Aspen Policy Academy Demo Day

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Date

Tue Nov 10, 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm EST

Location

The Aspen Institute DC Office
2300 N St NW
Washington, DC 20037

The Aspen Policy Academy’s annual Demo Day is coming to Washington, DC on November 10. Join us for the debut of 5 new policy projects from our 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellows and alumni community, tackling issues like artificial intelligence governance and cybersecurity. We will also kick off the 10th anniversary relaunch of the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Project, a national civic initiative created to help bridge divides, and host a networking happy hour.

This convening is your chance to connect in-person with policy practitioners tackling the biggest tech policy and civic engagement questions. You’ll leave with fresh ideas for your own work and a stronger connection to our network of Aspen Institute leaders. More details are below:

  • Where: The Aspen Institute DC Office, 8th Floor, 2300 N St NW Washington, DC 20037.
  • When: 4 – 7pm ET
  • RSVP: Attendance is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP using this form to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you in DC! Don’t miss your chance to register.

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