Preview of the European Forum Alpbach 2015
70 years European Forum Alpbach - August 19 to September 4, 2015
For the 70th anniversary of the European Forum Alpbach, hundreds of participants from different backgrounds will gather in Alpbach to explore and discuss the many facets of “InEquality . Exploring the causes, understanding the repercussions and future developments with respect to “InEquality will take centre stage. Pioneers combatting social inequality will play a particularly significant role. Artists will be more involved than ever in the programme. You can look forward to artistic exhibitions at the beginning of every symposium.
How much InEquality can Europe bear? In 2015, the European Forum Alpbach takes on the question of InEquality. Public discourse goes back and forth between the two positions: the negative outlook describes inequality as a deficiency hampering opportunities and reducing resources, whereas the positive interpretation considers it a driver for change and diversity. InEquality is felt by everybody - either as an advantage or a disadvantage. It exhibits itself on your payslip, in the waiting time at the hospital or most mercilessly at Europe’s border fences. When many have to suffer for the benefit of the few, then solidarity and societal consensus begin to crumble. Cracks begin to appear. They weaken growth and welfare, they destabilise the economy and democracy. At present, this can already be seen in the form of protests on the streets of Europe. Who profits and who ends up with fewer opportunities? Which instruments can help lessen social inequality? Does “InEquality harm the economy, or is it one of the economy’s main drivers? How much inequality does Europe need today?
New Summer Schools: Cooperation with the University of Cambridge Together with the University of Cambridge and the “International Entrepreneurship Centre Tirol Hermann Hauser we will host a “Summer School on Entrepreneurship . The overall aim of the Summer school is to coach young researchers on how to assess the commercial viability of their research and develop plans for new venture creation with global potential. In the new “Summer School on Facilitation and Participatory Leadership , participants can practise a wide range of participatory methods and approaches. You can find more information here and here.
Apply for a scholarship - Application deadline is March 31, 2015 Cultural pessimists and cynics think that the youth of today are a waste of space. At the European Forum Alpbach, hundreds of scholarship holders prove otherwise. So this year we are again inviting students from across the world to apply for scholarships. The application deadline is March 31, 2015.
Timetable of the European Forum Alpbach 2015
19 - 25 August 2015: Seminar week
22 - 23 August 2015: Tyrol Day
23 - 25 August 2015: Health Symposium
26 - 27 August 2015: Higher Education Symposium
26 - 27 August 2015: Law Symposium
27 - 29 August 2015: Technology Symposium
30 August - 1 September 2015: Policy Symposium
1 - 3 September 2015: Economic Symposium
3 - 4 September 2015: Built Environment and Financial Markets Symposia
About the European Forum Alpbach
The European Forum Alpbach is an interdisciplinary platform for science, politics, business and culture. Established in 1945, the annual European Forum Alpbach and further events throughout the year address the relevant socio-political questions of our time. The European Forum Alpbach connects international decision-makers from all sectors of society with an interested audience and committed young people. Every year, more than 4000 speakers and participants from all parts of the world, from academia, economics, politics and culture, experienced experts and students, come to Alpbach.
Pictures from the European Forum Alpbach can be found here.