Education Day 2026 

2nd Hungary–Africa Rectors’ Conference 

3rd Hungary-Africa Week 

Higher Education, Internationalization, Partnerships 

19 February 2026, Thursday 

Danubius Hotel Hungaria Budapest, Rákóczi út 88-90, 1074

Participation Fees and Partner Packages 

Registration

 

8:00-9:00 

Registration, Networking

9:00-10:00

 Welcome speeches: 

  • France Mutombo – Honorary Consul of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President of Foundation for Africa 
  • Prof. Dr. Sombo Ayanne Safi Mukuna Marie-Thérèse – Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, Democratic Republic of Congo 
  • Dr. Ádám Imre Szűcs – Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
  • Abbé Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo – Rector of the University of Mbuji-Mayi (UOM), Democratic Republic of Congo 
  • Prof. Dr. István Tarrósy – co-organizer, University of Pécs 

10:00-10:10 

Group Photography 

10:10-10:25 

Introduction of the main organizer: Foundation for Africa – Global Talent Program – Petra Domahidi (recruitment, cooperation, development) 

10:25-10:55 

African higher education in the 21st century: agency, transformation, and Agenda 2063 

Speaker: Dr. Buyisile Ntaka, PhD, Associate Professor, Corvinus University of Budapest, Institute of World Economics 

10:55-11:30 

Roundtable discussion: experiences of internationalization in higher education in the Hungarian-African context 

  • Robert Mulebeke – Dean, Lecturer (Faculty of Agriculture, Kyambogo University, Uganda) 
  • Caroline Kithama – Office Manager, Education Hungary Office, Kenya 
  • Prof. habil dr. Anikó Kálmán – Professor of Education, University of Nyíregyháza  
  • Dr. László Máthé – Senior Advisor to the Rector, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences 

Moderator and speaker: Prof. Dr. István Tarrósy director – University of Pécs, International Directorate and PTE Africa Research Center 

11:30-11:45 

Coffee break 

11:45-11:50 

Foundation for Africa: We teach. We heal. We develop. Speaker: Orsolya Gál – Program Coordinator

11:50-12:00 

Introduction of Education Hungary: Caroline Kithama – Office Manager, Education Hungary Office, Kenya 

12:00-12:30 

Networking – Business card exchange 

12:30-13:30 

Lunch break

13:30-15:00 

Second Hungarian-African Rectors’Conference 

13.30 – 13.35
Welcome speech 
Prof. Dr. Attila Fábián – Hungarian Rectors’ Conference – Vice President, Rector of the Sopron University 

13.35 -13.45
Investing in the Future – The International (UNESCO) Approach to Sustainable Education – Dr.Gábor Sóós  – Secretary General of the Hungarian National Commission for UNESCO 

13.45 – 14.00
Investing in the future – Hungarian dimensions of sustainable higher education – Dr. Eszter Lukács – Chair of the International Committee, Vice President for International and Strategic Relations at Széchenyi István University – Hungarian Rectors’ Conference 

14.00 – 14.15
Investing in the Future – The African-Congolese dimensions of sustainable higher education – Prof. Fr. Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo – Rector of the University of Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo 

14.15 – 14.40
Roundtable discussion: “Investing in the future – the challenges and implementation of sustainable higher education in Africa and Hungary” 

  • Dr. Eszter Lukács – Hungarian Rectors’ Conference – Chair of the International Committee  
  • Prof. Fr. Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo – Rector of the University of Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo 
  • Dr. Gábor Soós ́- Hungarian National Commission for UNESCO – Secretary-General 

Moderator: Dr. Laura Sinóros-Szabó, Expert of University of Sopron 

14.40-14.55
Questions and answers, academic discourse 

14.55-15.00
Summary, closing of the Rectors’ Conference: Dr. István Tarrósy – University of Pécs – International Director  

15:00-15:15 

Coffee break 

15:15-15:30 

How to boost rural economy by using solar energy – the example of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 

Dr. Oscar Luboya Numbi – University Researcher, Lubumbashi University 

15:30-15:45 

Networking – Business card exchange 

15:45-16:20 

Introduction of African Universities 

  • ISC Higher Institute of Commerce, Lubumbashi  
  • “Institut Supérieur d’Etudes Maritimes”, Institute of Maritime Studies, Morocco – Prof. Abdessamad Douraid 
  • Faculty of Agriculture, Kyambogo University, Uganda 
  • Official University of Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo 
  • University of Meru, Kenya 

 

16:20-16:50 

Integration of International Students and Its Challenges: Intercultural and Mental Best Practices  

  • Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó – Deputy Director – Adaptation Challenges of International Students Studying in Hungary 
  • Prof. Dr. István Tarrósy – University of Pécs, Directorate for International Affairs and PTE African Research Centre – African Intercultural Content and Developments 

16:50-17:30 

Final Presentation:  Bogo Bogo and the Comprehensive Educational and Healthcare Development in East Africa 

  • Adrienn Tóth – Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta  

Moderator: Prof. Dr. István Tarrósy  

 

Organisers reserve the right to make changes. 

 

The Education Day and the 2nd Hungary–Africa Rectors’ Conference are flagship events for Hungarian and African higher education, bringing together university leaders, education professionals, and decision-makers to share experiences, explore new opportunities for collaboration, and collectively reflect on the future of international higher education. 

The event is unique in that it aims to strengthen academic ties between Africa and Hungary not only at a theoretical level but also through practical collaboration – including student and faculty mobility, joint research projects, and scientific–academic partnerships. 

Detailed Programme – coming soon 
Organisers reserve the right to make changes. 

The partners, guests, and participants of Hungary-Africa Week come from a diverse range of African stakeholders and businesspeople representing many key sectors. 

Education, Training and Research
Institutions and companies:
College Maranatha (DRC) · Diacope (DRC) · Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Lubumbashi (DRC) · Dimaj Corporate (BE) · Mère-Dem (GUI) · Université Officielle de Mbujimayi (DRC) · ETS Chamar (DRC) · Bantou Heritage SARL (DRC) · Hand of Goodness, Inc. (DRC) · Karpos International Academy · ISTM – Institut Supérieur de Techniques Médicales de Likasi (DRC) · CALI Congo (DRC) · Dinacope (DRC)

Health
Institutions and companies:
Promedi (DRC) · National Council of the Order of Pharmacists (CNOP) (DRC) · Evan Group (DRC) · Aimbipith (DRC) · INRB – National Institute for Biomedical Research (DRC) · Ministry of Health (DRC) · New Africa Vision Optikah (GAB) · Marianephar (DRC) · Pharmacie Grossiste Frida (DRC)

Public Administration
Public institutions:
General Directorate of Revenues of Kinshasa (DRC) · Provincial Government of Tshuapa (DRC) · Ministry of Higher and University Education (DRC)

Forestry, Water Management, Energy and Renewable Energy
Companies:
My Future SARL (DRC) · Turkongo (DRC) · Transmwami SARL (DRC) · Electric Power Energy (DRC)

Construction and Mining
Companies:
EMK Forage et Construction (DRC) · Wasicongo (DRC) · L’Maison Burundi (BUR) · Koral Minerals (BUR)

Information Technology and Digital Solutions
Companies:
GTEL Consult (DRC) · Tresma Multiservices (DRC)

Civil Society Organizations and International Development
Organizations:
Fondation Nkoy (DRC) · APD Guinée (GUI) · Hand of Goodness, Inc. (ANG)

Media
Companies:
Wambangi Production (DRC) · NETIC (ZAF)

Transport, Logistics and Import–Export
Companies:
Transmwami International SARL (DRC)

Vehicle Trade, Import–Export
Companies:
Power People Company SARL (DRC) · Victoria Motor SARL (UG)

Trade and Import–Export
Companies:
Savane Group International (GUI) · Dimaj Corporate (BE) · Planet Metal (DRC) · Heaven Corporate (DRC)

Wood Industry and Paper Manufacturing
Companies:
Transmwami International SARL (DRC) · Rama Factory (ZAF)

Agriculture
Companies and organizations:
AgroMwinda SARL (DRC) · Makhogroup (ZAF) · Fondation Granda Rodriguez

Religious Organizations
Parole du Salut (DRC)

What makes the Education Day 2026 2nd Hungary–Africa Rectors’ Conference unique? 

The Education Day and the Hungary–Africa Rectors’ Conference are not merely professional forums, but:

  • Provide direct opportunities for university presidents, deans, and higher education policymakers to meet.
  • Showcase inspiring best practices in internationalization, research and development, and sustainable development.
  • Offer a platform for establishing new bilateral and multilateral higher education partnerships.

 

What we offer to participants: 

 

  • Professional roundtables and thematic workshops enabling practical exchange of experiences.
  • Networking opportunities among higher education and research institutions, as well as representatives from the business sector.
  • Inspiring presentations on the future of education, digitalization, sustainability, and building a knowledge-based society.
  • Special focus on expanding connections between Hungarian and African students, faculty, and researchers. 

Who is this event for? 

  • Universitypresidents, deans, and higher education leaders
  • University faculty, professionals, and researchers
  • Education policymakers and experts
  • Representatives of research institutions and innovation centers
  • Representatives of student organizations and foundations
  • Actors from the business, industrial, and civil sectors interested in knowledge sharing and the development of Africa–Hungary partnerships

 

Key Sectors and Focus Areas:

 

  • Higher education and internationalization
  • Sustainable development and higher education innovations
  • Technological advancements
  • Digital education, research, and artificial intelligence
  • Social responsibility and cultural dialogue