Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
The breadth and depth of our gatherings reflect our deep commitment to meeting Fellows wherever they are on their leadership journey. Across continents and contexts, we create spaces that foster renewal, spark collaboration, and drive meaningful impact—bridging sectors, geographies, and lived experiences along the way.
The Power of Convening
Our convenings are catalysts for community, clarity, and courageous leadership.
In 2024, Fellows from around the globe came together through a range of AGLN gatherings—from the annual Resnick Aspen Action Forum and the Leading in a Global Context seminar to intimate dinners and dialogues, and more.
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Our events are held across North America, Central America, Europe, Africa, and Asia—meeting Fellows where they are, using place as text, and reflecting the global reach of our community.
FEATURED EVENT
Resnick Aspen Action Forum
July 22 – 25, 2025
Our largest annual gathering where AGLN Fellows, emerging leaders, and other changemakers reflect on their leadership, reconnect with their purpose, and recommit to taking action on society’s most pressing challenges.
“I love being at the Action Forum because it gives me an opportunity to discuss very difficult issues and discuss them in a very open minded fashion. I have an opportunity to see all sides of a problem and to even collaborate with some on approaches on how these big challenges in the world can be solved.”
Anousheh Ansari, CEO, XPrize Foundation, Middle East Leadership Initiative
Key Offerings
Act III: Leadership and Legacy Laureates
Designed for senior Fellows and other distinguished leaders, this initiative convenes a select cohorts from varied sectors and geographies to shape legacies of deep consequence. Through immersive Aspen seminars, Laureates recommit to their values and use their experience, resources, and influence to address the most systemic challenges of our time.
Immersive Experiences
Place-based, deep-dive experiences that bring Fellows face-to-face with critical challenges, turning proximity into insight and action. These multi-day journeys create profound understanding through direct engagement with communities, systems, and contexts that shape our most complex global issues.
Seminar Dialogues
Curated 3- to 4-hour discussions on critical global issues like strengthening democratic resilience, finding shared meaning in divided times, transforming crisis into renewal, and leading with moral courage amid complexity. These intimate gatherings allow Fellows to engage deeply with pressing challenges through diverse perspectives.
