2025 Aspen Security Forum: DC Edition

Wednesday, December 10
12:00-6:00 p.m. ET
The Aspen Security Forum (ASF) is the premier national security and foreign policy conference in the United States. Presented by the Aspen Strategy Group, ASF has provided a nonpartisan public venue for domestic and global leaders to discuss the key national security and foreign policy issues of the day since 2010. This year’s Forum will feature an array of decision-makers and thought leaders from Washington, DC and around the world.

Portraits of Influence: Art, Identity, and the Stories We Share

Tuesday, December 2
3:00-5:00 p.m ET
Set amid Art Basel Miami Beach, where global culture converges through art, fashion, and design, this discussion advances the Aspen Institute’s commitment to dialogue at the intersection of art and civic life and reflects on how creativity becomes a powerful form of citizenship. Featuring Hank Willis Thomas, conceptual artist, For Freedoms cofounder, and past Aspen Institute Harman-Eisner Artist in Residence, and Eric Gottesman, For Freedoms cofounder,  in conversation with Johanna Fateman, co-chief Art Critic, CULTURED magazine. This event is generously underwritten by Christie’s.

Advancing Women’s Health Series: The Fertility Formula: Understanding Age, Hormones, and Your Reproductive Future

Wednesday, December 17
6:00-7:00 p.m. MT.
Featuring Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board-certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of “The Fertility Formula” (April 2026). Drawing from the latest research and her extensive clinical experience in reproductive endocrinology, Dr. Crawford will explore the complex and often misunderstood relationship between age, hormones, lifestyle and fertility. She will discuss the impact of inflammation on hormonal shifts throughout your reproductive lifespan, and the impact on menstrual cycles, fertility, perimenopause, and long-term reproductive health.

Advancing Women’s Health Series – Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power

Tuesday, January 13
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. MT
Featuring Dr. Vonda Wright, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, author, and internationally recognized expert on women’s musculoskeletal health and active aging. Dr. Wright will explore how women’s bodies change with age and how science-backed strategies around movement, strength, and mindset can help us thrive in our 40s, 50s, and beyond. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Wright will address the unique orthopedic and performance needs of women as they age, including how hormonal shifts affect joint health, bone density, posture, and injury risk.

Advancing Women’s Health Series: The Female Brain and the Future of Alzheimer’s Prevention

Tuesday, February 3
5:00-6:00 p.m. MT
Featuring Dr. Roberta Brinton, neuroscientist and director of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona. Women make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases, but the reason why has only recently begun to emerge in the scientific literature. In this conversation, Dr. Brinton will explore the connection between menopause and the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women, revealing how hormonal shifts during midlife can trigger early changes in brain energy and structure. She will share the latest breakthroughs in hormone therapy, including how timely intervention may reduce long-term cognitive risk, as well as emerging therapeutics aimed at preventing or even reversing early-stage neurodegeneration.

Fearless Leadership in a Time of Great Change

Thursday, February 5
5:30-7:00 p.m. MT
Preceding the Winter Socrates Seminars, join Seminar moderators Richard G. Phillips Jr., former CEO of Pilot Freight Services and current Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, and Clea Conner, CEO of Open to Debate Foundation, for a conversation on fearless leadership in uncertain times.

The Promise of Rising Generations

Generously supported by Lauren and Ryan Elston

Sunday, February 15
5:30-7:00 p.m. MT
Explore how the Aspen Institute is embedding civil dialogue, civic engagement, and values-based leadership into the journey to adulthood. Featuring Kaya Henderson, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Center for Rising Generations, this multigenerational program is designed to deepen connection, spark insight, and build shared purpose across ages.

Advancing Women’s Health Series: Grown Woman Talk: The Truth About Midlife, Menopause, and Taking Back Control

Wednesday, March 4
5:00-6:00 p.m. MT
Featuring Dr. Sharon Malone, board-certified OB-GYN, chief medical advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, and author of “Grown Woman Talk.” Drawing from decades of clinical experience and the research behind her new book, Dr. Malone will discuss what really happens to women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause, and why so few physicians are adequately trained to address this critical stage of life. In addition to unpacking the physical and emotional changes many women experience in midlife—such as sleep disruption, brain fog, mood shifts, and sexual health—Dr. Malone will also explore how differences in health outcomes and access to care affect women of color.

First Tracks & Breakfast: Sustainability at Altitude

Thursday, March 5
8:30-11:00 a.m. MT
Begin your morning on Aspen Mountain with first tracks, carving through fresh corduroy alongside a private guide before gathering for a warm brunch salon at the Little Nell. Hear from Chris Miller, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen One, in conversation with Greg Gershuny, Vice President and Executive Director, Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program, on how mountain innovation meets climate urgency.

Advancing Women’s Health Series: Hormones and the Female Brain: How Menopause Shapes Memory, Mood, and Cognitive Health

Tuesday, March 24
5:00 -6:00 p.m. MT
Featuring Dr. Emily Jacobs, neuroscientist and professor at UC Santa Barbara, whose groundbreaking research examines how hormonal changes across the female lifespan influence brain function and structure. Dr. Jacobs will explore how estrogen and other sex hormones affect the brain, and what happens when those hormones begin to decline during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from advanced brain imaging research, she’ll explain how hormonal transitions can impact memory, mood, and long-term cognitive health, and why understanding these changes is essential to supporting women’s health in midlife and beyond.

Salon: Why We Play: Sport, Art, and the Making of Modern Life

Tuesday, February 24
Generously underwritten by Christie’s
5:30-7:30 p.m PT.
Explore how sport and art—two universal forms of expression—shape modern life. On the eve of Frieze Los Angeles and amid the 2026 Winter Olympics, gain an insider’s view of the Aspen Institute–LACMA partnership ahead of the 2028 Games. Moderated by Tom Farrey, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, in conversation with Britt Salvesen, Curator and Head of Photography at LACMA.

Salon: Governing the Grapes: Policy in Napa Winemaking

*Postponed to Spring 2026
In partnership with the Aspen Policy Academy
6:00-8:00 p.m PT.
Join us for an intimate moderated dinner in Napa, where fine food and wine set the stage for a rich conversation with Betsy Cooper of the Aspen Policy Academy and leaders in Napa’s wine industry, including Dawnine Dyer, Michaela K. Rodeno, and Schatzi Throckmorton, to explore how policy is shaping the future of the region. In the spirit of the Aspen Institute’s mission to foster leadership and dialogue, this salon will explore how local voices and industry leaders can shape policies on land and the health and well-being of our communities.

Getting a Job in Policy

Wednesday, December 3
11:00-12:00 a.m. PT. Are you interested in a job in policy? Join us for an overview of the types of jobs in the policy space, along with tips for applying to policy jobs and networking. Academy staff will cover the key steps to finding career opportunities and making a good first impression during the hiring process.

Aspen Society New Member Orientation: Spring 2026

Thursday, May 7
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. This will be an opportunity for you to meet members of our team, meet other members who have recently joined, and become better acquainted with the Aspen Society. This conversation will take place on Zoom, so that all attendees can participate face-to-face.