Get your personalized Networking Day Badge at the registration point.

Location:
Registration tables
at Building A Entrance

Rector's welcome by Prof. Dr. János Abonyi

Welcome speech by Dr. Hilda Farkas, environmental diplomat, professor emeritus

Plenary lecture by Prof. Dr. András Gelencsér

Location:
Hall A1
Building A

A) Programme | Campus Tour

Heritage of European Capital of Culture 2023 - Presentation of University of Pannonia development aspects. Take a tour at our renewed campus and get familiar with the green infrastructural and creative industry development of University of Pannonia.

We provide cool refreshments during the tour!

Location:
Veszprém Campus

Gathering point:
Tour starts and finishes at the Entrance of Building A

Tour guide:
Ms. Réka Vámosi, project coordinator at the Faculty of Business and Economics

B) Programme | Presentation

Introduction of extended producer responsibility scheme in Hungary for the textile industry.

MOL is convinced that creating a well-managed circular economy is not only a duty but also an economic opportunity for Hungary. The Group's strategic goal is to unify its waste management activities and to contribute effectively to the strengthening of the circular economy in Hungary and the region.

Location:
Building A, Hall A1

Presenter:
Tamás Krain from

MOHU MOL Waste Management Ltd.

Join us for a sandwich lunch and networking event to explore and learn about the research, development, and innovation activities of the faculties at the University of Pannonia.

Being a multidisciplinary institution, it boasts a wealth of information and a wide array of achievements to showcase.

Enjoy a delightful spread of fresh fruits, dips, and sandwiches while connecting with peers, exchanging ideas, and gaining insights into the university's extensive and varied contributions to different fields.

Location:
Building B, Conference Hall 2nd floor

Presentation of some of the Strategic Sustainability Laboratories and RDI Equipment of the University of Pannonia.

Tours will start from the Conference Hall (2nd floor) of Building B with the assistance of guides.

Planned Schedule: 20-minute lab tours conducted in English.

Laboratories:

Waste Management Laboratory: In our half industrial hall /laboratory the main goal is to research and make improvements in the waste management system/technology, that will be useful in the industry to move towards a circular and sustainable economy. We recieve waste samples as part of the project, and we separate them with technologies also found in waste management plants. The first step is a shredder, then we separate the waste by size with a vibrating screen. The fraction below 20 mm is used in plant experiments, in a climate chamber. The part larger than 20 mm go onto the eddy current separator which divides the waste stream into 3 fractions: ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, others (mainly plastics). The last section others (mainly plastics) move forward onto the optic sort, which detects the materials in near infrared spectrum, and separates them with air jets into 2 dropping holes. Then the fractions obtained are given to other research groups for further testing. Our aim is to keep all of the material fractions in the loop, to help circular economy,and recycle our waste.

Plastic and Rubber Recycling Laboratory: Here at the University of Pannonia, this lab is dedicated to the testing and processing of plastics and rubber in the spirit of sustainability. We produce different combinations from virgin raw materials and waste plastics. This is made possible by an experimental additive that we have developed here at the university, which enhances the compatibility of plastics and rubbers with different chemical and physical properties, thus allowing co-processing and producing more valuable products that is mechanically more stable than waste plastics, for example. This additive allows us to combine plastic waste fractions coming from optical sorters, or even recycle them in a more contaminated state. A notable institutional example of recycling plastic waste is a university initiative. PET bottle caps are used to make chemical spoons by injection moulding in this laboratory, in all the colours of the rainbow. We can recycle materials that are currently landfilled, for example, or if they could be partially processed or reprocessed, they would have poor properties, so they would have a short service life, but what we develop and the additives we use enables us to produce and use a good product in the longer term. These plastics can be recycled, even when they have reached the end of their lifespan, making them part of a circular economy, and they can be reused multiple times.

MOL Hydrocarbon and Coal Processing Reactor Hall: In the reactor hall of Department of MOL Hydrocarbon and Coal Processing the production of alternative motor fuels and the examination of individual petroleum industry processes are investigated. The modern microreactor system contains 4 reactors, which can be connected in series or in parallel, also it can be used at high temperatures and pressures. The microreactor system is suitable for hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, isomerization, desulphurization, and conversion of bio- and waste-derived organic materials into engine fuel. With the microreactor system, the circular recycling of waste, as well as the value-added conversion and quality improvement is investigated, in addition to the optimization of process parameters.

Presentation of multifaced RDI activities of the faculties and centers at University of Pannonia

Faculty of Business and Economics - Dr. Beáta Fehérvölgyi

Faculty of Humanities - Dr. Márton Péti

Nagykanizsa - University Center for Circular Economy - Dr. Tibor Holczinger

Faculty of Engineering - Dr. Péter Bakonyi

Faculty of Information Technology - Dr. László Czúni

Zalaegerszeg University Center - Dr. Edit Bérces

Location:
Hall A1
Building A

Presentation of some of the Strategic Sustainability Laboratories and RDI Equipment of the University of Pannonia.

Tours will start from the Conference Hall (2nd floor) of Building B with the assistance of guides.

Planned Schedule: 20-minute lab tours conducted in English.

Laboratories:

Waste Management Laboratory: In our half industrial hall /laboratory the main goal is to research and make improvements in the waste management system/technology, that will be useful in the industry to move towards a circular and sustainable economy. We recieve waste samples as part of the project, and we separate them with technologies also found in waste management plants. The first step is a shredder, then we separate the waste by size with a vibrating screen. The fraction below 20 mm is used in plant experiments, in a climate chamber. The part larger than 20 mm go onto the eddy current separator which divides the waste stream into 3 fractions: ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, others (mainly plastics). The last section others (mainly plastics) move forward onto the optic sort, which detects the materials in near infrared spectrum, and separates them with air jets into 2 dropping holes. Then the fractions obtained are given to other research groups for further testing. Our aim is to keep all of the material fractions in the loop, to help circular economy,and recycle our waste.

Plastic and Rubber Recycling Laboratory: Here at the University of Pannonia, this lab is dedicated to the testing and processing of plastics and rubber in the spirit of sustainability. We produce different combinations from virgin raw materials and waste plastics. This is made possible by an experimental additive that we have developed here at the university, which enhances the compatibility of plastics and rubbers with different chemical and physical properties, thus allowing co-processing and producing more valuable products that is mechanically more stable than waste plastics, for example. This additive allows us to combine plastic waste fractions coming from optical sorters, or even recycle them in a more contaminated state. A notable institutional example of recycling plastic waste is a university initiative. PET bottle caps are used to make chemical spoons by injection moulding in this laboratory, in all the colours of the rainbow. We can recycle materials that are currently landfilled, for example, or if they could be partially processed or reprocessed, they would have poor properties, so they would have a short service life, but what we develop and the additives we use enables us to produce and use a good product in the longer term. These plastics can be recycled, even when they have reached the end of their lifespan, making them part of a circular economy, and they can be reused multiple times.

MOL Hydrocarbon and Coal Processing Reactor Hall: In the reactor hall of Department of MOL Hydrocarbon and Coal Processing the production of alternative motor fuels and the examination of individual petroleum industry processes are investigated. The modern microreactor system contains 4 reactors, which can be connected in series or in parallel, also it can be used at high temperatures and pressures. The microreactor system is suitable for hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, isomerization, desulphurization, and conversion of bio- and waste-derived organic materials into engine fuel. With the microreactor system, the circular recycling of waste, as well as the value-added conversion and quality improvement is investigated, in addition to the optimization of process parameters.

Presentation of multifaced RDI activities of the faculties and centers at University of Pannonia

Faculty of Business and Economics - Dr. Beáta Fehérvölgyi

Faculty of Humanities - Dr. Márton Péti

Nagykanizsa - University Center for Circular Economy - Dr. Tibor Holczinger

Faculty of Engineering - Dr. Péter Bakonyi

Faculty of Information Technology - Dr. László Czúni

Zalaegerszeg University Center - Dr. Edit Bérces

Location:
Hall A1
Building A

Goal is to facilitate session discussions that foster meaningful information and opinion exchange on EU strategic sustainability topics, to which the University of Pannonia is closely connected. Each session will begin with three 8-minute thought-provoking presentations, followed by discussions. The flow of these discussions will be pre-arranged with the session leaders, who will moderate and guide the conversation. The language of the sessions will be English.

Sessions:

1. There is no royal road to greenness (green technologies) Building E, Room E13 (Ground floor)

2. Climate change surprises (weather extremes, adaptation needs, climate-resilient cities) Building A, Room A122 (1st floor)

3. Garbage feast (waste problems, circular economy) Building I, Room I726 (7th floor)

4. Planet in blue? (surface and subsurface waters, freshwater, wastewater) Building E, Pannon CommunityHub (Ground floor)

5. Time to wake up (sustainability education and attitude change) Room A204 (2nd floor)

After the session discussions, participants are invited to enjoy a coffee break. This will be an excellent opportunity to relax, network, and continue conversations sparked during the sessions in a more informal setting. Freshly brewed coffee, tea, and a selection of pastries and light snacks will be available. This break will not only provide a chance to recharge but also to build connections and discuss ideas further in a relaxed atmosphere.

Location: Building A, A3

As we conclude the event, we invite all participants to join us for the final remarks and reflections on the day's discussions. This closing session will provide a summary of the key points and insights shared, highlight potential collaborations, and outline the next steps. It will also serve as an opportunity to express gratitude to our speakers, moderators, and attendees for their valuable contributions. We encourage everyone to stay engaged and carry forward the momentum built here as we collectively work towards advancing sustainability initiatives.

Location:
Building A, A1