The summit welcomes researchers, industry professionals, students, and anyone interested in cutting-edge AI research, standards, and applications.
IEEE Central European
2026
Venue:
Budapest, Hungary
Date:
March 19-21, 2026
| March 19, 2026 | March 20, 2026 | March 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | Plenary Talk | Plenary Talk |
| Plenary Talk | Lunch | Lunch and farewell |
| Lunch | Panel discussion | |
| Panel discussion | Evening: Banquet at Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest | |
| Evening: Welcome Reception cruising on River Danube | ||
The IEEE Central European AI Summit brings together scientists, innovators, and industry pioneers to explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
AI-driven diagnostics and personalized healthcare solutions
Self-driving technology and intelligent robotics
Advanced NLP and generative AI applications
AI in research and quality assurance
Policy frameworks for responsible AI deployment
Human-centered AI and ethical considerations
Privacy, security and responsible data management
Salvatore Majorana
Ferenc Krausz
Botond Roska
Nikola Kasabov
Paul Werbos
Dimitar Filev
Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács
OE Rector
Prof. Dr. László Palkovics
Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence
Prof. Dr. Bokor József
HUN REN SZTAKI
Dániel András Drexler
Anikó Szakál
Miklós Mezei
Tamás Nógrádi
Noémi Kallós
Melánia Pamuki-Puskás
Borbála Gergics
Budapest
Hungary


The summit welcomes researchers, industry professionals, students, and anyone interested in cutting-edge AI research, standards, and applications.
The summit will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from March 19–21, 2026, hosted by Óbuda University and supported by several IEEE Sections across Central Europe.
Yes. Early-bird tickets are available until January 31, after which only late registration fees will apply.
Key areas include medical technology, autonomous vehicles and robotics, large language models, scientific software testing, standardization, digital humanism, and data governance.
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.



