EFA25: Reflections for the Future


Seminar Book EFA25

16 Jan, 2026

EFA25

Discover "Reflections for the Future"! An anthology created at EFA25, which contains inspiring stories, poems, and essays of participants.

About the Project

Building on a successful pilot in 2024, a new collection of personal stories from our scholarship holders was published. Developed as part of a seminar at the European Forum Alpbach 2025, the project invited participants to reflect on themes from the EFA25 programme and explore their personal as well as global significance.

Martin Giesswein
initiated the project and, together with Lucy English and her team, supported it through story generation as well as creative inspiration and guidance during the Alpbach weeks.

This project was carried out on a pro bono basis.

About the Book

In a world that constantly challenges us to think beyond the horizon, the European Forum Alpbach brings together changemakers and innovators to discuss ideas for a better future.

This anthology shares the voices of the scholarship holders of 2025, reflecting on their experiences and aspirations.

The collection includes essays, stories and poems which highlight the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. The stories offer a glimpse into the ideas and values of a new generation striving to make a difference.

This book invites readers to explore different perspectives and consider their own role in shaping the future. It's a thoughtful and engaging resource for anyone interested in innovation, collaboration and the power of collective action.

Get your copy and get inspired:

Digital Version

In case you prefer a digital copy, the editors have made it possible for you to access the digital version of the book.

Enjoy the read!

The Authors of the EFA25 Seminar Book

  • Abdallah Essam
  • Aldan Creo
  • Alexander Rauscher
  • Alexander Visser
  • Alexandra Egger
  • Andreea Ianosiu
  • Angelina Widmann
  • Antonio-Mihai Ciobanu
  • Bakhtiyar Salmanov
  • Daniel Nenning
  • Dennis Kamau Muniu
  • Edlirë Maloku
  • Eleanor Dayan
  • Enje J.V.
  • Hayk Smbatyan
  • Howard Williamson
  • Jasper Hack
  • Joseph Krautgasser
  • Julian Seidenbusch
  • Kerem Ergün
  • Lucy English
  • Luiza Moroz
  • Mathias Enderle
  • Mike
  • Mina Medjedovic
  • Naajia Amanulla
  • Oleksandra Kobernik
  • Patryk Litwiński
  • Peter Mumford
  • Priscilla Tomaz
  • Stanislav Taran
  • Suncica Rosic
  • Tiago Azzi
  • Tina Wong
  • Vinzenz Herkner
  • Zinab Abdelfatah

The Editors of the EFA25 Seminar Book

This project was initiated, supported, and edited by:

  • Martin Giesswein
  • Lucy English
  • Naajia Amanulla
  • Christine Martins
  • Cassandra McLaughlin

Alpbach is what you make of it!