Thank you for your interest in nominating a speaker for the Aspen Ideas Festival.

We welcome your suggestions as we curate the 2026 lineup of dynamic thinkers and doers who are illuminating—and addressing—the most critical challenges of our time.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to purchase your 2026 pass. We are on pace to sell out well ahead of the event, so don’t miss out! The best way to stay in the know is to sign up for our newsletter.

To recommend a speaker, please complete and submit a separate form for each individual by April 15, 2026.

Due to the high volume of nominations we receive, we are unable to provide individual updates or feedback. If your nominee is selected to speak, we will contact you directly after May 1, 2026. The best way to ensure participation is to purchase a pass before they sell out.

We value your ideas and appreciate your help in shaping the conversation.

Nominations of registered attendees are prioritized.
Nominator Information
Please provide information about yourself.

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* Your Name

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* Your Organization/Company

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* Your Professional Title

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* What is your affiliation with the Aspen Institute/Aspen Ideas?

Nominee Information
Please provide information about your nominee. Please note: the Aspen Ideas Festival is committed to inclusiveness and strives to develop a speaker cohort that reflects diversity across a number of areas.

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* Do you personally know this candidate?

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* Nominee's Name

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* Nominee's Organization/Company

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* Nominee's Professional Title

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* Where is the nominee based?

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* Please provide a brief biography of your nominee

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* Below are the tracks for the 2026 festival. Which track(s) best aligns with your nominee’s expertise?

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* Please provide any useful links to websites, articles, videos, etc. that showcase this nominee’s work.

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