EFA25 Programme

Discover the programme of EFA25. The programme and list of speakers will be updated continuously. We look forward to seeing you in Alpbach!

Recharge Europe with us!

Eighty years after World War II, Europe faces a rapidly changing world marked by geopolitical tensions, technological transformations, and the urgency of an ecological crisis. At the European Forum Alpbach 2025, we will explore how to combine economic competitiveness with Europe’s core values: advancing climate action, innovation, democracy, and security to renew Europe’s potential. Explore the programme and be part of the conversation.

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Speakers Selection

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Gerda Holzinger-Burgstaller

CEO

Erste Bank Oesterreich

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Korinna Schumann

Federal Minister

Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMASGPK)

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Carlo Masala

Professor of International Politics

Bundeswehr University Munich

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Robert Brieger

Chairman of the EU Military Committee

European Union External Action Service

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Axel van Trotsenburg

Senior Managing Director

World Bank

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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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Cesy Leonard

Founding Director

Radikale Töchter

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Rumman Chowdhury

CEO

Humane Intelligence

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Peter Bosek

CEO

Erste Group

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Klaas Knot

Former President

De Nederlandsche Bank

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Meredith Whittaker

President

Signal

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Edgars Rinkevics

President

Republic of Latvia

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Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu

President

Republic of Kosovo

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Joseph E. Stiglitz

Economist, Public Policy Analyst and Professor

Columbia University

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Christian Stocker

Federal Chancellor

Republic of Austria

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Oana Țoiu

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania and European Young Leader (EYL40)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania

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Jan Lipavsky

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Czech Republic

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Bart De Wever

Prime Minister

Belgium

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Christoph Wiederkehr

Federal Minister for Education

Austrian Ministry of Education (BMB)

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Andreas Babler

Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sports

Republic of Austria

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Carl Bildt

Co-Chair

European Council on Foreign Relations

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Claudia Plakolm

Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Family

Republic of Austria

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Sabine Weyand

Director-General for Trade and Economic Security

European Commission

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Yascha Mounk

Professor

Johns Hopkins University

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Cédric Villani

University Professor

University Lyon I IHES

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Rana Adib

Executive Director

REN21

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Beate Meinl-Reisinger

Federal Minister for European and International Affairs

Republic of Austria

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Mario Nava

Director-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

European Commission

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Ian Goldin

Professor of Globalisation and Development

Oxford University

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Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer

Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism.

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft, Energie und Tourismus

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Programme

All times in CEST

Tuesday, 19. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
English 90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we wont be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. // 
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:30 - 14:00 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Saturday, 23. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we won't be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. //  
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Sunday, 24. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we wont be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. //
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Network

Monday, 25. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
English 90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we wont be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. //
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Network
WoW* Connects Everyone: Men* Evolving Now
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This special World of Women* Connects Network Lunch addresses men*. It spotlights the Men Evolving Now programme, giving men a safe space to explore mental health, relationships, careers, and modern masculinity. A concise opener leads into dialogue that sparks networking, reflection and concrete steps toward gender equality. 
Volksschule , Pausenhof
12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects Everyone: Men* Evolving Now
Network

Tuesday, 26. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
English 90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we wont be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. //
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Network

Wednesday, 27. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we wont be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. //
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Network

Thursday, 28. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
90
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Every day, from the Europe in the World Days to the Austria in Europe Days, two dedicated hours will be hosted by women* engaged in EFA’s broader network, which offers the opportunity to connect, reflect, and act. // INFO: To ensure a focused and engaging experience, we won't be providing any catering. Participants are, however, free to order lunch and beverages at their own cost. //
Gasthof Jakober , Gasthof Jakober – Dining Hall
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12:15 - 13:45 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Network

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