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Aspen Ideas Festival


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As a country, we are navigating a cultural and historical inflection point unlike any other in modern times. Join us for the Aspen Ideas Festival — June 27 – July 1.

We will present a series of digital programs that will explore issues ranging from democracy to science, the USA’s role on the world stage, and inequality. Through moderated discussions, interviews, and interactive sessions, we will connect and elevate a vast network of speakers and thought leaders around our overarching theme, “American Futures.” Each Festival offering is free and available to all. Join us!

History and Highlights

For over 60 years, the Aspen Institute has been the nation's premier gathering place for leaders from around the globe and across many disciplines to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the ideas and issues that both shape our lives and challenge our times.

In a ground-breaking extension of its mandate to create opportunities for deep dialogue, the Aspen Institute now seeks to engage a broader audience in a discussion of some of the significant ideas and issues that touch all parts of our society as found in the arts, science, culture, religion, philosophy, economics, and politics. Alongside our partner, The Atlantic, we intend to offer a stimulating and invigorating celebration of some of the liveliest minds on the stage today. We invite you to join us.

Imagine some of the most inspired and provocative thinkers, writers, artists, business people, teachers, and other leaders drawn from myriad fields and from across the country and around the world — all gathered in a single place, ready to teach, speak, lead, question and answer — all interacting with an audience of thoughtful people who have stepped back from their day-to-day routines to delve deeply into a world of ideas, thought and discussion. The event promises to be thought-provoking, meaningful and fun — true to Aspen tradition. 

— Elliot Gerson, Executive Vice President of Policy and Public Programs, International Partners, The Aspen Institute

Digital Aspen Ideas Festival, June 27-July 1, 2021

Save the dates! Free and open to all, the Aspen Ideas Festival will present a series of digital sessions exploring issues ranging from democracy to science, the USA’s role on the world stage, and inequality. Through moderated discussions and interviews, we’ll explore the theme American FuturesRegister now to get the latest information on who’s speaking and how to participate.

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