The Aspen Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time. Aspen Institute experts are leaders in their fields, bringing a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives all aimed at doing the most good for the greatest number of people. They have made it their mission to further the ideals of the Institute. The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world.
The Aspen Institute does this in many ways: CONFERENCES & EVENTS that invite the public to engage with experts and each other, PROGRAMS that drive change on global and domestic challenges, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS that build networks of values-based leaders that drive action in their communities and businesses, YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS that foster civic engagement and active citizenship among young leaders, SEMINARS in which experts and leaders reflect, connect and share ideas , INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS in 11 nations that address global challenges and develop civil society, MEDIA RESOURCES that promote innovative thinking and solutions
