The Aspen Institute Central Europe

The Aspen Institute Central Europe is an open and interdisciplinary dialogue platform where political, business and non-profit leaders, as well as leading personalities from art, sports and science meet and interact. We organize public conferences, seminars, and expert discussions on the most pressing issues with the goal of having an impact beyond the conference room. Our programs aim to improve the quality of decision-making processes. Every year we gather at the flagship event called The Shape of (Central) Europe, a conference where expert groups present their year-round work and offer a comprehensive look at the development of the region and further recommendations. We also organize both public and policy debates on European and transatlantic matters, technology and digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, education, reskilling & upskilling and many others. Thanks to our Leadership Programs, more than 300 exceptional leaders across various professional fields from Central Europe have already been challenged to explore their core values and got engaged in dialogue about issues critical for society's development. As a regional partner of the global Aspen Institute network, we provide the local audience with world-renowned experts from various disciplines.