The Aspen Institute

The mission of Aspen Institute España is to promote values-based leadership, and to provide a neutral and balanced forum for the debate of critical societal issues. This mission is carried out through conferences, public policy initiatives, and leadership seminars.

Institut Aspen France was founded as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, international center for discussion and dialogue. It has two goals: to help leaders identify the challenges they face in seeking solutions to contemporary problems; and to facilitate informal meetings of leaders from different geographical, cultural, and professional worlds.

Aspen Institute Germany, founded for the study and advancement of ideas related to major contemporary issues, seeks to address the challenges of the 21st century in areas such as global economic change, technological advancement, international security, and emerging leaders.

Ananta Aspen Centre - India is a non-partisan and not-for-profit organization that focuses on values-based leadership development and open dialogue on important issues facing Indian society to help foster its transformation. It provides a platform and forum that engages civil society, business, governments and other stakeholders on issues of importance to India's development and national security.

Aspen Institute Italia is a leader in promoting enlightened dialogue in Europe and across the Atlantic, focusing on the most important problems and challenges facing society. Its quarterly journal, Aspenia, has been judged one of the best foreign affairs journals in the world.

Aspen Institute Japan is committed to enhancing values-based leadership in contemporary society. Since its establishment, Aspen Institute Japan has offered seminar programs (now 40 annually) intended to enhance the leadership abilities of leaders and future leaders in various sectors of our complex contemporary society.

Aspen Institute Kyiv aims to nurture high-quality open dialogue among Ukrainian leaders, facilitate the exchange of ideas that contribute to a good society, and support and promote leadership in local, regional, and global contexts that will contribute to the integration of Ukrainian leaders into national, regional, and global dialogue.

Aspen Institute México is a nonpartisan center for debate and discussion. One of its main objectives is to foster the development of young leaders and their networks, promoting values and principles of democracy, such as freedom, the rule of law and economic efficiency; and to expand relations with rising leaders from others in the region.

Aspen Institute Central Europe was established in Prague as a regional platform for Central European countries – the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. It is a non-partisan platform for policy innovation, value-based leadership, and international cooperation.

Aspen Romania is dedicated to promoting values-based leadership in Romania and encouraging open-minded and informed debate among leaders about the challenges facing Romania today. Aspen Romania’s key objectives include: leadership, dialogue, entrepreneurship, and regional stability.

Aspen New Zealand is a non-partisan and non-ideological organisation focused on education and policy. Its mission is to foster leadership to contribute to the development of both New Zealand society and globally.

The Aspen Institute UK is a non-partisan, charitable organization which bridges divides and promotes value-based leadership in UK society and politics.

The Aspen Institute Colombia was created to address the necessity for a safe and non-partisan environment in Colombia. This space aims to facilitate complex and diverse conversations among leaders and extend their impact beyond just the conference room. It serves as a platform where individuals can share diverse perspectives and engage in constructive, pragmatic conversations, leading to meaningful outcomes.

Aspen Institute's Africa Initiative is an independent and non-partisan organization, dedicated to advancing the Aspen Institute's mission of nurturing enlightened leadership that can drive positive change in Africa and beyond.