Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
We will work with a discrete number of anchor partners chosen for their diversity of position across the technology space. We seek alignment in advancing new conversations about and models of leadership in this next digital era.
Through our collaboration with Aspen Digital, we will bring the Technology Leaders Initiative experience out of the seminar room and into the world through curated events, projects, and programs.
As the initiative unfolds, we will share reflections, insights, and breakthroughs from the Fellows, our partners and in the field — capturing the evolution of their leadership and the catalytic ideas and actions taking shape.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
A research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI.
“MBZUAI was founded to advance AI openly and responsibly, grounded in the belief that innovation must serve society. Our partnership with the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Global Leadership Network on the Technology Leaders Initiative brings together technologists and policymakers to foster responsible innovation, build trust, and ensure AI advances the public good while expanding human opportunity.”
— Eric Xing, President and University Professor at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford
Bringing together world-leading philosophers and experts in the humanities with the technical developers and users of AI in academia, business and government.
“As AI continues to reshape our societies, there is an urgent need to equip senior leaders with the frameworks and ethical grounding to make values-based decisions. By joining forces with the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Global Leadership Network, we are creating space for robust dialogue, cross-sector connection, and the kind of principled leadership this moment demands.”
— Dr. Caroline Green, Director of Research at the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford.
Special thanks to the generous early support of Mysten Labs – building critical infrastructure to enable a more decentralized internet.
