Calendar

Join us for an informal panel in English featuring mid-level diplomats from transatlantic embassies. They will share their firsthand experiences and offer unique insights into the realities of diplomatic life and foreign service. The discussion will be moderated by Cameron Munter, an AYLP speaker and former U.S. Ambassador to Serbia and Pakistan, where he was serving during the…

The screening of the film Velký vlastenecký výlet, directed by Robin Kvapil, will begin at 17:30. It will be immediately followed by a debate starting at 19:30, featuring the director, and criminologist Petr Pojman. Both the screening and the debate will take place at Dům Národnostních menšin in Czech.

An informal gathering of the Aspen Community and Team. Join us for a pleasant start to the day with delicious food, freshly brewed coffee, and meaningful conversations. We’ll share the latest updates, spark new ideas, ask for your feedback and enjoy some quality time together in great company.

Over the past few years, we have focused extensively on the education sector. Our work in 2020–2022 centered on the role of school principals and their relationship with founding and governing bodies, while our focus for 2023–2024 shifted to regional school clusters (svazkové školství). In collaboration with PAQ Research, we have published studies on these…

Informal meeting of the Aspen Alumni community in Bratislava. Come and meet our Executive Director Tomáš Klvaňa. The meeting will take place at the residence of the Czech Ambassador to Slovakia, Mr. Rudolf Jindrák, in Palisády (Červeňova 1573/11 - Palisády).

On September 18–19, 2025, the Aspen Institute Central Europe, together with its partners—the Aspen Institutes of Romania, Kyiv, Italia, and France, and the Aspen Security Forum—successfully hosted the inaugural Aspen European Strategic Forum 2025 at Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest. The Forum was officially opened with a keynote address by Mircea Geoană, President…

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…

Check out expert reports for more information.

Aspen Institute Central Europe proudly announces its participation in Vogue Summit 2025: FutureMadeCZ, an exclusive conference held at the Cubex Centre in Prague. The event focused on bold visions for the future of Czechia, shaped by technology, sustainability, and societal changes. As Michaela Seewald, CEO and Publisher of Vogue CS, aptly noted, Vogue is more…

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.