Meet us on October 15, 2026
Event
The Intensive Seminar of the Master programmes of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences (GTK) that has a 25 year history, will again feature a number of international and national presenters.
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In addition to presenters from international higher education institutions and the corporate sector, participants will also have the opportunity to meet some of GTK’s outstanding lecturers.
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The Intensive Seminar, which will take place between 6-8 November 2025, will offer in addition to the lectures, the opportunity to participate in a number of workshops, where smaller groups will work more intensively with the participation of international and national corporate trainers and teaching-researching colleagues of our Faculty.
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For most of our courses, we no longer only issue paper certificates to successful candidates, but also digital certificates, in line with last year’s growing international practice in education.
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Ahlem Khefacha
PhD Researcher, Department of Ergonomics and Psychology, BME GTK
Ahmad Alaraj
PhD student, Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability, BME GTK
Ákos Koppány Kiss, PhD
Application Engineer (Customer Success Engineer for Universities), SciEngineer Kft.
Anisha Shahani
Brand and Product Marketing Expert, Fielmann Group
Anna Gács, PhD
associate professor, Department of Sociology and Communication, BME GTKAnna Sára Lukács
Payroll Analyst
Arnoldo Coronado Torres
university professor, Department of Earth Sciences, National Technological Institute of Mexico (Tijuana Campus)
Carey White
CEO, Positive Arts Capital
Christopher Stapenhurst, PhD
Research Fellow, Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus, Germany
Gulin Yucel, MBA
Partner, Lead Consultant, Brika Sustainability
Ildikó Furka, PhD
assistant professor, Centre for Modern Languages, BME GTK
István Szászi, PhD
the Hungarian Association of Executives’ Manager of the Year Award 2026
János Gergő Bednárik
CEO, Take Easy Energy Kft. | Sales director, Take Easy Marketing Kft.
Jonathan Schoppig, lic. iur., LL.M.
Senior Lecturer in Business Law & Leadership, Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences
Kitti Karakas
product owner
Lenka van Riemsdijk, PhD
Research Lead & Lecturer, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, the Netherlands
Magali Fia, PhD
Associate Professor, Management Department, University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), Italy
Mariann Szabó, PhD
Dean's Delegate for Academic Programme Development, BME GTK | Associate Professor, Deputy Head of Department, : Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability, BME GTK
Martin Žagar, PhD
professor, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Dubrovnik, Croatia
Muhammad Abdullah
Demand Planner, Sanofi
Myrto Kasioumi, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher, Quantitative Social and Management Sciences Research Centre, BME GTKNóra Hezam
Junior Business Development Manager, Óbuda Group
Péter Szalai
associate partner, KPMG
Prof. László Á. Kóczy, DSc
Full Professor, Department of Finance, BME GTKRéka Kupcsik
assistant lecturer, Department of Economics, BME GTK
Tamás Bábel, PhD
director, BME InnoLab
Programme
Attention! The event will be photographed and video recorded in accordance with the provisions according to the Civil Code regarding public participation and mass filming. The purpose of making the recordings is to record the events of the BME GTK. The completed recordings can be published on the BME GTK website and social media!
Day 1
2026 Oct 15
Day 2
2026 Oct 16
Day 3
2026 Oct 17
9:15 - 12:45
Beyond business: Soft skills, personal and professional (cultural) values and conflict management at the workplace
“Bridging conflicts through awareness of values and communication strategies.” Soft/transversal skills are deemed to be an increasingly important element in today’s recruiting processes and organizational management. Yet many have... Read More
Ildikó Furka, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
When Data Looks Ahead: Forecasting with Time Series Models
“Beyond Forecasts: Learning to Think Through Data” How can we use data to make informed predictions about the future? This workshop offers a practical and intuitive introduction to time... Read More
Myrto Kasioumi, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
Driving Circular Transition: Adapting International Best Practices for Business Models
“International insights. Local impact. Driving the circular shift.” Ready to move beyond traditional profit metrics and build future-proof solutions? This hands-on workshop is designed for students eager to develop systems... Read More
Ahmad Alaraj
Mariann Szabó, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
The Reality Check: What Really Builds a Startup
Start Before You’re Ready Building a startup is about much more than having a great idea. Through the stories of founding and growing an engineering consultancy and a marketing agency,... Read More
János Gergő Bednárik
9:15 - 12:45
Negotiation Lab: From Conflict to Collaboration – A Hands-On Workshop in Communication, Influence and Problem-Solving
How do you negotiate when interests conflict, information is incomplete and there is no obvious “right” answer? This hands-on workshop puts participants inside realistic negotiation and collaboration challenges rather than... Read More
Jonathan Schoppig, lic. iur., LL.M.
15:15 - 16:45
Business Ethics in Practice: Making Responsible Decisions in Complex Organizations
How can business leaders make responsible decisions in situations where values, stakeholder interests and organizational goals conflict? This interactive session introduces the main normative theories of business ethics and explores... Read More
Magali Fia, PhD
15:15 - 16:45
Sustainability Transformation – Case Studies from Various Sectors
Sustainability transformation is becoming a critical strategic imperative for businesses across sectors. As climate change, resource constraints, regulation, shifting investor expectations, technological innovation and changing customer preferences reshape markets, organisations... Read More
Gulin Yucel, MBA
15:15 - 16:45
The Psychology of Sustainable Food Choices and Marketing for Good
Why do we struggle to behave sustainably, even when we want to? This guest lecture dives into the ‘intention-behavior gap’—the psychological struggle between our good intentions and our habits, price... Read More
Lenka van Riemsdijk, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
Bridging Disciplines in Art&Science Projects
“Problems don’t know disciplines.” Students at the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences are in a unique position: they study social sciences, finance, and management within a STEM (Science, Technology,... Read More
Anna Gács, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
Developing Emotional Intelligence with NLP tools
“Long-Lasting Learning: where theory meets practice.” Emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable skills in academic, professional and personal life. This interactive workshop offers practical NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP)-based tools... Read More
Ahlem Khefacha
9:15 - 12:45
Sharing scarce objects: from expensive equipment to parliamentary seats
“Fairness is not only a moral ideal: it is a design problem that connects economics, politics, technology and society.” How should scarce resources be shared when there is not enough... Read More
Prof. László Á. Kóczy, DSc
9:15 - 12:45
Dare and Grow in Personal Finance – A practical guide on Personal Financial Risk Management
The aim of this workshop is to contribute to applying principles and establishing habits that lead to success in personal finance. The workshop introduces a professional approach to money management... Read More
Péter Szalai
9:15 - 12:45
From Data to Decisions: Assessing Specific Climate Risk Challenges with MATLAB
“From data to decisions: build your business with insight and innovation.” In this 3-hour workshop, you will tackle one of the many recent challenges related to the negative impact... Read More
Ákos Koppány Kiss, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
The Strategy of Cooperation
Think strategically, decide responsibly. Why do rational people sometimes fail to cooperate? When should you bluff, and when does a threat carry weight? This workshop is a hands-on introduction to... Read More
Christopher Stapenhurst, PhD
13:15 - 14:45
Future-Proof Yourself: Winning in the Age of AI and Uncertainty
AI is transforming the workplace – but does that mean it will replace graduates? This session explores how business students can build a strong foundation in an increasingly AI-driven world.... Read More
Kitti Karakas
15:15 - 16:45
Smart Digital Services for Inclusive and Sustainable Communities: Case Studies of Air Quality Monitoring and Gesture-Based Interfaces in Telemedicine
Join for an inspiring session exploring two real-world EU-funded innovation projects led by RIT Croatia. In the first case study, we will tackle urban air pollution with a cross-border pilot... Read More
Martin Žagar, PhD
15:15 - 16:45
Product-Customer Coupling: Why Product-Market Fit Happens When It Happens
Most people treat product–market fit as a yes/no question – do we have it yet? That framing hides the mechanism. PMF is not a property of a product. It is... Read More
Tamás Bábel, PhD
15:15 - 16:45
The Human Side of Business – Communication, Negotiation and Teamwork Beyond Technical Expertise
What makes people effective in business beyond technical expertise? This interactive lecture explores the human skills that shape professional success: communication, negotiation, trust and teamwork. Through short exercises, real-world examples... Read More
Jonathan Schoppig, lic. iur., LL.M.
17:15 - 18:45
Business & Beyond Leadership Forum
Leadership is not about having ready-made answers, but about asking the right questions and engaging in collaborative thinking. What decisions, challenges, and unexpected turning points shape a leadership career?... Read More
István Szászi, PhD
9:15 - 12:45
Internal Change: The Key to Communicating and Leading More Effectively
“Beyond Technical Skills: your inner dialogue shapes everything.” How we communicate is often shaped by invisible internal patterns such as limiting beliefs, automatic reactions and emotional interpretations. This interactive... Read More
Ahlem Khefacha
9:15 - 12:45
The Anatomy of a PhD: Strategy, Survival, Success
“A PhD is not just a degree: it is a strategic journey from curiosity to independent research.” Thinking about a PhD, but not sure what it really means? This... Read More
Prof. László Á. Kóczy, DSc
9:15 - 12:45
Think Different Ways
“Future-proof, transferable skills that remain valuable across disciplines, careers and in everyday life — applied immediately.” Discover new ways of thinking in a rapidly changing world. This interactive workshop... Read More
Réka Kupcsik
9:15 - 12:45
War Game: Global Conflict 2028
“Be prepared to make a lot of decisions and argue for them.” This is a tabletop geopolitical strategy war game limited to 10 participants. Each participant will assume the role... Read More
Carey White
9:15 - 12:45
The Strategy of Information
Why cheap talk is cheap. What happens when the people you’re dealing with know something you don’t? This workshop explores the strategic world of hidden information and market design. You’ll... Read More
Christopher Stapenhurst, PhD
13:15 - 14:45
The Power of Now: Boosting Productivity with Intentional Focus
This seminar explores how mindfulness can sharpen your focus for exams and business projects, helping you build a real career advantage. You will also learn quick presence practices that reduce... Read More
Anna Sára Lukács
13:15 - 14:45
Lux in tenebris, urban, social and environmental multitalent factors that influence crime distribution in Tijuana – A case study in the democratization of GIS
This lecture explores how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can reveal hidden spatial patterns in crime distribution by integrating urban, environmental, social, and economic variables. Rather than treating crime as an... Read More
Arnoldo Coronado Torres
15:15 - 16:45
Should Brands Take Sides? Marketing in Political and Social Conflicts
This topic isn’t just theoretical. It directly reflects real decisions companies are making today. Brands are increasingly expected to respond to issues like climate change, wars, social justice movements or... Read More
Anisha Shahani
15:15 - 16:45
Inside the Machine: Pharma Supply Chains, Global Careers, and What No One Tells You
This lecture speaks to two audiences at once: students curious about careers in multinational companies, and those specifically interested in how global supply chains operate in practice. On the professional... Read More
Muhammad Abdullah
15:15 - 16:45
The role of leadership in shaping workplace motivation and perceived self-efficacy among employees
Why is leadership so important? How does my motivation affect my work? This session will examine the direct link between leadership behaviors and workforce drive. We’ll discuss how aligning leadership... Read More
Nóra Hezam
Location
Building Q
1117 Budapest, 2 Magyar tudósok körútja
intensive.seminar@gtk.bme.hu
Sponsors
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