We believe that from the point of view of Hungary’s future, it is vital that we define our common goals, recognize the obstacles that need to be removed, and define – together -the paths to follow.
We wish to restart Hungary. That is why we are inviting the leaders and influential personalities of economic life to do some collective thinking. At the same time, we must accept that even if the call of the TOP 200 companies is loud, it cannot be strong if it comes from an ivory tower. That is why we plan to involve a larger audience: following the conference, a workshop, a publication, a gala and related media appearances will accompany the TOP 200 project. We shall address all those concerned.
Our partner in organising the Figyelő TOP200 conference is Corvinus University.
Ticket prices:
- In the event of early registration, up till August 31st 2009, the participation fee of the conference is: 64,000 Forints + VAT
- From September 1st 2009, the total participation fee is: 84,000 Forints + VAT
Date of the conference: October 15th 2009
Location: Hotel Abacus, Business&Wellness hotel, Herceghalom
Programme:
8:15 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:10 Greetings
Dr Tamás Mészáros
, Rector of Corvinus University
Dr Ernő Takács, President-Managing Director, Talentis Zrt.
Mr Tibor Krecz, Editor-in-chief of Figyelő
Each discussion topic is made up of an introduction of 5 minutes and a presentation of 15 minutes. At the end of each topic there will be a 10-minute round of questions and answers.
9:10 - 9:40 Corporate structures – the way we’ve never seen them before
The dual role of competition and cooperation in economic development and the fight against crisis, the role of innovation in corporate evolution
Lecturer introduced by
Dr Tamás Mészáros, Rector of Corvinus University
Lecturer:
Mr John Child
, Professor of the University of Birmingham
How to ensure a constant development potential and a continuous market-leading situation in the organization of a company based on innovation?
Lecturer:
Mr Thomas E. Beyer
, Bosch Group, Area Manager responsible for the Adriatic region
What innovative solutions shall be used to ensure the efficient treatment of corporate resources? Latest challenges in the life of a company, affecting production, its planning and management
Lecturer introduced by
Mr Gyula Vastag
, Professor of Corvinus University
Lecturer:
Mr Wallace J („Wally”) Hopp
, Professor of the University of Michigan
How to ensure the introduction of our scientific and technological results in our everyday life? How to develop the efficient use of our knowledge to create further knowledge? Schools of future based on the knowledge of the future. How to manage our knowledge and skills in the service of economy and innovation? – Presentation by an internationally renowned lecturer-guru about post-crisis knowledge economy.
Lecturer:
Mr Marcus Orlovsky , founder of London-based Bryanston Square Consulting (education management)
What kind of new financial products, institutions, regulatory system could ensure sustainable economic growth? Conservatism and innovation in the financial sector
Lecturer introduced by
Mr György Szapáry, former Vice-president of
Hungarian National Bank Lecturer:
Mr György Surányi, Regional Director, Intesa SanPaolo
Scenario for renewal in the life of a large company. What kind of new solutions, renewal of production, organization, sales and way of thinking can bring success to companies?
Lecturer introduced by Dr. Miklós Dobák, International Partner, IFUA Horváth&Partners Ltd., Professor, Head of Department, Corvinus University, Budapest
Lecturer: Mr Péter Hajdu, Strategic and Business Development Manager for emerging markets, Cisco Inc.
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 13:45 Corporate innovation in Hungary
Innovative environment in leading Hungarian companies
Lecturer: Dr. Annamária Inzelt, Director of Innovation Research Centre
13:45-14:25 Guided platform discussion with renowned Hungarian company leaders
Hungarian top-managers will talk about how they could use what has been said on the conference in their own innovation strategies, as well as how they interpret innovation at their own companies and sectors, in which areas they see room for excellence/renewal.
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Mr Gábor Bojár, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Graphisoft Zrt.
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Mr Erik Bogsch, CEO, Gedeon Richter Plc.
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Mr Sándor Csányi, Chairman and CEO, OTP Bank Plc.
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Mr József Pálinkás, President of Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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Mr István Pintér, Chaiman and CEO, Rába Automotive Holding Plc.
Moderator of the discussion: Mr Tibor Krecz, Editor-in-chief, Figyelő
14:25 - 14:30 Orientational break
In his summery, the chairman of the conference will recapitulate the main findings of the lectures and outline the remaining programmes
14:30 - 15:15
Section 1
Is the Government’s intervention necessary to boost innovation?
- Is the existence of an institutional structure for the support of innovation justified?
- Can the proceeds of the money we spend on support structures be quantified?
- Should there be quality assurance in a centralized innovation-support activity?
Participants:
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Mr György Rétfalvi, CEO, ITDH
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Mr László Ürge, CEO, Thalesnano
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Mr Balázs Bokorovics – Chairman of the Board of Directors, Pannergy Plc.
Section 2
Millions or millieus? – What makes knowledge flourish?
- Role of innovation parks and regional knowledge centres in development
- What does the success of innovation really depend on: financing or human resources?
- Is there a correlation between the abundance of resources and creativity?
- Extreme examples: “cheap developments” vs. “mistakes that cost billions”
Participants:
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Mr Robin Nagy Managing Director, Kitchen Budapest – the innovative laboratory of Hungarian Telecom
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Dr. László Pap President, Mobile Innovation Centre
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Dr. Ernő Takács, Chairman-CEO, Talentis Zrt.
15:15 -16:00
Section 3
How to plan ahead when it is impossible to plan?
- Correlations between strategy, planning and innovation in an environment reshaped by the crisis
- Possible survey of risks and risk management in a drastically variable environment
- What are those resources and skills that are necessary to ensure and promote the unfolding of an attitude for renewal?
- Is innovation management evolving at all?
Participants:
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Mr Béla Seres Regional Managing Partner, Financial Advisory Services, Deloitte
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Dr. Imre Hronszky Professor, BME (University of Technology and Economics) Department of Management and Corporate Studies
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Dr. András Bárczay Chairman-CEO, Euler Hermes Credit Insurance Hungary
Section 4
What can we offer for the world?
- What are our strengths on the area of innovation?
- Where do we lag behind in realizing our own ideas?
- Is there hope for catching up or for stagnation only? Is failure inevitable?
- What do our business partners think of us and our capabilities?
Participants:
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Mr Gábor Szabó Chairman, Hungarian Association for Innovation
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Mr András Fazakas CEO, Theoryc Ltd.
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Mr Péter Halácsy, Associate Founder, Prezi.com
16:00 Conclusion and closing remarks
Lecturer: Mr József Pálinkás, President of Hungarian Academy of Science
16:30 End of the conference
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