World Science Forum in Budapest to highlight global cooperation in science, politics, and society

Eminent Hungarian and international scientists are gathering to discuss cooperation in science, politics and society at the World Science Forum (WSF) hosted in Budapest from Nov 20 to 23, the minister for culture and innovation noted at a press conference on Wednesday.

“This is a special week in Budapest since outstanding researchers in the world meet here…” Balázs Hankó said, noting that top Hungarian scientists were also participating.

He said research and innovation played a key role part in boosting European competitiveness, noting the recent adoption of the competitiveness declaration under the Hungarian EU presidency.

“We Hungarians are outstanding in research and innovation,” he said, noting the award of the Nobel prize to two Hungarian scientists last year.

This year WSF will focus on the connection between politics and science, Hankó said, referring to “excellent” cooperation between the two in Hungary.