Networks
European Forum Alpbach Around the World
The European Forum Alpbach promotes intergenerational dialogue beyond boarders not only during its annual event but on a long-term basis. For many years, our network of former participants and contributors has connected people around the globe all with one goal: To generate new ideas, to spark action and to shape the future of Europe.
Mission
The time spent together at the EFA connects former scholarship holders over the course of many years and across national borders: There are more than 30 alumni organisations in 21 different countries! They organise successful scholarship programmes and various events throughout the year.
Active Clubs & IGs
Find active Clubs and Initiative Groups near you!
Forum Alpbach Network Board
Harald Stankov-Schöny
Chair of the Forum Alpbach Network Board
Celina Moser
Vice-Chair of the Forum Alpbach Network Board
Prosper Mageza
Member of the FAN Board
Nino Panjakidze
Member of the FAN Board
Thomas Garnier
Member of the FAN Board
Melanie Maria Kuhrn
Member of the FAN Board
The Forum Alpbach Network elects its Board (FANB) every three years. The members of the Board coordinate common activities, set up priorities for the network and represent the FAN within the Forum’s bodies and the broader public. We also nominate young experts who bring in their expertise in the work of Advisory Committees.
- Harald Schöny | Chair
- Celina Moser | Vice Chair
- Thomas Garnier
- Nino Panjakidze
- Melanie Kuhrn
- Prosper Mageza
FAN Committee
The FAN Committee (FANC) is the Forum Alpbach Network’s main organising body during the European Forum Alpbach. Each year, a new team of FAN representatives is elected. They work the whole year to coordinate the social activities during the EFA main event.
- Angelina Widmann (Club Alpbach Upper Austria)
- Stefani Jovcheska (Club Alpbach Macedonia)
- Teodora Drăghiciu (IG Romania)
- Franziska Holzinger (Club Alpbach Tirol)
- Jadran Vecchiet (Club Alpbach Senza Confini)
- Nađa Stolica (Club Alpbach Montenegro)
FAN Track Committee Members:
Security
- Jennifer Zeller (Club Alpbach Tirol), committee.representative.security@alpbach.network
Democracy and the Rule of Law
- Giorgi Beroshvili (Club Alpbach Georgia), committee.representative.democracy@alpbach.network
Climate
- Ivanna Papushenko (Club Alpbach Tirol), committee.representative.climate@alpbach.network
Finance and Economy
- Guntars Upis (Club Alpbach Netherlands), committee.representative.finance@alpbach.network
Arts and Culture
- Lukas Schumacher (Club Alpbach Tirol), committee.representative.arts@alpbach.network
Contact:
If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the Forum Alpbach Network, send an e-mail to alumni@alpbach.org.
FAN Socials:
Your EFA Contact
FAN Voices
8 Jan, 2025
Cape Town Conversation 2024
FAN member Vazha recaps his impressions from the Cape Town Conversation Conference 2024, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and public-private partnerships for sustainable development.
11 Jan, 2024
FANVoices
The Forum Alpbach Network (FAN) consists of over 30 clubs and initiative groups founded by former EFA scholarship holders around the globe. "FANVoices" provides comments and articles from the network about current topics.
22 Nov, 2022
FANVoice Africa
In November 2022 the Africa Alpbach Network, and representatives from the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) and the Forum Alpbach Network (FAN) met in Accra, Ghana. Our current FANVoice features a report on the meeting by Anna Suberu and Ifeanyi Omah from the AAN.
22 Nov, 2022
FAN members at the COP27
Four members of the Forum Alpbach Network (FAN) who joined the COP27 write about their impressions of a "very peculiar climate conference".
15 Sep, 2022
Introducing the new FAN-Board
The Forum Alpbach Network (FAN) was established many years ago out of a deep passion for Alpbach. In today's FANVoice, the newly elected FAN board members introduce themselves and tell about the FAN's past, present and future.
What is the AIM Alumni Club?
Alpbach in Motion (AIM) is a multi-day summit that takes place during the European Forum Alpbach event. It provides a platform for up to 40 committed talents from various business backgrounds to rethink leadership in the 21st century while connecting the next generation of decision-makers. The Alpbach in Motion Alumni club is an independent association of former AIM-participants who organise events and meet regularly for continuous exchange on how emerging leaders can facilitate change in their industries, networks and in a broader social context.
Benefits for club members
- Get access to and (re-) connect with all generations of AIM from 2013 onwards.
- Receive invitations to events that are hosted by former participants throughout the year such as company visits, social events or lectures.
- Join a selected network and get involved in the activities throughout the year with exclusive insights into other companies and industries on an informal and personal level.
AIM Board
- Mariebeth Aquino
- Kelsey Beltz
- Britta Heissenberger
- Jordan Georgiev
- Emanuel Kaspar
- Janet Kutschert
- Kuba Macheta
- Chris Wenna
Get involved!
If you have been a participant of AIM, join the club and become part of a unique network that carries on and promotes the spirit of Alpbach.
The membership is free of charge and is exclusively addressed at former participants of Alpbach in Motion - Summit of Emerging Leaders.
Newsletter
AIM Alumni events and meet-ups are communicated via newsletter.