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Here you will find press releases, official photos for download, and contact details for our press team.

Contact presse@alpbach.org for press inquires. 

Accreditation for the European Forum Alpbach 2026, which takes place from 24 August to 4 September 2026, is granted to individuals who carry out journalistic work (including photojournalism) related to the Forum’s topics and who can provide evidence of this through one of the forms of proof listed below, as well as a valid press card (national or international). 

The following are accepted as proof: 

  • A published contribution on a thematic focus of the European Forum Alpbach, in which the applicant is explicitly named as lead author, contributing author or journalistic staff member, and which was published within the six months preceding the start of the event. (Online media must have existed for at least six months and publish editorial content on a regular basis.)
  • An email confirmation from the editor-in-chief sent from an official email address of the media outlet or publishing house, confirming the applicant’s journalistic activity or an assigned reporting commission. 

The following are not accepted as proof: 

  • private blogs or personal websites without editorial context
  • purely private social media accounts  
  • influencer or creator content without an editorial commission or journalistic involvement
  • individual guest contributions without recognisable editorial continuity 

Furthermore, individuals without journalistic activity are not eligible for press accreditation, such as customer advisors, sales managers, communications and marketing managers, and PR consultants. 

Evidence must be submitted in German or English. For contributions in other languages, a brief summary in German or English must be attached. 

Please note that data received for the purpose of processing accreditation may also be used for follow-up queries. 

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Press Releases Archive

Photo Download

These are a selection of images intended for press use related to the European Forum Alpbach. Please ensure to credit the photos as (c) EFA/respective Photographer when using them. For additional images and high-resolution photos suitable for printing, please click on 'Photo Download.' After entering your name and company, you will be automatically directed to our photo database.

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20260904 103553 efa26 EFA26 call to action hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260904 103135 efa26 EFA26 call to action hires c EFA Philipp Huber

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20260904 080815 efa26 into the silence Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260904 080501 efa26 into the silence Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260903 105851 efa26 Beyondborders the social cost of EU enlargement hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260903 142205 efa26 chat The Democratic Comeback How the Rule of Law Wins Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260903 170453 efa26 envisioning the europe we build hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260903 172203 efa26 envisioning the europe we build hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260903 172623 efa26 envisioning the europe we build hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260903 174249 efa26 envisioning the europe we build hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260902 100734 efa26 meeting of heads of states Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260902 121511 efa26 meeting of heads of state hi res c EFA Andrei Pungovschi

20260902 122754 efa26 meeting of heads of states Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260902 121640 efa26 meeting of heads of state hi res c EFA Andrei Pungovschi

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20260901 102133 efa26 Closed Network Talent Moves Recruiting and Retaining Skilled Workers Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20260901 113339 efa26 imagining balkans futures in 2040 hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260901 155259 efa26 CHAT Risk Literacy The Key to Financial Resilience Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20260831 123523 efa26 brown bag lunch weighing up anonymity against security hires c EFA Philipp Huber

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20260831 172022 efa26 capability and renewal hi res c EFA Andrei Pungovschi

20260831 101214 efa26 CHAT Use Your Voice Decide Which AI Project Best Supports Women Through Financial Education Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl 2

20260831 170933 efa26 capability and renewal hi res c EFA Andrei Pungovschi

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20260830 095813 efa26 HAPPENING Ceremonial Welcome Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20260830 103411 efa26 HAPPENING Ceremonial Welcome hires c EFA Philipp Huber

20260830 112300 efa26 HAPPENING Ceremonial Welcome hires c EFA Philipp Huber 1

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20260830 165410 efa26 NETWORK Pre opening Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260829 094444 efa26 STU Your Voice on Wealth A Citizens Assembly Low Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20260829 103417 efa26 STU Perspectives on European Memory Objects Stories and Shared Futures hires c EFA Philipp Huber

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20260828 144711 efa26 LAB FIN E Strengthening Financial Education as a European Priority Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260828 150933 efa26 LAB FIN E Strengthening Financial Education as a European Priority Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260828 153546 efa26 LAB observations on safeguarding ukrainians displaced across europe hires c EFA Philipp Huber

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20260827 100248 efa26 LAB 10x100 Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20260825 155442 efa26 SEM Activist Filmmaking Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260825 154816 efa26 SEM Activist Filmmaking Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

20260825 120538 efa26 SEM A New Intergenerational Contract Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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Alpbach Village

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Alpbach Community

EFA / Luiza Puiu

Alpbach Village

EFA / Elisabeth Mandl

Loggia Chat

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

EFA in the Mountains

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

People under Tree of Thinkers

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

Alpbach Landscape

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

EFA Thinkers

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

Fireside Chat Stiglitz

EFA / Andrei Pungovschi

Alpbach In Motion Hike

EFA Andrei Pungovschi

Fireside Talk Alma Zadic

EFA / Elisabeth Mandl

Alpbach Leg Landscape

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

The Climate Opportunity

EFA / Elisabeth Mandl

Tree of Thinkers

EFA / Philipp Huber

Scholarship Holders

EFA / Philipp Huber

Scholarship Holders in the Village

EFA / Philipp Huber

Alpbach in Motion

EFA / Luiza Puiu

Alpbach Landscape

EFA / Luiza Puiu

Alpbach Mountains

EFA / Matteo Vegetti

Othmar Karas, President of the EFA Association & Foundation

Othmar Karas

Caroline Hornstein-Tomić, Board Member Association

EFA / Andrei Pungovschi

Christian Kern, Vice President Association

Christian Skalnik

Winfried Kneip, Board Member Association

EFA / Andrei Pungovschi

Antonella Mei Pochtler, Vice President Association

EFA / Elisabeth Mandl

Marie Ringler, Vice President of the EFA Association

EFA / Elisabeth Mandl

Harald Stankov-Schöny, Board Member Association (FAN-Representative)

Celina Moser, Board Member Association (FAN-Representative)

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20250818 114009 efa25 all around Hi Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20250821 115857 efa25 Sem Europes Role in a Changing World Low Res c EFA Elisabeth Mandl

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20250821 210912 efa25 international evening hires c EFA Philipp Huber

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