Robot Tax or Competitiveness?

The Hungarian Robotics Association organized a panel discussion at the HUNGEXPO Ipar Napjai event.

The Question

Where does automation stand today, and where are work, the economy and society heading?

Is there truly no reason for serious societal concern, because technological progress has never caused lasting labor market collapse? Or is this precisely the turning point where we must rethink competitiveness, work, income and perhaps even redistribution?

Topics

• Technology – Where is automation heading in industry and humanoid robotics?
• Economy – Productivity, growth, competitiveness – at the level of countries, companies and individuals
• Society – Labor market, inequalities, redistribution – are new solutions needed?
• Regulation – Is a robot tax realistic and feasible? Lessons from the global minimum tax

Panel Participants

• Dr. Szilágyi Pál – moderator, department head, Versenyjogi Kutatóközpont PPKE JÁK, Vice President of the Hungarian Robotics Association
• Bujnóczki Beáta – Senior Manager Corporate Tax, PwC Hungary
• Grósz László – Head of R&D, KUKA Magyarország
• Galambos István – értékesítési vezető, Vulcan Automation

Details

• Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday), 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Venue: HUNGEXPO, Ipar Napjai – A pavilon színpad
• Participation: Free, registration required

A conversation about the future – from multiple perspectives. We look forward to welcoming you.