The Aspen Institute is a nonpartisan global nonprofit headquartered in Washington, D.C., that convenes leaders, runs policy and leadership programs, and hosts events to foster dialogue and develop solutions to public policy and societal challenges.
10 upcoming events · 74 past events
Conversation featuring Ken Burns and David Brooks on faith, pluralism, and the American experiment, hosted by the Religion & Society Program.
Presentation of the 'Essential Wealth' metric to clarify how much wealth families need for resilience and prosperity, and how leaders can apply it.
Three-day literary festival with panels, parties, and conversations featuring dozens of authors celebrating stories and ideas.
Conversation with Ben Macintyre about 'Redwood,' the true story of a Cold War spy and espionage in post-revolutionary Iran.
One-hour seminar using Aspen’s moderated, text-based dialogue method to explore values and leadership through a short reading and discussion.
A month-long shared reading program focused on community building and social fabric, inviting participants to engage in a shared conversation.
Three-day conference featuring roundtables and mainstage sessions exploring global economic forces and policy for long-term growth and competitiveness.
A forum bringing senior leaders from government, business, defense, and investment to examine strategic shifts in security and resilience across New Zealand and the Pacific.
Two-day summit exploring how U.S. Hispanic leaders, communities, and consumers shape cross-border commerce and innovation in the Americas.
The Aspen Security Forum is a leading national security and foreign policy conference featuring global thought leaders and decision-makers. The 2026 Forum will be livestreamed and focus on key national security and foreign policy issues.