Roundtable featuring Former World Bank President Robert Zoellick in conversation with the Peterson Institute for International Economic's Steven Weisman. Read More
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Five former White House Chiefs of Staff representing four Presidents reflect on 38 years of the Presidency. Read More
Roundtable
Demography is not destiny, but population dynamics can have profound impacts on the course of history. Ministers across sectors, from health and education to finance and security, are talking about the combination of policy investments that can jumpstart economic growth: the demographic dividend. Read More
The PNB Secretariat in partnership with Heartfile and the International Partnership for Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Forum presents a roundtable discussion on "Harnessing Innovations on the Path to Universal Health Coverage." Read More
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Representatives from Tomorrow's Youth Organization, a Palestinian NGO based in Nablus, will discuss TYO's efforts to support women and youth in the West Bank. The event will highlight business development training for women and leadership building programs for youth that advance entrepreneurship and economic development in the broader community.
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ANDE will return to London for our third anniversary. A full-day (10am - 5pm) workshop for members will be followed by a reception (5pm - 8pm) at the Shell Foundation Headquarters. More information.
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Retired Supreme Court Justice and Aspen Institute Lifetime Trustee Sandra Day O’Connor visited the Institute’s DC office recently to celebrate the publication of her fifth book, Out of Order.
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Aspen Wye Fellows
Lauren Segal, President and CEO of Scholarship America, joins Aspen Wye Fellows on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Lauren Segal has, during her tenure as president of Scholarship America, successfully led the board and staff in a long-range strategic planning process to help students gain access to college and complete their degree programs.
Read MoreJoin us for an exciting talk with Olympic and Paralympic athletes! Open to all ages, this event is part of the Aspen Institute's Sports and Society's "Project Play: Reimagining Youth Sports in America" Summit. For tickets, please call (970) 920-5770. Read More
Board of Trustees
Annual Spring Meeting of the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees. Committee meetings will take place the two days prior at the Aspen Institute's office in Washington.
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Winter Words is a series of readings and talks featuring some of the most prominent writers in contemporary literature. Scions of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and memoir speak in intimate Aspen venues, where topics of discussion range from the creative process to the role of art in today's world. Events take place throughout the ski season and are open to the public.
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After seven weeks designing solutions to some of the biggest issues facing our society today, 20 teams from 20 high schools of the Los Angeles Unified School District will showcase their model solutions at the Skirball Cultural Center in this city-wide competition. The judges will be looking for stellar presentations that exhibit creativity, originality, and achievable solutions.
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The Alma and Joseph Gildenhorn Book Series will feature Cass R. Sunstein, bestselling author and President Obama's "Regulatory Czar", discussing his new book "Simpler: The Future of Government" (Simon & Schuster).
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As banking scandals continue to dominate headlines worldwide, our panel of thought leaders will examine the breach of trust between the financial industry and society. We will explore hidden causes of the breakdown of trust, expectations for the future, and potential solutions to repair the breach.
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Read MoreSurrounded by political uncertainty, the Egyptian economy has experienced a sharp decline over the past two years. While the Egyptian government struggles to maintain macroeconomic stability and international confidence, it faces significant challenges; unemployment continues to increase, and the country's key sectors have seen a sluggish recovery.
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The objective of this PNB-NAPEO half-day event was to convene diaspora members from the Maghreb to discuss ways they can effectively contribute to building out a more sustainable eco-system that advances innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Read MoreYouth sport now sits at a crossroads, amid the competing interests of entertainment, education, and public health. The evening will address new threats and opportunities to school sports, and explore trends and breakthrough methods impacting participation rates and quality sport for all children.
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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. Read More
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will receive the Congressional Gold Medal on April 17th in Washington, DC and will be the seventh person in history to have received the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Read MoreTeams debate best solution to a complex dilemma in business - 5 teams compete for top prize before distinguished panel of judges and live audience, selected from first round of 25 global MBA programs. This event is by invitation only.
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For almost 60 years, this premier roundtable has challenged leaders in every field to think more critically and deeply. The seminar is a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of the present and reflect with other leaders in moderated, text-based Socratic dialogue on the concept of a good and just society: What is it? How does it become a reality?
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