We’re thrilled to give you a first look at some of the extraordinary speakers who will be joining us this June. Our speaker list is growing daily, so stayed tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks and months.
Teddy Abrams, Conductor; Music Director, Louisville Orchestra
The New York Times columnist, bestselling author and commentator on “PBS News Hour” David Brooks on the good life after 60.
Iconoclastic philosopher Agnes Callard on Socrates and life’s most important questions.
MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart on his new book, “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from a Black Man’s Search for Home.”
Jelani Cobb, Dean, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism; Staff Writer, The New Yorker
Sam Fragoso, Writer; Filmmaker; Podcast Host, “Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso”
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales examines the independence of the Justice Department.
Jonathan Haidt, Social psychologist, NYU Stern School of Business
Director of the White House National Economic Council Kevin Hassett in conversation with banking executive and former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Bob Rubin.
CJ Hendry, Artist
Aspen Ideas Festival founder Walter Isaacson joins us to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Aspen Institute.
Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal on this Supreme Court term and the Court's institutional challenges.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Leonhardt dives into economics, policy, and political trends.
Artist Lisa Park, who works with emerging technologies to create interactive installations and performances, teaches us how to create with AI.
Documentarian Perri Peltz considers the danger of AI companions.
Ambassador Susan Rice on American leadership in the international arena and the security challenges we face.
Mariko Silver, president and CEO of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, on the role of arts in building community.
Anna Deavere Smith, Actress; Playwright; Professor, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
Award-winning founder of On Being, National Humanities Medalist, and New York Times bestselling author Krista Tippett on how to build muscular hope.
Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor, The Economist
Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Founder, The Mattering Institute; Author, "Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic"
Jenn White, Journalist; Host, “1A,” NPR
Fareed Zakaria, Journalist; Author; 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival Guest Curator
You don’t want to miss this! The Festival will sell out, so act fast to secure your spot!