Our History

Over seven decades of Hungarian-Canadian professional community

Community Heritage

1953

Founded in Toronto

A small group of recently arrived Hungarian engineers gathered in Toronto to share ideas on how to integrate into the Canadian engineering profession while preserving their heritage.

1956

Montreal Branch & 1956 Revolution

Following the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, a new wave of immigrants arrived in Canada. A similar group of Hungarian engineers formed in Montreal, creating the association's branch and expanding its reach and influence.

1958

Federal Charter

Received a federal charter as the "Canadian Hungarian Engineers' Association," formally recognizing the organization and establishing its mission to serve Hungarian-Canadian engineers nationwide.

Present Day

Continuing the Tradition

The KMHCA continues its mission today through monthly technical lectures (in-person and online), the prestigious annual Eötvös Loránd Ball, networking events, and mentorship programs connecting new professionals with established ones.

The Eötvös Loránd Ball

The crown jewel of our social events, the annual Eötvös Loránd Ball celebrates Hungarian-Canadian graduating university students with a dinner, dance, and scholarship presentation — a tradition that has continued uninterrupted since the association's earliest days.

Named in honour of Baron Eötvös Loránd (1848–1919)