Deadline:
March 31, 2026
Program Starts: August 28, 2026
Program Ends: August 31, 2026
Location(s)
Austria
Alpbach, Tyrol
Overview
As part of the European Forum Alpbach, Alpbach in Motion (AIM) is a three-day lab for up to 40 outstanding professionals and founders between the ages 30 to 40, who are willing to shape and transform Europe.
Details
About
Each year, committed young business leaders, changemakers, policymakers, scientists, artists, and activists commit to a one-of-a-kind leadership experience. AIM offers hands-on experience exploring contemporary leadership rather than relying on traditional leadership frameworks. By stimulating peer-to-peer exchange at eye level, out-of-the-box solutions and focus on self-development, Alpbach in Motion creates a space for the emergence of reflection and action.
In line with the European Forum Alpbach mission to shape a stronger Europe for the good of all, young professionals are encouraged to facilitate change in their industries, ecosystems and the broader social context.
This year Alpbach in Motion takes place from 28 to 31 August.
THE BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Deep dive into new ways of leadership and inner transformation to facilitate change in Europe and beyond.
- Benefit from an experienced coach empowering leaders to think in new categories.
- Meet and connect with internationally renowned guest speakers at eye level.
- Benefit from exclusive access to Europe in the World Days and Austria in Europe Days to participate in high-level plenary discussions, interactive chats, inspirational hikes, networking events and transformational encounters with unlikely actors.
What to expect?
Alpbach in Motion is a Lab led by an experienced leadership mentor who guides through varied and unexpected hours. The name reflects the programme, meaning that the group is in motion most of the time, on slow-paced hikes or at sessions that activate the mind and body. One AIM alumnus describes it as “The settings were shifting between joint discussions, smaller group works, and solitary contemplation. Hiking was used as a very suitable format for transmuting internal reflection to external dialogue and vice versa. All these process steps gave us the opportunity not only to connect the dots, but also to get to know ourselves and each other better – and how to use this for shaping our personal impact.” Read more in the blog post here.
If you are ready to go on transformative leadership journey where your personal learning emerges through the experience and competence of the group, then we look forward to your application!
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply?
- Outstanding professionals between the ages 30 to 40
- Talents who have great potential to develop and to play an active role in shaping Europe’s future
- Fluency in English is a must
At EFA, we are committed to building a diverse, intergenerational, and interdisciplinary community to drive ideas for a strong and democratic Europe. When scouting for our programmes, we look to achieve diversity in the candidate pool and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you identify as belonging to one of these groups, you may indicate this in your motivational statement. We will take it into consideration in our jury assessment.
Dates
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Program starts:
August 28, 2026
Program ends:
August 31, 2026
Program Starts: August 28, 2026
Program Ends: August 31, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
WHAT ARE THE COSTS?
Ticket costs: € 2750,- (incl. 10% VAT)
Scholarships: Alpbach in Motion offers a very limited number of fully sponsored and 25%-50%-75% discounted tickets for outstanding professionals. The candidate applying for a fully sponsored and discounted ticket must indicate their qualification for the ticket category. You are eligible for such ticket if you work for an NGO, academic/educational institution, social enterprise, early-stage start-up, cultural or public institution, or are a private individual whose company cannot afford your ticket.
Included:
- AIM participation
- exclusive access to Europe in the World Days (worth € 1,100.-)
- option to prolong stay to Austria in Europe Days (worth EUR 1,100.-)
- catering during AIM (joint lunches and selected dinners)
- room booking assistance: Please note that you may have to change accommodation if you decide to extend your stay to the Austria in Europe Days.
- invitation to join the AIM Alumni Club, including all-year engagement opportunities and a special discount for future EFA participation
Not included: costs for travel and accommodation.
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