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Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4 – 7pm ET

The Aspen Policy Academy’s annual Demo Day is coming to Washington, DC on November 10. Join us for the debut of 5 new policy projects from our 2026 Science and Technology Policy Fellows and alumni community, tackling issues like artificial intelligence governance and cybersecurity. We will also kick off the 10th anniversary relaunch of the Aspen Institute’s Better Arguments Project, a national civic initiative created to help bridge divides, and host a networking happy hour.

This convening is your chance to connect in-person with policy practitioners tackling the biggest tech policy and civic engagement questions. You’ll leave with fresh ideas for your own work and a stronger connection to our network of Aspen Institute leaders. More details are below:

Where: The Aspen Institute DC Office, 8th Floor, 2300 N St NW Washington, DC 20037.
When: 4 – 7pm ET
RSVP: Attendance is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP using this form to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you in DC! Don’t miss your chance to register.

RSVP for Demo Day

Webinar FAQs

We will update the following FAQs as we receive additional questions about our webinars. If your question is not answered here or in the materials above, please contact us.

Who are the speakers for these webinars?
These webinars are conducted by experienced Aspen Policy Academy staff and/or Aspen-trained professionals. Our trainers generally have experience both in policymaking within government and in working with outside advocacy organizations. They leverage their experiences in the policy process to share insights into how policy is made — and how it can be made better.

How do I join a webinar?
Once you have registered, we will send you a confirmation link with information for joining the Zoom meeting that will host each webinar. We will also send this link through reminder emails shared before the webinar starts. Please open this link in your browser at the scheduled time.

What is the fee for webinar registration?
There is no registration fee for attending Aspen Policy Academy webinars.

What is the duration of each webinar?
Each webinar session will last for 60 minutes, unless otherwise indicated in your registration information. This time includes approximately 15 minutes for live chat-based questions and answers.

How can I ask questions to the speaker?
Once you have joined the webinar, you can post questions using the Q&A function in Zoom.

Can other attendees see the questions I posted?
No, only the speaker and Aspen Policy Academy staff can see incoming questions, and we will answer them verbally or in the audience chat.

Will I receive the certificate of participation for attending the webinar?
No, we don’t share certificates or other kinds of recognition for attending our webinars. Participants are welcome to apply to another Aspen Policy Academy program following our webinars to undergo more intense training in the policy process.

Where can I suggest topics for future webinars?
You can share topic suggestions through the feedback survey shared with webinar attendees, or you can contact us.

Do you partner with outside organizations to host policy webinars for specific audiences?
Yes! Please reach out to discuss opportunities.

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