The Aspen Institute

The Global Changemakers Workshop is a program dedicated to empowering rising leaders and spark solutions to the pressing challenges facing democracy. Launched by the Aspen Institute International Partners, the Workshop at its core embodies the Aspen Institute’s mission to promote a free, just, and equitable democratic society through supporting nonpartisan dialogue to inspire leadership and spark action.

Participants engage in reflective discussions, skill-building sessions, and collaborative ideation, all within a unique space that amplifies diverse voices and perspectives. The Workshop not only energizes this interconnected cohort to drive change in their own communities but also provides a crucial forum to address global democratic values and challenges. Launched in December 2023 in Berlin, and co-hosted by Aspen Germany, the inaugural Workshop brought together nearly 40 young leaders aged 25-35 from 21 countries around the world. These emerging Changemakers united to form a global community dedicated to developing innovative solutions to the challenges confronting democratic societies today.