Participate
How to get involved
There are many options to become part of the European Forum Alpbach!
Event participant
Become a participant
Join our annual event in Alpbach!
As a participant, being part of the Forum is a ticket to important insights, inspiration and interesting networks. For many it is even 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!
The 2024 European Forum Alpbach event will take place from 17 to 30 August.
Scholarship Holder
Become a scholarship holder
Apply for a scholarship and attend the European Forum Alpbach event in summer!
Every year, the European Forum Alpbach awards scholarships to hundreds of outstanding young talents from all over the world. Our scholarship programme enables students, young professionals and change-makers to come to Alpbach and attend a variety of seminars, our high-level conference programme and the Forum’s social and cultural activities. Scholarships are funded by private sponsors, grants and donations. The EFA scholarship programme is a vital pillar of the Forum, providing for its variety of perspectives and intergenerational exchange.
Until today, former scholarship holders have founded more than 30 alumni groups around the globe to stay connected after the Forum. Find out if there’s an alumni group in your region and get in touch with them via this page.
Jury
The jury of the European Forum Alpbach finalises the selection of candidates, aiming for a fair regional and academic distribution.
The jury of the European Forum Alpbach 2024 consisted of
- Almina Bešić, Assistant Professor (Department of International Management, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz)
- Klaus Poier (University Professor of Public Law and Political Science, University of Graz)
- Mubashara Akhtar (Doctoral Researcher at King's College London)
- Martin Kainz (Head of Reseach Lab Aquatic Ecosystem Reseach and -Health)
Your EFA Contact
Alpbach in Motion (AIM)
Become part of the AIM programme
Join 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 managers and founders between the ages 30 to 40, who are willing to shape and transform Europe.
Each year, the most committed young business leaders, changemakers, policymakers, scientists, artists, activists, and more, commit to a one-of-a-kind leadership experience. By stimulating peer-to-peer learning and out-of-the-box solutions, Alpbach in Motion creates a space for the emergence of reflection and action, encouraging its professionals to facilitate change in their industries, ecosystems and the broader social context. AiM takes place during the annual EFA event in summer in the village of Alpbach.
Your EFA Contact
Partner
Become a partner
The European Forum Alpbach opens minds and hearts for Europe.
We are committed to creating reliable connections between our continent’s decision-makers and its youth. Our event brings together the most innovative thinkers and talents from politics, business, civil society, culture, and science. The EFA community sparks ideas for a strong European future – all year round. Would you like to be part of this inspiring cause?
Everything we do is possible through the financial support of our partners. Partnering with the European Forum Alpbach gives you the chance to enhance your organisation’s purpose. Help set the agenda of key actors from various fields of action while building a network that meets your company’s needs. The EFA allows its partners on-site advantages in Alpbach. Join us for a long-lasting partnership or become a supporter!
Our main partners
"Europe is facing new challenges and an increasingly uncertain environment. Central issues such as peace, democracy and human rights have taken on a new urgency. Together, we must face these challenges not fearfully, but resolutely. With a clear vision, strong commitment and bold ideas. It is up to us to jointly shape the promise the future holds for Europe. As the European Forum Alpbach’s Main Partner, we are eager to discuss and develop ideas for a stronger and more resilient Europe."
“The Open Society Foundations support efforts by the European Union and likeminded European countries to play a stronger role globally — standing their ground in the face of sharpening conflict between authoritarianism and democracy, as well as uncertainties about Washington’s role in the world. We support European policy groups and think tanks that help policymakers assess their options and envisage new possibilities. Drawing on Open Society’s global network, we also seek to connect the Global South to Brussels and Strasbourg as we seek to engage Europe’s political leaders and legislators with their global responsibilities.”
“The answers to the most burning questions in our ever-changing world lie in some form of cooperation and exchange. No single country, no single institution or individual will solve the climate crisis, curb the side effects of technological disruption, decrease inequality, or dismantle the many conflicts of our time. With fears, insecurity and polarisation on the rise, exchange and collaboration among people from very different fields, age groups and geography has never been more important, in order to find new ideas, hope and joy. A resilient, democratic, united Europe needs places where an open debate is possible, and new ideas can flourish into concrete actions and tangible impacts.”
Serve the purpose
Content and ideas:
Bring your specific expertise to the official conference programme. We seek a variety of perspectives in our programme and are curious about your input.
Community building:
Reach out to relevant stakeholders and meet new allies. We connect people in substantial ways and thus create stable networks beyond the annual event.
Talent development:
Support young people to become active citizens of Europe and their regions. We want to empower the youth to take the European idea into their own hands.
Get in touch to find the perfect package and make the most of our cooperation:
Your EFA Contacts
Bettina Nahajowski
Unit Communities | Senior Stakeholder Manager | Philanthropy and Grants (maternity leave)
Maryna Kviatkivska
Unit Communities | Junior Stakeholder Manager | Philanthropy and Grants (educational leave)
Association Member
Become a member
Make your voice count and contribute to the future of Europe
Our association is dependent on devoted people who work together for one common goal: To positively shape our future by strengthening Europe. As a member of the association, you have a say in shaping and determining our goals. You pay an annual fee and benefit from all our networks worldwide. In addition, you receive discounted access to selected events.
Membership application
Please send us an email with your CV and tell us about your personal motivation to join and support the purpose of the European Forum Alpbach. Please also describe how you have perceived the European Forum Alpbach so far and how you have experienced your participation!
Please submit your application for membership in the association of the European Forum Alpbach in German or English to:
What happens next?
The EFA team will contact you upon receipt of your message to confirm the completeness of the information.
Afterwards, we will present your application for membership to the association's board of directors. Upon a positive decision about your membership, you will receive a membership form. Once you have returned this form to us and your membership fee has been processed, you will become a member of the European Forum Alpbach association.
Event participant
Scholarship Holder
Alpbach in Motion (AIM)
Partner
Association Member
Become a participant
Join our annual event in Alpbach!
As a participant, being part of the Forum is a ticket to important insights, inspiration and interesting networks. For many it is even 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!
The 2024 European Forum Alpbach event will take place from 17 to 30 August.
Become a scholarship holder
Apply for a scholarship and attend the European Forum Alpbach event in summer!
Every year, the European Forum Alpbach awards scholarships to hundreds of outstanding young talents from all over the world. Our scholarship programme enables students, young professionals and change-makers to come to Alpbach and attend a variety of seminars, our high-level conference programme and the Forum’s social and cultural activities. Scholarships are funded by private sponsors, grants and donations. The EFA scholarship programme is a vital pillar of the Forum, providing for its variety of perspectives and intergenerational exchange.
Until today, former scholarship holders have founded more than 30 alumni groups around the globe to stay connected after the Forum. Find out if there’s an alumni group in your region and get in touch with them via this page.
Jury
The jury of the European Forum Alpbach finalises the selection of candidates, aiming for a fair regional and academic distribution.
The jury of the European Forum Alpbach 2024 consisted of
- Almina Bešić, Assistant Professor (Department of International Management, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz)
- Klaus Poier (University Professor of Public Law and Political Science, University of Graz)
- Mubashara Akhtar (Doctoral Researcher at King's College London)
- Martin Kainz (Head of Reseach Lab Aquatic Ecosystem Reseach and -Health)
Your EFA Contact
Become part of the AIM programme
Join 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 managers and founders between the ages 30 to 40, who are willing to shape and transform Europe.
Each year, the most committed young business leaders, changemakers, policymakers, scientists, artists, activists, and more, commit to a one-of-a-kind leadership experience. By stimulating peer-to-peer learning and out-of-the-box solutions, Alpbach in Motion creates a space for the emergence of reflection and action, encouraging its professionals to facilitate change in their industries, ecosystems and the broader social context. AiM takes place during the annual EFA event in summer in the village of Alpbach.
Your EFA Contact
Become a partner
The European Forum Alpbach opens minds and hearts for Europe.
We are committed to creating reliable connections between our continent’s decision-makers and its youth. Our event brings together the most innovative thinkers and talents from politics, business, civil society, culture, and science. The EFA community sparks ideas for a strong European future – all year round. Would you like to be part of this inspiring cause?
Everything we do is possible through the financial support of our partners. Partnering with the European Forum Alpbach gives you the chance to enhance your organisation’s purpose. Help set the agenda of key actors from various fields of action while building a network that meets your company’s needs. The EFA allows its partners on-site advantages in Alpbach. Join us for a long-lasting partnership or become a supporter!
Our main partners
"Europe is facing new challenges and an increasingly uncertain environment. Central issues such as peace, democracy and human rights have taken on a new urgency. Together, we must face these challenges not fearfully, but resolutely. With a clear vision, strong commitment and bold ideas. It is up to us to jointly shape the promise the future holds for Europe. As the European Forum Alpbach’s Main Partner, we are eager to discuss and develop ideas for a stronger and more resilient Europe."
“The Open Society Foundations support efforts by the European Union and likeminded European countries to play a stronger role globally — standing their ground in the face of sharpening conflict between authoritarianism and democracy, as well as uncertainties about Washington’s role in the world. We support European policy groups and think tanks that help policymakers assess their options and envisage new possibilities. Drawing on Open Society’s global network, we also seek to connect the Global South to Brussels and Strasbourg as we seek to engage Europe’s political leaders and legislators with their global responsibilities.”
“The answers to the most burning questions in our ever-changing world lie in some form of cooperation and exchange. No single country, no single institution or individual will solve the climate crisis, curb the side effects of technological disruption, decrease inequality, or dismantle the many conflicts of our time. With fears, insecurity and polarisation on the rise, exchange and collaboration among people from very different fields, age groups and geography has never been more important, in order to find new ideas, hope and joy. A resilient, democratic, united Europe needs places where an open debate is possible, and new ideas can flourish into concrete actions and tangible impacts.”
Serve the purpose
Content and ideas:
Bring your specific expertise to the official conference programme. We seek a variety of perspectives in our programme and are curious about your input.
Community building:
Reach out to relevant stakeholders and meet new allies. We connect people in substantial ways and thus create stable networks beyond the annual event.
Talent development:
Support young people to become active citizens of Europe and their regions. We want to empower the youth to take the European idea into their own hands.
Get in touch to find the perfect package and make the most of our cooperation:
Your EFA Contacts
Bettina Nahajowski
Unit Communities | Senior Stakeholder Manager | Philanthropy and Grants (maternity leave)
Maryna Kviatkivska
Unit Communities | Junior Stakeholder Manager | Philanthropy and Grants (educational leave)
Become a member
Make your voice count and contribute to the future of Europe
Our association is dependent on devoted people who work together for one common goal: To positively shape our future by strengthening Europe. As a member of the association, you have a say in shaping and determining our goals. You pay an annual fee and benefit from all our networks worldwide. In addition, you receive discounted access to selected events.
Membership application
Please send us an email with your CV and tell us about your personal motivation to join and support the purpose of the European Forum Alpbach. Please also describe how you have perceived the European Forum Alpbach so far and how you have experienced your participation!
Please submit your application for membership in the association of the European Forum Alpbach in German or English to:
What happens next?
The EFA team will contact you upon receipt of your message to confirm the completeness of the information.
Afterwards, we will present your application for membership to the association's board of directors. Upon a positive decision about your membership, you will receive a membership form. Once you have returned this form to us and your membership fee has been processed, you will become a member of the European Forum Alpbach association.