European Forum Alpbach 2026
How Europe Wins

24 August – 4 September 2026
Alpbach

The European Forum Alpbach (EFA) fosters open dialogue and the exchange of ideas. This year, under the motto »How Europe Wins«, the Forum invites us to think beyond individual success and embrace the power of collective action. We see this not only as a call to move forward, but as a call to community – because lasting progress is only possible when we work together.

As a long-standing core partner of the EFA, ERSTE Foundation is proud to once again contribute to this year’s programme through a range of sessions, labs and conversations.

Community grows through shared purpose and is strengthened through shared experiences. We invite you to join us throughout those two weeks for inspiring discussions, new perspectives and meaningful encounters. After all, breaking bread together is just as important as coming together in conversation. Both are essential to building the communities that help Europe thrive.

Academy Days

Capital in Motion: Understanding How Capital Moves the World

(Seminar, invitation only)

Ukraine Recovery

(Lab, invitation only)

Explaining vs. Changing the World: Can and Should Media and Activism Align to Strenghten Democracy?

(Lab, invitation only)

How Europe Wins: The Future of Financial Education

(Lab, invitation only)

Financial Literacy (in cooperation with MEGA Bildungsstiftung)

(Lab, invitation only)

To round off the Opening of the Conference Days, we invite you to join us at Be(e) Together, a small celebration to share what matters. We’re gathering at the 15-metre-long table in the heart of Alpbach – the Forum, the village, and everyone who wants to discuss the changes we truly need. We’ll be sharing bread, butter, honey, ideas, and much more.

Be(e) Together

Sunday, 30 August

after the Opening of the Conference Days

18:30-20:00

Photo: (c) EFA / Philipp Huber

Conference Days

Use Your Voice: Decide Which AI Project Best Supports Women Through Financial Education

09:00-10:00

Ukraine as Europe’s Stress Test

10:30-12:00

Imagining Balkans Futures in 2040

09:00-10:30

How Europe Wins on Housing

14:00-15:30

Rethinking Collective Wealth-Building: Social Compounding

09:00-10:30

When Children Take on the Role of Carers: The Unseen Role of Young Caregivers

15:30-17:00

Details and full programme at www.alpbach.org

Header image: (C) EFA / Marko Risovic