On July 1, 2023, scholarships were awarded to 19 young individuals from Carinthia, Slovenia, and Italy, providing them with the opportunity to attend the European Forum Alpbach. The ceremony took place at the Land Kärnten premises and was made even more special as it commemorated the 20th anniversary of the occasion.

During the event, esteemed guests, including Mrs. Gabi Schaunig, the Vice Governor of Carinthia, Michael Velmeden, the President of the industry division of the Chamber of Commerce in Carinthia, and the founders, Peter Weidinger and Guntram Huber, greeted the participants and wished the scholarship holders to have a valuable and enriching experience at the Forum Alpbach.