Our Partners
Introduction
Since 1974, the Aspen Institute has inspired 13 international partner organizations in 16 countries and one current Aspen Initiative. Partners are created by request and with commitment from exceptional leaders in countries, coupled with Aspen Institute Trustee support and encouragement.
International Partners expand the Aspen idea and reach by exploring international solutions to pressing global problems and amplifying the voices unique to partner countries. Each partner is independently funded and operated to reflect their social, economic, and political landscapes and challenges.
All partners reflect, support, and adhere to the Aspen Institute mission statement, criteria for program quality and policies which protect and respect the Institute’s name, nonpartisanship, standing, and brand. Partners work closely with the Institute to develop exceptional programming and uphold a mission of values-based leadership and enlightened dialogue.
If you are interested in learning more about the process to become an International Partner, please email Jonathon Price at
[email protected].
1974 Aspen Institute Germany
1983 Aspen Institute France
1984 Aspen Institute Italia
1998 Aspen Institute Japan
2006 Ananta Aspen Centre
2006 Aspen Institute Romania
2010 Aspen España
2012 Aspen Central Europe
2014 Aspen Institute México
2015 Aspen Institute Kyiv
2019 Aspen Institute New Zealand
2020 Aspen Institute UK
2022 Aspen Initiative Africa-Nairobi
2023 Aspen Institute Colombia
Ananta Aspen Centre
New Delhi, India
Ananta Aspen Centre – India is a non-partisan and not-for-profit organization that focuses on values-based leadership development and open dialogue on important issues facing Indian society to help foster its transformation. It provides a platform and forum that engages civil society, business, governments and other stakeholders on issues of importance to India’s development and national security.
Aspen Institute France
Paris, France
Aspen France was founded as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, international center for discussion and dialogue. It has two goals: to help leaders identify the challenges they face in seeking solutions to contemporary problems; and to facilitate informal meetings of leaders from different geographical, cultural, and professional worlds.
Aspen Institute Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Aspen Institute Japan is committed to enhancing values-based leadership in contemporary society. Since its establishment, Aspen Institute Japan has offered seminar programs (now 40 annually) intended to enhance the leadership abilities of leaders and future leaders in various sectors of our complex contemporary society.
Aspen New Zealand
Queenstown, New Zealand
Aspen New Zealand is a non-partisan and non-ideological organization focused on education and policy. Its mission is to foster leadership to contribute to the development of both New Zealand society and globally.
Aspen UK
London, UK
Aspen UK is a non-partisan, charitable organization which bridges divides and promotes value-based leadership in UK society and politics.
Aspen Institute Central Europe
Prague, Czech Republic
Aspen Institute Central Europe was established in Prague as a regional platform for Central European countries – the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. It is a non-partisan platform for policy innovation, value-based leadership, and international cooperation.
Aspen Institute Germany
Berlin, Germany
Aspen Institute Germany, founded for the study and advancement of ideas related to major contemporary issues, seeks to address the challenges of the 21st century in areas such as global economic change, technological advancement, international security, and emerging leaders.
Aspen Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine
Aspen Institute Kyiv aims to nurture high-quality open dialogue among Ukrainian leaders, facilitate the exchange of ideas that contribute to a good society, and support and promote leadership in local, regional, and global contexts that will contribute to the integration of Ukrainian leaders into national, regional, and global dialogue.
Aspen Institute Romania
Bucharest, Romania
Aspen Institute Romania is dedicated to promoting values-based leadership in Romania and encouraging open-minded and informed debate among leaders about the challenges facing Romania today. Aspen Romania’s key objectives include: leadership, dialogue, entrepreneurship, and regional stability.
Aspen Initiative Africa-Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
Aspen Initiative Africa — Nairobi is an independent and non-partisan organization, dedicated to advancing the Aspen Institute’s mission of nurturing enlightened leadership that can drive positive change in Africa and beyond.
Aspen Institute Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
Aspen Institute Colombia was created to address the necessity for a safe and non-partisan environment in Colombia. This space aims to facilitate complex and diverse conversations among leaders and extend their impact beyond just the conference room. It serves as a platform where individuals can share diverse perspectives and engage in constructive, pragmatic conversations, leading to meaningful outcomes.
Aspen Italia
Rome, Italy
Aspen Institute Italia is a leader in promoting enlightened dialogue in Europe and across the Atlantic, focusing on the most important problems and challenges facing society. Its quarterly journal, Aspenia, has been judged one of the best foreign affairs journals in the world.
Aspen Institute México
México City, México
Aspen Institute México is a nonpartisan center for debate and discussion. One of its main objectives is to foster the development of young leaders and their networks, promoting values and principles of democracy, such as freedom, the rule of law and economic efficiency; and to expand relations with rising leaders from others in the region.
Aspen España
Madrid, Spain
The mission of Aspen Institute España is to promote values-based leadership, and to provide a neutral and balanced forum for the debate of critical societal issues. This mission is carried out through conferences, public policy initiatives, and leadership seminars.