler and Vitesco Technologies on October 1, 2024, the Debrecen E-Mobility factory, now part of the Schaeffler Group, specializes in the production of automotive electronics products. Located in the Southern Industrial Park, 1,200 employees work day in, day out to produce high-quality, state-of-the-art power electronics solutions such as gearbox control units, starter generators, voltage converters and actuators. The products, manufactured using 62 different production technologies, help to keep Europe's most established car manufacturer's passenger cars moving. The visit will give visitors an insight into the company's technological diversity.

MWS: separator base film production unit
SEMCORP Hungary combines the expertise and innovation of SEMCORP Advanced Materials Group with a strategic European location. This proximity to key markets allows us to effectively meet the growing needs of the electromobility sector in the region. Our state-of-the-art facility in Hungary provides outstanding manufacturing capacity while adhering to the highest quality standards and sustainability practices. With its outstanding quality, high efficiency and high stability, SEMCORP has attracted cooperative new energy lithium battery companies and packaging companies from all over the world.
Our products: lithium-ion battery separator film, aluminium plastic film mainly used in the electronics and entertainment industry (e.g. smart watch, telephone), Bopp film, packaging boxes 

Thyssenkrupp Springs & Stabilizers Ltd.

Thyssenkrupp is a global industrial and technology company with a presence in nearly 80 countries and more than 200 years of industrial experience, contributing to the mobility solutions of the future. The Debrecen plant began operations in 2017, where we manufacture vehicle suspension components, primarily springs and stabilizers, using state-of-the-art technology. Nearly 300 employees work to produce reliable, high-quality products for the world's leading car manufacturers. During the factory tour, participants will gain insight into modern automotive manufacturing processes and the technology used to produce suspension systems.

HAJDU Autotechnika Ipari Zrt.
A factory visit to HAJDU Autotechnika Zrt. will give participants an insight into the company's automotive activities and ongoing technological developments. The programme will include a tour of the production and tooling facilities equipped with modern machinery.
The main activity of the company is the production of sheet metal components and sub-assemblies for passenger and commercial vehicles, such as various body panels, cooling unit components, alternator and starter parts, sunroof components, seat components, exhaust system sheet metal components. Simulation of pressed and deep drawn parts, and design, manufacture and maintenance of the necessary sheet metal forming tools and inspection equipment.

"Please note that you may cancel your visit, up to 24 hours before the scheduled time, if it is not possible to carry out the visit at the time specified. The company cannot be held liable for any costs or damages incurred by cancellation. Thank you for your understanding!"


Please be informed that during the factory visit, the venues are entitled to determine and, if necessary, limit the number of participants for business, organisational and/or security reasons. In some cases, participation may require the signing of a liability and/or confidentiality agreement on site and the taking of photographs or videos may not be permitted.

Contact

Organization, General Questions
Dominika Doszpoth
Dominika Doszpoth
Event organiser
Phone: 06202210231
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Kata Tóth
Kata Tóth
Conference Project Leader
Phone: +36 20 386 0751
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Sponsorship
Sándor Takács
Sándor Takács
Commercial Director
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Szonja Nagy
Szonja Nagy
Phone: +36 30 536 5951
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