BoschxRichter
Innovators’ Day 2024.

GENERATION Z – THE NEW GENERATION OF INNOVATORS

Programme

Moderated by Szilvia Krizsó and Dávid Miller

English interpreting will be provided at the event.

GATE OPENING
8.30

TOGETHER FOR A BETTER WORLD
Innovation is the driving force of progress, weaving through our lives. What did it mean 140 years ago, and what does it mean today? What enduring philosophy and values did the founders and innovators of Hungary’s two leading corporations, Robert Bosch and Gedeon Richter, leave for future generations and Generation Z? As the “influencers” of their time, what would the founders think of today’s rapid technological advancements?

Dr. István Szászi, representative of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adriatic region
Gábor Orbán, CEO of Gedeon Richter Plc.

9.30

TOMORROW IS BORN TODAY
Let’s explore the future together! With the help of our leading domestic and international experts, we present the latest megatrends in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Will we be travelling in self-driving cars and healing with even smarter pills in ten years? What technologies will shape the future, and what role might Generation Z play in this?

Dr. Steffen Hoffmann, President Northern and Eastern Europe at Bosch Group
Tamás Szolyák, Director of Global Regulatory Science & Portfolio Management, Gedeon Richter Plc.

9.50

TRENDSETTING COLLABORATION: UNIVERSITIES AND CORPORATIONS IN THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

We hear the term “ecosystem” more and more often, but what does it really mean? Why is this collaboration important in the lives of innovative corporations and higher education, and what can the participants learn from each other? Discover the details of a trendsetting collaboration: learn all about the operation of Bosch and Richter’s innovation ecosystems and how they are working to solve the challenges of the future!


Henrietta Gellén, student of University of Pécs
András Kemler, head of real estate management of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adriatic region

Szilárd Pércsi, Head of Office for Innovation and Scientific Relations, Gedeon Richter Plc.
Bori Varga, student of ELTE Faculty of Informatics

10.10

COFFEE BREAK

10.40

THE INNOVATORS OF THE FUTURE – THE BOSCHXRICHTER INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AWARD CEREMONY
Meet the future Generation Z innovators! Discover the winners of the inaugural BoschxRichter Industrial Innovation Award and their forward-looking solutions in the realms of mobility and healthcare.

Jury members:
Zsuzsa Beke, Head of Public Relations and Public Affairs, Gedeon Richter Plc.
Teodóra Bodó, director of communication and governmental affairs of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adriatic region
Dr Balázs Lendvai, DSc, PhD, MD, Head of Richter Department, Semmelweis University; Head of Pharmacology and Drug Safety Research, Gedeon Richter Plc.

Judit Polgár, international chess grandmaster

Mátyás Pótsa, director of Innovation Ecosystem at Bosch Group in Hungary

11.10
“NEW RULES WANTED!” – BOSCH AND RICHTER RESEARCHED GENERATION Z’S EXPECTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF THE FINDINGS
For Generation Z, innovation today means much more than technological advancement. What changes might the new perspective of young people bring to the economy, higher education, workplaces, transportation, or healthcare? This is the focus of Bosch and Richter’s joint research on Generation Z.

Katalin Erdei, HR Director, Gedeon Richter Plc.
András Somogyi, vice president of human resources of the Bosch Group in Hungary and the Adriatic region
Krisztián Steigervald, Generation Researcher, SteiGen Consultancy Ltd.
12.00

GENERATION Z INNOVATORS
Tips and tricks for a successful innovator career from renowned Generation Z startup founders! What spark is needed for success? How can the desire for innovation and motivation be maintained? Is it easier to be an innovator today than in the time of Robert Bosch and Gedeon Richter? How far can creativity take you?

Zsófia Borbála Dombi, Senior Global Medical Advisor, Gedeon Richter Plc.
Fanni Gyarmati, co-founder of Diverzum
Ádám Horváth, graduate electrical engineer, JMP Technical Engineering
Silur – Endre Ábrahám, ethical hacker
Albert Wettstein, founder of Munch
12.30

STANDING RECEPTION
13.00


BOSCH REXROTH CU.BE AND RICHTER VISITOR CENTRE TOURS
Limited number of participants – on a first come, first served basis – and visits are subject to pre-registration.

13.30