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The European Commission (EC), through the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), hosted the EU–UAE Matchmaking Event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), between October 1–3, 2025. The event was organized in collaboration with the UAE's Ministries of Economy, Tourism, Energy and Infrastructure, and Foreign Trade, and took place in the context of the WETEX 2025 exhibition. The Archenerg-Metál Cluster was represented by Anthony Kez, Vice President for International Affairs. The objective was clear: to stimulate Cluster-to-Cluster (C2C), Cluster-to-Business (C2B), and Business-to-Business (B2B) cooperation between the EU and the UAE, focusing on sectors aligned with the green and digital transition.

Irina Szőcs, project manager of the Archenerg-Metál Cluster, successfully represented the Cluster at the V International Women's Business Forum held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, under the title "Centuries-old Traditions of Applied Arts of the Turkic Peoples." The event provided an outstanding opportunity to expand international cooperation and learn about key topics relevant to the cluster.

The Archenerg-Metal United International Innovation Cluster for Renewable Energy, Mechanical Engineering, and Construction Industry places a high emphasis on professional dialogue and building fruitful connections. Its recent active presence at the "Energy of the Countryside" professional forum was a successful example of this commitment. The Cluster didn't just attend the prestigious event held at the ELI ALPS Laser Research Institute as a passive audience member or sponsor, but actively and strategically reinforced its position in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Urgent global problems and the digitalization of the construction industry—the rise of Artificial Intelligence is no longer a vision, but a tool to be applied today. Recognizing this, the Archenerg-Metál Cluster, active in the heavy industry and metal processing sectors, will participate in the leading professional event, the INFOTÉR CONTECH 2025 Conference on October 16–17, to gain first-hand experience with the latest technological breakthroughs.

Clusters—networks of companies, research institutions, and public actors in an innovation ecosystem—play a key role in Europe's green industrial transition and in strengthening its regional resilience. This was the purpose of the two-day Clusters Meet Regions event in Vaasa, Finland, where European policymakers, industry leaders, and cluster managers collaboratively developed action strategies.
The event focused on how to align regional resources and knowledge with European-level priorities for sustainable economic growth. Hungary and the region were represented by Ágnes Gonda, International Officer for the ArchEnerg-Metál Cluster, who showcased domestic energy efficiency and green building innovations.

The XXV. Szeged Bio-Architectural Days will be held at the Sándor Bálint Cultural Center between October 7 and 31, 2025. The Hungarian Bio-Architectural Association and the Sándor Bálint Cultural Center warmly welcome all interested attendees to this jubilee event, which is the flagship event of Bio-Architecture Month 2025!
A highlight of the professional days will be the presentation on October 8 by Péter Fritz, Vice-President of the Archenerg-Metal Cluster, who will detail the effects of the physical parameters of hemp houses on thermal comfort.

The Archenerg-Metál Cluster's strategic partner, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Szeged (SZTE), has taken a significant step to strengthen the region's technical education and labor market: following the SZTE Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, now the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science and Informatics have also joined the cooperation agreement with the Csongrád-Csanád County Government Office.
For the cluster members, this expansion signifies more than just another partnership; it's a direct source of benefits that contribute to the competitiveness of their businesses and the region's economic growth.

In September, the Central European Economic Association (KEP) hosted a major forum titled, "The Approaching Far Eastern Markets: China-Singapore," at the headquarters of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK). The primary goal of the event was to internationalize the Hungarian economy, focusing on attracting Chinese and Singaporean investors to Hungary and strengthening the global market position of domestic businesses.

The Archenerg-Metál Cluster is preparing for a two-day professional trip to Finland, where its members will attend the prestigious Cluster Meet Regions conference and an exclusive study tour. This exceptional event offers cluster members a chance to strengthen their position within the European cluster network, forge new partnerships, and gain inspiration in the field of geothermal energy. Travel and accommodation costs for two people will be covered by the NOTRE project, making participation significantly easier.

The issue of sustainable transport and electric mobility is becoming more and more pressing in modern cities. The traffic jams, noise, and air pollution caused by excessive car use are all degrading the quality of life for city dwellers. For the Archenerg-Metál Cluster, it is of utmost importance to support initiatives that promote forward-thinking, environmentally friendly solutions. That is why we stood by the e-Mobility Day and electric car meeting in Algyő in 2023, and why we are supporting this year's E Street Parade in Szeged.