The overall goal of the Communications and Society Program is to promote integrated, thoughtful, values-based decision making in the fields of communications, media, and information policy. Follow us on Twitter @aspencs.
Charlie Firestone
Executive Director
Charlie Firestone joined C&S as executive director in 1989. Since then, the program has focused on the implications of communications and information technologies for leadership; the impact of new technologies on democratic, economic and social institutions; and the development of new communications policy models and options for the public interest. Read more»
Upcoming C&S Events
Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America
This symposium explores the issues and opportunities for people of color with a particular focus on the role of race and racism in the United States.
March 29, 2016
Washington, DC
By Invitation Only
Tele://Vision: The Aspen Institute IAB Video Leadership Forum
June 6-8, 2016
Aspen, Colorado
By Invitation Only
Aspen Institute Roundtable on Institutional Innovation
Topic: Operating Models for Exponential Times
July 13 -15, 2016
Aspen, Colorado
By Invitation Only
Aspen Institute Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence
August 1-4, 2016
Aspen, Colorado
By Invitation Only
Aspen Institute Dialogue on the Future of Journalism
August 7-9, 2016
Aspen, Colorado
By Invitation Only
30th Annual Aspen Institute Conference on Communications Policy
August 14-17, 2016
Aspen, Colorado
By Invitation Only
