A ship glides calmly along the Danube, the surface of the water reflecting the golden light. On the horizon, the sunset colours the sky in warm shades of orange and red. An atmospheric moment between river, light and landscape.
A ship leisurely makes its way along the Danube, the water glistening in the evening light. The sky glows in the intense colours of the sunset. A peaceful scene that brings the day to an atmospheric close.

Programm – Wednesday, 25 November 2026

9.00 am

Transfer to conference location

Artificial Intelligence in Industry Practice

10.00 am

Artificial Intelligence in River Cruises

Current Situation and Outlook for 2030

Stephan Haller, Dr Fried & Partner 

10.30 am

Artificial Intelligence – Best Practices

Botond Boros, CEO of Visit Hungary, and two further examples of best practice 

11.15 am

Conclusio Panel

12.00 pm

Conference summary

and handover to the next Danube Navigation and Tourism Conference

Bernhard Schröder & Petra Riffert, ARGE Donau Österreich Kreuzfahrten GesbR

12.30 pm

End of conference

2.00 pm

Bus transfer

to Otopeni Airport

2.30 pm

Optional: Post convention

A half-day tour and a two-day tour are available (organised by Karpaten Turism)

Half-day tour:

A tour of the imposing Palace of Parliament, one of the largest buildings in the world. The guided tour offers fascinating insights into its monumental architecture.


Two-day tour with overnight stay

Guided tour with sparkling wine tasting at the royal Azuga vineyard, the historic town of Brașov with its Christmas market and Black Church, and a visit to the famous Dracula’s Castle in Bran.

Followed by transfer to Bucharest Airport (arrival at 4.00 pm).
Cost: EUR 50 per person, including overnight stay in a 4-star hotel, dinner, tasting, admission fees and coach transfer.

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