PROGRAMS
SUMMIT DAY 0 (21 APRIL, SUNDAY)
ALL DAY Arrival to Marriott Hotel Budapest
18:30 – 19:00 Registration to the Welcome Party
19:00 – 22:00 Welcome Party at Liz & Chain Skybar
19:00 – 19:05 Welcome Speech by Pál Rókusfalvy, Government Commissioner for National Wine Marketing
19:05 – 19:10 Welcome Speech by Anita Pusztai, Marketing Director, Hungarian Wine Marketing Agency
19:10 – 19:15 Welcome Speech by Caroline Gilby MW, Ambassador of HWS
19:15 – 19:20 Welcome Speech by John Szabó MS, Ambassador of HWS
19:20 – 22:00 Dinner and music
SUMMIT DAY 1 (22 APRIL, MONDAY) VENUE: MILLENÁRIS B CSARNOK
MASTERCLASSES
Plenary Masterclass Area
09:00 – 09:05 Welcome Speech by Pál Rókusfalvy, Government Commissioner for National Wine Marketing
09:05 – 09:50 All Stars – The Winemaking Excellence of Hungary
10:00 – 10:45 Sweet Tokaj – Much More Than Dessert Wines
11:00 – 11:45 Volcanic Wine Rocks! Mineral Driven Whites and Reds
12:00 – 12:45 Red Wines on the Red Carpet – Expressions of Kékfrankos and Bikavér
13:00 – 13:45 Sparkling Stars – Traditional Method Sparkling Wines on the Rise
Masterclass Room 1 (Ground Floor)
12:00 – 12:45 Only in Hungary – Exploring Hungary’s Native and Adopted Grape Varieties
13:00 – 13:45 Rebel Yell – Young Winemakers with a Revolutionary Approach
Masterclass Room 2 (First Floor)
12:00 – 12:45 Natural Harmony – Sustainable Winemaking in Hungary
13:00 – 13:45 Everyday Local Heroes – Easy drinking, Affordable and Palate-pleasing Wines
14:00 – 15:00 Lunch
B2B MATCHMAKING & TASTING ZONE
15:00 – 18:00 B2B Matchmaking & Tasting Zone
NETWORKING DINNER
Millenáris Building D
19:00 – 22:00 Wine & Dine Dinner
19:00 – 19:10 Opening Address by Pál Rókusfalvy, Government Commissioner for National Wine Marketing
19:10 – 19:15 Greeting by Ivett Vancsik, Editor in Chief, VINCE Magazine
19:15 – 19:20 Welcome Address by Elizabeth Gabay MW, Ambassador of HWS
19:20 – 19:25 Welcome Address by Wojciech Bońkowski, Ambassador of HWS
19:30 – 20:15 Music performance by Deva
20:15 – 22:00 Networking dinner
21:00 – 21:30 Transfer back to the hotel
22:00 – 22:30 Transfer back to the hotel
SUMMIT DAY 2-4 (23-25 APRIL)
4 parallel study tours in different wine regions (2 full days and one half day)
- Tokaj, Eger, Etyek-Buda
- Eger, Tokaj, Etyek-Buda
- Szekszárd/Villány, Balaton, Etyek-Buda
- Balaton, Szekszárd/Villány, Etyek-Buda
Visit our silent tasting zone, and let the wines do the talking. Join the B2B matchmaking, meet Hungarian winemakers and build lucrative business connections.
Dive into Hungary’s wine scene at the Hungarian Wine Summit. Let local experts walk you through flagship varieties and styles for a meaningful tasting experience.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Hungarian viticulture. Explore multiple vinyards, engage with passionate local winemakers, and uncover the unique terroir that shapes the distinct
flavors of Hungary’s iconic wine regions.
MASTERCLASSES
Prepare for an extraordinary introduction to the flagship varieties, regions and wine styles of Hungary through internationally acclaimed award-winning wines. [...]
Step into the exciting world of Hungarian wines with our Sweet Tokaj masterclass and delve into the history and craftsmanship [...]
Embark on a volcanic odyssey in our masterclass on the volcanic terroirs and wines of Hungary and unearth the profound [...]
Uncover the vibrant diversity of iconic Hungarian red wines in our masterclass on single varietal wines from Hungary's most widely [...]
Embark on a captivating adventure through the indigenous treasures of Hungary and the Carpathian Basin in our masterclass Only in [...]
Our Natural Harmony masterclass will take you on a journey of sustainability and purity, into the world of organic, biodynamic [...]
Join us for a delightful exploration of wines crafted for accessible and affordable enjoyment. From charming whites to versatile reds, [...]
Prepare to be inspired by the next generation of Hungarian winemakers and explore the bold, innovative spirit of a new [...]
Get ready to sparkle and shine with our Sparkling Stars masterclass and discover the bubbly side of Hungary's winemaking. Explore [...]