Programme
Only lectures and workshops in EnglishDay 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