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We are excited for a new cohort of the Impact West Africa Fellowship!

Lauched by the Aspen Global Innovators Group, this unique program is dedicated to elevating the voices of changemakers across West Africa, offering them the skills and support necessary to address the challenges faced across the region's 17 countries. Over an intensive 12-month journey, fellows will balance their professional endeavors with a rich program of mentorship, two transformative convenings, and dynamic quarterly online sessions—all tailored to bolster their advocacy and impact.

Application window closing soon on June 14. Learn more apply today: https://bit.ly/3RhwshE

Worker input is vital for business success in today's competitive economy. 's latest report dives into participatory decision making (PDM) as an effective solution to reduce turnover, increase productivity, and improve work quality. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43JZ4Fx

“Laws without enforcement are just pretty words on paper.” 📄

Farm workers are the definition of essential workers—they perform repetitive, intensive tasks (often while exposed to the elements) that place them at great risk of serious injury, all so that others may eat.

But the over 2 million people who make up this overwhelmingly immigrant labor force lack many basic guarantees of US labor law: organizing protection, time-and-a-half overtime pay, and many more. Many farm workers are paid so little that they have trouble putting food on their own tables.

and recently co-hosted a panel discussion around the state of farm work in the US and what is being done to raise job quality in the industry. Explore the key takeaways from the conversation at the link in bio.

📸 by Leigh Vogel

Save your place today to join us for these upcoming Aspen Institute events:

- 03/05 (Washington, DC) - Women Catalysts: Inspiring Stories of Global Entrepreneurship
- 03/07 (Aspen, CO) - Edlis Neeson Great Decision: Series Summary

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3TkQOIg

On the 20th year of the Aspen Ideas Festival, you will hear the conversations that matter from people who inspire. We’re thrilled to give you a first look at the extraordinary speakers who will be joining us this June, including:

- Jane Fonda ()
- Bill Maher ()
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ()
- Kara Swisher ()
- Eddie S. Glaude Jr. ()
- Maureen Dowd ()
- Bill Browder
- Katie Couric ()
- Andrew Ross Sorkin ()

You don’t want to miss this. Register at the link in bio.

Climate change is impacting all of us, but rising generations are inheriting a planet in peril. Despite growing eco-anxiety, young people are consistently at the forefront of climate action. 🌎

The Future Leaders Climate Initiative at The Aspen Institute focuses on developing the next generation of climate leaders by inspiring new ideas and challenging thinking around leadership and solutions to climate change.

Discover the initiative's history and expansion since its launch in 2020 on our blog at the link below.

How Aspen Future Leaders Are Driving Climate Action How Aspen's Future Leaders Climate Initiative is uplifting the young voices that will drive climate action.

It's a busy week around the Aspen Institute! Join us for these upcoming events:

- 2/26 (DC / Virtual) - Hot Off the Presses: A First Discussion of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
- 2/27 (Virtual) - Decoding Diversity: Insights & Trends About the US Tech Workforce
- 2/28 (DC / Virtual) - Job Quality in the Fields: Improving Farm Work in the US
- 2/28 (Virtual) - Future of Sports: College Sports Reform in the Public Interest
- 2/28 (Virtual) - Informational Webinar on Science & Technology Fellowship and Writing for Policy Short Course
- 2/29 (Aspen / Virtual) - Winter Words with Safiya Sinclair – TACAW in Basalt & Livestreamed

Learn more and register: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/

Save your place today to join us for these upcoming Aspen Institute events:

- 2/12 (Aspen, CO) - Sharing Shakespeare: The Winter’s Tale
- 2/16-2/19 (Aspen, CO) - Socrates Program: 2024 Winter Seminars
- 2/20 (Virtual) - The Future of DEI in Corporate America
- 2/22 (Virtual) - Workforce Leadership Café #5 — Ohio Workforce Coalition + NYATEP

Learn More and Register: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/

The 2024 presidential election comes during unprecedented distrust in civic institutions and information. To strengthen election resilience, Aspen Digital has launched the AI Elections Initiative. To learn more, check out this interview with Vivian Schiller, Josh Lawson, and Tom Latkowski, who provide their expertise on AI and how it’s changing elections at home and abroad:

Preparing for the AI Election Impact A panel interview providing context and expertise on artificial intelligence and how it’s changing elections at home and abroad.

Join the latest lightning talk by weavers

Weaving in 400 Seconds gives you a chance to meet three weavers doing very different things. Each tells their story with 20 slides for 20 seconds each, and then answers questions in small groups.

Ben Wikner (Gaithersburg, MD) is taking his experience as a father of seven children, longtime pastor of a church, and non-profit leader to connect and empower folks at the intersection of faith and community development.

Brian Kolenich (Youngstown, OH) is improving the quality of life of older adults by creating services that focus on their wellbeing and connect them to their larger community.

Maggie Cleary (Culpeper, VA) is working to inspire local government officials like her to become weavers by seeing people as assets instead of issues.

The fast-paced and fun session will take place Monday, February 12th from 7-8pm ET / 4-5pm PT

RSVP here: https://aspeninstitute.tfaforms.net/4942653?caid=701Rm000006Cw6Q

RSVP today to join us for these upcoming Aspen Institute events:

- 1/29 (Washington, DC) - In Conversation with Joseph S. Nye Jr.: A Life in the American Century
- 1/31 (Virtual) - Flash Seminar: Rooting Our Leadership in Humanity
- 2/1 (Virtual) - Workforce Leadership Café #4 — Greater Memphis Chamber
- 2/6 (Aspen, CO and Virtual) - Winter Words with Sasha Digiulian

Learn More and Register: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/

From tackling cybersecurity threats, exploring the mysteries of UFOs and bird-drone conspiracy, to delving into the cybersecurity of space-based systems, the 2023 Aspen Cyber Summit sparked action and dialogue on all kinds of urgent cyber issues. It was a unique, annual gathering where experts from business, state and federal government, and civil society took the stage in New York City, fostering a collective vision for a secure digital future.
Did you miss it? Catch up on all the insightful conversations: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/aspen-cyber-summit-2023/

In the US, the 2024 presidential election comes at a time of unprecedented distrust in civic institutions and information. To strengthen election resilience, Aspen Digital has launched the Initiative. Through results-oriented convenings and resources, they aim to ensure leaders from across sectors are equipped to meet the challenges on the horizon, until Inauguration Day and beyond. Learn more about this effort here:

Launching the AI Elections Initiative - Aspen Digital Voters now face a likely future of compelling deepfakes, targeted fraudulent messages, and compounding cybersecurity threats.

Because of your support, thousands of leaders are working tirelessly to make the world a better place. Please consider donating today so transformational leadership programs at the Aspen Institute reach even more changemakers in 2024! https://bit.ly/47k6Q9f

Our latest Impact Report is here!

Explore the impactful statistics and inspiring stories that highlight the Aspen Institute’s accomplishments and commitment to leadership development, policy impact, and fostering conversations that drive a more equitable and sustainable future.

Read the report:

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Close out 2023 by joining one of the Aspen Institute's events:

- Dec. 12 (Virtual): Open Science and the Case Study of War-Torn Ukraine
- Dec. 19 (Virtual): How to Communicate for Policy 101 and Responding to Public Comments for Cyber Organizations: a Deeper Dive
- Dec. 20 (Aspen, CO): Richard Carter’s Observable Universe
- Dec. 21 (Virtual): Workforce Leadership Café #2 — Workforce Solutions Alamo

Learn more and register:

Events Archive These recurring gatherings introduce fresh topics, new books and popular speakers and invite community members to join the discussion.

Today is a day where people around the world come together to participate in a global day of giving – Giving Tuesday! Please take a moment to make a gift to the Aspen Institute today. Your gift will help ensure we can continue to drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time.
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Don't miss out! The Aspen Institute programs' upcoming events are set to cover thought-provoking issues and solutions. Learn more and RSVP for:

- Nov. 30: How to Communicate for Policy 101 and Responding to Public Comments for Cyber Organizations: a Deeper Dive
- Nov. 30: Better Arguments 101
- Dec. 5: Charting a Course Towards a More Inclusive Financial System: Our Collective Call to Action
- Dec. 8: Reimagining the Business-Labor Playbook for the 21st Century

Get the details for these events, and others coming up at

Events Archive These recurring gatherings introduce fresh topics, new books and popular speakers and invite community members to join the discussion.

America is in need of deeper, more meaningful dialogue. As we approach a holiday full of family gatherings and potentially difficult conversations, the Aspen Institute’s Samuel Kimbriel challenges us to seek to understand diverse perspectives rather than win a debate.

Read what he had to say about facing contentious issues, fostering more elevated discourse, and more.

What Does It Take To Have More Meaningful Public Conversations? An intellectually healthy society needs outlets for deep, meaningful conversations. However, those outlets can be difficult to find in modern American society. Samuel Kimbriel, founding executive director of The Aspen Institute’s Philosophy and Society Program, and Osita Nwanevu, contributing edit...

We're excited to announce the newest member of the Aspen Institute International Partners Network, Aspen Institute Colombia. The Aspen Institute Colombia is a non-partisan and non-ideological institution with programs dedicated to promoting dialogue and understanding on critical issues, led by Felipe Medina as Chair of their Board and Pablo Navas as Executive Director.

Learn more:

Aspen Institute Colombia Officially Established Following Approval by the Aspen Institute Board of Trustees The 13th Global Aspen Institute was initially formed in 2020 as the Aspen Colombia Initiative, and is now a full international partner.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our 39th Annual Awards Dinner! This year, we celebrated the exceptional achievements of our honorees who received the 2023 Henry Crown Leadership Award and Public Service Award. Read more about the awardees and how you can support the Aspen Institute’s mission for a more just and equitable society: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/39th-annual-awards-dinner/

Don't miss out! Join Aspen Institute programs this Wednesday, November 15 for these events:
- Aspen Digital Cyber Summit (In-person and virtual)
- Aspen Sports & Society Future of Sports Journalism (Virtual)
- The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program Unstable Schedules: Unwrapping the Challenges and Solutions for Service Workers (Virtual)

Learn more about our upcoming events and register:

Events Archive These recurring gatherings introduce fresh topics, new books and popular speakers and invite community members to join the discussion.

Congratulations to all of the longlisted authors for the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize! Learn more about their works:

2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist 14 works of fiction that explore vital contemporary issues.

Social Trust — our sense of dependability in each other — is fractured. How can we heal it? According to the leaders of Weave: The Social Fabric Project, the answer is to start in our local .

Read this blog for key takeaways on bringing communities together to improve their and restore social trust.

How Community Leaders Restore Social Trust: Key Takeaways from the Leaders of Weave: The Social Fabric Project Social trust—our sense of dependability on other people—lies at the heart of a society. Yet in recent years, it has diminished across the US.

Our 39th Annual Awards Dinner is just around the corner! Join us on November 2nd, 7 pm ET, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of remarkable individuals driving change and progress. Your support ensures a more just and equitable society. Get your tickets here:

39th Annual Awards Dinner The Aspen Institute is delighted to welcome back friends and supporters to the 39th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 2 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. It is a privilege to come together and applaud the significant work of the Aspen Institute and celebrate this year’s extraordinary h...

📣Calling the next generation of climate leaders! Applications are now open for the 2024 Future Leaders Climate Summit, hosted by .

Why should you apply?
Selected attendees will receive an all-expense paid trip to Miami Beach, Florida for the Summit, and an option to attend Aspen Ideas: Climate. 🏝️
🌎Future Leaders will attend workshops and plenary sessions focused on climate policy, innovation, leadership and more with climate experts and thought leaders.
Following the Summit, Future Leaders will receive a full year of training, amplification, and support. Applications are due by Tuesday September 5!

Click the link in our bio to apply today!

Last month, some of the most influential figures in national security and foreign policy convened at the Aspen Security Forum.

These leaders shared insights into the most pressing security issues facing the U.S. and the global community. In the process, they made headlines around the world.

Catch up on the conversation by watching recordings of all the programming here:

https://bit.ly/3Kye7cR

Aspen Security Forum 2023 Great power conflict is back, and the technologies used to win it are changing much faster than we can digest. This impacts U.S. national security in all are...