"We are on trend" IT Evolution exhibition

With live demonstrations, a tableau exhibition, talks and the permanent exhibition, we welcome all visitors of all ages.

This year is the 120th anniversary of the birth of the world-renowned Hungarian-born mathematician John von Neumann.  The Óbuda University is collaborating with the 55-year-old John von Neumann Computer Society on a year-long series of celebrations, including the Night of the Museums. The University’s Neumann Faculty houses Professor Laszlo Kutor’s IT evolution exhibition, which tells the story of the history of IT through thousands of objects. In addition, a display of posters inspired by the work of John von Neumann will serve as the backdrop to a discussion with writers who have published books about him.  

 On the Night of Museums, Óbuda University’s John von Neumann Faculty of Informatics offers presentations related to the permanent exhibition IT Evolution.

In the informative demonstrations (in Hungarian), the visitor can learn about several epoch-making Hungarian related inventions of electrical engineering and computer technology in action, as well as the modern equivalents of the first technical solutions.

For example, the first and latest solutions of electric motors and electric power generation, and John von Neumann’s involvement in projects that led to new cutting edge solutions in computer development and applications.

The presentations will be given by Dr. Sándor Jeszenszky, retired director of the Museum of Electrotechnology, and Dr. László Kutor adjunct professor of the Óbuda University.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to ask questions (in English as well) when visiting the permanent exhibition from Dr László Kutor, the creator of the IT Evolution exhibition.

Who is the programme for? 

Anyone interested in electrical engineering and IT from primary school age upwards, with no upper age limit. It can be a particularly interesting experience if older members of the family visit the exhibition with the younger ones, where the older ones can share their own memories and the experience of wonder and understanding.