ALFORUM
ALFORUM 2025
From Dialogue to Impact: 20 years of ALF
The ALForum is the flagship programme organised by the ALF. The Forum serves as a space where policymakers, civil society, youth, influential leaders, media and diverse stakeholders across the Euro-Mediterranean region come together to share ideas and develop practical solutions to the most pressing challenges we have in the region. The Forum empowers stakeholders to share their insights, showcase successful initiatives and drive real-world change through engaging in discussions, workshops and cultural activities.
ALForum is making its strong return after eight years, significantly transformed and more influential than ever. In 2025, the ALF will also celebrate its 20th anniversary, a milestone to reflect on our past, celebrate our existing strengths and future goals. We are not only honouring a heritage but also showcasing the Foundation’s significant progress, resilience and the innovative transitioning into the next phase of 2025-2028. This edition’s motto would be RE—redefining, reshaping, revamping, reinventing and rebuilding along with everything that characterises the spirit of “RE.”
Objectives
ALForum 2025 is designed to demonstrate how collective dialogue can lead to impactful outcomes. It is everything the Foundation stands for in a physical form. We aim to use the Forum to reaffirm the Foundation’s unique edge through highlighting three main objectives.
- Customised Euro-Mediterranean Approach: Our approach respects and reflects the region’s diversity, demonstrating that one size does not fit all. We will showcase how our initiatives and programmes are tailored to meet this diversity, highlighting our innovative strategies and successful initiatives. By illustrating our ability for creative problem-solving and effective implementation, we will emphasise how our responses are adaptable to evolving political, economic, and social landscapes. This adaptability is crucial in our diverse region.
- Knowledge Management: ALF expertise in managing and sharing knowledge is at the heart of what we do. We’ll highlight how we capture, share, and apply insights to drive meaningful change across the region. This isn’t just about collecting information; it’s about making it accessible and actionable for everyone.
- Facilitating Meaningful Partnerships: We will highlight our ability to establish significant connections between governments, institutions, civil society organisations, policymakers among other stakeholders. The ALForum will show how these connections lead to real outcomes and open new doors for collaboration.
From shaping policies to implementing practical solutions, the Forum is a powerful reflection of our commitment to innovation, effective knowledge management, and impactful partnerships, all brought to life in a physical interactive setting.
Forum Dimensions
ALForum 2025 is structured around three dynamic dimensions, each inspired by the ALF Secretariat slogan.
Inspiring Knowledge, Driving Action, Uniting Cultures
Through Dialogue, We Make It Happen
These dimensions will come to life through the active participation of the ALF Networks following a cross-network approach and the ALF public policy experts and stakeholders. The Forum combines in-depth discussions with practical outcomes, along with cultural performances and interactive activities, creating a comprehensive platform within which to tackle regional challenges and opportunities.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of key issues and practical strategies to apply in their local contexts, creating a ripple effect of impact across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Inspiring Knowledge
Organise in depth discussions on predefined themes that address critical challenges and opportunities in the region.
Develop a comprehensive framework for knowledge production that emphasises continuous learning and comprehensive sharing of evidence-based research and fact findings. This will help stakeholders stay updated on emerging issues and trends.
Driving Action
Provide participants with actionable recommendations and strategies that they can apply in their contexts, enhancing their ability to drive impact at the grassroots level and to influence national and regional policies.
Showcase impactful case studies: Highlight real-world examples where ALF's approaches have made a significant difference.
By combining in-depth discussions with practical outcomes, the Forum will create a comprehensive approach to addressing regional challenges and opportunities. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of key issues and practical strategies to apply in their local contexts, creating a ripple effect of impact across the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Uniting Cultures
This dimension focuses on cultural performances and interactive activities that create a sense of unity through collective participation and sensory experiences. Through this dimension, participants will explore how to bridge cultural divides by engaging the senses.
Thematic Axes
Peacebuilding, conflict resolution/prevention, coexistence and inclusive dynamics
Disinformation and misinformation in the Euro-Mediterranean region
Living together promoting tolerance and understanding in the Euro-Mediterranean context
Youth engagement in participatory dialogues and decision-making processes in the Euro-Med
Ethics and governance of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the Euro-Mediterranean region
Social innovation as a catalyst for social inclusion in culturally diverse Euro-Med societies
Empowering women in the Euro-Med region as a way to challenge gender stereotypes and beyond
Integrating social dimensions in climate change policies in the Euro Med region
International cultural relations and cultural diplomacy to bridge both shores of the Mediterranean
Creative industries and arts
Don’t miss your opportunity to be involved
Stay tuned for more details on the timing, location and how you can be part of ALForum 2025. More information will be shared soon!