From expanding employee ownership to reimagining creativity in the age of intelligent machines, explore the conversations happening this month at the Aspen Institute.
Leadership 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship June 1, 2026. San Francisco, CA, or Virtual
The Science and Technology Policy Fellowship teaches science and technology experts with limited policy experience how to impact policy. Learn more.
Economic Opportunities Employee Ownership Ideas Forum 2026 June 2-3, 2026. Washington, D.C.
The Forum will highlight innovative policies and practices, feature the firsthand experiences and perspectives of employee owners, and foster dialogue and engagement that drives concrete actions toward expanding employee ownership. Learn more.
Artificial Intelligence AI for Good: A Conversation with Josh Tyrangiel June 9, 2026. Washington, D.C.
Hosted by the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, this conversation explores how, in practice, AI can improve our lives and tells the stories of everyday citizens at the forefront of “AI entrepreneurship.” Learn more.
Leadership Communicating for Policy June 10, 2026. Virtual
Join the Aspen Policy Academy to learn the basics of communicating your ideas for policy impact to stakeholders both in and outside of government. Learn more.
Artificial Intelligence Shared Futures: The AI Forum 2026 June 17, 2026. New York City, NY
Co-hosted by Aspen Digital and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, this one-day forum goes into the heart of what it means to imagine in an age of intelligent machines. Learn more.
Economic Opportunities Scam Fighters Workshop June 18, 2026. Virtual
This session will ensure you can effectively advocate for stronger scam-fighting and cybersecurity implementation to stakeholders, including city councils, school boards, and utilities commissions. Learn more.
Artificial Intelligence AI and the Future of Society June 18, 2026. New York City, NY
Hosted by the Institute's Philosophy & Society Initiative, this conversation with Anthropic Co-founder Jack Clark explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping human agency, community, and the vision of a good society. Learn more.
Societal Trust Food, Culture, and the Craft of Cooking June 18, 2026. Aspen, C.O.
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and best-selling cookbook author Bobby Flay joins Corby Kummer, executive director of the Food & Society program at the Aspen Institute, for a lively conversation about the evolution of American cuisine. Learn more.
Leadership 2026 Summer Words Writers Conference June 21-26, 2026. Snowmass Village, C.O.
Join us for a six-day celebration of words, stories, and ideas held annually in an idyllic Rocky Mountain setting. Learn more.
Ideas Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health June 22-25, 2026 (Health) & June 25-July 1, 2026 (Festival). Aspen, CO
The countdown to Aspen Ideas is on! In June, thousands of curious minds will gather on our Rocky Mountain campus to explore the bold ideas shaping our collective future. Join us for conversations that matter with people who inspire. Learn more.
Looking Ahead
Societal Trust Aspen Security Forum July 14-17, 2026. Aspen, CO
Presented by the Aspen Strategy Group, the Forum is the premier national security and foreign policy conference in the United States bringing together domestic and foreign government officials, business executives, leading academics, and noted journalists to discuss solutions to the most pressing national security and foreign policy challenges of our time. Learn more.
Energy & Climate Aspen Ideas: Climate July 20-22, 2026. Chicago, IL
Hosted by the Aspen Institute in partnership with the Chicago Climate Corps (C3), this multi-day event convenes policymakers, scientists and academics, business and NGO leaders, industry experts, artists, and emerging leaders for a series of dialogues that educate, inspire, and drive climate action. Learn more.
Economic Opportunity Aspen Ideas: Economy October 13-15, 2026. Tulsa, OK
Through signature roundtables, unexpected mainstage pairings, and immersive experiences in and around this storied city, the three-day event anchors the story of our global economy in real people, real places, and real dialogue, opening the door to a deeper understanding of the forces of change in our economy and our lives. Learn more.
