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

 

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