Events Calendar

Socrates organizes Seminars and Salons around the globe. See our upcoming events and 2025 calendar below.

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Socrates Events

Socrates Program: 2025 Summer Seminars

The Socrates Program is excited to host our annual Summer Seminars this July 11th-14th! The seminar tuition is $2,500. Limited scholarships are available by application.

July 11th – 14th, 2025

Socrates UK 2025 Seminar

In an era of rapid technological change, shifting political landscapes, and increasing scrutiny, leadership requires a delicate balance – navigating complex regulations while fostering innovation and strategic agility.

July 17th – 19th, 2025
Blavatnik School of Government Oxford

Socrates Montenegro Seminar

Organized in partnership with Aspen Institute Germany and Aspen Institute Romania, the first-ever Socrates seminar in Montenegro will bring together leaders to explore the challenges of democratic backsliding, the importance of rule of law, and the essence of values-based leadership.

November 17th – 19th, 2025

Socrates 2025 New Zealand Seminar

Join us for this exclusive Critical Conversation, moderated by Vivian Schiller, internationally renowned former media executive, current Aspen Institute Vice President and Executive Director of Aspen Digital. ‘Will We Ever Trust the News Again’ will examine the challenges facing the industry – and crucially, the promising paths towards a solution.

December 8th – 10th, 2025

2025 Socrates Seminars

February 

Socrates Central Europe – February 27th – March 1st, 2025; Liblice Castle, Czech Republic

March

Socrates Spring 2025 Seminars – March 28th-31st, 2025; Aspen, CO

May

Socrates Colombia – May 15th-17th, 2025; Choco, Colombia

Socrates Moldova – May 19th-21st, 2025; Chisinau, Moldova

Socrates Japan – May 23rd-25th, 2025; Nara, Japan

Socrates Spain – May 29th-31st, 2025; Cordona, Spain

June

Socrates Romania Transatlantic Seminar – June 10-12, 2025; Brussels, Belgium

July

Socrates Summer 2025 Seminars – July 11th-14th, 2025; Aspen, CO

Socrates UK – July 17th-19th, 2025; Oxford, UK

November

Socrates Montenegro – November 17th-19th, 2025; Podgorica, Montenegro

December

Socrates New Zealand Seminar – December 8th – 10th, 2025; Queenstown, New Zealand