Hungarian STEM Platform Conference 2024
Conference details:
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13/12/2024
Address: 1034 Budapest, Bécsi str. 96/B
Location: Obuda University BA Building – John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics
- Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Hungarian Government
- Hungarian STEM Platform, Obuda University
- EU STEM Coalition
Conference overview:
The Hungarian STEM Platform Conference, hosted among the programs of the Hungarian Presidency within the European Union, served as a key platform for dialogue between policymakers, industry leaders, academic experts, and international STEM organizations. The conference aimed to advance R&D, promote STEM/STEAM education, and foster collaboration among universities, industries, and governments (triple helix model). With the support of the EU STEM Coalition, the event addressed the critical role of STEM in tackling global challenges and building a sustainable, competitive Europe.
The conference showcased the Hungarian Government’s strategic initiatives and the Hungarian STEM Platform’s vision for innovation. Participants shared cutting-edge research and explored ways to enhance the impact of R&D and STEM education. By strengthening collaboration between these sectors, the conference aimed to drive innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity on both national and international levels.
Key Objectives:
- Showcasing Hungarian and EU-level governmental strategies for promoting R&D and STEM innovation.
- Presenting recommendations from the Hungarian STEM Platform on improving STEM/STEAM education and research.
- Exploring current programs and goals of the EU STEM Coalition, particularly regarding global partnerships and sustainability.
- Highlighting successful collaborative models between universities and industries that drove technological innovation.
- Discussing future trends in STEM, focusing on emerging challenges such as digital transformation and climate change.
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The costs of the International STEM Festival were financed by Óbuda University from the European Union RRF-2.1.2-21-2022-00019 project titled ‘Practice-Oriented Education Development in the Spirit of Industry 4.0’.
