Month: November 2025

GIS Day 2025

For more than ten years, we have been organizing the “Measure and Show It” competition on the occasion of the Day of Geoinformatics—better known worldwide as GIS Day. This year, we welcomed a record number of participants: 23 individual contestants and 9 teams. As usual, the first part of the event featured the teams’ presentations.

The Varga Márton Horticultural and Surveying Technical School and Dormitory arrived with three teams.

  • The Joker team designed a metro line connecting Budapest with Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
  • The Vizipók team worked on surveying and creating a 3D visualization of an artificial lake located in Bátya.
  • The Bányamérnökök (“Mining Engineers”) team presented the laser-based survey and data processing of the Fagyosasszony mine system.

Students from the Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Jáky József Technical School participated with two teams, each presenting projects related to urban well-being.

  • Team 11/B examined the possibilities of establishing community gardens using geoinformatics methods.
  • Team 13/B designed a 3D model of a recreational park named Mozgásliget on an underutilized plot behind the Interspar store in Székesfehérvár.

The team from the Békéscsaba Vocational Training Center Vásárhelyi Pál Technical School and Dormitory created a photogrammetric model of the statue located in front of their institution.

From the Baranya County Vocational Training Center Pollack Mihály Technical School and Dormitory,

  • the Pincebogarak (“Cellar Bugs”) team surveyed a cellar located in the school courtyard using SLAM technology, while
  • the Tablokátorok (“Table-lockers”) team photographed all the class boards in their school and created a web-based database where the boards can be searched and displayed by location, academic year, and class name.

A noteworthy aspect of this year’s projects was that several teams made use of the opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated teachers who prepared the students: Annamária Kimlei, Attila Cifer, Zoltán Hajtman, Gergő Kelemen, Norbert Réti, and László Tamás.

Following the student presentations, company representatives and jury members — Judit Kirisics (NNG Ltd.), József Vízhányó (GDi Magyarország Ltd.), and Tamás Sáfár (Leica Geosystems Hungary) — spoke about the latest developments of their companies, the market role of geoinformatics and surveying, and the potential directions for future innovation.

Next came the award ceremony. The jury faced a difficult task, as most teams presented high-quality, professionally well-constructed projects. We encourage students to continue developing their ideas so they can participate in the TDK Scientific Student Conference announced for secondary school students in the spring.

  • 1st place: Pincebogarak
  • 2nd place: Bányamérnökök
  • 3rd place: Tablokátorok

We wish every student continued success in their future work.

Happy GIS DAY!

4th Harman Hackathon

Following the preliminaries, 14 teams were invited to the finals of the 4th “Junior Engineers Camp – HARMAN Hackathon,” an idea and prototype development competition jointly organized for the fourth time by Harman Becker Ltd., the Alba Regia Technical Faculty of Obuda University, and the Municipality of Székesfehérvár. The teams arrived in Székesfehérvár for the 24-hour development challenge from Szeged, Pécs, Budapest, Dunaújváros, Veszprém, and Kecskemét.

In the finals, the participating teams were tasked with creating a prototype of an innovative technological solution that contributes to sustainable, safe, and enjoyable urban transportation in the year 2055, at the level of a mid-sized European city. They had to take into account the growth of urban populations, the transformation of energy resources, environmental awareness, and autonomous systems as part of everyday life.

The hackathon began with a warm-up mini concert by students of the Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School, followed by a performance by illusionist Balázs V. Kiss. At the opening ceremony, Deputy Mayor Attila Mészáros, Csaba István Purgel, Managing Director of Harman Becker Ltd., and Prof. Dr. György Györök, Dean of the Alba Regia Technical Faculty of Obuda University, welcomed the teams.

Results of the Secondary School Category

The first place was awarded to the Mikrobi team, composed of students from the Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School. Team members Ádám Krausz, Péter Ottó Lopert, Márk Bokor, and Kevin Kertai developed “a self-driving car project designed to enable environmentally conscious, economical, and sustainable transportation in a future city—creating the perfect traffic system.”

Results of the Higher Education Category

The winner in the university category was Palotai MotorSOKK, consisting of members Sándor Borz from the University of Pannonia, Dominik Vaczula from Obuda University’s Alba Regia Faculty, and Krisztián Major from the Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School. Their project presented a model of a communicative intersection connected to a self-developed application that recommends optimal speed and route options for faster, shorter, and safer travel.

After the pitches and the award ceremony, each team received Harman Dollars according to their ranking, which they could exchange for premium-quality audio devices.

We trust that participants enriched themselves with numerous experiences, new knowledge, and inspiring professional connections through this informal learning environment, and that many of them will choose a future career along the STEAM pathways.

Official Results

Secondary School Category:

I. Mikrobi – Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School
II. NSZKP – Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School
III. VLM – Szeged Vocational Training Center Tóth János Mórahalom Technical School, Vocational School and Szilágyi Mihály Dormitory
IV. KA-SZI – Baranya County Vocational Training Center Zipernowsky Károly Technical School
V. The Rampaging Four – BGéSZC Mechatronics Technical School
VI. MakerBase – BGéSZC Mechatronics Technical School
VII. Elysia – BGéSZC Mechatronics Technical School
VIII. BitBetyárok – BMSZC Trefort Ágoston Bilingual Technical School
IX. Back To The Future – Dunaújváros Vocational Training Center Dunaferr Technical School and Vocational School
X. Kardos and Co. – Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School

University Category:

I. Palotai MotorSOKK – joint team of Óbuda University Alba Regia Faculty, University of Pannonia, and Székesfehérvár Vocational Training Center Széchenyi István Technical School
II. Hegyi Harman(t) – University of Pannonia
III. KMSZ Limited Imagination Company – Budapest University of Technology and Economics
IV. Innovative Skyline – Neumann János University GAMF Faculty of Mechanical and Informatics & Óbuda University Kandó Kálmán Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Photo gallery on the official website:
https://harmanhackathon.amk.uni-obuda.hu/iv-harman-hackathon-fotogaleria-2025/

AIS 2025 International Symposium

The AIS 2025 International Scientific Conference Concludes with Great Success – A Record Number of Participants and Valuable Professional Achievements

We are pleased to report that the AIS 2025 (20th International Symposium on Applied Informatics and Related Areas), organized once again this year by the Alba Regia Technical Faculty of Óbuda University, concluded with outstanding success. The event not only continued the traditions of previous years but also surpassed them in several respects: never before have so many domestic and international researchers, industry professionals, and university students participated, resulting in a record number of publications.

The conference was honored by the presence of Attila Mészáros, Deputy Mayor of the City of Székesfehérvár, and Prof. Dr. György Györök, Dean of our Faculty, who emphasized in their opening speeches the importance of cooperation, scientific innovation, and the technological development taking place in the region.

A Diverse and International Community of Participants

This year’s AIS 2025 conference was particularly remarkable for the large number of international attendees. In addition to neighboring countries, researchers and professionals joined us from more distant regions as well, highlighting the event’s growing significance in the international scientific community. We were also delighted to welcome representatives from regional companies, turning the conference into a true meeting point for industry and academia. Furthermore, several university students took part, gaining valuable professional experience and inspiration.

Conference Program Highlights

The conference offered a rich and engaging professional program. The plenary session featured the following presentations:

  • Data Science Applications in the Financial Sector – presented by Nataliia Kuznietsova
  • Data Recovery and Security Solutions in Digital Twin Systems – an exciting lecture by Emilian Ceuca

In the afternoon sessions, participants were introduced to innovations from multiple fields of science, including:

  • Applied Artificial Intelligence
  • Geodesy and Geoinformatics
  • Intelligent Systems and Smart Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship and Economics

The diverse topics clearly demonstrated that digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and industrial modernization remain at the forefront of research. The poster session once again provided opportunities for lively professional discussions, while the coffee breaks served as excellent occasions for networking and informal conversations.

Positive Feedback and Participant Satisfaction

Both international and domestic guests expressed highly positive feedback regarding the organization. Many emphasized the friendly atmosphere, smooth execution, the variety of professional content, and the commitment of the organizing team. Based on these responses, we can confidently state that the AIS 2025 International Scientific Conference was not merely a professional event, but a genuine community-building experience that further strengthened our institution’s international and regional relations.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all presenters and attendees, to our domestic and foreign guests, to representatives of regional companies, and to every member of the organizing team. We trust that AIS 2025 has inspired new collaborations and provided valuable insights for both the research and industrial communities.

This year’s AIS 2025 conference was supported by the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, within the framework of Project MEC_SZ_149353.

We look forward to welcoming everyone again at next year’s AIS conference!