Visual practices · Budapest · September 16–20

Five days, two Main Stage afternoons, one city-wide design program

Verified 2026 schedule, Millenáris venue, current ticket prices and independent Budapest transfer planning.

POV Budapest 2026 at a glance

POV Budapest returns September 16–20 with Main Stage talks, workshops, exhibitions, design walks, networking and side events across the Hungarian capital.

The principal venue is the National Dance Theatre in Millenáris Park, on Budapest’s Buda side. The conference is conducted in English.

Budapest skyline at sunset viewed from the Buda side — POV combines a Buda conference venue with events across Budapest.

Dates

September 16–20

Main Stage

September 17–18

Venue

National Dance Theatre

Language

English

Current official program

The week in four moves

WED · SEPT 16POV Lokál at Dugattyús starts at 6:15 p.m.; networking is listed from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.

THU · SEPT 17Registration 1:00–2:00 p.m.; talks 2:15–8:30 p.m.; networking continues to 11:00 p.m.

FRI · SEPT 18Morning sessions 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Main Stage 2:00–8:00 p.m.; afterparty from 11:00 p.m.

WEEKENDSaturday brings city-wide exhibitions, walks and talks; Sunday focuses on discovering Budapest.

Thursday’s lineup includes MassiveMusic, Studio Folch, Stockholm Design Lab, YouTube x Saffron and Perplexity. Friday includes Accept & Proceed, Alright Studio, ManvsMachine, BIG, David Rudnick and Dean Kissick.

CHECK THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

Venue and current ticket check

Use the full main-venue address: National Dance Theatre, Kis Rókus u. 16–20, 1024 Budapest.

StudentEUR 149, including Hungarian VAT and service fee; valid student ID required.

Late birdEUR 409, including Hungarian VAT and service fee.

StreamingEUR 75 excluding VAT, with Main Stage access and three months of recordings.

Prices were checked on September 7, 2026. Some workshops have separate prices or capacity limits, and the ticket FAQ says on-site sales are unavailable. Recheck POV’s official ticket page before purchase.

Plan transport by venue, not just by date

POV moves between the Buda conference venue and multiple Budapest locations. Build each airport, hotel and event transfer around the exact address, access time, passenger count and luggage.

Black Mercedes-Benz E-Class for a Budapest design conference transfer — E-Class for an individual delegate itinerary.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class passenger cabin for executive transport in Budapest — S-Class interior for an executive arrival.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class cabin for a small creative team in Budapest — V-Class for colleagues sharing one route.

Two Mercedes-Benz VIP Sprinter minibuses for group transportation in Budapest — Sprinter capacity for a larger group, subject to luggage.

VanBudapest.com — Since 1988 can coordinate Budapest airport transfer, hotel pickup and conference transportation. Explore the current fleet. VanBudapest is an independent provider and does not claim event partnership.