On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and the Digital Equity Accelerator will host a conversation exploring the state of digital inclusion for entrepreneurs, opportunities for increasing momentum on the Global Goals, and to hear from innovative leaders around the world that are building the next generation of leaders in digital equity.

Discover the impact of the generational digital divide caused by COVID-19 on students worldwide. Learn about the lifelong consequences and explore effective interventions to bridge the gap. Join us on 26 July 2023 for a conversation highlighting organizations tackling this issue and empowering youth to fulfill their dreams through technology.

Join the Aspen Institute and HP’s Digital Equity Accelerator on July 11, 2023, for a conversation on the critical issue of women's exclusion from the digital world. Discover how this barrier to education, economic opportunities, healthcare access, and gender parity has already shaved $1 trillion from the GDP of low- and middle-income countries over the last decade. Explore how digital inclusion interventions can promote social and economic progress and learn about organizations from Africa and Asia that are poised to scale their reach and impact in serving women. Register now to be part of the conversation.

This year, as the Aspen Institute’s Opportunity Youth Forum and Fund continues to deepen its commitment to advancing racial equity and expanding justice, we are investing in a set of evidence-based practices – belonging, meaning, wellbeing and purpose (BMWP) – that have demonstrated a positive impact in improving lifetime outcomes for youth and young adults of color.

The convenings of the Opportunity Youth Forum are an invitation-only twice yearly highlight for members of our network.