Norbert Csizmadia
- Economist, geographer, and strategic advisor on global trends
- Former Executive Director at Hungary’s Central Bank President of multiple boards, including Pallas Athene and John von Neumann University Foundation
- Published author of GeoFusion, exploring global connectivity and sustainability
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Norbert Csizmadia's 2024 biography
Norbert Csizmadia: Geonomist and Strategic Thinker
Norbert Csizmadia is a distinguished geographer and strategic thinker, renowned for his expertise in economic strategy, geostrategy, geoeconomics, and geopolitics. His extensive career encompasses significant roles in both governmental and academic institutions.
In his governmental tenure, Norbert served as the State Secretary responsible for planning coordination at the Hungarian Ministry for National Economy. He also held the position of Executive Director at the Central Bank of Hungary, where he contributed to shaping national economic policies.
Currently, Norbert leads several prominent organizations. He is the President of the Board of Trustees at both the Pallas Athene Domus Meriti Foundation, focusing on innovation and geopolitics, and the John von Neumann University Foundation. Additionally, he presides over the International Advisory Board of the Budapest Center for Long-Term Sustainability (BC4LS).
His international engagements include membership on the International Advisory Board of the Fudan Institute of Belt and Road & Global Governance in Shanghai, China. He also serves as an Independent Director at Bank of China Hungary.
As a thought leader, Norbert is the Chief Editor of the Hungarian Geopolitics (HUG) magazine and co-chairs the Geopolitical Department of the Hungarian Geographical Society. His scholarly contributions are highlighted by his authorship of influential works such as “GeoVision 2023,” “GeoFuture,” and “GeoFusion,” which explore the intersections of geography, economics, and global strategy.
An accomplished public speaker, Norbert has delivered TEDx talks and keynotes at various international forums, sharing his insights on the evolving geopolitical landscape and the critical role of geography in shaping economic and political destinies.
Through his multifaceted career, Norbert Csizmadia continues to influence the discourse on global strategy, emphasizing the enduring significance of geography in our interconnected world.
Professional Roles:
- Former State Secretary – Ministry for National Economy in charge of economic strategy and planning coordination (2010-2013)
- Former Executive Director of the Central Bank of Hungary (2013-2016)
- President of the Board of Trustees of PADME Foundation (Pallas Athene Domus Meriti Foundation – Innovation and Geopolitics) – Foundation of Central Bank of Hungary (from 2014)
- President of the Board of Trustees of John von Neumann University Foundation (from 2020)
- President of the International Advisory Board of BC4LS (Budapest Center for Long-Term Sustainability) (from 2021)
- Member of the International Advisory Board of the Fudan Institute of Belt and Road & Global Governance, Shanghai, China (from 2017)
- Independent Director of the Bank of China CEE (from 2020)
- Chief Editor of Hungarian Geopolitics (HUG) magazine (from 2015)
- Co-chair of the Geopolitical Department of the Hungarian Geographical Society (from 2015)
Publications:
Dr. Csizmadia is the author of several influential books that explore the intersections of geography, geopolitics, and global economic trends:
- GeoFusion: Mapping of the 21st Century (2019)
- GeoFusion 2.0: Towards a Long-Term Sustainable Eurasian Growth (2021)
- GeoFuture: The Big Picture – The Synthesis of Geopolitics and Geography – Connectivity – Complexity – Sustainability
- GeoVision 2023: Eurasia and Sustainability Strategic Studies and Articles 2020-2022
These works delve into the evolving significance of geography in the modern world, emphasizing the critical roles of connectivity, complexity, and sustainability.
Speaking Engagements:
As a sought-after speaker, Dr. Csizmadia has delivered keynote lectures at numerous international forums and conferences, including:
- Shanghai Forum
- Belt and Road and Global Governance Forum in Shanghai
- Young Global Thinkers Forum
- Eurasia Forum Budapest
- Boao Forum in Hainan Island
- Singapore World City Summit
- First Asia-Europe Connectivity Forum in Cambodia
- TEDxMetropolitanUniversityBudapest
His lectures often focus on the future of global connectivity, the importance of geography in economic and political strategies, and the sustainable development of Eurasia.
Norbert Csizmadia's 2024 talks & topics
The Discovery of Tomorrow - Mapping Our Future
As expert futurists point out, the four main engines of acceleration of the 21st century are digitalisation, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence. Yet, one needs to examine these megatrends beyond technology – through the lenses of natural, social, economic and cultural change. In order to be successful in today’s world, an educational organization shall strive to achieve a high level of both internal and external complexity, connectivity and sustainability. This can be achieved by using the latest technologies and – at the same time – harnessing the powers of historic human traits of knowledge and involvement.
It is true that to understand the world, we need to start from the future. Yet, we believe that in order to be successful in this, we need to see what we we can learn from old human knowledge and how we can translate it into the 21st century. We believe that it is important for digital universities to know and apply what we call the “knowledge of the ancients” – creating an extra content layer based on technology, with the help of digital storytelling, using stories, music and maps.
So, is it possible that apart from technology, an institution / organisation needs to include unquantifiable factors such as fairy tales, myths, music, culture, geography and history into the digital discovery of tomorrow?
FUTURQUOISE - The Geography Of Turquoise Zones
The “Futurquoise” vision is a new way of thinking about the future. It is based on sustainable and harmonious future societies and economies. The word “Futurquoise” is made up of two words: “Future” and “Turquoise.” Together, they show a vision of a future where nature, new ideas, and sustainability are important. It can inspire communities to build a future that respects nature, uses technology and is good for society. The Futurquoise concept is based on:
1. Sustainability and protecting the environment: Environmental protection and sustainability are important in the “Futurquoise” vision. Future societies must develop a system that respects nature to secure the planet’s resources sustainably.
2. Innovation and technology: In the Futurquoise world, technology and innovation support human and ecological balance. New technologies help the environment and support social and economic systems.
3. Harmony and balance: Turquoise has always been a symbol of harmony and balance. “Futurquoise” suggests a future where people, work, and nature all coexist in harmony.
4. Think globally, act locally: Futurquoise represents a global vision where people think about the challenges facing the planet and act locally to find sustainable solutions. Communities can find new ways to work together and solve future problems.
5. Community development: Futurquoise zones are spaces for communities where creativity, collaboration and co-development are key. These zones are built around helping communities and connecting people.
The Geography of Music
Focusing of the fusion and connectivity between geography and music, their intersections, discoveries, scientific connections, the diversity of geography, places, culture – the everlasting relationship of music and geography. It seeks to find out about the music of various locations and the inspirations of these places through music.
To understand where various people are situated in the diverse community of humanity and its values, it is essential to comprehend their origins, past, destiny, customs, style, self-esteem and self-respect, and their potential of welfare and survival. Places do have a destiny, a DNA structure, a charisma, to which music is intrinsically linked, giving us a complex overview. Through music we can get answers to many questions, because music has a very powerful mediating role.
A very special genre is world music or global music, which spans our whole planet: it is extremely diverse with more than 330 sub-genres. It is extraordinary because it feeds on a specific branch of music, like folk music, and transforms it to create a new genre of music that is ‘accessible’. It presents and tells stories about unique music that we may not have heard before. It connects places with music. It presents a wide variety of cultures, ethnic groups and their music, placing music at the intersection of geography and history.
Geofusion – The Power of Geography and Mapping of the 21st Century
The Future of Travel and Tourism
Geofuture: Connectivity and Complex Sustainability
Towards a Long-term Sustainable Eurasian Growth
Maps That Change The World – The Power of Maps