A long-standing tradition of the fib, the PhD Symposia started in 1996. They were established by Prof. Balázs in Budapest to support young researchers and practitioners. Since then, the fib National Groups have already organised twelve symposia. The PhD symposia have become highly-recognised events, boasting the participation of international experts attending the symposia as PhD students' supervisors or keynote speakers. A two-year interval between each symposium allows for a thorough preparation of the event and for a sufficient amount of new information. The spirit of these symposia is to allow for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which befits the young generation.