Network

Get to know your fellow participants, track communities or EFA partners in open spaces. Get inspired through various perspectives and take the opportunity to connect and interact.


Networks on the Schedule 2024

Sunday, 25. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
120
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 take action. // 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. //   
Gasthaus Jakober , Gasthaus Jakober - Speisesaal
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12:00 - 14:00 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
120
If you don’t feel like having lunch by yourself or if you are interested in meeting fellow EFA participants, why not join one of the EFA Connects lunch tables! Strike up a conversation and make new contacts. The tables are not hosted, so you are on your own. How about a question about the best Kaiserschmarren in Alpbach or recommendations for the afternoon programme? EFA Connects lunch tables are located in the Erste Lounge in the CCA café and in the restaurants Jakober and Berghof, and are marked by little EFA flags.  
Congress Centrum Alpbach
12:00 - 14:00 EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
Brown Bag Lunch - Talk mit José Manuel Barroso & Svenja Hahn
English 60
Together with Sueddeutsche Zeitung we discuss the challenges of the current legislative period in Brussels.//Info: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place in the CCA Flora-Heiss-Rogger Saal.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Loggia
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12:30 - 13:30 Brown Bag Lunch - Talk mit José Manuel Barroso & Svenja Hahn
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Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint
English 60
Welcome to the Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint, a dedicated space during the lunch break, where potential participants of the Alpbach IDEAS programme can gather information and engage in conversations on ideas for a more democratic and sustainable Europe. This daily event offers the opportunity to learn more about the Alpbach IDEAS programme and process, and exchange ideas with experts on specific topics.   
Volksschule , Volksschule Erdgeschoß Turnsaal
12:30 - 13:30 Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint

Monday, 26. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects Special: Women* in STEM
120
As part of the EFA World of Women* initiative, EFA is taking extra efforts to encourage female* contributors, both in programming and participation. Today we invite female* participants to a special edition which offers the opportunity to connect with women* in STEM.  // 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. //   
Gasthaus Jakober , Gasthaus Jakober - Speisesaal
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12:00 - 14:00 WoW* Connects Special: Women* in STEM
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EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
120
If you don’t feel like having lunch by yourself or if you are interested in meeting fellow EFA participants, why not join one of the EFA Connects lunch tables! Strike up a conversation and make new contacts. The tables are not hosted, so you are on your own. How about a question about the best Kaiserschmarren in Alpbach or recommendations for the afternoon programme? EFA Connects lunch tables are located in the Erste Lounge in the CCA café and in the restaurants Jakober and Berghof, and are marked by little EFA flags.  
12:00 - 14:00 EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
Track Forum: Finance & Economy
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far.12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants//INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Postalm , Postalm
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Finance & Economy
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Track Forum: Security
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the security track highlights of the Europe in the World Days; from Europe’s economic security and strategic sovereignty to the future of multilateralism, EU enlargement and EU-China relations. To delve deeper into the latter topic, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy will unveil its new interactive dashboard visualising over 20 years of Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conferences. 12:15 to 12:30 Check-in & ordering of food; 12:30 to 13:00 Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme; 13:00 to 13:15 Presentation of AIES study; 13:15 to 13:45 Exchange among participants. //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer.  
Gasthof Berghof , Gasthof Berghof
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Security
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Track Forum: Climate
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the Climate track .track. Get to know each other at lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far. 12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by KONTEXT – Institute for Climate Matters on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme so far13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes are to choose from.  
Postalm , Postalm Terrasse
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Climate
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Track Forum: Democracy
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far. 12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Hotel Post , Hotel Post - Stüberl
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Democracy
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Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint
English 60
Welcome to the Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint, a dedicated space during the lunch break, where potential participants of the Alpbach IDEAS programme can gather information and engage in conversations on ideas for a more democratic and sustainable Europe. This daily event offers the opportunity to learn more about the Alpbach IDEAS programme and process, and exchange ideas with experts on specific topics.   
Volksschule , Volksschule Erdgeschoß Turnsaal
12:30 - 13:30 Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint
Brown Bag Lunch - Live Podcast "Die Presse"
English 60
From the euro to the financial crisis, from EU expansion to rescue packages - Anna Wallner, the voice and host of the “Presse” podcast “What Matters in Alpbach”, speaks with Johanna Mair und Thomas Wieser about Europe's economy in transition. Join us and engage in a discussion on this exciting topic!//Info: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place in the CCA Flora-Heiss-Rogger-Saal. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Loggia
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12:30 - 13:30 Brown Bag Lunch - Live Podcast "Die Presse"
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Tuesday, 27. August

Starting times
Noon
EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
120
If you don’t feel like having lunch by yourself or if you are interested in meeting fellow EFA participants, why not join one of the EFA Connects lunch tables! Strike up a conversation and make new contacts. The tables are not hosted, so you are on your own. How about a question about the best Kaiserschmarren in Alpbach or recommendations for the afternoon programme? EFA Connects lunch tables are located in the Erste Lounge in the CCA café and in the restaurants Jakober and Berghof, and are marked by little EFA flags.  
12:00 - 14:00 EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
120
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 take action. // 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. //   
Gasthaus Jakober , Gasthaus Jakober - Speisesaal
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12:00 - 14:00 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint
English 60
Welcome to the Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint, a dedicated space during the lunch break, where potential participants of the Alpbach IDEAS programme can gather information and engage in conversations on ideas for a more democratic and sustainable Europe. This daily event offers the opportunity to learn more about the Alpbach IDEAS programme and process, and exchange ideas with experts on specific topics.   
Volksschule , Volksschule Erdgeschoß Turnsaal
12:30 - 13:30 Alpbach IDEAS Infopoint
Brown Bag Lunch - The Case for Optimism – In Conversation with Ian Goldin
English 60
Climate crises, wars, pandemics – globalisation expert Ian Goldin believes we are at a pivotal moment. Our era is both challenging and full of opportunities. How can we harness these opportunities to build a better, more hopeful future? What role does migration play in our evolving society? And why might our future be predominantly shaped by cities, as Goldin discusses in his book “Age of the City”? Join ZEIT ONLINE journalist Constanze Kainz as she explores these – and your – questions with the renowned scholar Ian Goldin. //Info: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place in the CCA Flora-Heiss-Rogger Saal. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Loggia
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12:30 - 13:30 Brown Bag Lunch - The Case for Optimism – In Conversation with Ian Goldin
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Wednesday, 28. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
120
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 take action. // 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. //   
Gasthaus Jakober , Gasthaus Jakober - Speisesaal
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12:00 - 14:00 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
120
If you don’t feel like having lunch by yourself or if you are interested in meeting fellow EFA participants, why not join one of the EFA Connects lunch tables! Strike up a conversation and make new contacts. The tables are not hosted, so you are on your own. How about a question about the best Kaiserschmarren in Alpbach or recommendations for the afternoon programme? EFA Connects lunch tables are located in the Erste Lounge in the CCA café and in the restaurants Jakober and Berghof, and are marked by little EFA flags.  
12:00 - 14:00 EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
Brown Bag Lunch - EU Green Policy: What has to change, what must not change?
English 60
Economy vs. ecology: Relevant parts of industry and agriculture have fought against climate protection legislature in the past two years – what has gone wrong? //Info: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place in the CCA Flora-Heiss-Rogger-Saal. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Loggia
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12:30 - 13:30 Brown Bag Lunch - EU Green Policy: What has to change, what must not change?
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Thursday, 29. August

Starting times
Noon
WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
120
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 take action. // 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. //   
Gasthaus Jakober , Gasthaus Jakober - Speisesaal
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12:00 - 14:00 WoW* Connects: A Networking Hour for Women*
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EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
English 120
If you don’t feel like having lunch by yourself or if you are interested in meeting fellow EFA participants, why not join one of the EFA Connects lunch tables! Strike up a conversation and make new contacts. The tables are not hosted, so you are on your own. How about a question about the best Kaiserschmarren in Alpbach or recommendations for the afternoon programme? EFA Connects lunch tables are located in the Erste Lounge in the CCA café and in the restaurants Jakober and Berghof, and are marked by little EFA flags.  
12:00 - 14:00 EFA Connects: Lunch Tables
Track Forum: Climate
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the Climate track .track. Get to know each other at lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far. 12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by KONTEXT – Institute for Climate Matters on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme so far13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes are to choose from.  
Postalm , Postalm Terrasse
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Climate
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Track Forum: Security
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the Security Track highlights of the Austria in Europe Days, from the EU’s role in the Middle East to European defence and the tension between neutrality and European solidarity. To delve deeper into the latter topic, the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy will present the latest findings of their research on European perceptions of Austria’s neutrality and security policy.  12:15 to 12:30: Check-in & ordering of food 12:30 to 13:00: Input by the hosts on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme 13:00 to 13:15: Presentation of the AIES study 13:15 to 13:45: Exchange among participants  //INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Gasthof Berghof , Gasthof Berghof
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Security
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Track Forum: Democracy
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far.12:15-12:45    Check-in & ordering of food12:45-13:15    Input by moderators on the content highlights and controversies of the EFA24 programme13:15-13:45    Exchange among participants//INFO: Lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please be on time at 12:15 so you have enough time to order comfortably. Three dishes will be on offer. 
Hotel Post , Hotel Post - Stüberl
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Democracy
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Track Forum: Finance & Economy
English 90
Come and meet fellow participants who share an interest for the same track topic. Get to know each other over lunch and debate the current programme highlights and main controversies so far.  
Postalm , Postalm
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12:15 - 13:45 Track Forum: Finance & Economy
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Brown Bag Lunch - How to nudge your employer into climate action
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When we think about climate action, we often focus on personal lifestyle choices or big politics. While it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the limited impact of our individual carbon footprint or the challenges of influencing policy, there's an often-overlooked sphere where we can truly make a difference. This discussion delves into the concept of our professional handprint – and how we can leverage our roles at work to drive significant positive change. //Info: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place in the CCA Flora-Heiss-Rogger-Saal. 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Loggia
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12:30 - 13:30 Brown Bag Lunch - How to nudge your employer into climate action
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