Program

14:00 – 15:00 — The New Tax Regime

What are the prospects for Hungary's economy? Is the government going the right way in its attempts to bring its budget into balance? Hungarians discovered the hard way that the country's fiscal policy was a shambles, but that doesn't mean there's agreement on the way forward. This panel will explore the government's strategy as presented thus far, paying special attention to the possibility of a new tax on commercial real estate.

15:00 – 16:00 — Selling points

This will be a big year for retail in Hungary, whether it be Budapest's high streets, its new malls, or expansion in the regional cities. It's about time, too, as the sector has seen only sluggish growth in the past few years. The panel will feature the main players on the country's retail market today for a discussion on how the newest schemes are likely to fare, how existing shopping locations will have to adapt to remain competitive, and what will be left to do looking forward?

16:00 – 16:30 — Networking Break Sponsored by Eurohypo AG

16:30 – 17:30 — Investment: No great shakes

For all of the talk of frustrated capital just waiting to burst into Central Europe, not much of it has been coming Hungary's way. What's behind this? Is it really just a lack of product to sell, as is often claimed, or is there an underlying uncertainty about the primary commercial markets here? Can Budapest compete on the same stage as the Warsaw of today, and tomorrow's Bucharest?

18:00 — Cocktail party

Callas Bar & Cafe | District. 6, Andrássy út 20 | Budapest