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LUDOVIKA FREE UNIVERSITY
Detailed programmes 2025

Party Tent

Thursday 05.08.

Betöltés…
09:30
–10:15

The Key Role of Hungary in Great Power Relations

Dr. Balázs Orbán
(Political Director of the Prime Minister)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar, Angol szinkrontolmáccsal
Moderator:
Anett Szabó
(Chief Press Secretary, LUPS)
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10:30
–11:15

Britain after Brexit

Lord David Frost
(former Minister for EU relations)
Language of the presentation:
Angol, Magyar szinkrontolmáccsal
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11:30
–12:15

Defending a Country’s Borders: Hybrid Threats, EU Mechanisms, and the Case of Poland

Krzysztof Bosak
(Deputy Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland)
Language of the presentation:
Angol, Magyar szinkrontolmáccsal
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14:00
–14:45

The New Global Game: Winners, Losers, and Power Plays

Sir Liam Fox
(Former Secretary of State, British politician)
Anthony B. Kim
(Jay Kingham Research Fellow in International Economic Affairs, The Heritage Foundation; Manager of Global Engagement, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom)
Prof. Tomohiko Taniguchi
(Specially Appointed Professor – University of Tsukuba, Special Advisor – Fujitsu Future Studies Center)
Language of the presentation:
Angol, Magyar szinkrontolmáccsal
Moderator:
Liliana Śmiech
(LUPS Director General for International Affairs)
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15:00
–15:45

Current Issues in the Middle East conflicts

Shalom Ben Hanan
(Former Chin Bet Senior, Polytical Analyst, Reichman University Lecturer)
Or Yissachar
( VP of Research and Content, Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF-Habithonistim))
Jonathán Megyeri
(Rabbi)
Dr. Tamás Kovács
(Head of Department, Associate Professor, LUPS Faculty of Law Enforcement)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Márk Joszipovics Fodor
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16:00
–16:45

Current issues in military cybersecurity

Colonel Gábor Pozderka
(Chief of the Cyber and Information Operations Directorate, Hungarian Defence Forces General Staff)
Lieutenant Colonel Dr. András Tóth
(Head of Department, Associate Professor, LUPS Faculty of Military Sciences and Officer Training)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Krisztián Nagy
(Puskás Tivadar Special College, Research Cell for International Security Challenges and Threats, Head of Research Cell)
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17:00
–17:45

Negotiation Techniques in Bilateral and Multilateral Relations

Ferenc Robák
(Ambassador, Associate Professor, LUPS Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies)
Dr. Paul Meerts
(International Negotiation Expert)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Dr. Péter Zachar
(Vice Dean for International Affairs, LUPS Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies)
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Friday 05.09.

Betöltés…
09:30
–10:15

Illegal Immigration- the Australian solution

Tony Abbott
(Former Prime Minister of Australia)
Language of the presentation:
Angol, Magyar szinkrontolmáccsal
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10:30
–11:15

China’s Relations with Major Powers

Prof. Xuetong Yan
(Honorary Dean – Institute of International Relations, Tsinghua University)
Language of the presentation:
Angol, Magyar szinkrontolmáccsal
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11:30
–12:15

National Defence Based on Connectivity

Dr. Zsolt Krisztián Kutnyánszky
(State Secretary for Defense Development and Defense Policy)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar, Angol szinkrontolmáccsal
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12:30
–13:15

Why Ukraine Matters for Japan? Connectivity of Security Interest between Europe and Japan

Dr. Fumiaki Kubo
(President, National Defense Academy of Japan)
Language of the presentation:
Angol, Magyar szinkrontolmáccsal
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14:00
–14:45

Challenges and Opportunities of Hungarian European Policy under the Second European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen

Dr. János Bóka
(Minister for European Union Affairs, Ministry of European Union Affairs)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Gergely Prőhle
(Programme Director, John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics, LUPS)
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15:00
–15:45

The Sky is the Limit- Our Future in Space

Dr. Orsolya Ferencz
(Ministerial Commissioner for Space Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Dr. Balázs Bartóki-Gönczy
(Head of Institute, Institute of Aerospace and Telecommunications Law, LUPS)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
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17:00
–17:45

The National Security Aspects of the Schengen Enlargement

László Keller
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Bálint Mester
(National Security Special College)
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Tent 1

Thursday 05.08.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

National Interests Above All: Security Policy in an Age of Uncertainty

Colonel Jacques Hogard
(President, EPEE – Partner Experts for Business Abroad)
Dr. Attila Demkó
(Research Fellow, LUPS John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Blanka Kovács
(Advisor at the State Secretariat for Circular Economy and Climate Policy)
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15:00
–15:45

The Trump Era and Beyond: A Central European Perspective

Márton Ugrósdy
(Deputy State Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office)
Kacper Kita
(Expert, Warsaw Institute)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Liliana Śmiech
(LUPS Director General for International Affairs)
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Friday 05.09.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

A Home in Europe? Housing Crisis, Youth, and Policy Responses

Dr. Bernadett Petri
(Ministerial Commissioner, Ministry of Public Administration and Regional Development, Executive Director of the Hungarian Development Promotion Office, Head of Institute of the European Strategy Research Institute, LUPS)
Katalin Kardosné Gyurkó
(Ministerial Commissioner for Promoting Intergenerational Cooperation, Ministry of Culture and Innovation)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Nikoletta Berki
(Student, LUPS – Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies)
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15:00
–15:45

The Main Challenges of the Next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034), Possible Directions of Change and Hungarian Interests

Dr. Gábor Kutasi
(Head of Department, Associate Professor, LUPS Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies, Department of Economics and International Economics)
Dr. Zsolt Darvas
(Senior Research Fellow at Corvinus University, leading researcher at Bruegel European and Global Economic Laboratory)
Ádám Horváth
(Budget Officer, Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Csaba Zalai
(Professor of Practice, Head of the International Organisations Research Group, LUPS)
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16:00
–16:45

What can be expected in the field of EU enlargement under the new European Commission: opportunities, challenges and Hungarian interests

Ambassador Péter Mocsáry
(Special Advisor to the Negotiating Team for Accession of the Republic of Serbia)
Genti Xhaxhiu
( Director of Legal and Programmes, Regional School of Public Administration – ReSPA)
Csaba Zalai
(Professor of Practice, Head of International Organisation Research Group, LUPS Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Dr. Balázs Tárnok
(Director of Research, Research Fellow, LUPS, John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics)
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Tent 2

Thursday 05.08.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

China, the USA and the EU: The Global Competition for Connectivity

Dr. Zoltán Kovács
( State Secretary for International Communication and Relations, Prime Minister’s Office)
Dr. Balázs Tárnok
(Director of Research, LUPS John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics)
Dr. Gergely Salát
(Senior Research Fellow, Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (HIIA))
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Máté Ratatics
(HEAD-LUPS Event Management Coordinator)
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14:00
–14:45

Connecitivity vs. Cyber Security: Finding Balance in the Digital World

Lajos Szabó
(Director, National Cyber Security Center of the Special Service of National Security)
Tamás Marsi
(Head of Department, Special Service for National Security National Cyber-Security Centre)
Dr. Péter Bányász
(Assistant Professor, LUPS Faculty of Public Governance and International Studies)
Dr. Tünde Bonnyai
(Compliance Expert, Black Cell Hungary Ltd., Compliance Division)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Noel Horváth
(Vice President of HEAD-LUPS Event Management )
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15:00
–15:45

Hungarian Diplomats in the Changing World Order

Dr. Gábor Csizmazia
(Research Fellow, John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics, LUPS)
Ádám Zoltán Szabó
(Deputy Head of Department, UN Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Katalin Szabó
(Multilateral Desk Officer, Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Dr. Balázs Vizi
(Associate Professor, Training Director, Diplomatic Training Program, Hungarian Diplomatic Academy)
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16:00
–16:45

Young People in Local Government – City Management Academy

Klaudia Szemereyné Pataki
(Mayor of the City of Kecskemét)
László Öveges
(Chief Architect of the City of Kecskemét)
Dr. Miklós Endre Kovács
(Associate Professor LUPS, Professional Coordinator of the City Management Academy)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Balázs Klotz
(director, LUPS Institute for Further Education in Public Administration)
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Friday 05.09.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

Our Common Affairs Nowdays

Dr. Gergely Gulyás
(Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Petra Réka Rybár
(President, LUPS Students’ Union)
Register
14:00
–14:45

Generation Z – Trends and Challenges

Zsófia Nagy-Vargha
(Deputy State Secretary for Youth Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Innovation)
Péter Simon Dávid
(Vice President, National Youth Council)
Dr. Péter Pillók
(Director of the Social Processes and Media Research Institute Center, Századvég )
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Levente Fogarasi
(Ludovika Collegium)
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15:00
–15:45

Risking My Life – Special Challenges in the Protection of Priority Persons Counter

Szabolcs Somodi
(Staff Member of the Counter Terrorism Centre)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Veronika Saly
(National Security Special College)
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Tent 3

Thursday 05.08.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

Green Dreams or Strategic Nightmares? The Future of EU Energy Policy

Csaba Gondola
(State Secretary for the Circular Economy and Climate Policy, Energy Ministry)
Janusz Kowalski
(Member of the Sejm, Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy, Climate and State Assets)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
dr Márk Vargha
(Head of Policy Department, Institute of Energy Strategy )
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14:00
–14:45

The Future of Water: Sustainability, Geopolitics, and Global Challenges

Prof. Dr. Łukasz Mamica
(Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Projects, Krakow University of Economics)
Dr. Tamás Pálvölgyi
(Vice-Dean for International and Strategic Affairs, LUPS Faculty of Water Sciences, climate researcher)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Attila Gergely Kovács
(Advisor to the Directorate General for International Affairs)
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16:00
–16:45

Water that is not! Climate and Water Crisis

Prof. Dr. Tibor Bíró
(Head of the Institute for Environmental Sustainability, LUPS)
Dr. Tamás Pálvölgyi
(Vice-Dean for International and Strategic Affairs, LUPS Faculty of Water Sciences, climate researcher)
Prof. Dr. András Szöllősi-Nagy
( hydrologist, former Governor of the World Water Council, UNESCO Chair)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Monika Balatoni
(Lecturer, LUPS Faculty of Public Governence and International Studies)
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Friday 05.09.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

International University Startups and Innovation Programmes

Prof. Maria Shiguemi Ichiyama
(Dean, Josai International University (Japan))
Major General László Kovács Ph.D. professor
(Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, Ludovika University of Public Service)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Annamária Kitta
(Head of Office, LUPS Office for Talent Management and Scientific Skills Development)
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14:00
–14:45

Energy for Some or Energy for All?

Prof. Amine Laghidi
(International Expert in Diplomacy and Inv. Strategies)
Prof. DSc, PhD Sławomir Śmiech
(Economist, Vice-Rector for Research at the Cracow University of Economics, and faculty member at the Department of Statistics)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Dr. Calum T. M. Nicholson
(Director of Research, Danube Institute )
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Tent 4

Thursday 05.08.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

Between East and West: The Battle for Influence

Lanxin Xiang
(Professor Emeritus, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva)
Philip Pilkington
(Senior Research Fellow, Hungarian Institute of International Affairs)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Dr. Gábor Csizmazia
(reasearch fellow, John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics)
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14:00
–14:45

In the Shadow of Tariffs – the Impact of the US-China Trade War

David P. Goldman
(American Economic Strategist, Author, Publicist)
Dr. Viktor Eszterhai
(Research Fellow, LUPS John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Dr. Zoltán Vörös
(Senior Research Fellow, LUPS John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics)
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15:00
–15:45

Bridging the Global Divide: Keystone States and the Power of Connectivity

Prof. Doug Stokes
(British academic, security and strategic expert, Director of the Institute for Strategy and Security at the University of Exeter)
István Kiss
(Executive Director, Danube Institute)
Carlos Roa
(American Geopolitical Analyst, Visiting Fellow at the Danube Institute)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
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Friday 05.09.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

The War in Ukraine and the Role of the EU

General Roberto Vannacci
(Member of the European Parliament (Patriots for Europe, PfE))
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Mihály Rosonczy-Kovács
(Director of Foreign Relations, Nézőpont Institute)
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14:00
–14:45

Japan’s International Security Cooperation

Hideshi Tokuchi
(Former Vice-Minister of Defense for International Affairs, Japan)
Dr. Gergely Németh
(CEO, Defence Innovation Research Institute )
Language of the presentation:
Angol
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15:00
–15:45

From Local to Global – How Terrorist Groups Utilize Connectivity?

Dr. Diego Muro
(Senior Lecturer, University of St. Andrews)
Salah Omar
(East Africa Regional Security Analyst)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Róbert Gönczi
(analyst, Migration Research Institute)
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16:00
–16:45

People in Need or Troublemakers? – How Asylum Seekers Abuse the Refugee System

Dr. José Luis Bazán
(Legal Adviser for Migration & Asylum and for International Religious Freedom, Secretary of the COMECE Commission on Migration and Asylum)
Róbert Gönczi
(Analyst, Migration Research Institute)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Dominika Györgyi
(analyst, Migration Research Institute)
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Tent 5

Thursday 05.08.

Betöltés…
14:00
–14:45

Women in diplomacy

C. Gülşen Karanis Ekşioğlu
(Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Hungary)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Réka Tóth
(Member of the Ostrakon College for Advanced Studies)
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15:00
–15:45

The Relationship Between Public Administration and Politics in Governance

dr. Gábor Bordás
(State Secretary of the Goverment Office of the Prime Minister)
János Nagy
(State Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Bendegúz Dibusz
(former head of the Ludovika’s Students’ Union)
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16:00
–16:45

Shape It! Central European Students in the European Student Arena

Horia Șerban Onița
(Head of the European Higher Education Area Secretariat, Previous President of the European Students’ Union)
Bendegúz Dibusz
(former member of the Board of the National Conference of the Student’s Union, former President of the V4+ Student Association)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
György Bálint Koós
(vice president for international affairs, Ludovika Students’ Union, current President of the V4+ Students’ Association )
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Friday 05.09.

Betöltés…
13:00
–13:45

The National Unifying Effect of Education

Ildikó Orosz
(President, Transcarpathian Hungarian Pedagogical Association)
Botond Talpas
(Director Responsible for Activities in Transylvania, Mathias Corvinus Collegium)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Miklós Blankó
(Head of Cabinet, LUPS István Nemeskürty Faculty of Teacher Training)
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14:00
–14:45

International Mobility Realities Without Erasmus

Dr. Rodrigo Ballester
(Ministerial Commissioner for the Internationalisation of Higher Education and Research)
Language of the presentation:
Angol
Moderator:
Enikő Szakos
(education expert, Head of Department, LUPS István Nemeskürty Faculty of Teacher Training)
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15:00
–15:45

The Personality-shaping Power of Education

Dr. Katalin Balatoni
(Prime Minister’s Commissioner)
Mihály Takaró
(Hungarian writer and Literary Historian, Recipient of the József Attila and Széchenyi Prizes, and a Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister)
László Kisfaludy
(Education Specialist)
Language of the presentation:
Magyar
Moderator:
Enikő Szakos
(Education Expert, Head of Department, LUPS István Nemeskürty Faculty of Teacher Training)
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