From AI to Impact: EDIH 2.0 Exchange Budapest
12 November 2026 – Optional Pre-Programme
17:00 – Industrial AI / Industry 4.0 Site Visit in Budapest (venue TBC)
Optional visit showcasing industrial AI and digitalisation in practice.
20:00 – Informal Partner Dinner
An informal networking dinner for participants arriving in Budapest on 12 November.
Participation in the optional site visit and dinner is free of charge for conference guests arriving on 12 November.
13 November 2026 – Main Conference
09:00 – Registration & coffee
09:30 – Opening & keynote: AI EDIH Hungary 2.0
Dr. László Gulyás, ELTE
10:00 – AI for SMEs in 2027: What is actually worth paying attention to?
Short expert presentations on emerging AI trends, technologies and investment priorities for SMEs.
10:30 – Where does AI actually pay off? How to evaluate and finance an AI investment
Expert perspectives on assessing the business value of AI investments and accessing investment and funding support.
11:00 – Coffee break
11:20 – One Ecosystem, Many Doors: Navigating AI Support Opportunities
Roundtable discussion exploring how EDIHs, AI Competence Centres, AI Factories and other European initiatives can work together to guide SMEs and public-sector organisations from first contact to skills, testing and advanced AI infrastructure.
11:50 – What actually worked? Three real AI journeys
Company case studies, AI EDIH success stories and demonstrations showcasing where AI is already creating tangible business value.
13:00 – Networking lunch
14:00 – AI EDIH Chatbot Demo
Dr. Gábor Vicze, Innomine
14:10 – Strategy of AI Technology Usage and Emerging AI Demand for EDIHs
Panel discussion on the AI-on-Demand platform, European AI infrastructure, Europe’s position in the global AI landscape and the technologies EDIHs should prioritise for their clients.
14:40 – Women in AI: How do we turn more women from AI users into AI leaders?
Roundtable discussion on skills, mentoring, entrepreneurship, networks and leadership opportunities that can strengthen women’s participation in AI.
15:10 – Introduction: Sustainability Strategies for EDIHs
Short expert presentation on approaches to long-term EDIH sustainability.
15:20 – Sustainability of EDIHs – Does it work without EU funding?
Fireside discussion with European EDIHs on sustainable business models, funding approaches and attracting paying customers.
Further programme details and speakers will be announced soon.