Patrick Schwerdtfeger is available to speak in Budapest as a leading authority on technology, online marketing and global business trends. He’s the author of the award-winning book Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed (2011, Wiley) and a regular speaker for Bloomberg TV. If you are planning a business conference at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest on Széchenyi István, the Le Meridien Budapest Szalloda on Erzsébet, the Hotel Novotel Budapest Danube on Bem Rakpart or some other convention space in Budapest, Hungary, Patrick will deliver the buzz and energy you’re looking for. As a motivational speaker, his #1 objective is to leave attendees excited, inspired and energized to take action and see tangible results.
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Budapest has many conference facilities, including:
- Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel Budapest on Budapest Dayka Gabor
- Holiday Beach Budapest Wellness and Conference Hotel on Budapest, Piroska 3-5.
- Budapest Congress & World Trade Center on Budapest, Jagello ut 1-3
- Syma Sport & Event Center on Dozsa Gyorgy ut 1
- Expo Congress Hotel on Budapest Expo ter 2
- Other meeting spaces in Dunakeszi, Erd and Godollo
General Information about Budapest, Hungary, for Meeting Planners
Capital of Hungary and the largest city in the entire Eastern-Central region of Europe, Budapest is an inspiring site for conventions, business events and symposiums. Considered by many to be one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is known for the banks of the sparkling Danube, which cuts like a diamond through the heart of the city, from north to south. This city is also Central Europe’s financial hub, and offers an astounding list of attractive reasons to live, work or visit there.
Speaking Opportunities for Aspiring Speakers in Budapest
Budapest Toastmasters clubs are a great place for Hungary aspiring speakers to practice their craft. Skylarks Toastmasters meets at Grey Goose Restaurant on Nador u. 36 (Tuesday at 7:50 AM), Pest-Beszed Toastmaster Klub meets at Kaptar on Rev koz 4 (Thursday at 6:15 PM), Budapest Toastmasters meets at CEU Business School on Frankel Leo utca 34 (Monday at 6:30 PM) and EBSC Toastmasters meets at Haller Garden on Soroksari ut 30 (Friday at 11:00 AM).
2014 Business Conventions in Budapest, Hungary
Budapest will be home to dozens of conventions in 2014. The ATEE Winter Conference, hosted by the Association of Teacher Education in Europe will be held in April at Eotvos Lorand University, on 1088. The Central European Conference on Cryptology, hosted by the Alfred Renyi Institute of Mathematics will take place in May at the Renyi Institute on Realtanoda utca 13-15, H-1053. AK Congress will host The International Conference on MicroREaction Technology, in June at Budapest University of Technology and Economics on 1111. World Ethanol and Biofuels, hosted by Informa plc will be held in November at Intercontinental Budapest on 1052 Budapest, in Budapest Hungary.
2013 Business Conferences in Budapest, Hungary
Hundreds of conventions and gatherings are going to take place in Budapest during 2013. Some of the meetings taking place in the city include the 4th MoniQA International Conference hosted by the MoniQA Association of Vienna in collaboration with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Hungary which will be held at the Hotel Novotel Budapest Congress in February. On one hand, the 8th International Conference on the Arts in Society will be held in June at the Eötvös Loránd University. More so, the Department of Cognitive Science at CEU is hosting the 18th Conference of the European Society for Cognitive Psychology in August at ELTE University Congress Center, while the 13th WEVA Congress by the World Equine Veterinary Association will be in October at the Budapest Congress Centre.
Budapest Food Choices for Convention Attendees
The vibrant city of Budapest not only offers some excellent meeting places and convention centers, but also a plethora of choices for the hungry traveler, from Greek to Fusion to Continental. Always a favorite, Onyx Restaurant on Vörösmarty Square offers a tasting menu and a gourmet menu with presentation and service to match. For some succulent, authentic Greek food, go to Taverna Dionysos, a sure bet to please. It’s family-friendly, and you can eat al fresco. Looking for something unique and sophisticated? Try Chess Restaurant, one of Budapest’s true foodie gems. You’ll find fantastic French, Italian and Hungarian cuisine on the menu here, all impeccably made and presented in an ambiance you will not soon forget.
Budapest Attractions for Conference Delegates
Try to add an extra day or two before or after you meeting or convention to see the local Budapest attractions. Of course, you will take in the stunning waters of “beautiful Danube,” a pleasantly unavoidable treat everyone should have at least once. Try a river cruise at night or a boat cruise by day for the ultimate Budapest sightseeing adventure. One of the most popular things to do in Budapest is to stroll through the Buda Castle District, then visit the Faust Wine Cellar. This is an elegant wine-tasting adventure in a magnificent underground setting. An afternoon or evening at Castle Hill, AKA Varhegy, would also be time well spent. Absolutely breathtaking views and photo ops are yours for the clicking.
