First General Assembly

Ortenberg Castle, Germany
1st to 3rd of May 2026

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The Future of the European Federation will Start Here

For over a year, we at Ave Europa have organised ourselves and met across the continent. Now, we unite. On May 1st, we come together and get down to work. This General Assembly bridges the trench and the tower, gathering the defenders of European Unity of all sorts in one place to launch the next stage of our movement; namely the turn towards a real paneuropean political party.

The event

Why should you attend?

A strong, united Europe will not be built by you sitting at home. Join us to learn and strategise face-to-face with leading europatriotic activists, veterans from the frontlines in Ukraine and EU policy experts. This is your chance to be there, when history will be written and the future of Europe shaped.

140

Participants

10+

Prestigious speakers

34

European Countries Represented

Location

The Castle

To withstand the geopolitical storms of our age, Europe must become a fortress. European History was more often written in strongholds, than sterile conference rooms. We have chosen Ortenberg Castle in the Black Forest as our place to gather to honour this heritage. The Castle offers the gravity and inspiration we need to forge true european unity – and you can see Strasbourg on the Horizon, where the Parliament awaits.

Speakers

Meet our Guests

Together, we will discuss and work on our vision for Europe’s future and how to achieve our shared goals.

Guest Speakers

David Engels

Professor and Author,
coined the idea of Hesperialism

Petras Austrevicius

Member of the European Parliament,
Renew Group

Tigran Khzmalyan

Chairman,
European Party of Armenia

Discussion Panels Guests

Sandor Horvath

Director, European Institute
for Future Generations (EIFG)

Hugo Condesa

Investor and M&A,
private equity ppecialist

Samuel Doveri Vesterbye

Managing Director,
European Neighbourhood Council

Tim Schramm

Ukraine War Veteran

Nikolaus Muchitsch

Kyiv based journalist,
Under Fire News

Felix Hosse

Political activist,
CEO of Clear Conscience

Gunther Fehlinger

Chairman Austrian Committee
for NATO enlargement

Jan Olsen

Head of Strategy, Ave Europa

Fred van Schaik

Head of Fundraising, Ave Europa

About the event

What to expect?

Ave Europa’s First General Assembly begins in the afternoon of May 1st 2026 and concludes at noon on Sunday, May 3rd 2026.
This is a historic weekend to discuss our vision and strengthen our cause for a bold, strong, united Europe.
All attendees will be able to join panels and workshops with our guest speakers, as well as spending three days with the
Ave Europa team in a beautiful castle in the Black Forest, right in the center of Europe.

Tickets & Attendance: You do not need to be a member of Ave Europa to attend; tickets are open to all. However, urgency is required to secure a spot. Ortenberg Castle offers accommodation and catering for only 140 guests. Accordingly our tickets are capped at 140 and we expect to sell out quickly.

Accommodation: Staying at the Castle is part of the experience. Please be aware that on-site accommodation consists exclusively of shared bedrooms. We are committed to distributing rooms in a way that ensures comfort for all guests. By default, rooms are separated by gender (female-only and male-only rooms). Mixed bedrooms are available specifically for families and friend groups. After purchasing your ticket, you will receive a form to indicate your preferences: If you are traveling with family or friends, we will make sure you are allocated to the same room. If you prefer not to sleep in a shared room, you are welcome to book a hotel nearby at your own expense. Please inform us if you plan to stay off-site. There is no discount on the ticket price if you choose not to use the Castle accommodation but have booked a normal ticket.

Important Booking Information: Please book early to secure your spot. Tickets are binding and non-refundable, though name transfers are allowed. For this, please reach out to us. For Ave Members unable to attend in person, international coordinators will provide details on hybrid participation options.

The General Assembly is jointly organised by Ave Europa International and Ave Europa Deutschland e.V..

Our Terms & Conditions apply for this Event.

For support please contact events@ave-europa.eu