How do robots and people work together in modern factories? How are the products we use every day made, and which technologies are shaping the workplaces of the future? On 13 November 2026, visitors can find out for themselves as Modern Factories Night returns for its tenth edition. Anyone interested in taking part is encouraged to register as soon as possible using the link provided at the end of this article.
As part of this nationwide event, participating companies will offer visitors a behind-the-scenes look at modern industrial production, either in person or online. Visitors will be able to explore robotics and automation, 3D printing, sensor technology and AI-driven innovations. The demonstrations will also highlight sustainable and smart energy use, along with innovative manufacturing processes. But the event is about more than just technology. It also provides valuable career guidance, giving young people and jobseekers a chance to discover the professions and career opportunities available in the industrial sector.
Held annually since 2017, the initiative forms part of the strategically important Pillar Project, titled “Provision of Targeted Business Development Services for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises” (EDIOP_PLUS-1.1.1-22), implemented under the Széchenyi Plan Plus programme with co-financing from the European Union. The project supports the development of Hungarian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them improve their competitiveness, increase revenue and expand their employment capacity. Modern Factories Night contributes to these goals by showcasing successful business practices and encouraging technological innovation. The related Modern Model Factory Programme also promotes the adoption of advanced technologies and the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Taking part also brings valuable opportunities for companies. They can raise their profile, showcase their latest developments, build new professional connections and engage with potential future employees. Companies can tailor their programmes to their own facilities and resources, offering on-site factory tours, short presentation videos or virtual tours of their production sites.
The event’s growing popularity was reflected in the record turnout in 2025, when 128 factories and industrial facilities from all 19 counties of Hungary took part. Companies can once again register this year through the official Modern Factories Night website. Further details about participation requirements and registration are available on the website or by contacting moderngyarakejszakaja@mgfu.hu.
This November, it will be well worth taking a closer look at what goes on behind factory doors. After all, the technologies of tomorrow are already shaping everyday life in factories across Hungary today.
