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Executive Rugby Leadership Experience — Business meets Rugby

24.09.2026 · Novotel City & Budapest Congress Center — Budapest

Executive Rugby Leadership Experience — Business meets Rugby

An exclusive afternoon dedicated to CEOs and senior executives from the international business community in Hungary.

The world of Benetton Rugby meets the business world through an immersive experience focused on leadership, teamwork and performance, featuring sessions led by players and coaching staff, interactive workshops and a panel discussion. The afternoon will conclude with an exclusive networking dinner.

Programme

  • 1:30–2:00 PM Registration & networking lunch
  • 2:00–2:20 PM Welcome & opening remarks
  • 2:20–3:15 PM Session 1 — Leadership: Leading from the Front
  • 3:15–4:00 PM Session 2 — Support: The Team Before the Individual
  • 4:00–4:20 PM Coffee break
  • 4:20–5:20 PM Session 3 — Communication: Fast. Clear. Trusted.
  • 5:20–6:00 PM Executive Challenge: mixed teams of executives in simple rugby-inspired activities (no rugby experience required)
  • 6:00–6:30 PM Panel discussion — From the Pitch to the Boardroom
  • 6:30–7:00 PM Closing reflection & group photo
  • 7:00 PM Executive networking dinner with players, coaches and fellow executives

Guests

Antonio Pavanello, President of Benetton Rugby and former Italy captain, Fabio Rigoletto, Marketing Manager, and coaches and former Italy internationals Tommaso Benvenuti, Tommaso Iannone, Marco Lazzaroni and Ezio Galon.

Why attend

Learn leadership principles from one of Europe's elite rugby clubs, take part in practical executive workshops and team challenges, exchange ideas with fellow CEOs and senior executives, and build valuable international business connections.

Three business communities. One executive experience.

Date
24.09.2026
Location
Novotel City & Budapest Congress Center — Budapest
Type
Networking
Participation fee
250 € + IVA / VAT
Places available
15
Seats reserved for Confindustria Ungheria member companies: the remaining seats are managed by the other organisers of the event.

Payment is not processed on this website: you will receive the payment instructions after registering.

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