CREATE26 Community Breakfast: Predictions for 2026
[CREATE26 Members can join for free, non-members can buy a day pass to participate: https://create26.hu/en/product/day-ticket/ ]
What will 2026 look like for startups, investors, and the wider economy? How will AI reshape venture capital, company building, and the way we work? And which tech trends should founders and operators in CEE be paying attention to now?
Join us for a community breakfast with Petya Balogh, CEO of STRT Holding, and Gergő Hodicska (Felhő) for a candid, forward-looking conversation on the future of AI, venture, and the economy.
STRT Holding is a publicly traded investment company catalyzing the growth of the Central European economic ecosystem through two mutually reinforcing pillars: investing in early-stage technology companies and training future-oriented leaders through its market-leading academies. As one of the region’s most influential voices in tech and innovation, Petya brings a rare combination of investor perspective and operator experience.
Felhő is an OG of the Hungarian and regional startup ecosystem. He has held key roles in breakout success stories like Ustream and Bitrise, and as co-founder of Craft Hub, he has been building and curating Budapest’s most popular tech and product conferences for over a decade. Through this work, Felhő spends a significant part of his time researching cutting-edge technologies, product shifts, and emerging trends shaping the future of software and teams.
Both speakers are known for sharp, often provocative takes on what lies ahead for technology, leadership, and society. This time, instead of just reading their thoughts online, we’ll ask them directly: what’s coming in 2026, what’s overhyped, what’s underestimated, and how founders, operators, and investors can best prepare.
Expect strong opinions, practical insights, and an interactive discussion over good coffee and breakfast with the CREATE26 community.
Agenda:
9:30-9:45 Arrival
9:45-9:50 CREATE26 welcoming
9:50-10:20 Discussion
10:20-10:40 Q&A
10:40-11:00 Networking
Disclaimer: If you're a member of the CREATE26 space, this event is free of charge for you. Please contact the CREATE26 team for more details!