Date and time: April 22 (Tuesday), 2008 – 9.00-19.00
Place: Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia,
1133 Budapest, Karpat Street No 62-64

The goal of the conference is to provide valueable information to enterprises to help them understand their role and opportunities in the globalized world economy. In the globalised value creating chain SMEs are obtaining just as an important role as big multinational companies at the top of the supply chain, thus it is equally essential for both groups to have a clear vision of the possibilities in this region concerning the development of businesses and the profession.

After the conference there will be a buffet dinner which will offer opportunity for our guests to informally meet our VIP guests as well.
A trade show will take place on the day of the conference also.

Topics:

• Outsourcing trends, global outlook
• Role and opportunities of the Hungarian economy in the global value chain (regional outlook, role of the state, multinational – SME cooperation)
• Conditions and obstacles of competitiveness. What makes a company successful and efficient?(management methods, organizational innovation, successful practices)
• Labor market issues and education (government position, SSC specific regulatory problems, Irish example)
• The relationship of modern economy and qualified workforce (Services Sciences education, opportunities of business and university cooperation)