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The 17th edition of the leadership program for emerging Central-European leaders from different fields focused on values-based leadership. The participants are challenged to explore their core values and engage in dialogue about complex issues critical for society’s development.

Opero and the Aspen Institute Central Europe invite you to the next part of the debate series Society 4.0, which as always will address one of the key issues of modern times. Europe is the world's largest market and a place of prosperity, stability and social peace. But what will - and should - be…

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Networking event for the Alumni community open for all AYLP participants.

On 4 June 2025, the Aspen Institute Central Europe, in cooperation with Czech Permanent Representation to the EU and the Prague House in Brussels, hosted a high-level debate on the topic “New Transatlantic Relations: Trade and Competitiveness.” The discussion brought together key stakeholders and decision-makers, including:– Ambassador Vladimír Bärtl, Czech Permanent Representative to the EU–…

A celebration of what Aspen stands for — leadership rooted in values, meaningful dialogue, and a shared commitment to freedom and democracy. In a warm and informal setting, we’ll reflect on the ideas that connect us and enjoy the opportunity to come together over a glass of wine, shared meal and good conversation.

Resilience and knowhow (communication between Ukrainian communities and the majority population), manipulation vs fact-checking (Seznam.cz’s experience), overall data of Ukrainian communities in Czechia (STEM agency). The event is organised in cooperation with the Government Office.

A panel discussion about how culture diplomacy and how the Czech Republic uses its culture to project soft power in the world. This event is organised with the Political Science Club of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University and is primarily aimed at students.

The 16th edition of the leadership program for emerging Central-European leaders from different fields focused on values-based leadership. The participants are challenged to explore their core values and engage in dialogue about complex issues critical for society’s development.

As the EU pioneers AI, cybersecurity, and data regulations, concerns grow over declining competitiveness and innovation. The Draghi Report (2024) warns of overregulation, while U.S. policy shifts towards deregulation and tech sector support. With geopolitical challenges mounting and European cybersecurity authorities calling for a regulatory pause, this discussion explores whether Europe’s digital strategy is a…

A brunch in the Prague Office of the Aspen Institute Central Europe for the people of the Aspen (alumni) Network, which is set to become a regular occurance.

A weekend seminar for accomplished leaders combines expert-moderated discussions, curated readings, and values-based debate to explore AI's ethical challenges, workplace implications, and impact on democracy. Participants will engage in dynamic dialogue and networking, enhancing leadership skills while addressing critical global issues.

This symposium explores the global decline of democracy since the 1990s, marked by a decreasing number of democratic states and a shrinking population living under democratic governance. The discussion will examine the causes of this democratic crisis, potential ways to revitalize democracy, and the necessary conditions for its long-term sustainability in a changing world.

Panel discussion on integration featuring representatives of Ukrainian organizations in Europe and members of the Czech government.

Values serve as guiding principles shaping individual and societal actions, rooted in upbringing, culture, religion, or social contracts. Modern spirituality highlights personal experiences of the sacred and the deeper values that guide life. In this invitation-only session with the first Czech Templeton Prize Holder Prof. Tomas Halík, we will delve into the profound link between…

An informal community gathering for AYLP alumni and Aspen CE team members past and present. Aim is to introduce the new AICE team and Aspen CE plans for 2025 and connect with the community, encourage networking across the years and active involvement in AICE plans and programming.

The Call for Applications for this year's Aspen Young Leaders Program is open! The deadline for this Call is February 2, 2025.

The main topic of this year's conference will be Trust in New Technologies: Values & Ethics in the AI Era.