The prestigious international event, the , will take place on May 21–22, 2026, in Budapest at the buildings of Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). This two-day, free scientific conference is jointly organized by HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network and one of Asia’s most prestigious and innovative technical universities, Nanyang Technological University, with the distinguished partnership of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Bringing together some of the world’s leading experts, the event focuses on the scientific, industrial, and societal aspects of artificial intelligence. The aim of this prestigious symposium is to foster scientific dialogue and strengthen interinstitutional and international collaborations by bringing together globally recognized researchers and institutions in the field of artificial intelligence on a single platform. A key objective is to provide Hungarian researchers, young talents, university communities, developers, and innovative companies in Budapest with direct access to the international forefront of AI.

Participation may be particularly valuable for the university community because it:

• provides direct insight into the most important international trends and research directions in artificial intelligence, as well as into the scientific and innovation-driven thinking shaping the future;
• offers a unique learning opportunity, allowing participants to discover the latest results, application areas, and future prospects of the field from internationally renowned researchers and speakers;
• provides professional inspiration for students, researchers, and faculty members by offering first-hand insight into the scientific and industrial career paths, research directions, and collaboration models emerging in the field of artificial intelligence;
• creates meaningful networking opportunities by serving as a meeting point for academia, the research community, students, and representatives of the technology industry;
• may facilitate the establishment of future collaborations, including research partnerships, professional communities, industrial cooperation, or even future career opportunities;
• ensures a highly inspiring and professionally outstanding participation experience thanks to the internationally acclaimed speakers and the high prestige of the event.

Participation is free of charge, but registration and confirmation are required.

Date: May 21–22, 2026
Venue: Budapest, BME buildings
Website and registration: HUN-REN AI Symposium 2026

The Faculty Scientific Student’s Association’s Conference will take place on April 29, 2026. We warmly welcome all interested participants.

Global Business and Economic Transformations Section

Comittee: 

• Neumanné Dr. Virág Ildikó
• Dr. Koczor-Keul Melinda
• Dr. Kozma Dorottya Edina
• Veres Tímea

Venue: Building A, Room A4

9:00 Khatun Salma: A Quasi-Experimental Analysis of Quality Frameworks and Defect Reduction: A Case Study of Schneider Electric’s Supplier Development (Supervisor: Dr. Németh Kornél)

9:25 Hantos József: Alternative Capital Market Theories in an Aggregated Market Environment (Supervisor: Dr. Nagy Andrea Magda) 

9:50 Keophilavong Ketoudong: The Study of that Lao China Railway Impact for Economic and Business Transformation in Laos (Supervisor: Dr. Nagy Andrea Magda)

10:15 Condor Huaman Juan Braulio: The Chancay megaport and its impact on Peru – China trade relations and Peru´s integration into global value chains (Supervisor: Dr. Szikszai Szabolcs)

10:40 Carvalho D’Alva Elvira: Implications of Vertical Integration for Tiered Automotive Suppliers — Case study: Videoton Autóelektronika in the Context of BYD’s Market Entry in Hungary (Supervisor: Dr. Nagy Andrea Magda) 

Contemporary Issues in Management and Consumer Behavior Section

Comittee: 

• Dr. Madarász Eszter
• Dr. László Veronika
• Király Tünde
• Simon Dóra

Venue: Building A, Room A5

9:00 Mádl Gabriella:  Consumers’ perception of XR products (Supervisor: Dr. Hiezl Kitti)

9:25 Abujalghif Amjed Jamil Mohamad: Bridging Operational Sustainability and Guest Behaviour in Hospitality: Designing a Dual-View Conceptual Framework (Supervisor: Dr. Marton Zsuzsanna)

9:50 Gesztesi Balázs Bence: Empirical examination of the positive impact of gamified teaching methods on university students’ knowledge and attitudes about Greenwashing (Supervisor: Dr. Kővári Edit Mária)

10:15 Reinaldo Pérez Maria Karla: The impact of cultural awareness adaptative leadership behaviors emotional and digital intelligence on multicultural leadership (Supervisor: Dr. Kővári Edit Mária) 

The program is implemented within the framework of project NTP-HHTDK-25-0019 titled “Participation in the National Scientific Students’ Conference and its workshops, as well as the implementation of organizational tasks.”

Lisbon Tech Valley offers a 4–6 month internship opportunity. The company is located in Oeiras, in the heart of Portugal’s “Silicon Valley.” It is not a typical startup, but rather a technology incubator focused on creating AI- and automation-driven startups, rethinking industries such as real estate, finance, travel, and even HR.

Interns in the program are expected to participate actively, not just observe.

What skills you can gain:

• Roadmap to becoming AI-native — mastering the basics of prompting, AI development, and machine learning (ML).
• First-principles thinking — think like a founder, not just an employee.
• Entrepreneurial skills — learn the frameworks and methods that make startups successful.
• Career resilience — stand out in a world where AI automates everything except creativity.

IMPORTANT: The internship is unpaid. To help cover expenses, you can apply for the Pannonia Scholarship Program. For details, contact Tünde Vajda: vajda.tunde@gtk.uni-pannon.hu

(If you exceed expectations, a job opportunity will be offered. Even if there is no open position at the moment, your connections will ensure future opportunities!)

No special background is required to fill the open internship positions — only curiosity and initiative!

Available internship areas:

• Data Science & Data Engineering
• Full-Stack Development
• Computer Science / Automation
• HR & Talent Operations
• Marketing & Social Media

How to apply:

• Send your resume and motivation letter to Samuel at this email: notrecruitinga@gmail.com
• In the subject line, write the internship position you are applying for.
• Briefly answer this question in your email:
  Which traditional industry would you most like to transform using AI — and who would you help first?

The original call is downloadable from here >>>

University of Maribor International Relations Office has a Traineeship offer.

Duration of training is 6 or 12 moths

Period of training:

• 1st June 2026 – 15th December 2026
• 15th June 2026 – 15th June 2027

Conditions of payment:

Erasmus or other scholarship from home institution

What do they offer:

• All students benefits (food coupons, library)
• Work in a pleasent and international environment
• Lively and young atmosphere in the city of Maribor

Requriments:

• Well proficient in English (at least B2 level)
• Well proficient in computer programmes (Microsoft)
• Communicative, positive, dynamic and open minded person
• International experience
• Field of study is not importent
• CV with photo and Motivation Letter to one of the emails mentioned below

Main tasks:

• Collaborating with foreign partners, universities and institutons
• Administrative and other tasks, considering incomming and outgoing students
• Activities in some international projects

Deadline for application: 25th March 2026

You can send your applications to: sanja.kocijan@um.si or feb.international@um.si

To help cover expenses, you can apply for the Pannonia Scholarship Program. For details, contact Tünde Vajda: vajda.tunde@gtk.uni-pannon.hu

The original call is dowloadable from here >>>