On February 18, 2026, Tokaj-Hegyalja University will host a one-day mini-conference called the Furmint Summit.

Schedule:

10:00–10:15 | Arrival, registration

10:15–10:30 | Opening and introductions

Prof. Dr. Szabolcs Kéri, Rector

Dr. Péter Molnár

10:30–11:00 | 1st professional presentation

Speaker: Ákos Molnár

The current situation of phytoplasma from the perspective of HNT

11:00–11:30 | 2nd professional presentation

Speaker: Dr. Barnabás Kovács

The possibilities of systems leading to ecological–biodynamic–natural wine production in the labyrinth of sectoral challenges

11:30–12:00 | 3rd professional presentation

Speakers: Dr. Csaba Novák – Dr. Péter Gál

Before and after COVID: how and why are the economic data of more successful wineries changing?

12:00–12:15 | Coffee break

12:15–1:00 p.m. | Roundtable discussion

Topic: Focus on Tokaj Sparkling Wine

Participants: Sarolta Bárdos, Zoltán Demeter, Ferenc Naár, László Pelle

1:00–2:00 p.m. | Lunch

2:00–5:00 p.m. | Vertical Furmint tasting

(Prior registration is required for all attendees, including invited guests and self-paying guests.)