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The European Forum Alpbach is an inspirational place that opens minds and souls for Europe's future. A forum that generates ideas and sparks action.

01/06/2026

What does it take for Europe to actually succeed? 🇪🇺

EFA President reflects on why collaboration, not division, is the key to Europe‘s success.

This moment comes from our event with .standards and Zukunft.Frauen Alumnae Club on how critical infrastructure shapes Europe’s security, productivity, and global influence.

Join the conversation at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 under our annual theme: How Europe Wins.

🎟️ Get your tickets now! (Link in bio)

27/05/2026

What does it mean for Europe to win?

Ahead of , EFA President Othmar Karas speaks about Europe’s implementation gap, fragmented capital markets, and why too many European scaleups are lost at the growth stage – despite the EU’s enormous potential.

Under this year’s theme, “How Europe Wins,” the European Forum Alpbach brings together voices across generations, sectors, and borders to discuss how Europe can strengthen its freedom, democracy, competitiveness, and capacity to act in an increasingly complex world.

Because Europe does not lack ideas – it must learn to act together.

This interview is part of a thematic partnership with DerBrutkasten.

Read the full interview (in German): https://brutkasten.com/artikel/wir-verlieren-zu-viele-unternehmen-genau-dann-wenn-sie-wachsen

We will continue these discussions at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 (24 August - 4 September 2026) – be part of the conversations and get your ticket now!

20/05/2026

🇪🇺✨ Europe Rave Recap
On Europe Day (9 May), we came together to celebrate what Europe is all about: unity, connection, diversity, and a shared future. From music and conversation to dancing together across cultures, this evening showed that community can be powerful — and fun.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Europe, and the idea that together, we are stronger. 🤝

Like EFA President said: “Europe needs you: your energy, your impatience, your creativity!”

In cooperation with and

📸 ZWIDEMU

06/05/2026

What does leadership look like when we truly lead differently?

At the EFA x PwC Women Network event, one thing stood out: female leadership is not about fitting into existing molds, it’s about reshaping them with authenticity, diversity, and courage.

Together, we explored big questions:
✨ What defines successful leadership today?
✨ How do diverse perspectives drive innovation and sustainable success?
✨ And how can leadership thrive across different genders, generations, and realities?

With insights from Karin Gonnermann (PwC Austria), Prim.a Dr. Judith Noske (Lower Austria State Health Agency), Prof. Mag.a Dr.in Sabine Bergner (University of Graz), Valerie Hengl (Wien Energie; Forum Alpbach Network), and Mariella Schultes (ÖBB), the discussion made one thing clear: inclusive leadership drives collaboration, innovation, and sustainable success.

One key takeaway: Leadership is like a raised garden bed – create the right conditions, and diverse talents can grow together and reach their full potential.

More details in our blogpost: https://www.alpbach.org/blog/women-network

Special thanks to PwC Women Network for hosting and co-organising!

05/05/2026

Meet this year's EFA Speaker: Yascha Mounk – a leading thinker on democracy and the challenges facing liberal societies. He is a political scientist and professor at Johns Hopkins University and the author of several influential books. His work connects academic research with public debate, focusing on populism, polarization, and the future of liberal democracy.

Be part of the exchange on political cohesion in an age of division at the European Forum Alpbach 2026.

Secure your ticket now: https://www.alpbach.org/efa26

Photo Credit: Beowulf Sheehan

29/04/2026

A meaningful exchange with President Alexander Van der Bellen at the Hofburg.

President Alexander Van der Bellen welcomed Othmar Karas , President of the European Forum Alpbach, together with EFA scholarship holders and studio chairs at the Austrian Presidential Chancellery.

Alongside the symbolic handover of the first EFA ticket issued this year, the meeting created space for an open discussion on this year’s annual theme, “How Europe Wins”, and the shared responsibility to strengthen a democratic and united Europe.

The scholarship holders brought together perspectives from Austria, Spain, and India, and were spanning a wide range of fields – from the arts to Global Studies.

Their exchange with President Alexander Van der Bellen reflects what defines the European Forum Alpbach: dialogue across borders, generations, and disciplines.

However, the dialogue doesn’t stop here. It continues this summer in Alpbach at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 (24 August to 4 September) – and the EFA is honored and excited to welcome Austria's Federal President among its distinguished guests again.

Photo Credit: HBF/Peter Lechner

Forum Alpbach Network

29/04/2026

„How Europe Wins“ but make it cinematic ✨

President welcomed , President of the European Forum Alpbach, together with EFA scholarship holders and studio chairs at the Austrian Presidential Chancellery.

Alongside the symbolic handover of the first EFA ticket issued this year, the meeting created space for an open discussion on this year’s annual theme, “How Europe Wins”, and the shared responsibility to strengthen a democratic and united Europe.

The scholarship holders brought together perspectives from Austria, Spain, and India, and were spanning a wide range of fields – from the arts to Global Studies.

Their exchange with President Alexander Van der Bellen reflects what defines the European Forum Alpbach: dialogue across borders, generations, and disciplines.

However, the dialogue doesn’t stop here. It continues this summer in Alpbach at the European Forum Alpbach 2026 (24 August to 4 September) – and the EFA is honored and excited to welcome Austria’s Federal President among its distinguished guests again.

24/04/2026

Still thinking about the conversations, ideas, and exchanges from your seminars in Alpbach?

Now’s your last chance to return – as an Assistant during the Academy Days at the European Forum Alpbach 2026. Help facilitate seminars or studios, support group dynamics, and act as a bridge between participants, chairs, and the EFA team.

It’s a unique opportunity to deepen your experience, strengthen your network, and actively shape the Forum for the next generation.

Apply until 27 April, 2 PM (CEST): https://www.alpbach.org/blog/assistant-academy-days

Forum Alpbach Network

23/04/2026

Stronger together across Europe 🇪🇺
From 27–29 March, 70+ participants from 30+ clubs gathered in Toledo 🇪🇸 for the Forum Alpbach Network Spring Conference 2026 – hosted by Club Alpbach Spain.

Over three days, the dedicated group discussed the future of the network, exchanged feedback, and collaborated on new ideas and initiatives. From panel discussions on European integration and key challenges, to hands-on workshops on community-building and fundraising, the conference was all about turning dialogue into action.

Thank you to everyone involved – your energy and engagement keep the network and the thriving! Special thanks to the FAN Board and to the host Club Alpbach Spain!

Photo Credits: Forum Alpach Network

21/04/2026

Meet our EFA26 speaker: Lea Ypi – a prominent voice in contemporary political philosophy.

As an Albanian-British professor of politics and philosophy at The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE, Lea Ypi examines freedom, democracy, migration, and Marxism, drawing on her experience of growing up during the fall of communism.

Hear her insights on what it means to understand and protect freedom today at the European Forum Alpbach 2026.

Secure your ticket now: https://www.alpbach.org/efa26

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