European Forum Alpbach

🇪🇺✨ 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!”
 
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📸 ZWIDEMU

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

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