[Aspen Institute](https://www.aspeninstitute.org)

June 2026 (Nominations deadline, projected)

Participation is fully funded (no program fee); fellows cover travel/incidental expenses.

Two-year, invitation-only fellowship for global tech leaders to explore responsible leadership and technology's societal impact.

Nomination by a third party is required; attendance at all four seminars is mandatory.

--- ## Description The Technology Leaders Initiative Fellowship is a two-year, invitation-only program designed for 20 senior leaders who are shaping the global technology landscape. The fellowship supports accomplished founders, CEOs, researchers, investors, and academics as they engage in collective and personal exploration of leadership responsibilities in an era of rapid technological change. Through four intensive seminars in major technology hubs worldwide, fellows will examine the societal impact of frontier technologies and grapple with fundamental questions about power, agency, and the future of a digital society. The program emphasizes collaboration, intellectual humility, and a commitment to long-term, humanistic leadership. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (Nominations deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Participation in the fellowship is fully funded by the Aspen Institute; there is no program fee. - Fellows are responsible for their own travel and incidental expenses to seminar sites. - Limited financial assistance for travel may be available on a case-by-case basis. --- ## Eligibility - Candidates must be nominated by a third party; self-nominations are not accepted. - The fellowship targets proven entrepreneurs and practitioners who have achieved significant success and are at an "inflection point" in their careers, ready to broaden their leadership impact. - Ideal candidates are typically founders, CEOs, executive directors, senior executives, or individuals who have risen to the top of their field. - Age range: 30–50 years old. - Open to leaders from diverse backgrounds (gender, race, geography, technical expertise, ideology) worldwide. - Fellows must commit to attending all four seminars in their entirety (no late arrivals, early departures, or absences). --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted by a third party via the Aspen Institute's nomination portal (when open). - Selection is highly competitive and based on leadership achievements, readiness for broader impact, and fit with the cohort's diversity goals. - Candidates not selected may be considered for future cohorts if they meet the criteria. - Express interest or nominate candidates through the program page when nominations reopen. --- ## Additional Information - The program is modeled after the highly regarded Henry Crown Fellowship. - Each cohort consists of 20–22 fellows. - The experience includes four seminars (totaling approximately 25 days) over two years in global technology hubs. - Fellows are expected to design and begin an "impact journey" or venture as part of their participation. --- ## External Links - [Technology Leaders Initiative Program Page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/tech-leaders-initiative/) - [Nominations Information](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/tech-leaders-initiative/nominations/) - [Aspen Institute Contact Page](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|----------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [agln.info@aspeninstitute.org](mailto:agln.info@aspeninstitute.org) | | Phone | (202) 736-5800 | | Program Webpage | [https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/tech-leaders-initiative/](https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/tech-leaders-initiative/) | ---

Technology Leaders Initiative Fellowship

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