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.

​19.00- 20.00 EDIH4MANU Workshop
Project cooperation workshop with EDIH4MANU

​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.