From AI to Impact: EDIH 2.0 Exchange Budapest

12 November 2026 – Optional Pre-Programme 17:00 – Industrial AI / Industry 4.0 Site Visit in Budapest (venue TBC)Optional visit showcasing industrial AI and digitalisation in practice. 20:00 – Informal Partner DinnerAn informal networking dinner for participants arriving in Budapest on 12 November. Participation in the optional site visit and dinner is free of charge for conference guests arriving on 12 November. 13 November 2026 – Main Conference 09:00 – Registration & coffee 09:30 – Opening & keynote: AI EDIH Hungary 2.0Dr. László Gulyás, ELTE 10:00 – AI for SMEs in 2027: What is actually worth paying attention to?Short expert presentations on emerging AI trends, technologies and investment priorities for SMEs. 10:30 – Where does AI actually pay off? How to evaluate and finance an AI investmentExpert perspectives on assessing the business value of AI investments and accessing investment and funding support. 11:00 – Coffee break 11:20 – One Ecosystem, Many Doors: Navigating AI Support OpportunitiesRoundtable discussion exploring how EDIHs, AI Competence Centres, AI Factories and other European initiatives can work together to guide SMEs and public-sector organisations from first contact to skills, testing and advanced AI infrastructure. 11:50 – What actually worked? Three real AI journeysCompany case studies, AI EDIH success stories and demonstrations showcasing where AI is already creating tangible business value. 13:00 – Networking lunch 14:00 – AI EDIH Chatbot DemoDr. Gábor Vicze, Innomine 14:10 – Strategy of AI Technology Usage and Emerging AI Demand for EDIHsPanel discussion on the AI-on-Demand platform, European AI infrastructure, Europe’s position in the global AI landscape and the technologies EDIHs should prioritise for their clients. 14:40 – Women in AI: How do we turn more women from AI users into AI leaders?Roundtable discussion on skills, mentoring, entrepreneurship, networks and leadership opportunities that can strengthen women’s participation in AI. 15:10 – Introduction: Sustainability Strategies for EDIHsShort expert presentation on approaches to long-term EDIH sustainability. 15:20 – Sustainability of EDIHs – Does it work without EU funding?Fireside discussion with European EDIHs on sustainable business models, funding approaches and attracting paying customers. Further programme details and speakers will be announced soon.