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From October 28 to November 1, Aspen Institute Kyiv held a tailored seminar for Askania Group in the Carpathian Mountains, bringing together participants from diverse professional backgrounds to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society, entrepreneurship, and contemporary leadership. How is artificial intelligence changing business, management, and the role of human judgment in decision-making? …
On October 31, Aspen Institute Kyiv, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, held the “Business and Culture” dialogue, focusing on strengthening systematic cooperation between the public sector, businesses, and cultural institutions. Participants explored mechanisms for long-term partnerships and contributed to the development of the Brave for Culture platform concept. The dialogue brought …
On October 17–23, 2026, Aspen Institute Kyiv held its 31st Responsible Leadership Seminar in the Carpathian Mountains. Representatives of business, public administration, education, culture, media, civil society, and the military came together to reflect on questions that have remained central to philosophical inquiry and public discourse for centuries: human nature, freedom and responsibility, the relationship …
What enables societies to maintain cohesion and the capacity to act together, particularly in times of war? What role do power, technology, and values play in today’s world? And what kind of future can we build through collective efforts? These and other questions formed the basis of the final seminar of the Aspen Kyiv–UK Leadership …
On October 14–16, the international Socrates Seminar, “The Ethics of Cause and Conduct – Reflections on Contemporary War,” took place in Weimar, Germany. Co-organized by Aspen Institute Germany and Aspen Institute Kyiv, the seminar brought together participants from Ukraine, Germany, and the United States to examine the ethical dimensions of contemporary warfare, the responsibilities of …
International support for Ukraine depends not only on how effectively the country communicates its position and the challenges it faces. Equally important is understanding the societies Ukraine seeks to engage with — their values, priorities, and expectations. On October 10, Aspen Institute Kyiv held a dialogue titled “Approaches to International Communication” as part of Aspen …
У Санта-Фе (Нью-Мексико, США) відбувся семінар «Leadership in Conflict», організований Aspen Global Leadership Network у партнерстві з Dawson Her Many Horses та за підтримки McNulty Foundation. Аспен Інститут Київ номінував на участь у семінарі Олександра Сєнкевича, міського голову Миколаєва. Упродовж семінару учасники з різних країн обговорювали виклики стратегічного лідерства, управління громадами під час кризи та …
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, local governments in Ukraine have taken on enormous responsibility: ensuring the functioning of their communities, supporting residents, responding to security threats, and finding solutions amid constant uncertainty. At the same time, alongside the daily challenges of crisis management, they face an equally demanding task — maintaining a long-term …
On September 28–29, the Aspen European Strategic Forum 2026: European Security — Defense, Innovation and the Social Contract took place in Brussels, co-organized by Aspen Institute Kyiv and Aspen Institute Romania. The Forum brought together policymakers, representatives of the defense industry, international institutions, and experts from across Europe to discuss the future of European security …
Europe’s information landscape is changing rapidly. Traditional media are increasingly competing for public trust not only with one another, but also with independent creators, influencers, and digital platforms. How might these changes reshape Europe’s information environment over the next decade? This question was at the heart of a study visit to Berlin on September 8–9, …