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Leadership Rethinking Migration: Perspectives from Emerging Leaders March 31, 2026. Virtual
This panel brings together emerging leaders from across the Aspen International Network to explore bold, nonpartisan solutions to one of today’s most complex challenges: global migration. Learn more.
Economic Opportunity Reimagining Economic and Workforce Development in the US South April 1, 2026. Virtual
Join the Economic Opportunities Program for the next webinar in Fixing Work in the South series to hear Job Quality Fellows share how they’re embedding job quality across diverse contexts and strategies. Register here.
Societal Trust Ignite Social Impact Summit April 10, 2026. Washington, D.C.
Join the Aspen Global Innovators Group for the Ignite Social Impact Summit. Founded by Obama Scholars Huong Dang and Amanda Morrall, the Summit convenes leaders across philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and policy to share insights and pathways into social impact. Email globalinnovators@aspeninstitute.org to join.
Societal Trust Scam Fighters Workshop April 16, 2026. Virtual
Explore how to effectively advocate for stronger scam prevention and cybersecurity measures with stakeholders, including city councils, school boards, and utility commissions. The training will also teach participants how to turn ideas into action through written letters and public comments. Register here.
Societal Trust How to Tell Governments What You Think April 22, 2026. Virtual
The Aspen Policy Academy is hosting a one-hour webinar helping ordinary citizens learn how to tell government actors across all branches of government what they think. Register here.
Aspen Words The Aspen Words Literary Prize April 23, 2026. New York City, NY
The Aspen Words Literary Prize is a $35,000 annual award for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture. The 2026 Aspen Words Literary Prize shortlists 5 works of fiction that illuminate vital contemporary issues. Learn more.
Leadership Breaking the Cycle: Solutions for a New Future April 28, 2026. Virtual
Join us for a Fellows on Fellows-style dialogue with the McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund awardees for a candid, heartfelt conversation. Learn more.
Looking Ahead
Ideas Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health June 22-25, 2026 (Health) & June 25-July 1, 2026 (Festival). Aspen, CO
The countdown to Aspen Ideas is on! In June, thousands of curious minds will gather on our Rocky Mountain campus to explore the bold ideas shaping our collective future. Join us for conversations that matter with people who inspire. Learn more.
Societal Trust Aspen Security Forum July 14-17, 2026. Aspen, CO
The application to attend the 2026 Aspen Security Forum is now open! Presented by the Aspen Strategy Group, the Forum is the premier national security and foreign policy conference in the United States. This year’s Forum will bring together domestic and foreign government officials, business executives, leading academics, and noted journalists to discuss solutions to the most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges of our time. Learn more.
Energy & Climate Aspen Ideas: Climate July 20-22, 2026. Chicago, IL
Hosted by the Aspen Institute in partnership with the Chicago Climate Corps (C3), this multi-day event convenes policymakers, scientists and academics, business and NGO leaders, industry experts, artists, and emerging leaders for a series of dialogues that educate, inspire, and drive climate action. Learn more.
Economic Opportunity Aspen Ideas: Economy October 13-15, 2026. Tulsa, OK
Through signature roundtables, unexpected mainstage pairings, and immersive experiences in and around this storied city, the three-day event anchors the story of our global economy in real people, real places, and real dialogue, opening the door to a deeper understanding of the forces of change in our economy and our lives. Learn more.
