Conversations that matter from people who inspire.

When people and ideas meet in the right atmosphere, something magical happens. At Aspen Ideas, we cultivate that magic.

We’ve found that when great ideas come together — and when great minds come together to receive them — they become something grander. Ideas become more than possibilities, or promises, or mere changes in perspective. In the minds and lives of our participants, they become a new vision for the world as it could be.

ON SALE NOW: 2026 EVENTS

Aspen Ideas Festival
June 25 - July 1, 2026

The Aspen Ideas Festival brings brilliant minds from around the globe to discuss the ideas that will shape tomorrow and help us understand today. From sunup to sundown, we'll explore critical issues and uncover ideas that spark wonder.

 

Aspen Ideas: Health
June 22 -25, 2026

Aspen Ideas: Health is not your ordinary health conference. By creating a forum to share knowledge and experience, we offer a unique opportunity to turn ideas into action and carve pathways toward better health for all. 

 

 

ASPEN IDEAS PATRON PASS

Interested in full access? Consider becoming an Aspen Ideas Patron which includes all 10 days of programming.

The 2026 Aspen Ideas Patron Pass is $15,000. Aspen Ideas Patrons fund the Aspen Ideas Fellows, a diverse group of young leaders who are selected for their work, accomplishments, and ability to transform ideas into action.  The Patron Pass offers access to the full 10 days of programming and is the only way to attend both Festival 1 and Festival 2 as well as Aspen Ideas: Health.

Learn more by reviewing our list of Patron Pass benefits.

REGULAR PASS RATES

Regular pass rates for the Aspen Ideas Festival 1 & 2 and for Aspen Ideas: Health.

Aspen Ideas: Health: $3,000

Aspen Ideas Festival 1: $5,200

Aspen Ideas Festival 2: $5,200 

SPECIAL RATES

Aspen Society: Aspen Society members receive the following discounted rate. 

  • Aspen Ideas: Health $2,700
  • Aspen Ideas Festival 1 $4,200
  • Aspen Ideas Festival 2 $4,200 

Under 40: After early bird rates expire, attendees under 40 as of July 1, 2026 will continue to receive a discounted rate.

  • Festival 1  $4,200
  • Festival 2: $4,200

Student: We extend a discounted rate to students with proof of student ID.

  • Aspen Ideas: Health $1,500
  • Festival 1 $3,000
  • Festival 2 $3,000

Email the Aspen Ideas Registrar to inquire about the student rate.

QUESTIONS? NEED TO CANCEL?

Questions? For more information on the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health, please contact the Aspen Ideas Registrar at 970-544-7960.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Written cancellation requests are required and will be credited as follows:

  • Before June 1, 2026: 80% refund
  • June 1-15, 2026: 50% refund
  • There are no refunds after June 15, 2026.

Please contact the Aspen Ideas Registrar to request a refund.