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Following CES 2026, the HEPA delegation Ziglift meeting in Los Angeles brought together representatives from several Hungarian companies and the U.S.-based Ziglift Material Handling. At the meeting, Zsigmond Balla, owner of Ziglift, and David Balla, COO, welcomed the HEPA team and the Hungarian participants, fostering discussion on collaboration opportunities in warehouse technology and logistics solutions....

HEPA Regional Office Canada at CES 2026: Showcasing Hungarian Innovation on a Global Stage HEPA Regional Office Canada was honoured to participate in CES 2026 in Las Vegas, one of the world’s most influential technology exhibitions, represented by our Executive Director, Sandor Balla. The event once again demonstrated the importance of global cooperation in advancing...

Hungarian innovation made a strong impression on the Chicago business community as three leading Hungarian companies presented their advanced solutions for the first time in the city. Supported by HEPA and organized by the HEPA Regional Office Canada in collaboration with the Consulate General of Hungary in Chicago, the event highlighted the breadth of Hungarian...

Toronto recently hosted the first events of the Hungarian Culinary Sessions series, a showcase of Hungary’s vibrant gastronomy and beverage industry for a professional audience. Organized by the Consulate General of Hungary in Toronto and co-organized by HEPA – the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency, the series aims to introduce Canadian professionals to Hungary’s innovative culinary...

Celebrating Hungarian Heritage and Strengthening Canada-Hungary Ties Hungarian Heritage Month Opening Day at the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre HEPA participated in Hungarian Heritage events in Toronto, highlighting Hungarian culture, celebrating the 1956 Revolution, and strengthening ties between Hungary and Canada. Firstly, the celebrations began at the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto. This event marked...

On Sunday, October 26, the Hungarian national flag was raised in Budapest Park, Toronto, to commemorate the heroes of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight. The solemn ceremony brought together members of the Hungarian community, diplomats, and representatives of Hungarian organizations in Canada to pay tribute to the enduring spirit of freedom and resilience...

Celebrating Hungarian Heritage Month: Gala Dinner in Toronto with HEPA Regional Office Canada HEPA Canada Hosts Hungarian Heritage Gala in Toronto Honoring Hungarian Heritage and the Legacy of 1956 Over the weekend, the HEPA Regional Office Canada and the Hungarian Canadian Business Association hosted a gala dinner at the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre in Toronto...

Niagara Falls Lights Up in Hungarian Colors to Commemorate 1956 Revolution Niagara Falls Glows in Red, White, and Green The HEPA Regional Office Canada proudly participated in commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution at Niagara Falls. The iconic falls were illuminated in red, white, and green to mark the 69th anniversary of Hungary’s Freedom Fight. The...

Honoring the Heroes of 1956 at Queen’s Park The HEPA Regional Office Canada proudly took part in commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution at Ontario Parliament in Toronto, celebrating the bravery and sacrifice of Hungarian freedom fighters. Notably, the event featured a ceremonial raising of the Hungarian national flag by Dr. Gábor Péter Artner, Deputy CEO...

Where the Heart Beats in Hungarian Toronto, June 15, 2025 – More than 100,000 attendees gathered at Sankofa Square in the heart of Toronto for HungaroFest 2025, a full-day celebration of Hungarian culture, innovation, and community. The event, organized by the HEPA Regional Office Canada, has become the largest Hungarian festival in North America —...