We need specifics, not slogans! Real answers to the challenges facing the construction industry

– reads the announcement. The professional event seeks answers to these challenges with the help of digitalisation, robotisation and state-of-the-art manufacturing and production processes.

The Future of Construction conference aims to bring together the most important players in the sector for the third time and showcase the industry's technological and innovative expertise.

The era of change in the construction industry has already begun

The one-day conference is divided into three sections. The main topic of the first section is that the final countdown has already begun in the industry. Artificial intelligence, digital construction management, automated project tracking and ESG compliance are no longer options, but basic requirements. Where does the construction industry stand now in integrating these technologies? ConTech is not a goal, but a key to long-term viability and competitiveness. The question is not whether we will introduce it, but whether we are fast enough to do so and whether we can recruit the best professionals. The speakers will seek answers to these questions.

• Gergely Ditróy, Business Development Director, Portfolio Csoport
• Regő Lánszki, State Secretary for Architecture, Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium
• Dr. Ernő Takács, President, IFK

Participants in the roundtable discussion:

• Gábor Papp, Chief Executive Officer, Stratos Magasépítő
• Csilla Szórády, Chief Executive Officer, Újház Zrt.
• Tibor Dávid, Vice-President, ÉVOSZ, President, Masterplast
• Zoltán Tóth, Representative for Digitalisation, STRABAG

Focus on AI and digitalisation

The second section explores the fact that the industry needs well-documented examples that are currently in operation. Solutions that are accessible not only to large companies, but also to the entire construction and supply chain. Best practice, open innovation and interdisciplinary knowledge sharing: these are the cornerstones of the construction industry of the future. In other words, the organisers are encouraging the transfer of knowledge.

„Progress is not an individual sprint, but a collective journey that we should undertake together, especially now, when every single decision has a future-shaping impact.”

Speakers:

• László Kuczogi, Managing Director of K-Ép Studió, Honorary Member of LEO
• Csaba Szij, LEO board member, deputy CEO, B+N Referencia Zrt.
• Prof. Dr. Anita Boros, university professor, centre director, National University of Public Service, Greenology Green Innovation and Sustainability Knowledge Centre
• Csillag Boglárka, BIM manager, KÉSZ Építő és Szerelő Zrt.
• Lilla Makkos, Senior Manager, TEKLA Products, Construsoft Kft.

What does the future hold for the construction industry? Participants in the discussion:

• Csaba Borbély, Regional Manager, PlanRadar
• Zoltán Jánky, Managing Director, BIM Expert, NOVU Tervezőiroda
• Krisztián Vatai, CEO, FDB-Projekt Kft.

The potential of AI in construction, implementation and management

Participants:

• Miklós Csanády, Director, Óbuda Group
• Ádám Kovács, founding managing director, Brick+Data Kft.
• Ádám Ritter, Deputy Technical Director, Moratus Szerkezetépítő Kft. / Market Csoport

Connected construction ecosystem

The organisers have placed Otthon Start (Home Start) at the centre of the third section. Concrete measures are needed, not slogans. The conference focuses on systems, tools and cooperation models that provide real answers to industry challenges, such as labour shortages, sustainability expectations and the need for integrated design and implementation.

The lectures mention

• that brownfield sites are not only urban development challenges, but also areas for the renewal of the construction industry;
• the master plan for the cancer centre;
• financial guarantees for housing developments;
• as well as Otthon Start-compatible housing developments.

Speakers:

• Sándor Guba, architect, managing director, GUBAHÁMORI Építészstúdió
• Gergely Papp, Research Director, PAD Foundation
• Dávid Vitézy, Chairman of the Transport and Urban Development Committee, Budapest Capital City
• Ádám Banai PhD, MRICS, Executive Director responsible for monetary policy, financial stability and central bank instruments, Magyar Nemzeti Bank
• Gergely Nagy, Regional Manager, OTP Bank

Participants in the roundtable discussion:

• Attila Balázs, Chief Executive Officer, Bayer Construct Zrt.
• Gábor Kiss, Managing Director, Metrodom Contractor, IFK, Vice President
• Dr Miklós Panyi, Deputy Minister, Parliamentary and Strategic State Secretary, Prime Minister's Office
• Tibor Tatár MRICS, Head of Residential and Office Development, Hungary, WING

Registration and further information are available on the official conference website. When registering, enter the coupon code PFFOC30 in the "Comments" field to receive a 30% discount on the ticket price.

The media partner for the conference is Magyar Építők.