BENT – Balaton Women's Entrepreneurship Association
Introduction
The BENT Association is a civil society organization operating in the Balaton Uplands, whose goal is to support women-led businesses and female professionals, connecting them, and raising their visibility in the region. The association’s community-building and professional activities primarily support the development of local and regional women entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators.
Main Activities
One of the BENT Association’s best-known initiatives is EmpowerHER Balaton, the the only women’s business conference in the Balaton Uplands, which the association’s members have been organizing annually since 2023. The event brings together female entrepreneurs, leaders, professionals, and creative artists in an inspiring, professional, and community-oriented space.
The association’s mission is to
The association’s mission is to
Build a strong, supportive community of women and encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and relationship-building. Their programs focus on topics such as sustainable entrepreneurship, women in leadership roles, mental and physical well-being, intergenerational collaboration, and social responsibility.
The events organized by the BENT Association offer more than just theoretical inspiration: the lectures, roundtable discussions, and workshops are based on practical solutions, real-world experiences, and personal development. The goal is for participants to leave the programs with tangible knowledge, new connections, and strengthened self-confidence.
The activities of the BENT Association play an important role in the professional and community life of the Balaton Uplands, helping to ensure that the region remains active not only in terms of tourism but also in business and community life, and functions as a vibrant, living region.