Debrecen4U
November 10, 2026
34th IT Professional Day Held in Debrecen
The latest technological trends, particularly artificial intelligence, took centre stage at the 34th IT Professional Day, held at the Faculty of Informatics of the University of Debrecen. The event gave students the opportunity to meet the faculty’s industry partners in person and find out about employment and professional placement opportunities in the region through the companies exhibiting at the event, reports unideb.hu.
During the two-session conference programme, representatives of leading Hungarian and international IT companies, together with lecturers from the University of Debrecen’s Faculty of Informatics, delivered a total of 19 presentations in Hungarian and English, showcasing the latest developments in information technology. Artificial intelligence was by far the most widely discussed topic.
At the opening ceremony, Dean András Hajdu said that information technology and the future labour market were changing at an extraordinary pace. The development of AI was not simply providing new tools; it was also transforming the knowledge and skills that future IT professionals would need. “Today, having an advanced knowledge of a particular programming language or technology is no longer enough. Systems thinking, the ability to understand complex solutions, and a global, multidisciplinary outlook are becoming increasingly important,” András Hajdu explained.
The Dean emphasised that the faculty’s wide-ranging portfolio of courses was evolving in response to these changes. Alongside traditional IT subjects, increasing emphasis was being placed on fields related to artificial intelligence, robotics and cyber security, as well as communication, marketing and finance. The faculty has introduced shorter and more flexible training programmes, while also continuing to develop its traditional courses.
András Hajdu highlighted their aim of ensuring that an increasing proportion of the curricula and assessments meet standards recognised internationally and by the business sector, including opportunities for students to take industry certification examinations. The faculty also provides opportunities for students to work on real-world projects.
Alongside the academic presentations, representatives of almost 20 companies had stands at the IT Professional Day, giving students the opportunity to meet them and talk directly. “I encourage our students to make the most of this opportunity, get to know the companies and ask what knowledge and skills will be needed in the coming years. I also encourage our partners to share their experience and expectations with us. Their feedback is important in helping us shape our joint development initiatives,” said Dean András Hajdu.
Károly Balogh, Hajdú-Bihar County chairman of the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers, spoke about how, in his experience, artificial intelligence is taking over an increasing number of everyday tasks and changing the role of IT professionals. AI makes it possible to develop and programme more quickly, allowing more ideas to be tested and brought to life.
Etelka Sebestyén, Talent Programme Specialist at BMW Manufacturing Hungary, added that the University of Debrecen had played a significant role in the considerable progress the city had made over the past two years. The company’s strategic partners include the university’s Faculties of Informatics, Engineering, Science and Technology, and Economics and Business. She stressed the importance they attach to nurturing talent, as they need a well-trained pipeline of future employees. The company is currently supporting 11 students from the Faculty of Informatics who are enrolled in its dual education programme.
Source: dehir.hu | Photo credit: Papp László (Facebook)
