Neutral platform to discuss issues (16.3.4)

International relations

In 2025, Széchenyi István University hosted ambassadors, chargés d’affaires and diplomatic representatives from several Southeast Asian countries to discuss cooperation in higher education, research, innovation and sustainable development. The event provided a neutral academic environment in which representatives from different countries and policy systems could exchange perspectives, discuss common challenges and explore future cooperation opportunities. Through this dialogue, the University facilitated constructive engagement between diplomatic stakeholders and academic leaders.

International Conference on Technological, Educational, Social, and International Challenges in the Changing World (TESIC 2025)

In May 2025, Széchenyi István University organised the International Conference on Technological, Educational, Social, and International Challenges in the Changing World (TESIC 2025). The conference explicitly identified policymakers as a target participant group and provided a platform for policymakers, researchers and professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss solutions to contemporary challenges. Topics included digital transformation, cybersecurity, technological development and sustainable development. The event brought together approximately 160 researchers from 14 countries and supported open dialogue and cooperation among participants representing different professional and policy backgrounds.

Kautz Conference on Business and Economics 2025

In October 2025, the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics of Széchenyi István University organised the Kautz Conference on Business and Economics 2025. The conference was designed to provide a platform for researchers, industry professionals and policymakers to discuss key challenges affecting the global business and economic environment. Topics included economic development, business law and regulation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability and emerging technologies. By bringing together stakeholders from different sectors and countries, the conference provided a neutral forum for the exchange of views and evidence-based discussion of policy-relevant issues.

Mobility and Environment – Future-Shaping Automotive Research Conference

The University provides open forums where representatives of government, business, science and different countries meet. In October 2025 its Vehicle Maintenance and Diagnostics Department and Automotive Research Centre organised the conference “Mobility and Environment – Future-Shaping Automotive Research” at the Győr Innovation Park. The Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry took part in the opening, and plenary speakers included the Chamber’s Vice-President and the head of a department at the Ministry of Construction and Transport.