New York Ideas

May 7, 2013
New York, NY
The second annual New York Ideas forum will gather cutting-edge innovators with a simple goal: to draw out the strands of genius from leaders whose work and passions are changing our world.

New York Ideas

May 7, 2013
New York, NY
The second annual New York Ideas forum will gather cutting-edge innovators with a simple goal: to draw out the strands of genius from leaders whose work and passions are changing our world. Watch Live

Aspen at Roosevelt House: "Preparing for the Next Perfect Storm: Investing in Nature"

May 20, 2013
New York, NY

Aspen Leadership Series: "Science Literacy and Our Future: A Conversation with Brian Greene"

May 23, 2013
New York, NY

Brian Greene is a professor of physics and mathematics at Columbia University, and is recognized for a number of groundbreaking discoveries in his field of superstring theory.

Business & Society International MBA Case Competition

April 19, 2013
New York, NY
Business and Society Program

Teams 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.

Is Trust a Lost Cause? Banks, Consumers, and a Post-Crisis World

April 16, 2013
New York, NY
Initiative on Financial Security
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. Read More

Aspen Leadership Series Presents: "Coming Home: The Challenges and Opportunities for Returning Veterans"

March 13, 2013
New York, NY

A conversation with army combat veteran, businessman and youth advocate Wes Moore. He is author of "The Other Wes Moore."

Aspen Business & Society Leaders Forum: Mid-year Convening

February 26, 2013
New York, NY
Business and Society Program

Panel discussion and small group discussions on how the financial markets are valuing CSR/sustainability work.

Speakers, TBD

Aspen BSP Salon

February 20, 2013
New York, NY
Business and Society Program

Roger Martin, one of the most influential management thinkers of our time, Dean of the Rotman School of Management, and author of "Fixing the Game" will speak on the Purpose of the Corporation.

A Conversation with General Stanley McChrystal

February 11, 2013
New York, NY
Stanley McChrystal

General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan; Author, My Share of the Task

Democratizing the Arts: Cultural Entrepreneurship, Funding, and Sustainability for the 21st Century

February 5, 2013
New York, NY
Aspen Institute Arts Program
How are the arts, arts education, and creativity best supported in 21st century America? As citizens, how can we use our voices and resources to shape culture and education? Charles Best (Founder and CEO, DonorsChoose.org) and Yancey Strickler (Co-Founder, Kickstarter), both of whom have pioneered visionary crowd-funding platforms, discuss contemporary models for innovation and development in the arts, and a vision for democratic engagement with cultural enterprise. This conversation will be moderated by Darren Walker (Vice President, Ford Foundation). Read More

Opportunities in the Global Handmade Marketplace

January 29, 2013
New York, NY
Aspen Global Health and Development

How is the global marketplace for handmade products changing and where is it going in the future? Keith Recker of HAND/EYE and Peggy Clark of the Aspen Institute will moderate a panel of representatives from founding member companies of the U.S. State Department's Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.