Aspen Ideas to Go

The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1949, based in Washington, D.C., with additional locations in Aspen, Colorado, and New York City. It focuses on driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to tackle significant challenges facing society. Originally established as the Aspen Institute for Humanistic Studies, it promotes values-based dialogue and explores humanistic principles across various sectors.

The Institute's mission is to cultivate purpose-driven leadership by bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful discussions on public policy issues. It offers leadership seminars, public events like the Aspen Ideas Festival, and programs aimed at advancing policies in areas such as economic opportunity and climate action. The Aspen Institute also emphasizes youth leadership, supporting the development of young leaders and fostering dialogue across differences. Through its initiatives, it serves a wide audience, including leaders from business, government, and civil society, and collaborates with various partners to create impactful solutions.