BREAKING THE BOUNDARIES OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

The 4th Budapest Business Trip 2025

Technology – Innovation – Investment 

8th 9th of October 2025

The HBBA Global is pleased to invite you to the 4th Budapest Business Trip 2025 (BBT), organised in collaboration with the Hungarian Embassy of the United Kingdom and the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA), to help business partners connect and establish new opportunities for business growth.

The featured sectors are: IT & AI, FinTech, GreenTech, MedTech, FMCG, Construction & Property.

This exclusive trip will take place in Budapest, highlighting the city’s cultural attractions and creating an environment where delegates can learn about conducting business in Hungary. With direct access to ministerial officials, the itinerary will include a series of in-depth business seminars featuring subject matter keynote speakers who will discuss developing important business links between the UK and Hungary. In addition, HBBA Global also offers entertaining programs during downtime, helping you form as many great impressions as possible about Hungarian culture, cuisine, wines, architecture, history, and more.

The BBT will include meetings with senior British and Hungarian business stakeholders, B2B networking with approximately 150 + Hungarian companies, and a series of in-depth business seminars featuring subject matter keynote speakers who will share facts and information, as well as develop essential business links between the UK and Hungary.

The event should be of specific interest to business leaders in technology, innovation, startups, business services, and private equity.

Program

7th of October

Arrival 

Check in – Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher by Continental

6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Warm welcome with a welcome drink at the bar  

8th of October

9.30

Meeting at the Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher Lounge and travelling by coach

10.00 – 14.00

London meets Budapest, where the two ecosystems meet
An exclusive event where high-potential startups and high-growth businesses eyeing expansion in the UK, Hungary, Canada, UAE, and CEE. This is a unique gathering of game-changing opportunities. 

Hosts are: HBBA HUNGARY, TOKEPORTAL, in collaboration with the Hungarian Fintech Association

Buffet Lunch: Address: Elektro Kamleithner LOFT Showroom 1095 Budapest 48 Soroksári street, 14th building

15.00 – 17.00

Visiting Gedeon Richter’s Global Centre

An introduction to a cornerstone of the Hungarian economy — a company with a global footprint, a leading exporter and home to the region’s largest R&D centre.

15.30 – 16.10

From a single pharmacy to a global brand: an overview of Gedeon Richter’s history and operations (Q&A) Peter Lorenz, International Communications Specialist Marta Sandor, Museologist

16.10 – 17.00

Visiting Gedeon Richter’s Chemical Research Labs and Visitor Centre Dr. Gyorgy Turos, Senior Researcher

18.30 – 20.30

Sounds like an exclusive event! You’re invited to the Boat Cruise on The River Danube, (Budapest is the most beautiful terrace on the Danube)

A great chance to connect with influential people while enjoying the beauty of Budapest!

9th of October

Conference & Networking with about 100 Hungarian Companies

9.30 

Registration at the Courtyard Marriott City Center Budapest
Address: Jozsef korut 5. 1055 Budapest

10.00 – 16.00

Be a relevant player in Hungary and the UK!

Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA) – HBBA GLOBAL Conference and Networking with about 100 Hungarian companies.

Develop opportunities and succeed in doing business with the UK and third countries. Learn about trading, governance issues and opportunities.

Networking with HEPA and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s partner companies

Buffet lunch

Why is Hungary attractive for doing business?  

  1. Hungary has the lowest corporate tax rate among the European Union member states (9% flat tax).

  2. Hungary ranks 52nd out of 190 countries in terms of ease of doing business. It ranks first in trading across borders, is 25th best for enforcing contracts, and did quite well for registering property sales.

  3. Budapest boasts the most beautiful terrace overlooking the Danube and it is centrally located, with views to the East and West.

Our Objectives

  • Provide direct connections for export-import partners on both the government and business levels.
  • Promote Hungary and the UK as favourable destinations for companies to invest, set up and establish their businesses.
  • Visit Budapest, one of the top locations for scale-up companies in tech, IT, or any other sector.
  • Source well-qualified, professional, cost-effective workforce and subcontractors for UK companies.
  • Facilitate B2B connections, help your company raise its profile, provide valuable contacts and develop new opportunities.

5 Reasons
Why the Budapest Summit 2024 is Unique

  • Meet 100+ British and Hungarian businesses.
    Technology/ IT / Innovation, Start-up business sectors’ representatives, corporate companies, investors, angels, equity capitals

  • Obtain information about global business opportunities in Hungary and
    Central Europe

  • YOUR NETWORK IS YOUR NET WORTH – making international connections is key to your success

  • Budapest is the heart of Central Europe and an ideal location for establishing your business and making strategic regional connections.

  • Develop exciting opportunities to grow your business in the UK and Hungary

Hotel & Registration Fee

The registration fee includes the 2-day program and 2-night accommodation at Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher by Continental, excluding flights and airport transfers.

Extra nights, flights, and airport transfers can be arranged and booked by Samantha De Goede, Business Development Manager, SamDG@efrtravel.com +44 7944 487870, EFR Corporate Travel Solutions.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE TILL THE 15th OF AUGUST!

Early bird HBBA Members: £675+vat / person
Early bird Non Members: £895+VAT/ person

After 15th August:
HBBA Members: £795+ VAT / person
Non Members:  £995 +VAT/ person

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We look forward to seeing you in Budapest!

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