EFA24 Programme

These are some of the highlights of the EFA24. The programme and list of contributors will be updated continuously. We look forward to seeing you in Alpbach!

Speakers Selection

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Othmar Karas

former First Vice-President of the European Parliament

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James O'Brien

Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs

U.S. State Department

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Martin Kocher

Federal Minister of Labor and Economic Affairs

Republic of Austria

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Gerda Holzinger-Burgstaller

CEO

Erste Bank Österreich

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Hina Rabbani Khar

Former Foreign Minister

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

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José Manuel Barroso

Former President of the European Commission

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Werner Stengg

Cabinet Expert

European Commission

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Karoline Edtstadler

Federal Minister for the EU and Constitution

Austrian People's Party

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Anja Meierkord

Labour Market Expert

OECD

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Sylvie Goulard

Professor of Practice in Global Affairs and Geopolitics

SDA Bocconi School of Management

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Yemi Osinbajo

Former Vice President of Nigeria

Climate Action Platform for Africa

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Zuzanna Rudzińska-Bluszcz

Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Justice

Republic of Poland

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Miroslav Lajcak

EUSR for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues

European External Action Service

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Cédric Villani

University Professor

University Lyon I & IHES

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Beate Meinl-Reisinger

Party & Club Leader

NEOS - The New Austria and Liberal Forum

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Maria Demertzis

Professor of Economic Policy, Senior Fellow

European University Institute, Bruegel

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Samir Saran

President

Observer Research Foundation

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Andreas Dombret

Global Senior Advisor

Oliver Wyman

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Jakov Milatović

President

Montenegro

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Mario Nava

Director General DG EMPL

European Commission

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Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu

President

Republic of Kosovo

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Joschka Fischer

Former Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

Federal Republic of Germany

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Norbert Totschnig

Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management

Republic of Austria

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Carl Bildt

Co-Chair

European Council on Foreign Relations

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Anna Lührmann

Minister of State for Europe and Climate

Federal Republic of Germany

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Helle Thorning-Schmidt

Former Prime Minister

Kingdom of Denmark

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Pascal Lamy

Chairman

Climate Overshoot Commission

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Werner Kogler

Federal Spokesperson & Vice Chancellor

Green Party

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Anton Zeilinger

Professor Emeritus/ Senior Scientist

University of Vienna/ IQOQI Vienna, Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW)

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Gordan Grlić Radman

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs

Republic of Croatia

Programme 2024

Lab Days

Friday, 23. August

Starting times
Morning
Labs: Multi-Day Working Sessions
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Labs are 1.5-day facilitated working session with a closed and well-selected group of 30 participants that has a joint purpose with the goal that this group, first, becomes a community of action, and second, finds answers to a larger, cross-cutting problem. The EFA24 Labs | European Forum Alpbach
09:00 - 12:30 Labs: Multi-Day Working Sessions
Afternoon
Labs: Multi-Day Working Sessions
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Labs are 1.5-day facilitated working session with a closed and well-selected group of 30 participants that has a joint purpose with the goal that this group, first, becomes a community of action, and second, finds answers to a larger, cross-cutting problem. The EFA24 Labs | European Forum Alpbach
15:00 - 18:00 Labs: Multi-Day Working Sessions

Saturday, 24. August

Starting times
Morning
Labs: Multi-Day Working Sessions
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Labs are 1.5-day facilitated working session with a closed and well-selected group of 30 participants that has a joint purpose with the goal that this group, first, becomes a community of action, and second, finds answers to a larger, cross-cutting problem.  The EFA24 Labs | European Forum Alpbach
09:00 - 12:30 Labs: Multi-Day Working Sessions
Alpbach IDEAS Kick-Off
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Join us for the Alpbach IDEAS programme 2024/25! Alpbach IDEAS is a one-year journey that bridges the gap between theory, and offers a space to experiment, learn and co-create ideas for a more democratic and sustainable Europe to aspiring changemakers and innovators. Learn more about the programme and participation at Alpbach IDEAS 2024/2025. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Liechtenstein-Hayek-Saal
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10:00 - 12:00 Alpbach IDEAS Kick-Off
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Noon
International Bazar
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No place captures the idea of a global village quite like Alpbach during EFA. With the International Bazar we will further distil this rich tapestry of cultures into a thick spirit, for all to come and sample. Join us as the countries represented at Alpbach show off the very best of their homelands at individual booths. Whether through food, music, or art, we invite you to a journey around the globe without the need to catch a plane.INFO: Please feel warmly invited to attend the International Bazar in your traditional clothing. The EFA Code of Conduct needs to be respected. 
Ort Alpbach , Sportanlage Alpbach - Fußballplatz
13:00 - 16:00 International Bazar
Evening
FANC Seminar Closing Party
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The Seminar Days are over! We celebrate the closing of the first week at the European Forum Alpbach with a traditional Festhütten Party in Inneralpbach. Join us for an unforgettable night. //INFO: Please bring enough cash to pay for your food and drinks. No card payment.The EFA Code of Conduct must be respected.
Festhütte , Festhütte
22:00 - 02:30 FANC Seminar Closing Party

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