Hundreds of automotive professionals, key decision-makers, and suppliers gathered on May 21 at the impressive auditorium of the MOL Campus for the Automotive Summit 2025. The event, organized by Indamedia, covered a wide range of critical topics, including future sustainable fuel options, more flexible financing models, maintaining the competitiveness of European manufacturers, and the rise of smart factory and automation solutions.
The conference concluded with a packed house and an awards ceremony—clear evidence that interest in the transformation and future of Hungary’s automotive industry remains high.
As the industry’s flagship event of the year, the summit drew large numbers of attendees eager to hear the insights and experiences of renowned experts, CEOs, and key stakeholders. Among the more than 30 speakers were Dr. György Bacsa (MOL Hungary), Mária Goldberger (Genius Automotive), Zoltán Péter Les (AUDI HUNGARIA Zrt.), Gábor Várkonyi (Automobil Online Kft.), and Tamás Wachtler (Porsche Hungaria).
Throughout the day, it became increasingly clear that the research into alternative fuels and the acceleration of electric vehicle adoption are both crucial. Expanding infrastructure and raising consumer awareness are essential, while making financing structures more adaptable could significantly boost the market.
At the same time, it was evident that European manufacturers face a growing challenge from the fast and cost-effective Chinese production model. Innovation and digitalization will play a key role going forward—developing agile, short-cycle manufacturing processes is vital for the region to keep pace with global leaders.
By the end of the day, it was clear that the future of the automotive industry presents not only technological but also business and regulatory challenges.
The event concluded with a celebratory awards ceremony honoring outstanding professional achievements. László Rónai-Horst received the Automotive Manager of the Year award, while the Lifetime Achievement Award went to András Dános.
The Automotive Summit 2025 reaffirmed Hungary’s position not just as a follower but as a potential shaper of global automotive trends. The summit continues to be a vital platform for professional dialogue and industrial cooperation.
