The Aspen Institute

What is the Global Changemakers Workshop? 

The Global Changemakers Workshop, a leadership development opportunity, is a cornerstone of the Aspen Institute International Partners Network. The Workshop is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders with the tools to tackle democracy’s greatest challenges through values-based leadership. Thanks to our generous trustee, Leonard Lauder, and drawing inspiration from the Aspen Institute’s rich history, the Global Changemakers Workshop became a reality in 2023 with the inaugural edition held in Berlin, co-hosted by the Institute’s oldest Partner, Aspen Institute Germany. 

Building on this momentum, the 2024 workshop, co-hosted by Aspen Institute Central Europe, brought together a new cohort in Warsaw to address the urgent intersection of environmental sustainability and critical minerals. Through nonpartisan dialogue, the Workshop inspires leads to take action and promote a free, just, and equitable democratic society. The Workshop gathers a cohort of 25-35 year old young professionals from a variety of sectors around the world. Through nonpartisan dialogue, the Workshop inspires leads to take action and promote a free, just, and equitable democratic society.