The John von Neumann Computer Society (NJSZT) has rejoined IFIP as the Hungarian country representative, renewing a long-standing relationship with the international computing community.
The move will connect Hungarian IT professionals, academics and students more closely with IFIP’s global network and create new opportunities for NJSZT members to participate in IFIP activities.
NJSZT has a long history of international engagement, with members contributing to prestigious conferences and holding leadership positions within professional organisations. Rejoining IFIP supports the Society’s commitment to strengthen connections between the Hungarian IT profession and European and global communities.
It also reflects a central objective of NJSZT’s current executive committee term: to strengthen the Society’s role and visibility within Hungary while expanding its international participation.
A three-year strategy for renewal
NJSZT’s strategic program for 2025–27 is built around four principal areas:
- Organisational renewal and rejuvenation, with a particular focus on engaging university students, early-career professionals and other members of the younger generation.
- Talent development and education, building on the Society’s long tradition of IT and AI competitions, robotics cups and preparation for Student Olympiads, while introducing new competitions for university students.
- Digital skills and equal opportunity, including modernising and promoting the ICDL framework and strengthening public awareness of digital skills and cybersecurity.
- Preservation of heritage and museum activities, safeguarding Hungary’s computing history and the legacy of John von Neumann through initiatives including the History of Computing Exhibition in Szeged and the development of digital archives.
NJSZT’s return brings valuable Hungarian expertise and experience back into the IFIP community while creating greater opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and professional participation.
The Society’s complete 2025–27 strategic program is available in Hungarian.