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International Spatial Data Conference 2026 International Spatial Data Conference 2026

Policy cooperation and shared European experience for establishing the National Spatial Data Ecosystem (NSDE) of Hungary

About the Conference

Shared spatial data for an efficient digital state

National Spatial Data Ecosystem (NSDE)
Linked spatial data – unlocking value across sectors
The International Spatial Data Conference 2026 aims to provide an open forum for European and Hungarian policy‑makers, governance actors and professional stakeholders to lay the foundations of the National Spatial Data Infrastrucure (NSDI) called National Spatial Data Ecosystem (NSDE) of Hungary.
The event focuses on the strategic aspects of the alignment of regulatory and institutional frameworks, and the exchange of European experience essential for building a well‑functioning national SDI. Through change of perspective, knowledge sharing and strengthened partnerships, the conference seeks to support Hungary in establishing a coherent, sustainable and effective spatial data ecosystem.

Innovative spatial data services
driving cross-sector synergies and serving as a strategic resource for society and the economy.
The National Spatial Data Ecosystem (NSDE) is more than a shared data platform: it is a nationwide cooperation framework that connects public, private, academic and professional actors working with spatial data. Its goal is to ensure that spatial data are not created in isolation, but reinforce one another through common standards and coordinated collaboration, and that—once shared—they become visible, accessible and fully exploitable. The NSDE supports the ambitions and developments of the digital state. Its operation requires an appropriate technological foundation, aligned policy, legal, financial and professional frameworks, a chane of persprective, and strong expert capacity. In the long term, the NSDE aims to make spatial data services widely known, accessible and genuinely useful for decision‑makers, service providers and citizens alike.

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Program

Morning Session in Hungarian and Afternoon Session in English

The program is subject to change as preparation is currently underway.

Morning session In Hungarian
08:30 - 09:00

Arriving and registration

09:00 - 09:05

Moderation

Dorogi Szilvia

Szilvia Dorogi

 
Lechner Knowledge Center
09:05 - 09:20

Introductory presentation

Polereczki Andrea

Andrea Polereczki

Presentation →
State Secretary for Digitalization and the Development of the Digital State
Ministry of Science and Technology
09:20 - 09:30

Greeting

Dr. Charaf Hassan

Dr. Charaf Hassan

Rector
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
09:30 - 10:00

Lechner Spatial Data Strategy

Hülber Attila
CEO
Lechner Knowledge Center
10:00 - 10:15

From maps to spatial data infrastructure - the role of geodesy in modern society

Dr. Rózsa Szabolcs

Dr. Szabolcs Rózsa

Interview → Presentation →
Professor, Dean, Head of Department
Faculty of Civil Engineering - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Térképeink már az őskortól segítenek minket abban, hogy a környezetünkben tájékozódni tudjunk, megtaláljuk a legjobb vadász vagy éppen halász helyeket, eljussunk a szomszédos településekre, kapcsolatot teremthessünk egymással. A digitalizáció látszólag háttérbe szorította a térképek világát. Mindennapjainkban fontos szerepet játszanak a téradatok. Autós navigációs rendszerek, értékes tárgyaink nyomonkövetése, digitális föld modellek, autonóm járművek, automatizált építőipari gépek, precíziós mezőgazdaság, vagy éppen a mobilhálózatok, az elektromos hálózatok sem működnének pontos téradatok és az azok létrehozását lehetővé tevő geodéziai alapinfrastruktúrák nélkül. Az előadásban bemutatjuk a globális geodéziai alapinfrastruktúra alapvető szerepét mindennapjainkban és azokat a globális kezdeményezéseket, amelyek e alapinfrastruktúra fenntarthatóságát biztosítják.

10:15 - 10:30

National Spatial Data Ecosystem – the relationship between the land administration system* and public administration

dr. Tóth Balázs

dr. Balázs Tóth

Presentation →
Head of Department, Department of Land Registration and Mapping, State Secretariat for Territorial Administration
Ministry for Rural and Settlement Development (VTM)
The absence of the National Spatial Data Ecosystem versus the benefits of its existence, which better fulfill the goals of the land administration system and more effectively satisfy the needs of economic actors, citizens, and public administration. * land administration system - in a broader sense than the existing land registry.
10:30 - 10:45

Establishing the NSDI/NSDE in the context of defence-related surveying and mapping activities

Zboray Zoltán

Zoltán Zboray

Presentation →
Head of Geoinformation and Airworthiness Development Division
Ministry of Defence, HM Zrínyi Non-profit Ltd.
10:45 - 11:15

Coffee break

11:15 - 11:30

Challenges of agricultural management, data-driven management

Dr. Juhász Anikó

Dr. Anikó Juhász

Presentation →
Deputy State Secretary for Agricultural Economy
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Economy (ÁÉM)
11:30 - 12:30

Governmental panel discussion – Cooperation for building the National Spatial Data Ecosystem (NSDE)

Participants:
dr. Sántha György

Dr. György Sántha

State Secretary for Public Administration
Ministry of Science and Technology (TTM)
Dr. Juhász Anikó

Dr. Anikó Juhász

Deputy State Secretary for Agricultural Economy
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Economy (ÁÉM)
Szemerey Samu

Samu Szemerey

State Secretary for Architectural and Building Investments
Ministry of Transport and Investment (KBM)
dr. Tóth Balázs

dr. Balázs Tóth

Head of Department, Department of Land Registration and Mapping, State Secretariat for Territorial Administration
Ministry of Rural and Urban Development (VTM)
Kajner Péter

Péter Kajner

Deputy State Secretary for Climate Policy
Ministry for the Living Environment
Zboray Zoltán

Zoltán Zboray

Head of Geoinformation and Airworthiness Development Division
Ministry of Defence, HM Zrínyi Non-profit Ltd.
Hülber Attila

Attila Hülber

Interview →
CEO
Lechner Knowledge Center
Moderator:
Juhász Géza

Géza Juhász

Director of Geospatial Services
Lechner Knowledge Center
12:30 - 12:45

Questions & Answers, closing the morning session

12:45 - 14:00

Lunch break

Afternoon session In English
14:00 - 14:20

Towards a European Geospatial Data Infrastructure: Uniting national expertise and data in EuroCoreReferenceMap

Patricia Sokacova Membership and Communication Manager EuroGeographics

Patricia Sokacova

Interview → Presentation →
Membership and Communication Manager
EuroGeographics
The value of NSDI and proven models for national development.
Official geospatial data from EuroGeographics’ members – Europe's National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities – is a high-value and trusted sovereign asset. It is an essential component of national, European and global critical infrastructure. Organisations from the United Nations to the European Commission, NATO and various commercial organisations need this data to be both accessible and usable within their own systems. At pan-European level they need data that is harmonised and edge-matched across borders. This session traces the path from INSPIRE to the European Spatial Data Infrastructure via EuroCoreReferenceMap, a new pan-European dataset designed specifically to meet EU needs. Using practical examples, it will demonstrate why cross-border cooperation between official data providers is more critical than ever in the current geopolitical climate and how EuroGeographics’ members are delivering data to verify locations, and connect people and places to enable decisive, targeted action.
14:20 - 14:45

Transforming a traditional mapping agency into a geobroker

Ingrid Vanden Berghe
Excom UN-GGIM Europe
General administrator, IGN Belgium
Sharing experience on organizational development necessary to adapt a mapping agency to its new role as “geobroker”.
14:45 - 15:00

Everyone can find, understand and use spatial data

Tomislav Ciceli MSc
Head of Division for National Spatial Data Infrastructure
State Geodetic Administration (DGU), Croatia
The presentation provides an overview of the basic development points of the NSDI of the Republic of Croatia, drawing attention to the most important elements that have contributed to the current status of NSDI in the Republic of Croatia. A review is given of all forms of interoperability important for NSDI development, the NSDI ecosystem, basic information on education, as well as an attempt to bring spatial data closer to citizens.
15:00 - 15:20

Coffee break

15:20 - 16:20

Panel discussion: SDI European to National level, sharing experience, policy and implementation

Participants:
Ingrid Vanden Berghe

Ingrid Vanden Berghe

Interview →
Excom UN-GGIM Europe
General administrator, IGN Belgium
Tomislav Ciceli MSc

Tomislav Ciceli

Interview →
Head of Division for National Spatial Data Infrastructure
State Geodetic Administration (DGU), Croatia
Tamás Lindwurm

Tamás Lindwurm

Executive Vice President
DAMA Hungary
Patricia Sokacova Membership and Communication Manager EuroGeographics

Patricia Sokacova

Interview →
Membership and Communication Manager
EuroGeographics
Hülber Attila

Attila Hülber

Interview →
CEO
Lechner Knowledge Center
Moderator:
Kristóf Dániel

Dr. Dániel Kristóf

Head of Earth Observation Unit
Lechner Knowledge Center & Hungarian delegate to ESA PB-EO and DOSTAG
16:20 - 16:40

Live questions and answers

16:40 - 16:50

Closing

Speakers

Conference speakers

Meet the expert speakers of the conference and discover their presentations.

Venue

Conference Venue

Arrival Point

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

  • Building Building K
  • Hall First floor, Ceremonial Hall
  • Address 1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rakpart 3–9.
BME Building K Budapest, Műegyetem rakpart 3–9.
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