East Meets West

The conference, organized by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce and EY Hungary, aims to highlight Hungary's success in attracting investments from both Western and Eastern countries, creating a unique opportunity for dialogue between German and Asian investors.
 

The event will serve as a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences, and explore collaborative opportunities for further growth.

AGENDA:

14:30 Registration

15:00 Opening Remarks

• András Sávos, President, German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
• Tamás Vékási, Country Managing Partner, CESA Central Cluster Head of Tax Services, EY Hungary

15:20 Geopolitics and FDI trends in Europe and Hungary: Keynote & discussion

• Simon Moger, Partner, EMEIA LeaderGlobal Location Services and Incentives, EY
• Tamás Szűcs, Partner, Tax & State SubsidiesEY Hungary
• Moderator: Barbara Zollmann, CEO. German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

15:50 Insights from a flagship investor: Keynote & discussion

• Joe Wang, Managing DirectorHungary Sunwoda Automotive Energy Technology Kft.
• Interviewer: Robin Marshall, Editor-in-ChiefBudapest Business Journal

16:20 Sharing experiences, Exploring collaboration: Round Table Discussion

• Melinda Topolcsik, Managing Director, Bridgestone Tatabánya Termelő Kft.
• István Szászi, Representative of the Bosch Group, Hungary and the Adriatic region
• Dr. Tao Hu, General Manager, SEMCORP Hungary Kft.
• Moderator: Róbert Ésik, Partner EMEIA, Global Location Services and Incentives, EY

17:10  Building effective partnerships and navigating cultural nuances across diverse business environments

• Margit Farkas, Partner, People Consulting Leader in Central Eastern and Southeastern Europe & Central Asia, EY Hungary

17:30 Networking

For more details on the speakers, please see below.

Join us for an afternoon filled with insightful keynote speeches, engaging roundtable discussions, and valuable networking opportunities with prominent speakers from various sectors.
 

The event is subject to prior confirmed registration.

AGENDA

Networking