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.

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 registration will open later; we will send you a notification when that feature becomes available.

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.

Subject to updates – please follow regularely

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

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

• Mr. Egon ZORAD, CEO of SARIO (confirmed)

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

• Confirmed to date:

  • Dr. Andrea HORVÁTH, General Manager, Automotive Cluster Debrecen (BMW, CATL and altogether 17 companies)

  • Michal LÁBAJ, Head of Department, KIA Slovakia

  • Alexander ERAS, BMW Group Vice President

• Invited from Hungary: Audi, BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Suzuki

• Invited from Slovakia: Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Volvo

11:30-11:45    Coffee break

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

• dr. Olga PINCZÉS, Export Director (confirmed)

12:00-12:40    Round table I.: Servicing the automotive sector

• Confirmed to date:

  • Slovnaft – CEZO,

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

12:40-13:00    Coffee break

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