Upcoming Events
Aspen-NewSchools Entrepreneurial Leaders for Public Education
The Challenge of Leadership Seminar
This event is by invitation only.
Track II Dialogue on Climate Change and Energy
Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation Between India and the U.S. (Second in-person meeting)
The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program in partnership with Aspen Institute India, the World Resources Institute, the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Center for American Progress have convened high-ranking civil society individuals from India and the United States in a "Track II" Dialogue. This process aims to foster trust and cooperation between the two countries through sustained, direct exchanges involving influential non-governmental actors on both sides with close ties to their respective governments. Complementing and informing formal diplomatic relations, the Track II Dialogue can delineate options for collaboration, foster communication and trust, and discuss implementation issues.
India-US Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change: Multilateral and Bilateral Opportunities
Great Decisions Series
In this eight week series, participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as outlined in the 2012 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. This year’s topics will include Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, U.S. relations with Mexico, cybersecurity, exit from Afghanistan and Iraq, energy geopolitics and the state of the oceans, and the world economy.
Two Generations, One Future: The Ascend Fellows Announcement and Report Release
Spaces for Creative Dialogue in the 21st Century
2012 Great Books Discussion Series
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and Moderator for the Aspen Institute since 1989 as well as a lecturer at the Haas School of Business, and is on the board of a number of business and nonprofit organizations.
Fee (includes readings): $150 ($130 for Institute Donors).
Aspen Institute Fireside Chat: An Evening in the Happiest Kingdom on Earth
Why is Bhutan called the last Shangri-la? Are the people who reside in the last Buddhist Kingdom, nestled between the two most populous countries in the world, really happier?
Does their happiness have anything to do with being secluded from the rest of the world for so long, or being unplugged from modern technology? Does it have to do with their commitment to "Gross National Happiness" over GDP?
Teen Socrates Seminar 2012
Aspen Institute Forum on the Freedom to Communicate
Business Solutions to Enable Energy Access for All
Great Decisions Series
In this eight week series, participants gather to discuss key foreign policy issues facing the world today, as outlined in the 2012 Foreign Policy Association briefing book. This year’s topics will include Middle East realignment, promoting democracy, U.S. relations with Mexico, cybersecurity, exit from Afghanistan and Iraq, energy geopolitics and the state of the oceans, and the world economy.
SOF Symposium: The Role of Religion in the Public Sphere
Society of Fellows symposium, opening reception followed by three half-day sessions. Moderated by Amy Sullivan, editor, Time Magazine and Alan Wolfe, Director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College.
2012 Great Books Discussion Series
Join us for this year’s exploration of the Great Books. Each year community members come together to engage in lively and rigorous dialogue using excerpts from the Great Books. Aspen Institute senior moderator Pete Thigpen will moderate this year’s series. Pete has been a Senior Fellow and Moderator for the Aspen Institute since 1989 as well as a lecturer at the Haas School of Business, and is on the board of a number of business and nonprofit organizations.
Impact Economy Roundtable
Release of the new report "Impact as Scale: Policy Innovation for Institutional Investment with Social and Environmental Benefit". Presentation of the findings followed by a panel discussion. Roundtable conducted by the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in partnership with Pacific Community Ventures.
The Great Conversation: Engaging Young Aspen
Aspen Institute Fireside Chat: The New War and Peace
The New War and Peace
Innovation, Security, and American Leadership
Through a groundbreaking partnership with Spirit of America, the US military has pioneered a new "soft power" approach to help the US prevent conflict, counter extremism and improve America’s position in the world.