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    Why you should join us

    Cutting-edge conversations at the forefront of innovation

    Join diverse speakers from government and higher education as they tackle Europe’s most pressing challenges. From digital transformation and geopolitical shifts to flexible learning and innovation, gain insights that will shape the future of higher education.

    A dynamic and interactive agenda

    Go beyond traditional keynotes with workshop sessions designed for deeper engagement. Share ideas, collaborate with peers and develop actionable strategies to navigate evolving policies, budget constraints and the changing role of universities in lifelong learning.

    A landmark event in a historic setting

    Be part of the first THE summit to be held in Budapest, a city rich in academic and cultural heritage. Engage in groundbreaking discussions while enjoying unrivalled networking opportunities along the River Danube, connecting with global thought leaders in a truly inspiring setting.

    Speakers

    Our high-quality speakers are essential to ensuring our events engage audiences and provide relevant, up-to-date and innovative content for our delegates. If you are an innovator or influencer in your field, or know someone who is, please apply below.


     

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    Nagwan Abu El-Ella
    Head, FutureLab Unit
    Technical University of Dresden
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    Marta Alexy
    Associate Professor
    Obuda University
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    Alán Alpár
    Vice-Rector for International Studies
    Semmelweis University
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    Sam Armenta Butt
    Senior Data Scientist
    THE
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    Nina Arnhold
    International Higher Education Specialist
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    Phil Baty
    Chief Global Affairs Officer
    THE
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    Francesca Biagini
    Vice-President of International Affairs and Diversity
    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
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    Stuart Coles
    Professor and Associate Dean of Research
    University of Warwick
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    Christopher Cripps
    Vice-President for Europe and International Affairs
    Institut Polytechnique de Paris
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    Claudio Cruz Cázares
    Director of StartUB!
    University of Barcelona
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    Nick Davis
    President, Middle East and Africa
    THE
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    György Eigner
    Dean of the John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics
    Obuda University
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    Péter Ferdinandy
    Vice-Rector for Science and Innovations
    Semmelweis University
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    Éva Fodor
    Pro-Rector for Teaching and Learning and Professor of Gender Studies
    Central European University
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    Péter Galambos
    Vice-Rector for Innovation
    Obuda University
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    Victoria Galan-Muros
    Chief of Research and Analysis, International Institute for Higher Education
    Unesco
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    Josep Garrell
    President
    European University Association
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    Péter Gombás
    Student
    Obuda University
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    László Gulácsi
    Vice Rector for Research
    Obuda University
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    Kanika Gupta
    President
    European Global Institute of Innovation and Technology
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    Tamas Haidegger
    Director
    Initium Venture Lab
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    BH
    Balázs Hankó
    Minister of Culture and Innovation
    Government of Hungary
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    Péter Hermann
    Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs
    Semmelweis University
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    Nola Hewitt-Dundas
    Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
    Queen's University Belfast
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    Helmut Kern
    Deputy Chairman
    University of Vienna
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    LK
    Levente Kovács
    Rector
    Obuda University
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    Eszter Lukács
    Vice-President for Global Strategy
    Széchenyi István University
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    Brian MacCraith
    Senior Adviser to the President
    Arizona State University
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    Gregor Majdič
    Rector
    University of Ljubljana
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    Pál Maurovich Horvat
    Head of the Medical Imaging Centre
    Semmelweis University
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    David McAllister
    Director of Selection and Outreach
    Schmidt Science Fellows
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    Ersilia Menesini
    Vice-Rector of Teaching, Orientation and Student Services
    University of Florence
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    Béla Merkely
    Rector
    Semmelweis University
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    Michalina Mróz
    Director, Centre for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship
    University of Information Technology and Management
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    Paulo Nussenzveig
    Professor of Physics
    University of Sao Paulo
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    Péter Nyirády
    Dean, Faculty of Medicine
    Semmelweis University
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    Michelle Olmstead
    Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer
    Trinity College Dublin
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    'Funmi Olonisakin
    Vice-President of International, Engagement and Service
    King's College London
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    Anna Orlova
    Regional Director, UK and Europe
    THE
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    Márta Péntek
    Chair, Doctoral and Habilitation Council
    Obuda University
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    Maxim Pochebut
    Chief Learning Officer
    Sigma Software Group
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    Peter Pollner
    Researcher
    Semmelweis University
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    Andrea Prencipe
    Professor
    Luiss University
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    György Purebl
    Director, Institute of Behavioural Sciences
    Semmelweis University
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    JR
    Jamie Ramacciotti
    Director of Events
    THE
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    AR
    Annya Requile
    Lead Strategic Data Analyst
    IMT Atlantique
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    FR
    Federica Rosetta
    Vice-President, Academic Relations and Public Affairs for Europe, Middle East and Asia
    Elsevier
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    Luciano Saso
    Professor
    Sapienza University of Rome
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    Katja Schenke-Layland
    Vice-President of Research, Innovation and Transfer
    University of Tübingen
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    Mathieu Schneider
    Professor
    University of Strasbourg
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    Martin Schwell
    Vice-Rector of European Affairs
    Paris-East Créteil University
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    SS
    Salem Seifeddine
    Executive Vice-President
    Jönköping University
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    YS
    Yhair Sifuentes
    Student
    Obuda University
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    Aneta Sobotka
    Regional Subscriptions Director, Europe and the Americas
    THE
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    Robert Somogyi
    Chief Operating Officer
    Hungarian Innovation Agency
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    Janet Stewart
    Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
    Durham University
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    Gunnar Storfeldt
    Chief Executive Officer and Senior Innovation Management Expert
    Amplify
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    Špela Stres
    Head of the Technology Transfer and Innovation Centre
    Jožef Stefan Institute
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    Viktória Sugár
    Vice-Rector for Sustainability and Strategic Developments
    Obuda University
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    Karoly Szanto
    Chief Operating Officer and Director of Venture Studio
    Obuda University Venture Capital
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    Robert Szucs-Winkler
    Chief Executive Officer
    denxpert
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    Cheng Yian Tan
    Senior Vice-Provost of Undergraduate Education
    National University of Singapore
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    Catalina Tejero
    Dean, School of Humanities
    IE University
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    Szabolcs Török
    Associate Professor, Institute of Mental Health
    Semmelweis University
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    David Trayford
    Lead Trainer
    Wow Media
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    Anne Trefethen
    Pro Vice-Chancellor
    University of Oxford
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    Josep M. Vilalta
    Director
    Global University Network for Innovation
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    Matthew Walker
    Director, Academic Information Systems Marketing
    Elsevier
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    Hai-Sui Yu
    Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
    University of Leeds

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