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Can a teenager change their city? Launch an initiative that addresses a real problem in their community? Build a team that thinks strategically and acts together? The Aspen Teens: Fight for UA Dream project, implemented by the Aspen Institute Kyiv and the Klitschko Foundation, proves that yes — they absolutely can. This new format is …
The Aspen Institute Kyiv, in partnership with Yegor Grebennikov, hosted the Ideas Day in Odesa. The event was symbolic, as prior to the full-scale war, the city was home to a major festival of the same name. In addition to Odesa this year, Ideas Days were held in Lutsk and Dnipro. The Ideas Day in …
For 15 years, the Aspen Institute Germany has been hosting the “Philosophy and Practice” seminar. The event brings together international leaders for dialogue on values-based leadership, moral dilemmas, and strategic and day-to-day decision-making in times of change. Ukrainian leaders have traditionally participated in this seminar, and this year the Aspen Institute Kyiv nominated Liana Khorovytska, …
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. …