Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
Each summer, the Resnick Aspen Action Forum offers the opportunity to come together with high-integrity, action-oriented leaders to reflect, refresh, and recommit to confronting some of society’s greatest challenges.
We’re thrilled to welcome back the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN) community to Aspen, Colorado, from July 21 – 24, 2026 for the 2026 program.
The Action Forum is designed to inspire leaders, most of whom are members of the AGLN, to enhance and deepen their leadership skills, form relationships, and build capacities for tackling the foremost societal challenges of our time. The AGLN now consists of more than 4,000 entrepreneurial leaders from 60+ countries.
In these reflective, round table dialogues led by Aspen Institute-trained moderators, participants take time to reflect on the big questions of our time through the lens of text, art, music and more in the company of a diverse cohort of leaders.
Get Inspired
Mainstage Talks
Each day, the mainstage will come alive with transformative talks from global leaders who’ve navigated the complexities of challenge and change. Join the conversation with daily livestreams.
Connect & collaborate
Impact Sessions
Exchange wisdom and insights to move from thought to action in Fellow-led conversations on pressing global challenges. These roundtables and working groups bring together diverse voices from across the AGLN to tackle everything from health equity and AI’s future to community building and democratic resilience.
Take Pause
Move & Metabolize
With the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, we will spend intentional time engaging with nature, sound and movement to refresh the body and spirit. Activities include the iconic hike to Maroon Bells, embodied movement practice, yoga, Zumba, swimming, and meditation – all facilitated by leaders across the AGLN community.
engage your family
Multigenerational Programming
The Action Forum is a unique opportunity for Fellows to share the Aspen magic with their families. The Youth Action Forum and Emerging Leaders Cohort is offered concurrently to the Action Forum and convenes 100 global youth leaders (ages 10-25) to participate in classic, text-based seminar sessions, action-oriented workshops, and intergenerational dialogues all while taking the time to explore the surrounding beauty of Aspen.