European Forum Alpbach
is an inspirational place that opens minds and souls for Europeʼs future. A forum that generates ideas and sparks action.
The European Forum Alpbach 2025 will take place from 16 to 29 August 2025.
Under the theme 'Recharge Europe' we make our 80th anniversary the starting point for tangible visions. At EFA25, we will explore how Europe can forge a path that combines competitiveness with its values and unique strengths. Together, we will renew Europe’s potential.
Learn more about EFA25!
About us:
Our purpose for today and beyond is quite simple: The European Forum Alpbach is a space and place for the emergence of reflection and action. It brings together young people from Europe and from all over the world with the most innovative minds from politics, business, civil society, culture, and science to drive ideas for a strong and democratic Europe. With this diverse, intergenerational, and interdisciplinary community, the Forum influences key actors throughout the European continent to facilitate their learning and decisions.
The Congress Centrum Alpbach (CCA) in Alpbach, Tyrol.
Othmar Karas, EFA President and former Vice-President of the European Parliament at the European Forum Alpbach 2024.
EFA participants on a hike in the Alpbach valley.
Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of Kosovo at a Morning Briefing at EFA24.
Scholarship holders talk with the sunset in the background.
Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Economics at a seminar called "The World Behind Money".
José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, in conversation with Florian Eder, Head of SZ Dossier.
A concert as part of the Arts & Culture programme.
Scholarship holders attend a seminar with Alberto Alemanno, Professor of Law & Public Policy at HEC Paris.
Opening of the Loggia with Anton Mattle, Governor of Tyrol.
Be a part of the EFA:
There are many options to become part of the European Forum Alpbach! Whether you want to attend the event, become a scholarship holder, participate in our leadership lab, Alpbach in Motion, and become part of the Alumni Network, or join us as a partner or an association member.
Joining the EFA offers exclusive access to valuable insights on Europe’s most pressing challenges, inspiring ideas, and valuable networking opportunities. For many it is the beginning of a personal transformation. More than 4,000 people participate in the annual main event, taking place each summer in Tyrol. You can be one of them!
Stay up to date:
Stay informed with our newsletters: Get the latest insights for EFA25, receive event invitations of our year-long EFA365 initiative, or learn more about the scholarship programme and our track topics.
Our track newsletters dive deeper into our four tracks climate, security, finance & economy, and democracy & the rule of law and contain political analyses on the respective topic, expert interviews, podcast tips and more.
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EFA Update
80 Ideas for Europe
Share your ideas to tackle the great challenges of our time and join us to recharge Europe!
Scholarship Programme
Would you like to be part of the European Forum Alpbach event? Apply now for a scholarship with us: You're in for a lifechanging experience!
Alpbach in Motion
The EFA Leadership Lab: As part of the European Forum Alpbach, Alpbach in Motion (AIM) is a Lab for up to 40 outstanding professionals between the ages 30 to 40, who are willing to shape and transform Europe.
EFA Seminar Book: Reflections for the Future
Discover "Reflections for the Future"! An anthology created at EFA24, which contains inspiring stories, poems, and essays of participants.
Green and Competitive: Can Europe have both?
Get to know more about our panel discussion "Green and Competitive: Can Europe Have both?" on 25 February 2025!