About - Aspen Ideas: Economy 2026

This October 13-15, the Aspen Institute brings this essential forum to Oklahoma, as Aspen Ideas: Economy takes the stage in Tulsa. Through signature roundtables, unexpected mainstage pairings, and immersive experiences in and around this storied city, the three-day event sheds light on the critical issues driving and defining the global economy.

Join us in Tulsa this October 13-15. Seats are limited - register ASAP!

Tuesday, October 13

8 am - 6 pm Registration Open at 101 Archer

9-11 am Aspen Leadership Seminar (AM session, sign up required)

11 - 12:30 pm Excursion: Tulsa Town Tour with Experience Tulsa

11 - 1 pm Excursion: Black Wall Street Walking Tour with Greenwood Griots

11:15 - 1:45 pm Lunch Excursion to Mother Road Market

11:15 - 1:45 pm Lunch Excursion to Kendall Whittier + Fab Lab Tulsa

1:00 - 3:00 pm Aspen Leadership Seminar (PM session, sign up required)

1:00 - 2:30 pm Excursion: Tulsa Tour with Grant/Experience Tulsa

2:00 - 4:00 pm Excursion: Black Wall Street Walking Tour with Greenwood Griots

2:20 - 4:30 pm Deep Dive Sessions Begin

5:00 - 6:20 pm Opening General Assembly

6:20 - 7:00 pm Food and Drinks Reception

7:00 - 9:30 pm Various Evening Activities

Wednesday, October 14

7 am - 5 pm Registration Open

7 am - 8:30 am Breakfast available

7:30 - 8:30 am Yoga

9:30 - 11 am Day 2 Morning General Assembly

11:30 - 12:20 pm Deep Dive Sessions

12:20 - 1:50 pm Lunch available

1:50 - 4:00 pm Deep Dive Sessions

4:30 - 6:00 pm Day 2 Evening General Assembly

6:30 - 9:00 pm Public Concert in Guthrie Green

8:30 - 9:30 pm Nightcap at Lowdown

Thursday, October 15

7:00 - 1:00 pm Registration Open

7:00 - 8:30 am Breakfast available

7:30 - 8:30 am Yoga

9:00 - 11:10 am Deep Dive Sessions and Masterminds

11:45 - 1:00 pm Day 3 Closing General Assembly

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