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.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
  • In Person

Governing a Changing America

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Tue Jul 21, 2026

Date

Tue Jul 21, 2026
4:30pm – 5:30pm MDT

Location

Paepcke Auditorium
1000 N. Third Street
Aspen, CO

Contact

    [email protected]
    970.544.7970

Hosts

  1. Aspen Community Programs

Presented as part of the McCloskey Speaker Series.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves join John Simpkins, senior moderator, the Aspen Institute, for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping American governance today. From economic development and fiscal policy to energy, education, and public safety, the discussion explores how state leaders are navigating a rapidly changing political and economic landscape and the priorities guiding leadership at the state level.
Paepcke Auditorium, doors at 4:00 pm

Registration
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required, and capacity is established on a first-come, first-served basis. Once an event is at capacity, we will have an in-person waitlist at the door.

Public registration is now open for summer 2026. Please click here to register.

Parking
Parking is very limited. Please carpool, walk, bike, or ride RFTA.

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