The event was opened by Márk Baranyai of KGA with a welcome speech, followed by introductions from the co-organisers. During the event, Yazam Othman, Chief Operating Officer of the Global Startup Awards, gave a presentation entitled ‘Lessons and surprising patterns observed across the Global Startup Awards network’, whilst Áron Szpisják, Director and Head of Health and Futures Research at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS), spoke on the topic ‘Why is it more important than ever to understand and use foresight?’.
Attendees took part in a five-personpanel discussion featuring representatives from the Hungarian and Danish innovation and start-up ecosystems. The speakers analysed in detail the background, current situation and future prospects of the innovation sectors in both countries, whilst highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The panellists included Balázs Horváth, founder of Tech in The City; Kinga Incze, founder of MediaSpace Global; Péter Illes, founder of Further Digital Solutions; Sissel Hansen, founder and CEO of Startup Guide; and Emanuele Musa, founder of Babele. The discussion was moderated by Tamás Tüske, Director of Innovation at MeOut Group. The event’s speakers and panellists were drawn from among the leading figures in the Hungarian and Danish innovation and start-up ecosystems.
Following the formal programme, there was an informal discussion, which provided participants with an opportunity to network and deepen professional collaborations.
