FAQs

Alpbach is a place for those who want to change Europe for the better, and for those who can do it.

Our aim is to create inspirational experiences by connecting Europe’s next generation of leadership with the most innovative minds, decision-makers and experts from politics, economy, science, culture and civil society.

The various groups of attendees consist of invited contributors such as speakers and artists, partners, employees and volunteers of the organisational team, scholarship holders and ordinary participants.

The European Forum Alpbach is a non-profit association based in Vienna, Austria. Our association is made up of numerous personalities who, with the exception of the organising team, work for the Forum Alpbach on a voluntary basis. They are involved in various committees and are committed to ensuring that our activities and events are of high quality and relevance as well as programmed in line with our mission statement.

The EFA is managed by the Executive Board. The organising team works on the programme and additionally ensures that all events and the scholarship programme are well coordinated. The Scientific Advisory as well as the International Advisory Board support programming our events. The Council and the General Assembly determine guidelines for the activities of the association and the programme design. The voice of the numerous independent Alpbach alumni associations is represented by an elected coordination team in all committees of the European Forum Alpbach.

We are financed by participation and member fees, contributions by sponsors and by public funds. Our non-profit private foundation is responsible for the scholarship programme which – with the help of private supporters – enables young people from all over the world to participate in the European Forum Alpbach each year.

Information on our finances can be found in the respective annual report of the Forum.

The European Forum Alpbach takes place in a mountain village with steep roads and thus causes difficulties for people with impaired mobility. However, the Congress Centrum Alpbach is barrier-free in terms of mobility. Please get in contact with EFA staff if you need assistance. We offer a pick-up service from the accommodation for physically handicapped persons. We are always open to suggestions in this regard.

The event will not be interpreted in sign-language, and we currently do not offer additional hearing devices for people with hearing impairments. The European Forum Alpbach is striving to make improvements in terms of accessibility so that everyone can enjoy the Forum and take part in all events.

This website is built to help impaired people understand its content. This includes the use of high contrasts, understandable language and screen readability. The measures undertaken correspond to an AA certification. However, as the ticketshop is newly developed you may need assistance. We apologise for any technical challenges regarding the ticketshop. We are constantly working on improvements and therefore are pleased to receive your comments.

We are very pleased about your interest in a cooperation. Please send your enquiry to office@alpbach.org.

All participants of the EFA (including partners, scholarship holders, staff) agree to the EFA Code of Conduct. Professional and appropriate behaviour is expected of everyone at all times and places during the EFA. During the EFA, an ombudsperson (with no affiliation to EFA) is present and available to mediate in the event of any violations or conflicts. You can reach the EFA ombudsperson during the event via e-mail: ombudsperson@alpbach.org

More information here: Code of Conduct

The security and health of all contributors at the Forum Alpbach have absolute priority. We are aware of all Governmental decisions with regards to the ongoing Corona pandemic and will strictly comply with these regulations. On site, the event will take place with necessary security measures. The Forum Alpbach is in constant exchange with the community of Alpbach and the local health institutions.

In accordance with the currently applicable safety regulations, we are happy to announce that from 19 August to 2 September we will be welcoming up to 4,000 participants, including speakers, scholarship holders and cooperation partners.

Attending the regional opening – Tyrol Day – on 20 August will be free of charge. However, a free-of-charge ticket will still have to be requested in the ticket shop.

Social events can only be hosted as part of a partnership with the European Forum Alpbach. As the main organiser, we have a responsibility to ensure that current legal regulations and our own security and prevention concepts are implemented. As a result, the organisation of social events must be planned in close coordination with us. If you are interested in hosting a social event, please reach out to office@alpbach.org.

The participation in any social event during the Forum in Alpbach requires registration in order to ensure the correct implementation of the current legal regulations and of our own security and prevention concept. For further information regarding on-site participation, please have a look at the Ticket FAQs.

There will be a children’s programme for children (age 2–10) of contributors. Also for children of pariticipants, a limited amount of spots will be available. If you’re interested to register your child, please contact childcare@alpbach.org.

Yes, this is possible. Please head over to Press for more information.

Yes, there will be a press room available for interviews in Alpbach. For further details please contact presse@alpbach.org.