Inspired Thinking in an Idyllic Setting
Aspen, Colorado (Aspen Meadows Conference Center)

For more than 50 years, the Aspen Institute has been the nation’s premier gathering place for leaders from around the globe and across many disciplines to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the ideas and issues that both shape our lives and challenge our times.

In a groundbreaking extension of its mandate to create opportunities for deep dialogue, the Aspen Institute now seeks to engage a broader audience in a discussion of  some of the significant ideas and issues that touch all parts of our society through the arts, science, culture, religion, philosophy, economics, and politics. Alongside our partner, The Atlantic, we intend to offer a stimulating and invigorating celebration of some of the liveliest minds on the stage today. We invite you to join us.

The 2006 Aspen Ideas Festival will engage its participants in a variety of programs, tutorials, seminars, and discussion events that together are guaranteed to charge the atmosphere with vibrant intellectual exchange. Think of it as a weeklong summer university for the mind–remarkable lectures and classes across a stimulating array of topics.

Imagine some of the most inspired and provocative thinkers, writers, artists, business people, teachers and other leaders drawn from myriad fields and from across the country and around the world—all gathered in a single place, ready to teach, speak, lead, question, and answer—all interacting with an audience of thoughtful people who have stepped back from their day-to-day routines to delve deeply into a world of ideas, thought and discussion. The week promises to be thought-provoking, meaningful, and fun—true to Aspen tradition.

We will regularly keep you abreast of programming and activities over the course of the week by sending e-mail updates of our plans and news. We look forward to hosting you in July this summer!

The 2006 Aspen Ideas Festival is proudly sponsored by:

• Booz Allen Hamilton
• Lexus
• Altria
• Boeing
• Chevron
• Ernst & Young
• GE

We greatly appreciate the support of the following donors:

• Annie E. Casey Foundation
• Casey Family Programs
• Bezos Family Foundation
• Resnick Family Foundation
• William A. Haseltine foundation for Medical Sciences and the Arts