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AI and ZalaZONE: Shaping the Future of Innovation

On June 5th, the Gábor Dénes University opened the Gábor Dénes Memorial Year with a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference.  The event aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of AI, announcing numerous programs for professionals, market players, and students committed to innovation over the next year. In 2025,…

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National Sports Science Congress: Innovation and Knowledge Sharing

The ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground hosted the XXII National Sports Science Congress organized by the Hungarian Sports Science Society (MSTT) from May 28-30. Held at the Proving Ground’s conference center, this prestigious event brought together over 200 Hungarian sports science experts, with nearly 150 presentations covering various topics in sports science. The three-day conference was…

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Innovation in Motion: Autonomous Systems National Laboratory Demonstration Day

Autonomous cars, drones in virtual environments, and state-of-the-art localization systems were highlighted on the Autonomous Systems National Laboratory (ARNL) demonstration day. The conference titled “Innovation in Motion” was organized at the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Gound. The aim of the event was to showcase research and development results and innovative solutions for future mobility in real-time…

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Beginning of a new era: high-speed oval track at ZalaZONE has been opened

On May 14, the newly completed track element of the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground in Zalaegerszeg, the High-Speed Oval, was opened. The new track module offers a unique opportunity in Hungary for high-speed and durability testing of vehicles. The 4.45 km long oval track allows for safe, stable driving at speeds of 180 km/h without…

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ZalaZONE Foundation established

Important announcement was made this morning regarding the future of Hungary’s automotive industry and innovation: on May 13, a bill will be presented to the Hungarian Parliament that allows for the establishment of a new, independent public asset management foundation to oversee the development and operation of the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground. This decision opens…

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New Milestone at ZalaZONE: Completion of the High-Speed Oval

A new milestone at the ZalaZONE Proving Ground: in a few weeks, one of the largest and most innovative elements of the AVL-ZalaZONE test facility, the High-Speed Oval, will be completed. Before the official opening planned for May 14, press representatives had the opportunity to view and test the new track on Saturday, April 19.…

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