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On July 24–25, 2025, in Kyiv, the Aspen Institute Kyiv held a seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence and Social Rights: Challenges and Opportunities.” The event was organized in partnership with the Council of Europe project “Strengthening the Social Dimension in Ukraine.” This was the third in a series of seminars explicitly developed for the National Mediation …
Raising GDP per capita, unlocking new pathways for investment, and developing human capital are undeniably vital aspects of Ukraine’s recovery. Equally important is ensuring that voices from across sectors—diplomacy, business, government, and civil society—are heard to shape a shared vision of rebuilding, grounded in values, mutual trust, and collective responsibility. On July 9, in Rome, …
“I applied to the seminar without high expectations. All I knew was everyone who graduated from the Aspen Institute Kyiv said: ‘It’s going to be incredible.’ But no one could explain exactly why. And now I understand—it’s impossible to put into words. You have to experience it.” Daria Verbytska is the Executive Director and Co-Founder …
Teenagers evolve—and bring change- transforming themselves, their communities, and the world around them. The ability to think deeply, broadly, and—most importantly—apply knowledge in practice has become the foundation of leadership in the modern world. 120 high school students from across Ukraine have completed the online component of the Aspen Teens: Fight for UA Dream project. …
From June 10 to 12, 2025, Olena Fomina, Policy Program Director of the Aspen Institute Kyiv, participated in the 7th Transatlantic Socrates Seminar. The Aspen Institute Romania organized the event in partnership with the Socrates Program (Aspen Institute USA) and in collaborationwith NATO. It brought together thought leaders from various sectors and countries. This year’s …
Dialogue through art is another way to support ourselves and our loved ones — a journey into the world of ideas, emotions, and imagination on the path to self-discovery, observation of social transformations, and historical processes. On June 26, Aspen Institute Kyiv organized a curated tour of the “ProZori” exhibition at the Ukrainian House for …
Оn July 5, 2025, the Ideas Day took place in Lutsk. This event brought together leading experts, business leaders, and members of the public to exchange ideas, discuss key challenges of our time, and foster collaboration. The Aspen Institute Kyiv and Yehor Grebennykov organized the event in partnership with the platform “Algorithm of Action”, MR. …
Where do we see Ukraine in 10–15 years? The answer to this question shapes our priorities today. We aspire to become a full member of the European Union — a country that contributes meaningfully to Europe’s shared development. To reach this new level of economic dynamism, we will require significant resources, primarily through active investment. …
The Aspen Institute Kyiv believes that open dialogue among leaders from various sectors is essential to building a just and democratic society. One of its key priorities is strengthening the rule of law and increasing public trust in the judiciary. On June 26, the Institute, in partnership with the OSCE Support Programme for Ukraine, held …
“After each seminar, graduates say that their group was the best. So it’s not just about the influence of a particular group, but of the Institute as a whole,” shares Halyna Zahorodniuk, a graduate of two seminars by the Aspen Institute Kyiv. “The format, where people step away from their routines and find themselves in …