AmCham Hungary

On October 28, AmCham’s HR Committee invited dr. Dániel Gera, Office Managing Partner of Schönherr Attorneys at Law, for a briefing on the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Participants could discuss key points covering the new obligations and reporting on pay transparency of companies as well its impact it may have on businesses and the labor market across the EU. We would like to thank Diageo for hosting our meeting and sharing their insights! 📸Photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/d2MYQUue #AmChamHungary #chamberofcommerce #HR #businessevent #knowledgesharing #paytransparency #EU #labormarket #workforce #businesscommunity

Join us for an inspiring event on the transformative impact of inclusive hiring practices, co-hosted by AmCham Hungary and WeAreOpen - Nyitottak vagyunk in the stunning Diageo Skybar. 🌆 Engage with like-minded business professionals and discover leading practices that are paving the way toward a more inclusive future. EVENT DETAILS 📅 Date: November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 18:00 📍 Venue: Diageo Skybar Please note that this events if open only for members of AmCham, and WeAreOpen. Don’t miss out—register by Thursday, October 31. Find more and register here: https://lnkd.in/d_8U3JPR #AmChamHungary #inclusivehiring #hr #businessevent #bestpracticesharing #WeAreOpen #cooperation #inclusion

🎉 We are excited to announce that we have reached our goal of 35 signatory AmCham member companies joining the Empower Her initiative! 🎉 Lexmark Budapest Competence Center became the 35th AmCham Hungary member company to sign the Empower Her Declaration, an initiative dedicated to advancing women’s economic empowerment in the workplace and promoting women-led entrepreneurship. Empower Her is a joint effort by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service, the American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU), and AmChams in Europe (ACE), promoted locally by the U.S. Embassy in Hungary and AmCham Hungary. We would like to extend our thanks to all our members who have signed the Declaration and for their support of women's empowerment.The achievement of 35 signatures, reflecting our 35th anniversary, underscores our collective determination to drive positive change. ✨ We were also pleased to participate in Lexmark's recent event, where Gabriella Fodor, Managing Director and signatory of the declaration, joined Agnes Katona, HR Manager; Eszter Koritár, Order to Cash Manager and EMEA Women at Work Chair, and Cecília Balogh, PR & Internal Communications Specialist and event host to share valuable insights on their company’s DEI initiatives including an Gender Pay Gap awareness raising presentation, and future plans, followed by the Declaration signing. Neil Pickett, Commercial Counselor of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, and Irisz Lippai-Nagy, CEO of AmCham Hungary, welcomed Lexmark to the community of companies joining Empower Her. #AmChamHungary #EmpowerHer #diversity #womenempowerment #businesscommunity #35years #USEmbassy

We are pleased to have organized the Business Meets Government Summit for the 10th consecutive year, in cooperation with Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA—an achievement that would not have been possible without the interest, and support of our partners and members. Your contributions have been invaluable. We would like to say special thanks to the generous support of our partners, which this year includes: 🔹Andersen in Hungary 🔹Attrecto Next Tech Digital Solutions 🔹bp 🔹BT 🔹Citi  🔹CMS 🔹Continental Hungary 🔹ExxonMobil 🔹Howmet 🔹Hammel & Hochreiter Business & Management Consulting Kft. 🔹Iron Mountain 🔹Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 🔹Medtronic 🔹Novartis Magyarország 🔹Roche Hungary 🔹Tata Consultancy Services #AmChamHungary #chamberofcommerce #businesssumit #businessconference #hipa #business #EU #competitiveness #advocacy

The gallery from the 10th Business Meets Government Summit is now available online! We were pleased to welcome over 200 participants on October 16 at the Business Meets Government Summit, organized in collaboration with Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA. The discussions focused on pressing issues and potential pathways for strengthening EU competitiveness, highlighting the EU's vast potential. Hungary's current position and opportunities for further improvements were also explored. Thank you, everyone, for coming! Special thanks to our panelists for sharing their insights and to our partners for their invaluable support in realizing the summit. 📸 Relive the key moments, insights, and vibrant exchanges by visiting the gallery: https://lnkd.in/dWTg2dHV #AmChamHungary #BMG #businesscompetitiveness #EU #Hipa #summmit #businessconference #policy

News from the 2nd part of the X. Business Meets Government Summit! We hosted four dynamic breakout sessions, each centered on business competitiveness. 💼In the Business Environment session, we discussed how economic, tax and investment strategies impact competitiveness. 🧑⚕️ The Healthcare discussion highlighted health as a key driver of national competitiveness. 💻In the Digital session, we explored trends shaping industries in 2024 and how businesses are leveraging AI and machine learning. 👩💼Finally, our Workforce discussion focused on strategies to attract highly skilled foreign workers and maintain a competitive edge in the EU labor market. Check out some snapshots from the sessions, capturing the lively discussions and offering the opportunity for our members to exchange views and insights!📸 More news about the X. BMG Summit organized in cooperation with the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA is coming soon! #AmChamHungary #businessconference #competitiveness #Hipa #businessenvironment #healthcare #digitalization #workforce #EU

Exciting news from the Business Meets Government Summit! We’ve officially kicked off with insightful welcome speeches from: 🔹Irisz Lippai-Nagy, CEO of AmCham Hungary 🔹Zoltan Szabo, President of AmCham Hungary 🔹István Joó, CEO of HIPA; Government Commissioner for Large Foreign Direct Investments The event also featured an insightful keynote by Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive and Chief Economist at the European Policy Centre, who addressed Europe's priorities in a contested and challenging landscape and how to deliver competitiveness, security, and sustainability. This was followed by a panel discussion focused on EU competitiveness from a transatlantic perspective, featuring: 🔹Andrea Antoniou, VP Iron Mountain Central & Southern Europe 🔹Nikolaas Baeckelmans, Vice President EU Affairs, ExxonMobil 🔹Mario Klesse, VP, Regional Commercial Strategy Lead, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 🔹Abhinav Kumar, Global Chief Marketing Officer, TATA CS 🔹Munir Nanji, Central Europe Sub-Cluster and Banking Head, Citi 🔹Susan Danger, CEO of AmCham EU, moderator of the discussion. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the summit, organized in partnership with the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA, we enjoyed a special cake, celebrating a decade of impactful discussions and collaboration! Here’s to a day rich with insights, collaboration, and celebration! 🎉🌍💼 Stay tuned for more details about the breakout sessions on Business Environment, Digital, Healthcare, and Workforce, which address key areas of competitiveness. #AmChamHungary #BusinessMeetsGovernment #Summit #Hipa #competitiveness #EU #transatlanticbusiness #businesscommmunity #policy

On October 11, AmCham’s Sustainable Growth Committee hosted a dynamic meeting at KOSTAL Group, exploring Hungary's electromobility transition. Industry experts discussed global trends in electric vehicles, challenges in charging infrastructure, supply chains, and the role of AI. The interactive panel highlighted the need for government support, cultural transformation, and environmental benefits. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dpug47EM See the gallery here: https://lnkd.in/dnaHsvNT Thanks to all speakers and Kostal colleagues for the amazing cooperation making this event possible. #AmChamHungary #chamberofcommerce #Electromobility #SustainableGrowth #KOSTAL #committee #greentransition

Exploring Key Questions of EU Competitiveness at the 10th Business Meets Government Summit 💼🌐🇪🇺 We’re excited to announce an insightful panel discussion centered on EU competitiveness and macroeconomic trends, with a transatlantic angle highlighting the impact on corporate strategy and operations. Panelists: 🔹Andrea Antoniou, VP Iron Mountain Central & Southern Europe 🔹Nikolaas Baeckelmans, Vice President EU Affairs, ExxonMobil  🔹Mario Klesse, Vice President, Regional Commercial Strategy Lead, Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine 🔹Abhinav Kumar, Global Chief Marketing Officer, TATA CS 🔹Munir Nanji, Central Europe Sub-Cluster and Banking Head, Citi 🔹Moderated by: Susan Danger, CEO, AmCham EU Don’t miss the opportunity to gain actionable insights into business competitiveness and stay updated on essential economic developments! 📅 Save the date for October 16 and join us at the Business Meets Government Summit, organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA. More information: https://lnkd.in/dJTSkwue #AmChamHungary #chamberofcommerce #competitiveness #BMG #businesssummit #HIPA #EU #EUpresidency #transtatlanticrelations

We are pleased to share some details about the Healthcare Breakout at the upcoming Business Meets Government Summit! 🧑⚕️ 🔬 🧪 The AmCham Healthcare Committee will host a discussion on health as a key driver of national competitiveness, and address healthcare-related recommendations from AmCham’s 2024 Strategic Recommendation Package. The session will also feature the launch of our new Data Policy Paper, followed by a roundtable with key government decision-makers on how health initiatives can boost Hungary's competitiveness. Panelists: 🔹Judit Bidló, Deputy State Secretary for the Professional Coordination of Healthcare, Ministry of Interior Affairs  🔹Béla Muzsik, Director, Directorate of Inpatient and Outpatient Specialized Care, National Hospital Directorate 🔹Ádám Nagy, Deputy State Secretary of Industry Affairs, Ministry for National Economy  🔹Mariusz Révész, State Secretary for an Active Hungary, Prime Minister’s Office Co-moderators:  🔹Vanda Galambos, Policy Center Lead, Roche, Chair of AmCham's Healthcare Committee 🔹Krisztina Ujhelyi MSc, Capital & Spine Business Leader, Medtronic Don’t miss this session to gain valuable insights into healthcare! Join us on October 16 for the Business Meets Government Summit, organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency - HIPA. Stay tuned, more updates are coming soon! Click for more details: https://lnkd.in/dJTSkwue #AmChamHungary #chamberofcommerce #HIPA #healthcare #competitiveness #recommendationpackage #healthcaredata