Automotive in Transition

As part of the event series titled "More Than Neighbors – Hungarian Cultural Week in Bratislava" (June 8–13, 2026), a Hungarian-Slovak business forum will be held on June 11, 2026, at the Slovnaft Refinery Gallery.

The first half of the program will feature high-level professional presentations and discussions with leading figures from the Hungarian and Slovak automotive industries, as well as representatives from sectors serving the automotive industry.

The second half of the day is dedicated to B2B meetings, where we provide opportunities for networking and consultation with participating companies and organizations.

The language of the professional programme is English. For the B2B session a limited number of interpreters is provided.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the event, and a Hungaricum buffet featuring traditional Hungarian specialties will be available during the B2B sessions.

The event is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. If you already have a b2match profile, please use it to register for the event (you do not need to create a new account). Please provide a mobile phone number where we can reach you on the day of the event!

B2B booking is possible upon registration.

GDPR: By submitting the registration form, you consent to having your photograph and video taken. The personal data requested on the form is required by the Hungarian Embassy in Bratislava and the co-organizers to manage your participation in the event and related communication activities.

Please note that after registration, the information you provided about your company will be visible to other participants.

9:30-10:00      Registration

10:00-13:00: Session I.: Professional program

10:00-10:45    Opening remarks

• Dr. Csaba BALOGH, Ambassador of Hungary in Bratislava

• Mr. Egon ZORAD, CEO of SARIO

• Ing. Alexander MATUŠEK, President, the Automotive Industry Association of the SR

10:45-11:30    Round table I.: The big players

• Mr. Alexander ERAS, BMW Group Vice President

• Mr. Michal AMBROVIČ, External relations, Volkswagen Slovakia

• Mr. Michal LÁBAJ, Head of Department, KIA Slovakia

• Mr. Peter PENZEŠ, Logistics Manager EMEA, GIB EnergyX Slovakia

  Moderator: Mr. Andreas KLUGESCHEID, Chief Strategic Foresight & Engagement Officer - European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association

11:30-11:45    Coffee break

11:45-12:00    Presentation of partners II.: CED role’s in connecting the suppliers

• Ms. Adrienn APRÓ, Export Director

12:00-12:45    Round table I.: Servicing the automotive sector

• Mr. Anton MOLNÁR, Director Communications/Corporate Centre, Slovnaft (CEZO-project)

• Mr. Stanislav PAGÁČ, Managing Director, Logis One – Logistic Parks

• Ms. Kristína RISZDORFER, Managing Director - Prohuman Slovakia

• Mr. Lukáš VÉGH, Head of Sales, B+N Slovakia

  Moderator: Mr. Ádám KRAJCZÁR, Senior Project Manager, Export Hungary

12:45-13:00 Coffee break

13:00-15:30 Session II.: B2B networking