Finance Bolsters Production Capacity Cooperation in the New Energy Industry
co-hosted by the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB), the central bank of Hungary, the Asian Financial Cooperation Association (AFCA), and the Hungarian Banking Association (HBA)
25–26 August 2025
Programme
Monday, 25 August 2025
Conference 1: Potential Avenues for Financial Cooperation between Asia and Europe
Venue: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) Buda HQ, 1013 Budapest, I. district, Krisztina körút 55. (Hungary)
8:15-9:00 Registration
9:00-10:00 Opening ceremony
- Mr. Mihály VARGA, Governor, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) (confirmed)
- Mr. Hong LIU, Executive Vice President, Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), Chairman Institution of Asian Financial Cooperation Association (AFCA) (confirmed)
- Mr. Levente KOVÁCS, Secretary General, Hungarian Banking Association (HBA), Chief Supervisor, Asian Financial Cooperation Association (AFCA) (confirmed)
- Mr. Péter SZIJJÁRTÓ, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary (confirmed)
10:00-10:15 Coffee Break
Group photo
PANEL 1. Green finance bridges: empowering the new energy sectors in Europe and Asia
hosted by MNB
This panel will explore how green finance can foster sustainable economic development and support the development of new energy sectors in Europe and Asia. The discussion aims to identify actionable pathways, challenges and synergies to strengthen green finance as a catalyst for the new energy sectors across continents.
The panel will bring together experts to discuss key questions, such as:
- How can financial institutions facilitate the transition to clean energy?
- What green finance instruments can drive investment in new energy technologies?
- How can regulatory frameworks support sustainable energy development?
- What opportunities exist for cross-border cooperation in green finance between Europe and Asia?
10:15-10:40 Fireside chat
- Dr. Jun MA, President, Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS), Chairman, Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) (confirmed)
Moderator:
- Dr. Csaba KANDRÁCS, Deputy Governor, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) (confirmed)
10:40-11:40 Panel discussion
- Mr. Manas GIZHDUANIYEV, CEO, AIFC Green Finance Centre, Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) (confirmed)
- Mr. Yue LIU, Associate Professor, Director, Student Affairs Office, Deputy Director, Financial Big Data Research Center, PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University (confirmed)
- Ms. Supee TERAVANINTHORN, Special Advisor to the Chief Investment Officer, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (confirmed)
Moderator:
- Mr. Gábor SZŐCS, Executive Director, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) (confirmed)
11:40-12:30 Lunch break
Conference 2: International Symposium
Financial Empowerment for High-Quality Development of the New Energy Industry
hosted by AFCA
Venue: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) Buda HQ, 1013 Budapest, I. district, Krisztina körút 55. (Hungary)
12:30-14:00 Symposium
- Dr. Csaba KANDRÁCS, Deputy Governor, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) (confirmed)
- Mr. Márk ALFÖLDY-BORUSS, Deputy State Secretary at Ministry for Energy, Hungary (confirmed)
- Mr. Wei LI, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Banking Department, Agricultural Bank of China (confirmed)
- Ms. Suqin LIU, Business Executive Financial Market, Bank of Beijing (confirmed)
- Dr. Jun MA, President, Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS), Chairman, Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) (confirmed)
Q&A
Moderator:
- Ms. Jie RONG, Deputy General Manager, China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A. (confirmed)
14:00 Leaving from the MNB to the location of the site visit (optional, invitation only)
15:00-16:00 Site visit
a) Central European Trade and Logistics Cooperation Zone (CECZ) in Vác. CECZ is an important bridge and bond connecting the trade and logistics activities of China and Hungary.
b) Huawei Technologies Hungary in Páty: Insights into Huawei Hungary's operations, innovations, and contributions to the Hungarian tech ecosystem.
16:00-17:00 Leaving from the location of the site visit to the accommodation
19:00-20:30 Working dinner
hosted by Bank of China
Venue: Budapest Marriott Hotel, Grand Budapest Ballroom, Mezzanine floor, 1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 4. (Hungary)
Dress code: Business Formal
Invitees only
Welcome speeches:
- Mr. Chao YANG, Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the People's Republic of China to Hungary (confirmed)
- Mr. Barnabás VIRÁG, Deputy Governor, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) (confirmed)
- Ms. Lijuan ZHANG, Chief Relationship Manager, Financial Institutions Department, Bank of China Limited (BOC) (confirmed)
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Conference 3: Finance Bolsters Production Capacity Cooperation in the New Energy Industry
Venue: Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) Buda HQ, 1013 Budapest, I. district, Krisztina körút 55. (Hungary)
7:30-8:00 Registration
Moderator: Mr. Jianming QI, Secretary General, Asian Financial Cooperation Association (AFCA)
8:00-8:10 Opening remarks
- Mr. Radovan JELASITY, President, Hungarian Banking Association (confirmed)
8:10-9:00 Keynote speeches
- Mr. Csaba LANTOS, Minister of Energy, Hungary (TBC)
- Mr. Tibor TÓTH, Chief Executive Officer, Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) (confirmed)
- Ms. Dan XIAO, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Department, National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) (confirmed)
- Mr. Chuan ZOU, CEO, TF International Securities Group Limited (confirmed)
9:00-9:10 Award ceremony
Moderator: Ms. Réka HÁMORI, Director, Hungarian Banking Association (HBA)
Presented by Mr. Radovan JELASITY, President, Hungarian Banking Association and Mr. Levente KOVÁCS, Secretary General, Hungarian Banking Association (HBA), Chief Supervisor, Asian Financial Cooperation Association (AFCA)
Awardees:
- Bank of China Limited (BOC) – Award accepted by: Ms. Lijuan ZHANG, Chief Relationship Manager, Financial Institutions Department, Bank of China Limited (BOC)
- Mr. Pierfrancesco GAGGI, Secretary General, Italian Banking, Insurance and Finance Federation (FeBAF)
- Mr. Zakir NURIYEV, Chairman, Azerbaijan Banks Association (ABA)
9:10-9:35 Research Release on “Finance Bolsters Production Capacity Cooperation in the New Energy Industry” by
- Mr. He WANG, Associate Professor, Deputy Head, Department of Finance, Assistant Dean, School of Business, Southern University of Science and Technology (confirmed)
9:35-9:50 Coffee break
9:50-10:50 Thematic speeches
hosted by AFCA
- Mr. Róbert BOLYÁN, Director, ESG Center, EXIM Hungary (TBC)
- Mr. Pierfrancesco GAGGI, Secretary General, Italian Banking, Insurance and Finance Federation (FeBAF) (confirmed)
- Mr. Hubertus VÄTH, Managing Director, Frankfurt Main Finance (confirmed)
- Mr. Hui WANG, General Manager, Appraisal Department, Deputy Director, Credit Committee, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (confirmed)
- Ms. Jackie Na LIU, Head of Sustainable Finance, ICBC Europe S. A. (confirmed)
10:50-11:05 Coffee break
PANEL 2. Strengthening Investment Cooperation in the New Energy Sector: Hungary as a Strategic Gateway
co-hosted by HIPA and MNB
As the global transition to new energy accelerates, cross-border investment cooperation plays a vital role in scaling up e-mobility related production and innovation. This panel explores Hungary’s strategic position as a gateway between East and West, offering unique opportunities for collaboration in the rapidly evolving new energy sector. Key stakeholders from Asian enterprises who have already chosen Hungary as a site for their investments will discuss how financial cooperation, policy support, and industrial partnerships can boost production and innovation capacity. The session will highlight Hungary’s efforts in attracting investment, facilitating technology transfer, and integrating into global value chains within the new energy industry.
11:05-12:05 Panel discussion
- Mr. Feng SHEN, Managing Director, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) Germany & Hungary (confirmed)
- Mr. Weijie GAO, CEO, General Manager, Huawei Technologies Hungary and Western Balkan (confirmed)
- Ms. Rita SZÉP-TÜSKE, Deputy CEO, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) (confirmed)
Moderator:
- Mr. Levente HORVÁTH, Director, Eurasia Center (confirmed)
12:05-13:30 Lunch
