PMSZ - Magyar Projektmenedzsment Szövetség

What PMSZ - Magyar Projektmenedzsment Szövetség does

The Magyar Projektmenedzsment Szövetség (PMSZ) is Hungary's national professional association for project management, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Budapest. Operating as a non-profit civil organization (szövetség), PMSZ serves individual project management practitioners and over 70 organizational members spanning banking (Generali, Raiffeisen, UniCredit, Eximbank), energy (MOL, MVM, MAVIR), construction (Városliget Zrt., Óbuda-Újlak Zrt.), IT (DXC Technology), consulting (KPMG, ProMan), and government entities (HungaroControl, MNB). The association operates as a community-led platform delivering professional development through individual and organizational annual memberships, PDU/IPMA point tracking, and event-driven engagement.

PMSZ operates a diversified portfolio of professional services including the bi-annual Körkapcsolás Konferencia (45th edition in June 2026, 340+ attendees), monthly Szakmai Teadélután meetups, the PMSZ Podcast series on Spotify/YouTube, written content via PMSZ Tonik and Mustra reviews, and the biennial PM Körkép research survey. The organization runs the Junior Projektmenedzsment Verseny (9 universities, 27 teams in 2025) and the Országos Diákprojektverseny (64 high school teams in 2024) as talent pipeline programs. The Év Projektmenedzsere DÍj, awarded for 25 years, is Hungary's most prestigious PM recognition and is administered through the Project Management Excellence Board (Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla), which PMSZ co-founded with 7 other Hungarian professional bodies.

The association's revenue model is hybrid: recurring membership fees from individual and corporate members, transaction fees from non-member event registration (HUF 7,000+VAT per event), and corporate sponsorship of competitions and awards (MOL, DXC, KPMG, ProMan Consulting, IPMACERT.hu, Projektcoach Consulting, WSH Kft., Gartner Hungary/i-Tango). The technology layer is minimal — a website with member/event registration, content repository, and digital platforms for podcast and video distribution. With 9 employees, PMSZ operates as a lean, volunteer-supported organization, relying on active member leadership (President Cserna József, Vice Presidents Varga Zoltán, Klimkó Gábor, Sárvári Marianna) and seven specialized sections (Construction, Financial, Innovation, Public Services, HR, NewGen, Agile) to deliver sector-specific programming.

Name

PMSZ - Magyar Projektmenedzsment Szövetség

Legal name

Magyar Projektmenedzsment Szövetség

Website

https://pmsz.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PMSZ is Hungary's national professional association for project management, serving 70+ corporate members and individual practitioners across banking, energy, construction, IT, and government through membership, conferences, certifications, and the prestigious Év Projektmenedzsere award.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Program & Project Management (PMO) Consulting (BPAHACAL)

Keywords

• Project management association
• Professional membership services
• Project management conferences
• Professional certification programs
• PM community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to individual project management professionals. Members receive access to events, content, PDU points, and professional development resources.
2. Organizational/Sponsorship Fees: Annual fees and sponsorship arrangements with corporate organizational members and partners. Organizational members gain visibility through logo placement and access to professional community.
3. Event Registration Fees: Paid registration fees for non-members attending professional events and webinars. For example, Agilis Tagozat events charge 7,000 Ft + VAT for non-members, while members attend free of charge.
4. Competition and Award Program Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (MOL, DXC, KPMG, and others) provide prize packages, venue support, and financial backing for competitions such as the Junior PM Verseny and Év Projektmenedzsere Díj.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

PMSZ operates as Hungary's national professional membership association for project management practitioners, offering individual and organizational memberships, professional development events (conferences, monthly meetups, webinars), educational content (podcast, articles, book reviews, research), and award/competition programs (Év Projektmenedzsere award, Junior PM Competition). Members gain access to PDU/IPMA points, networking across specialized sections (agile, construction, finance, innovation, public services, HR), and the Év Projektmenedzsere award program. The association runs on membership fees, corporate sponsorships, and non-member event registration fees.

Product overview

The Magyar Projektmenedzsment Szövetség (PMSZ) is Hungary's national professional association for project management, operating as a membership-based professional community rather than a commercial product company. The organization offers a portfolio of professional services including the Körkapcsolás Konferencia (bi-annual flagship conference), PMSZ Podcast (interview series), PMSz Tonik (article series), Projektmenedzsment Szakmai Teadélután (monthly professional meetups), Mustra (book review series), and various specialized sections such as the Agilis Tagozat (agile section) and NewGen (youth section). The association runs competitive programs including the Junior Projektmenedzsment Verseny (university competition) and the prestigious Év Projektmenedzsere Díj (Project Manager of the Year award). Additional services include the PM Körkép Kutatás (biennial research), Tudástár (knowledge base), and member-only access to professional events, content, and certification support through PDU/IPMA point tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Körkapcsolás Konferencia

Quantifiable outcome

• 340+ attendees at flagship conference events
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• PMI Budapest Chapter (Magyar Tagozat)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PMI Budapest Chapter is a core strategic partner of PMSZ. Together they co-organize events, co-publish content (PMBOK 7 Hungarian edition), and participate in joint awards programs. PMI Budapest Chapter is also a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla. The two organizations jointly recognized volunteers on the Volunteer World Day in December 2024.
• MOL Nyrt.flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025MOL is the primary sponsor of the Junior Projektmenedzsment Verseny (Junior PM Competition), providing prize packages including monetary awards (1.5 M Ft per winner), books, and internship opportunities. MOL employees also serve as jury members in competition evaluation. MOL's sponsorship has been consistent across multiple years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
• DXC TechnologyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025DXC Technology is a primary sponsor of the Junior Projektmenedzsment Verseny, supporting the competition across multiple years. The sponsorship provides prize funding and organizational support for university-level PM competition.
• Magyar Mérnöki Kamara (Hungarian Chamber of Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025PMSZ maintains a professional partnership with the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers, particularly through the Építési Tagozat (Construction Section). The chamber is also a supporter of the 'Irányelv nagyprojektekhez' (Major Projects Guidelines) publication. Both organizations are members of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla.
• Óbuda-Újlak Zrt.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Óbuda-Újlak Zrt. was the main supporter of the Hungarian edition of 'Irányelv nagyprojektekhez' (Guidelines for Major Projects). Varga Zoltán, Vice President of PMSZ, is associated with this company. The company regularly contributes speakers and content to PMSZ events and is an active organizational member.
• Miskolci Egyetem (University of Miskolc)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Miskolci Egyetem collaborates with PMSZ on KKV (SME) conferences organized in Pécs, Miskolc, and Győr. The partnership aims to strengthen project-based operations among Hungarian SMEs, with academic participation from the university.
• Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Vármegyei Kereskedelmi és Iparkamara (Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Chamber of Commerce of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County collaborates with PMSZ on KKV professional forums. The partnership supports project management culture development among SMEs in the region, hosting events in Miskolc and surrounding areas.
• Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem (Corvinus University of Budapest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Corvinus University collaborates with PMSZ on the Nagyberuházási Projektmenedzsment/Szakközgazdász (Major Investment PM/Specialist Economist) postgraduate program, launched in 2025. PMSZ serves as a strategic partner, with the university providing PM education and PMSZ providing industry engagement.
• WSH Kft.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025WSH Kft. provides production support for the PMSZ Podcast series across multiple episodes. Episodes featuring WSH Kft. sponsorship include interviews on construction PM, stakeholder management, and resource planning.
• ProMan Consulting Kft.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ProMan Consulting provides agile/Scrum Master training courses as prize packages for Junior PM Competition winners. Pétercsák Réka from ProMan Consulting serves as a regular speaker and trainer for the Agilis Tagozat (Agile Section).
• IPMACERT.huminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025IPMACERT.hu provides free IPMA certification exam opportunities (IPMA D, IPMA Student) as prizes for Junior PM Competition winners. Supports PM professional development among student participants.
• Projektcoach ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Projektcoach Consulting provides Business Analyst training as prize packages for Junior PM Competition winners, supporting skill development in complementary PM disciplines.
• KPMG HungaryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025KPMG provides paid internship opportunities (10 days) and prizes for Junior PM Competition winners. KPMG employees serve as jury members in competition evaluation panels.
• Gartner Hungary / i-Tango Kft.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gartner Hungary / i-Tango provides event participation opportunities and webinars as prizes for competition winners, connecting PMSZ student participants with international technology and PM research.
• Vállalkozók és Munkáltatók Országos Szövetsége (VOSZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025VOSZ is a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla and co-organizer of the Év Projektmenedzsere award. Barabás Tamás, Vice President of VOSZ, serves as rotating chairman of the Excellence Board. PMSZ and VOSZ co-host the award ceremony.
• Fővállalkozók Magyarországi Szövetsége (FŐVOSZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FŐVOSZ is a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla. Tárnoki Péter served as FŐV�SZ Secretary General and was an honorary member of the Excellence Board. FŐVOSZ represents construction and main contractor interests in the Hungarian PM community.
• IVSZ (Informatikai, Távközlési és Elektronikai Vállalkozások Szövetsége)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IVSZ is a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla, representing IT and telecommunications companies. The association contributes to PM professional standards and the Év Projektmenedzsere award program.
• Híradástechnikai Tudományos Egyesület (HTE) Projektmenedzsment SzakosztálycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025HTE Project Management Section is a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla, representing telecommunications and informatics professionals in the Hungarian PM community.
• Neumann János Számítógéptudományi Társaság (NJSZT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025NJSZT is a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla, representing computing and computer science professionals in the Hungarian PM community.
• Építéstudományi Egyesület (ÉTE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ÉTE is a member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla, representing construction science professionals in the Hungarian PM community.
• BME (Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BME is a key academic partner, participating in the Junior PM Competition through the BME Management Szakkollégium (student organization). The university also collaborates on AI training programs through the AI EDIH initiative and is involved in PM education.
• ELTE (Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ELTE hosts the Diákprojektverseny final presentations at its Pedagógiai és Pszichológiai Kar (Faculty of Education and Psychology). The university has hosted double book launches and other PMSZ-adjacent events.
• NKFI Hivatal (National Research, Development and Innovation Office)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025NKFI Hivatal organized a four-part jubilee conference series, with PMSZ's Innovációs Tagozat (Innovation Section) participating in collaborative events focused on synergies in the innovation ecosystem.
• Bosch Budapest Innovációs KampuszminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus provided the venue for the 42nd Körkapcsolás Konferencia focused on artificial intelligence, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• APM (Association for Project Management): UK chartered body for the project profession, the most established national PM association outside North America. Directly comparable in mission (membership, certification, events, awards) and structure (chartered body, regional branches, special interest groups), serving a single national market similar to PMSZ's Hungarian focus.
• PMI Budapest Chapter (Magyar Tagozat): Local Hungarian chapter of PMI, operating as a core strategic partner of PMSZ but also a direct competitor for individual PM professional members in Hungary. Closest direct peer by geography and target audience; PMSZ differentiates through IPMA alignment and Hungarian-language ecosystem, while PMI Budapest offers global PMI credentialing.

Regional players

• SPMP (Swiss Project Management Association / spm): Swiss national PM association, IPMA member organization operating on a similar model of individual/corporate membership, certification, conferences, and section-based engagement. Comparable as a single-country national PM association with a mature institutional footprint, though serving a more international corporate member base than PMSZ.
• Project Management Association of Finland (PMAF / Projektiyhdistys): Finnish national PM association, IPMA member organization running professional certifications, events, and a Project Manager of the Year award similar to PMSZ's Év Projektmenedzsere. Comparable as a small-country national PM association with a similar award program and IPMA-aligned structure.
• GPM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement / PM-Zentrum): German national PM association and IPMA member, with comparable scope of individual/corporate membership, certification, conferences, and industry awards. Functions as a regional peer — same IPMA-aligned model as PMSZ but serving a much larger German market with more diverse industrial membership.
• PMI Poland Chapter: Polish national PMI chapter and the closest geographic and structural peer in the Central European region. Operates a similar model of PM professional events, certification support, and corporate engagement in a single national market adjacent to Hungary — useful comparability benchmark for PMSZ's growth potential and member economics.
• ÉTE (Építéstudományi Egyesület): Hungarian Construction Science Association and fellow Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla member, with a specialized focus on construction. Comparable as a Hungarian professional membership association that PMSZ collaborates with through the Construction Section (Építési Tagozat); differs in its construction-only vertical focus versus PMSZ's cross-industry PM mandate.
• IVSZ (Informatikai, Távközlési és Elektronikai Vállalkozások Szövetsége): Hungarian IT and telecommunications industry association and a fellow member of the Projektmenedzsment Kiválóság Tábla alongside PMSZ. Comparable as a sector-focused Hungarian membership association serving professionals and corporate members; differs in vertical specialization (IT/telecom vs PM generalist).

Broad incumbents

• IPMA (International Project Management Association): International federation of national PM associations, of which PMSZ is the Hungarian member. IPMA certifies practitioners through national member associations (PMSZ provides IPMA D and IPMA Student certification support). Comparable as the umbrella body for PM professional recognition; PMSZ operates as IPMA's national affiliate.
• PMI (Project Management Institute): Global professional association for project management, the parent body of the PMI Budapest Chapter which co-publishes content and co-organizes events with PMSZ. Directly comparable as a membership association serving PM professionals, but PMI operates at global scale with 300+ chapters, far exceeding PMSZ's single-country scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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