Frequently Asked Questions

Registration will take place on Tuesday, July 15 in the lobby of the Doerr-Hosier Center starting at 11:00 AM and will remain open during Forum programming hours through Friday, July 18. You can stop by anytime to pick up your credentials, swag bag, and program materials. Due to increased security on campus, we ask you to wear your badge at all times during the Forum. Badges are non-transferable. 

The most up-to-date version of the agenda can be found here. Please note that, given the nature of our speakers’ and moderators’ work and schedules, all panels are subject to change.

The Aspen Security Forum will provide complimentary shuttle service for the duration of the conference (July 15-18). The shuttle will run on a continuous loop from downtown Aspen to the Aspen Institute campus. Please consult the transportation section of our logistics memo here for the most up-to-date shuttle times. The town of Aspen also participates in WE-Cycle, a state-of-the-art, fully automated bike system that includes 100 bikes available to rent at 14 stations 24/7. For attendees who wish to walk to the Forum, the Aspen Meadows Resort is a short walk from downtown Aspen.

No parking is available on campus for attendees during the Forum. Only hotel guests, security details, and those who receive parking passes issued by the Aspen Institute will have access to parking. We strongly encourage attendees to use the Aspen Security Forum shuttle or cross-town shuttle.

Attire throughout the Forum is what we call “Aspen casual,” which means no ties for men, and jackets are not required, though some may wear sport coats. Dress is similarly “smart casual” for women.

Participants are invited to an opening reception at the Doerr-Hosier Center on the evening of Tuesday, July 15 immediately following the opening sessions. On the main days of programming—July 16, 17, and 18—breakfast and lunch will be available, along with morning and afternoon refreshments. Lunch will be available in the Walter Isaacson Center and the Marble Garden Tent. Espressos, lattes, and other coffee services will be available in the Google Pavilion starting at 7:30 AM on July 16, 17, and 18. 

Light refreshments are available periodically throughout the day in the Doerr-Hosier Center. Vegetarian options are always available during the Forum. À-la-carte service is also available at the West End Social in the Walter Isaacson Center.

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There are no private meeting spaces available. However, there are public areas throughout campus for side conversations, including the Aspen Meadows lobby, terraces of the Doerr-Hosier Building, and the Google Pavilion. These meetings must be independently coordinated, and Aspen Security Forum staff members are unable to provide logistical support.

As part of our commitment to ensure the well-being of our event participants and staff, we have a no-weapons policy for all our locations, events, meetings, and convenings, wherever they occur. This policy is in effect regardless of whether an individual has a concealed weapons permit, or whether the location permits carrying weapons. The only exception is for law enforcement or security the Institute has engaged or allowed at its convenings, but only as part of their official role.

Activities at the Aspen Security Forum may be recorded or photographed, and the audio, video, and images created may be displayed, distributed, and/or broadcast online, on television or radio, or in print publications. By attending, you are consenting to the use of your image or voice for these purposes.

No, registration does not include hotel and airfare. Attendees must book their own travel to and from Aspen, as well as their hotel stay throughout the Forum. For information on hotels in Aspen, please consult the ASF Lodging Guide. Please note that there is no lodging available for attendees at the Aspen Meadows Resort during the Aspen Security Forum.

Temperatures in Aspen range from an average of 78 degrees during the day to 63 degrees at night. The temperature cools significantly in the evening and afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon, so please be sure to pack accordingly.

Aspen is located 7,980 feet above sea level, making altitude sickness a common health concern for visitors. We recommend that travelers drink plenty of water as fluids will help your body adjust. It is also highly recommended that attendees avoid alcohol and caffeine on their first few days in Aspen.

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