Who we are

Cross-Border Dialogue (CBD) is a trilateral initiative uniting Austria, Czechia, and Slovakia to address shared regional challenges, foster cross-border collaboration, and advance European values. Co-organized by Club Alpbach Lower Austria and Club Alpbach Czechia & Slovakia, CBD serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and co-creation of innovative, actionable solutions to pressing issues in the region.

By combining grassroots expertise with cross-border perspectives, CBD empowers participants to drive tangible progress while strengthening regional networks and shared European ideals.

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Key Components of the CBD

Collaborative Framework: Engages participants from diverse sectors and nationalities to bridge borders and disciplines.

Design-Thinking Hackathon: A hands-on core event where students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and community representatives collaborate intensively to solve challenges posed by real-world partners.

Impact-Driven Outcomes: Focuses on generating scalable, sustainable solutions with long-term benefits for the region.

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