EUROPEAN REGIONAL MEETING IESF – BUDAPEST 2026

IESF REGIONAL MEETING – BUDAPEST 2026

This year, our regional meeting took place in Budapest, bringing together partners from different countries in a unique setting to further strengthen our international collaboration. An intense, dynamic, and above all highly enriching experience—both professionally and personally.

We would like to extend our special thanks to our local hosts, Éva Fehér and Mariann Tál, partners at Prime Job Group and our exclusive IESF partners in Hungary, for their outstanding organization. We also thank our President, Gertjan Van de Groep, and Linde van de Groep for their continuous support and coordination.

Over these days, we shared high-level working sessions, strategic discussions, and multiple exchanges of experiences across markets—further reinforcing our value proposition as a global organization and network.

We continue to consolidate our international presence, strengthen relationships among partners, and generate new collaboration opportunities in an increasingly global and connected environment.

Once again, from IESF – International Executive Search Federation, we reaffirm our commitment to bringing international connections, shared knowledge, and new business opportunities to the business community.

On the final day in Budapest, we presented the results of a truly global study, with participation from over 900 CEOs across 23 countries.

A high-level event that gathered more than 100 CEOs, managing directors, and company presidents from international organizations, along with diplomats and senior representatives from various Chambers of Commerce—clearly reflecting the relevance and interest in the challenges and opportunities we are addressing.

The insights shared sparked a rich discussion on the present and future of our organizations, particularly in a context shaped by transformation, uncertainty, and the growing impact of AI.

I would like to give special thanks to Éva Fehér, Mariann Tál, Normand Lebeau, Gertjan Van de Groep, and Orsolya Franke for an excellent, rigorous, and truly inspiring presentation. Also, to all speakers—Orsolya Hartyanyi, Gábor Sztaniszláv, Peter Oszkó—and all participants who contributed to elevating the level of discussion.

Always adding value: Stephan Löw, Adelina Rosca, Yenni Benze-Mantwill, Alessandra Conte, Barbora Stejskalová, Petra Jelinkova, Christian Smith, Didier Jouanneau, Morten Islin, Matthew Hogg, Tim Steurs, Patrik Smith, Ewa Adamczyk, and Krzysztof Adamczyk, among others. Also, many thanks to Rafael Fuentes Candau, Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Spanish Embassy in Hungary.

We keep moving forward—connecting talent and leadership on a global scale.

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