EFA25 Programme

These are some of the highlights of the EFA25. The programme and list of contributors will be updated continuously. We look forward to seeing you in Alpbach!

Speakers Selection

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Axel van Trotsenburg

Senior Managing Director

World Bank

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Peter R. Neumann

Professor for Security Studies

King's College London

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Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann

Chairwoman of the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence

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Magnus Brunner

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration

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Rumman Chowdhury

CEO

Humane Intelligence

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Tim Crane

Professor of Philosophy and Pro-Rector

Central European University

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Ivan Krastev

Albert Hirschman Permanent Fellow

Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)

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Christian Stocker

Federal Chancellor of Austria

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Robert Brieger

Chairman of the EU Military Committee

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Alexander Van der Bellen

Federal President of Austria

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Mario Nava

Director-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

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Sabine Weyand

Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security

Europäische Kommission

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Jessika Roswall

European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy

European Commission

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Katarina Barley

Vice-President

European Parliament

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Beate Meinl-Reisinger

Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria

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Julia Ebner

Senior Research Fellow & Leader of the Violent Extremism Lab

Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) & University of Oxford

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Anna Buchegger

Musician & Artist

Anna Buchegger

Programme 2025

All times in CEST

Monday, 25. August

Starting times
Morning
Fueling Social Innovation: Unlocking Investment for Impact
180
How can finance drive positive social change? This workshop explores how public and private investments can accelerate impact innovation across Europe. Learn from success stories and collaborate on ideas that blend financial returns with transformative social outcomes.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Liechtenstein-Hayek-Saal
09:00 - 12:00 Fueling Social Innovation: Unlocking Investment for Impact
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Reclaiming Peace: Traditions and New Realities
60
The concept of peace is evolving amid growing complexity and polarisation. Drawing from diverse cultural traditions, this session examines the politicisation of peace advocacy, and how peace can be sustained as a European and global value in a world of new challenges. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Schrödinger-Saal
09:00 - 10:00 Reclaiming Peace: Traditions and New Realities
SEC
Chat
Hike | United or Untethered? The Battle for Europe’s Identity and Future
180
Europe is at a crossroads, facing disagreements over its identity, values, and future. Going beyond the nationalism versus integration binary, debate how Europe can reconcile diverse voices and strengthen unity in light of substantial differences. //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water. //INFO: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place at Volksschule (Upper floor Class 2).  
Congress Centrum Alpbach , Hike Start 2 | Bus Turning Area
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09:00 - 12:00 Hike | United or Untethered? The Battle for Europe’s Identity and Future
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Hike

Wednesday, 27. August

Starting times

Thursday, 28. August

Starting times

The EFA24 schedule: