Theme: “Reimagining Higher Education in the Age of AI: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact for a Sustainable Future.”
Date: May 19-21, 2026
Hosted: John von Neumann University, Kecskemét, Hungary
The conference will begin on 18 May with an evening welcome reception (free to attend, but requiring separate registration). The academic programme will run from 08:30 on 19 May to 16:45 on 19 May. Your paper may be scheduled at any time within this window, so please plan your travel and accommodation accordingly, as there is an expectation that you will attend the full programme.
TIME | Details | Venue |
| Arrival at Kecskemét (AUAP Executive Board Member, Advisory Council Member, AUAP Committees Members and participants) | Check in at hotel of your choices Pick up proved only those who have reserved. |
14:00-17:00 pm. | Opening Registration |
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18:00-20:00 pm. | Informal Dinner |
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| TIME | Details | Venue |
| 08:00-08:50 am. | Registration all participants | |
| 09:00-09:45 am. | Opening Ceremony: | John von Neumann University Campus |
| Welcome Address | ||
| · Prof. Dr. Anoop Swarup, Secretary of AUAP | ||
| · Dr. Norbert Ciszmadia, President of the Board of Trustees of John von Neumann University Foundation | ||
| Opening Address | ||
| · Mr. Hari Mohan Gupta, President of AUAP | ||
| · Dr. Zoltán Nagy, President and CEO of John von Neumann University, Hungary. | ||
| Discover AUAP and JvNU (Videos) | ||
| Cultural Performance | ||
| Master of Ceremony (MC): | ||
| 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sukhgij Ysothonsreekul, Dean Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Thailand | ||
| 2. JvNU | ||
| 09:45-10:00 am. | Keynote Speaker 1 | |
| 10:00-10:05 am. | Q & A | |
| 10:05-10:20 am. | Keynote Speaker 2 | |
| 10:20-10:25 am. | Q & A | |
| 10:30-11:00 am. | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 am. -12:00 pm. | Keynote Speakers 3-5 (Continues) | |
| Q & A | ||
| 12:00-13:00 pm. | Lunch | |
| 13:00-14:30 pm. | 61st AUAP Executive Board Meeting | |
| (Only AUAP Executive Board Members only) | ||
| 13:00-14:30 pm. | Session Time I | |
| Speakers 1-4 | ||
| Q & A | ||
| 14:30-15:00 pm. | Coffee Break | |
| 15:00-17:00 pm. | Session Time II | |
| Speakers 5-8 | ||
| Q & A | ||
| 18:00-20:30 pm. | Networking Cocktail Dinner |
| TIME | Details | Venue |
| 09:00 -10:30 am. | Plenary Session 1: Speakers 1-5 | |
| Chaired by: Dr. Engelbert C. Pasag | ||
| Vice President for Internationalization | ||
| Panpacific University, Philippines | ||
| 10:30-11:00 am. | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00-12:00 am | Lunch | |
| 13:00-14:30 pm. | Plenary Session 2: Speakers 6-10 | |
| Chaired by: Dr. Donato Estocada, Director, International Affairs and Linkages Office | ||
| 14:30-15:00 pm. | Coffee Break | |
| 15:00-16:30 pm. | MoU Signing Ceremony | |
| 16:30-17:00 pm. | Closing Ceremony | |
| 18:00-21:00 | GALA DINNER | Four Points by Sheraton Kecskemet Hotel & Conference Center |
| TIME | Details | Venue |
| 08:00 am-17:00 pm. | OPTION 1: | |
| Tour Option 1: Hungarian Cultural & Heritage Experience | ||
| Highlights: | ||
| Hungarian Traditional Horse Show in the Puszta | ||
| Enjoy an authentic performance on the Hungarian Great Plain, just 30 minutes from Kecskemét. | ||
| City Tour of Kecskemét | ||
| Explore its charming architecture, historic squares, and cultural landmarks. | ||
| Lakitelek Hungarikum Park | ||
| Discover Hungarian traditions, crafts, and heritage, followed by relaxation at the thermal hot spring complex. | ||
| Special Note: | ||
| Kecskemét and its surroundings are proudly part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a truly unique cultural experience. | ||
| 08:00 am-17:00 pm. | OPTION 2: | |
| Nature, Wellness & Hungarian Traditions | ||
| Highlights: | ||
| Puszta Horse Show | ||
| Witness the iconic Hungarian horsemanship and traditional life_tyle of the plains. | ||
| Lakitelek Hungarikum Park & Thermal Baths | ||
| Enjoy exhibitions, cultural showcases, and unwind in natural hot springs/thermal pools. | ||
| Leisure Walk in Kecskemét City Center | ||
| Stroll through beautifully preserved heritage areas recognized by UNESCO. | ||
| Ideal for: | ||
| Visitors seeking a blend of culture, relaxation, and authentic Hungarian countryside charm. | ||
| Morning | DEPARTURE |