The Association
The Hungarian Economic Association (HEA) is the oldest and most significant association of Hungarian economists aimed at disseminating economic knowledge, developing the professional public sphere and representing the general interests of economists. For this reason various platforms including presentations, courses, professional discussions, meetings and itinerant conferences are organised regularly.
As a major professional and scientific organisation with a long tradition in Hungary, the HEA was established on 27 May 1894 by professors, academics, ministers, bankers, merchants, MPs, farmers, officials, landowners and noblemen in order to jointly seek the ways of national economic development.
The HEA, as a non-profit association, is a major platform of economic discussion beyond the narrow interpretation of science.
BECOME A MEMBER!
One click, and a professional community of more than 5 and a half thousand individuals. 80-100 large-scale conferences annually. 23 sections and 16 regional organisations. Keeping in touch with former school mates and colleagues. Purchase discounts available with a HEA Membership Card… We look forward to welcoming graduates, would-be economists and professionals interested in economic issues as members of the HEA!
MEMBERSHIP CARD
The list of stores and service providers offering an average of 5-15% discount to holders of a HEA Membership Card with an EDC logo is expanding on a weekly basis. Currently there are approximately 1,100 stores and service providers accepting HEA Membership Cards across Hungary.
PARTNER SITES
KÖZGAZDÁSZ-VÁNDORGYŰLÉSEK
the itinerant conferences represent major annual events organised for economists
MKT IFJÚSÁGI BIZOTTSÁG
the independent website of MKT IB and its organisations
20 ÉVE AZ EU-BAN
az MKT hazánk 20 éves EU-tagságát értékelő konferenciasorozata
ÚJ KLÍMAGAZDASÁG
a joint conference of the MKT and the British, German and French Embassies
Events
Hungarian Euro – An International Perspective
Hungarian Euro – An International Perspective. Under this title, the HEA’s Monetary Policy Section and European Union Section will hold a professional roundtable discussion on Monday, September 21, 2026, starting at 2:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Rector’s Council Room 2001 in the main...
Central Banking in a Fragmented World
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) is launching a new international conference series under the name Budapest Financial Summit. The inaugural event of the series, entitled Central Banking in a Fragmented World, will be held on 16–17 September 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday) at the MNB’s Buda Centre (1013...
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
The Labour Affairs Section of the Hungarian Economic Association (HEA) is organizing an online professional conference entitled “Psychological Safety in the Workplace” on Thursday, October 8, 2026, starting at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held via Webex and streamed on the HEA YouTube channel. The...
News
Live Streams from the 64th Itinerant Congress
As in previous years, this year we are also planning live online broadcasts of the Thursday opening plenary session of the 64th Itinerant Congress of Economists, as well as four of the conference’s featured sessions, both on the conference website and on the Hungarian Economic Association’s...
EU Section’s Visit to the European Capital of Culture
In the final days of August, the Board of the EU Section of the Hungarian Economic Association (HEA), accompanied by a small delegation, paid a visit to Trenčín, which this year holds the title of European Capital of Culture jointly with Oulu, Finland. The delegation was led by Gábor Iván, Chair...
A Final Farewell to Béla Kádár
On Friday, 7 August, we bid a final farewell to Béla Kádár, Academician, Széchenyi Prize-winning economist and Honorary Lifetime President of the Hungarian Economic Association (HEA). Béla Kádár was commemorated by Péter Halmai, Academician, President of the HAS Section of Economics and Law...