Date and Time
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12–1:30 p.m. MST
Location
KeyBank Tower, Kirton McConkie
36 S. State St., Salt Lake City, 20th Floor
Growth starts with the right partner. Meet Hungary. 🤝🇭🇺
Looking to expand your global footprint? Hungary is a hidden gem at the heart of Europe. We welcomed Hungary’s Consul General István Gróf and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Eva Dorogi for a luncheon on their first official visit to Utah. They shared valuable insights into the Hungarian market, highlighting the country's goal of becoming a hub for mobility.
With a fast-growing med tech sector, Hungary presents strong potential for collaboration with Utah businesses. The speakers emphasized the benefits of visiting Hungary and establishing direct ties with Budapest.
Our discussion underscored the enduring friendship between Hungary and Utah. As Hungary was formed at the crossroads of empires, Utah is often called the “Crossroads of the West”, and we’re working to make Utah the crossroads of the world, one business at a time.
This event was hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Kirton McConkie, the Salt Lake Chamber, the Utah Global Diplomacy, and the Utah Consular Corps.
István Gróf
István Gróf, JD, has served as the consul general of Hungary in Los Angeles since August 2024, following previous diplomatic roles as deputy consul general in Los Angeles (2015–2019) and envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, D.C. (2022–2024), where he led the political section. He also served twice as senior political advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Budapest and headed the foreign policy department at the Prime Minister’s Office under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (2012–2014).
Eva Dorogi
Eva Dorogi is a Hungarian diplomat in Los Angeles with 10+ years of global business experience in fashion, tech, and fast-moving consumer goods. She’s led international growth as CEO of ÁERON, founded a major craft soda company, and supports market entry across 18 U.S. states. She also advises on investment strategy and holds degrees in business and finance.
Crossroads of the World
Join us as we bring together global influencers at our in-person roundtable discussions with top government and business leaders from around the world. Be a part of meaningful conversations and make valuable connections that will expand your perspective and knowledge of the global marketplace. These roundtables are designed for the ambitious and forward-thinking individual who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the world of international trade.
In partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Salt Lake Chamber.
