Technology Leaders Initiative
The Aspen Institute's Technology Leaders Initiative is a two-year fellowship for senior tech leaders to explore the ethical and societal challenges of frontier technologies through global seminars.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: December 2026 (Nominations open for next cohort)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; participation costs covered except travel and incidentals (limited travel support possible).
Summary: Two-year fellowship for senior global tech leaders to explore ethical and societal questions around frontier technologies.
Key Information: Third-party nomination required; full attendance at all four seminars is mandatory.
Description
The Aspen Institute's Technology Leaders Initiative is a highly selective two-year fellowship designed for senior leaders in the global technology sector. The program brings together a cohort of 20–22 accomplished individuals—including founders, CEOs, researchers, and artists—for a series of four immersive seminars held in technology hubs around the world. Fellows engage in deep, interdisciplinary dialogue on the ethical, societal, and existential challenges posed by advances in AI, biotech, energy, and related fields. The initiative is not a research grant but a leadership development opportunity focused on personal growth, critical inquiry, and societal impact.
