The summit welcomes researchers, industry professionals, students, and anyone interested in cutting-edge AI research, standards, and applications.
Contact Information
aisummit@uni-obuda.hu
AI SUMMIT
IEEE Central European
2026
Venue:
KIMPTON BEM BUDAPEST
3 Bem József tér | Budapest | Hungary
Date:
March 19-21, 2026
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About the summit
About the IEEE AI SUMMIt
The IEEE Central European AI Summit brings together scientists, innovators, and industry pioneers to explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
Key Topics
What awaits for you at the AI SUMMIT
Medical Technology
AI-driven diagnostics and personalized healthcare solutions
Autonomous vehicles and robotic systems
Self-driving technology and intelligent robotics
Large language models
Advanced NLP and generative AI applications
Scientific applications and software testing
AI in research and quality assurance
Standardization and regulation
Policy frameworks for responsible AI deployment
Digital humanism
Human-centered AI and ethical considerations
Data governance
Privacy, security and responsible data management
SPEAKERS
Plenary speakers
Nikola Kasabov
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Paul Werbos
Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Dimitar Filev
Texas A&M University, USA
David Alexander
Rice University
Keynote speakers
Salvatore Majorana
Director at Kilometro Rosso
Dr. Clara Neppel
Senior Director, IEEE Europe
László Bódis
Deputy State Secretary for Innovation, Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Hungary
Zoltán Tóth, PhD
Semmelweis University Institute of Digital Health Sciences
Artificial Intelligence has fundamentally changed research
Istvan Petak, MD, PhD
Genomate Health, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Can AI give a checkmate to cancer?
Prof. Dr. Kovács László
University of Miskolc
How Machine Learning is Redefining What it Means to Learn and Live
Molnár Szabolcs
University of Miskolc
The potential of AI in the coming energy revolution
Salga Péter
Dyntell Software
Beyond ERP: AI-Native Data Intelligence in the Food Industry and Agriculture – From Datafication to Autonomous Decision Making
Dr. Palkó Gábor
Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Humanities
Herhalt-Nagy Róbert
4IG
Alexandra Ebert
Chief AI & Data Democratization Officer,
MOSTLY AI
Arató Balázs
Obuda University
Dr.Viktor Vajda
Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Council
Balázs Lóránd, Ph.D
AUMOVIO
Tamás Haidegger
Obuda University
Balázs Lóránd, Ph.D
HUN-REN SZTAKI
Miklós Kozlovszky
Obuda University
Igor Simko
Member of Parliament (MP), Slovakia
Dr. Bence Tuzson
Ministry of Justice, Hungary
Mr. Martin Olcyzk
Péter Kristóf
Hungarian Space Lab Network
Árpád Pikéthy
IBM Hungary
Panelists
Federico Menna
28DIGITAL
Sara Solarova
AI Law and Ethics Researcher, Kempelen Institute of Intelligent Technologies
Tamás Csanádi
Slovak Academy of Sciences
Ricardo Chavarriaga
Lead Responsible AI Innovation, Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) Co-Founder, Swiss Centre for Responsible AI
Frész Attila
Biatorbágyi Innovatív Technikum és Gimnázium
János Lazányi
PCB Design Kft
Dr. Till Klein
Head of AI Regulation,
appliedAI Institute for Europe
Dr. Thoak Attila
University of Miskolc
Prof. Dr. Kovács Szilveszter
University of Miskolc
Márk Baja
Dentons
Ruud Schuthof
Deputy Regional Director, ICLEI Europe
Juraj Gazda
TUKE
Vasco De Oliveira Janeiro
Innovation Officer, EIT
Dr. Várkuti Bálint
CereGate
Iulian-Emil Juhasz
CEO, Initium Space
Michael Heiss
Siemens
Klemens Himpele
CIO of the City of Vienna
Dr. Orsolya Ferencz
HUNOR
Prof. Slobodan Danko Bosanac
A3 Space
Dr. Goda Pál
Agrárközgazdasági Intézet Nonprofit Kft.
Ferenc Bagi
University of Novi Sad
Lukasz Cieszynski
Digital&Health Committee, Poland
Miklós Gábor Zorkóczy
Obuda University
Gábor Hajdu
Foreign Affairs Committee, Romania
Norbert Vass
NAIH, European Union Digital Data Strategy
Vedran Bubalo
Technology park Varazdin, Croatia
Fausto Ferreira
Centre of Excellence MARBLE, University of Zagreb
Gabriella Biró
University of Public Service
Ádám Miklósi
ELTE, Hungary
Tamás Sarusi-Kis
Bonafarm, Hungary
General Chairs
Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács
OE Rector
Prof. Dr. László Palkovics
Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Dr. Bokor József
HUN REN SZTAKI
Local Organizing Committee
Dániel András Drexler
Anikó Szakál
Miklós Mezei
Tamás Nógrádi
Noémi Kallós
Melánia Pamuki-Puskás
Borbála Gergics
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Regular
450€
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- Access to the Banquet
IEEE Member
300€
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- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
Student
200€
- Student ID required
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
Corporate
1400€
- Up to 10 attendants
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
NJSZT
200€
- Membership number required
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
ÓE affiliation
FREE
- Depending on available capacity
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
Panelist
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
Keynote
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
SPONSOR
- For sponsorship packages, all participants must be entered in one registration.
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
STRIX - Competition
360€
- Maximum 3 registrations per company.
- Company details are required during registration.
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
STRIX - Award + Banquett
200€
- Maximum 3 registrations per company.
- Access includes participation on March 20 (award ceremony) and the banquet.
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
ambassador
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
VIP
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
PRESS
- Full three-day access
- Admission to all plenary talks
- Participation in panel discussions
- Access to the Welcome Reception
- Access to the Banquet
Accommodation
Kimpton BEM Budapest
Bem József tér 3., Budapest 1027 Hungary
Kimpton BEM Budapest welcomes guests with a unique blend of elegance and modern comfort in the historic heart of Budapest.
For event participants, the hotel offers discounted accommodation, allowing them to enjoy premium relaxation and a convenient location at the same time.
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Budapest
Hungary
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can participate in the IEEE Central European AI Summit?
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Where will the event take place?
The summit will be held in KIMPTON BEM BUDAPEST, 3 Bem József tér , 1027 Budapest, Hungary from March 19–21, 2026, hosted by Óbuda University and supported by several IEEE Sections across Central Europe.
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Will there be early-bird registration options?
Yes. Early-bird tickets are available until February 15, after which only late registration fees will apply.
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What topics will be covered during the program?
Key areas include medical technology, autonomous vehicles and robotics, large language models, scientific software testing, standardization, digital humanism, and data governance.
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The IEEE Central European AI Summit offers a focused look at the latest advances in artificial intelligence, featuring leading experts and emerging innovations. Covering topics from medical technology to autonomous systems and data governance, the event provides a concise yet powerful overview of the trends shaping AI’s future in Europe and beyond.
