On September 27, the Neumann Society will honor the 40th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga with a special exhibition at the IT History Museum in Szeged. Visitors can explore Amiga relics and meet the founders of the iconic Hungarian magazine Guru.

The Neumann Society (NJSZT) is preparing an exciting lineup for this year’s Researchers’ Night at the Szent-Györgyi Albert Agora in Szeged. At the heart of the program is the Commodore Amiga, launched in 1985, which sparked a revolution in graphics, sound, and multimedia. It was the first home computer to feature true multitasking, a window-based graphical interface, mouse-driven navigation, stereo sound, and advanced graphics—years ahead of Windows’ mainstream success.

First Look at Amiga Relics and the Return of Guru Founders

The temporary exhibition’s collection will be unveiled for the first time during Researchers’ Night. Curator and private collector Zsolt Mári will introduce the machines and memorabilia. Another highlight: the reunion of Guru magazine’s founders—Zoltán Berényi, Gábor Fehér, Tamás Turcsán, and Gábor Marinov—who will recount how their floppy disk-based digital magazine in the early ’90s evolved into a popular print publication despite limited resources. Guru stood out for mixing game previews with in-depth programming content, guiding many Hungarian youths toward careers in IT.

The Amiga’s Cultural Impact and Scientific Role

In the ’80s and ’90s, Amiga computers powered countless TV show intros and music videos, thanks to their cutting-edge graphics and sound chips. Musician Péter Breuer will take visitors inside the world of Amiga-based music creation. On the academic side, Dr. Béla Kári (Semmelweis University) will explain how Amiga systems were used in medical imaging, notably in the Microsegams system, where they processed gamma camera scans—a task where Amiga’s advanced high-resolution graphics outperformed other machines of the era.

“The Neumann Society places great importance on preserving the legacy of computing communities. I’m delighted we can collaborate with Zsolt Mári in Szeged, and I’m confident Amiga’s colorful legacy will draw many visitors to our museum this year”, said Gábor Képes, Executive Director of the Neumann Society.

AMIGA 40 – Anniversary Program at Researchers’ Night

Venue: IT History Museum – Szent-Györgyi Albert Agora (6722 Szeged, Kálvária sugárút 23.)
Date: September 27, 2025

17:00 – Exhibition Opening by Zsolt Mári
17:30 – Péter Breuer: The History of Amiga Trackers and Music
18:00 – Dr. Béla Kári: Isotopic and Molecular Imaging with Hungarian Expertise
18:30 – Founders of Guru Magazine: Memories and Anecdotes, moderated by Zsolt Mári
19:30 – Guided Tour by Orsolya Kónya