Building an authentic cultural, creative, and human bridge between Central Europe and the United Arab Emirates.
Founded by David Geresdi & Bianka Hosszu|Under the patronage of shared heritage and living tradition.
The Founders
Two lives devoted to craft and to conscience — one rooted in the patience of tradition, the other in the humanity of technology.
Author & Guardian of Culinary Heritage
Published author of Kezdő Kovászosok Kézikönyve (A Beginner's Guide to Sourdough) and founder of KovászTündér (The Sourdough Fairy Project), a community of more than 6,500 members devoted to traditional sourdough, artisanal heritage, and the discipline of culinary patience.
Technology Entrepreneur & Author
Founder of Veritee Global Systems (ADGM) and author of Staying Human in the Age of AI, dedicated to human-centric technology and to the belief that progress must remain in service of people.
Our bond with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is a deeply personal one: in September 2026 we commemorate our official civil marriage at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), establishing Abu Dhabi as our primary cultural anchor and long-term home in the United Arab Emirates — and dedicating our shared life and vision to building a bridge intended to outlast us.
Core Mission & Vision
We bring the ancient wisdom of Emirati hospitality and dignified discourse to Central Europe, and the craftsmanship and depth of Central Europe to the Emirates.
The UNESCO-recognized Emirati Majlis is our model: a place where listening precedes negotiation and presence precedes profit.
We transform the cold, numbers-driven nature of European business encounters into warm, human-centric gatherings of consequence.
Not an event series but an institution of relationship — patient, dignified, and built to serve both nations for generations.
The Three Pillars
Three deliberate domains of work — gathering, exchange, and elevation.
Exclusive, dignified gatherings introducing Emirati cultural values, tea and coffee traditions, and open dialogue to European business, technology, and creative leaders.
A curated delegation of Central European cultural figures, artisans, and innovators travels once a year to the Emirates for immersive cross-cultural dialogue.
Majlis Calendar
A measured rhythm of gatherings, by invitation.
Winter Session
Budapest, Hungary
An intimate evening majlis on Emirati coffee tradition and the etiquette of dignified discourse.
Spring Session
Lake Balaton region, Hungary
Craft and conversation: Hungarian master artisans in dialogue with Gulf cultural practice.
Autumn Session
Budapest, Hungary
Leadership majlis for business, technology, and creative figures on human-centric collaboration.
Network
A curated circle, assembled with discretion rather than scale.
Hungarian Master Artisans & Visual Artists
Leatherworkers, ceramicists, weavers, and storytellers carrying living Central European craft.
Emirati Cultural Figures & Craftspeople
Custodians of Gulf tradition, hospitality, falconry, and material heritage.
Strategic Institutional Alignments
Considered relationships with cultural and leadership bodies across the United Arab Emirates.
Institutional Guidance & Collaboration
We respectfully invite cultural authorities, leadership offices, and institutional partners across the United Arab Emirates to offer guidance on the optimal legal and organizational framework — Foundation, Initiative, or Cultural Entity — so that our work aligns seamlessly with national cultural goals and international frameworks. In this spirit, we seek strategic alignment with DCT Abu Dhabi (Department of Culture and Tourism), the Ma'an Social Investment Fund framework, and the regional heritage preservation guidelines that safeguard the Emirates' living traditions.
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We invite institutional leaders, cultural patrons, and master artisans to connect with our initiative.