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Main stage programs

Main stage programs

Thursday
2026. 02. 19.

11:00–11:25 – Opening

During the speeches, consecutive interpretation will be provided!

  • Greeting of the guests: Brigitta Horváth, exhibition director of the Travel+ Exhibition and the Budapest Boat Show
  • Opening of the exhibition: Krisztina Henyecz, Head of the Business Partnerships Division of Visit Hungary
  • Speech by Sonja Jelinková, Head of the Budapest Representation of Slovakia Travel
  • Speech by Róbert Sipiczki, President of the Hungarian Bicycle Industry and Trade Association
  • Speech by Éva Szántó, General Vice President of the Hungarian Rowing Federation
  • Moderator: Gergely Bódy, he calls each speaker onto the stage.

Professional program of Visit Hungary (11:25-14:25)

Professional presentation

  • 11.25-11.40. To live it, not to use it up – Sustainable tourism good practices with the recommendation of Visit Hungary.
    – Dr. Zsuzsanna Váradi (Senior expert, Head of the Sustainability Action Group of Visit Hungary)

Roundtable discussions in the spirit of sustainability from the perspective of destinations and attractions.
The discussions are moderated by: Dr. Zsuzsanna Váradi, Visit Hungary

  • 11.40-12.20. “Places that communicate responsibly” – Panel discussion about sustainable settlements and their role in destinations.

Participants:
– Bianka Benkő – Municipality of Hosszúhetény, tourism advisor
– Judit Czirákiné Pakulár – Mayor of the town of Zalakaros
– Annamária Kurilla – TDM manager of the Orfű Tourism Association
– Anita Molnár – Head of the Tourinform Coordination Office, Visit Hungary
– Anikó Szűcs – Managing Director of the Municipality of the Town of Mórahalom and Móra Group Ltd.

  • 12.20-13.00. “More than a destination” – Attractions and experiences in the spirit of sustainability.

Participants:
– János Handó – Managing Director and owner of Katica Tanya Élményközpont
– Anita Horváth – Head of Marketing and Communication Department of the Open-Air Ethnographic -Museum of Szentendre
– Natália Oszkó-Jakab – cultural manager, festival organiser, Director of the Valley of Arts Festival
– Rozi Váczi – Owner and Managing Director of Matyodesign

13.00.-13.45. Presentation of the development of a sustainable project: the forest as a tourism start-up. – Gyula Bózsó (forester, initiator and implementer of the Edible Forest project, forest food scout)

Friday
2026. 02. 20.

10:30–11:00 – The magical world of Malta
Within the framework of a fabulous screening, the Mediterranean island country introduces itself and all of its tourist-attracting wonders.

11:00–11:15 – Decathlon show
Come and let your company, club or school be the ally of Decathlon! Discounts, personalised services, and experts are waiting for you on the Main Stage!

11:15–12:15 – Blogger Corner: Kristóf Simon
Día de Muertos in the Land of the Cartels – A Status Report from the World of the Mafia

12:15–12:30 – Slovak folklore show
An excellent local folk musician plays the Slovak version of the Hungarian recorder, the fujara, and fills the auditorium with cheerful melodies.

12:30–13:15 – Aeropark show – Secrets from the world of aviation
Urban legends, mysteries, and bizarre stories – everything you want to know about passenger aircraft – with Balázs Kránitz, aviation journalist and Deputy Director of Aeropark

13:15–14:15 – Blogger Corner: Tamás Kassay – Shanghai, the world’s new intersection
Adventures in 21st century China, where the future is already reality. What does modern China give us, what does it show us?

14:15–15:00 – Hanna Vajtó and the Manna Manók (With the support of HungaryCard.)
Meet all your fairy-tale heroes live – dance and singing, handshakes, merrymaking and play with Bing Bunny, Princess Elsa, Spider-Man and their companions.

15:00–16:00 – Africa Expo
Senegalese drum and dance show, safari adventures and presentation from Namibia.

16:00–16:30 – Cocktail Magic
Cocktail-making workshop of Elysian Bar with tasting – sustainable ingredients, honey preservation, perfect taste experience!

Saturday
2026. 02. 21.

10:30–11:00 – Sopron is waiting for you!
Interesting facts and novelties from beside the Fire Tower and the Lővérek – Sopron’s new attractions presented with pictures!

11:00–11:15 – Decathlon show

11:15–12:00 – Hanna Vajtó and the Manna Manók
Meet all your fairy-tale heroes live – dance and singing, handshakes, merrymaking and play with Bing Bunny, Princess Elsa, Spider-Man and their companions.

12:00–12:15 – Slovak folklore show
An excellent local folk musician plays the Slovak version of the Hungarian recorder, the fujara, and fills the auditorium with cheerful melodies.

12:15–13:00 – The program is under coordination

13:00–14:00 – Blogger Corner: Laci Szécsi – I set off, whatever will be, will be
Stories from the wide world.

14:00–14:30 – The Blue Circle – as you have not yet seen it
This year’s documentary film sensation – nature film, sports performance and cultural expedition – on stage the director-protagonist Balázs Simonyi.

14:30–15:15 – Aeropark show – Secrets from the world of aviation
Stories from the cockpit – How do pilots see us? (Balázs Kránitz and a passenger aircraft captain)

15:15–16:15 – Africa Expo
Senegalese harp and dance show – Volunteering in Africa.

Sunday
2026. 02. 22.

Uncharted Roads Festival

10:10-10:50 – Adrienn Estók (Utazószaurusz): Kimchi for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – A Crash Course on South Korea

11:00-11:40 – András Csapó: Why Is Bali Worth Visiting?

11:50-12:30 – Ágnes Berentés (caveandart.com): Photography in Extreme Conditions – Underground

12:40-13:20 – Dr. Gyöngyi Valiskó (maganyosbolyongo.blog.hu): Libya – Land of Hidden Treasures

13:30-14:10 – Balázs Gyémánt (balazsutazik.hu): Aloha Hawaii – The Wonders of Paradise

14:20-15:00 – Viktor Zichó (zicho.hu): I Survived Afghanistan

15:10-15:50 – Zita & Árpi (360°bike, Around the World Together): Travelling Across Europe and North America in €1 Motorhomes – Relocation Tips, Tricks and Myths

We reserve the right to change the program.