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INFORMATION
DATE
Friday, June 13, 2025
9am-5pm ET
HOST
Aspen Digital & The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
LOCATION
Virtual
Artificial intelligence was once the stuff of science fiction. Now, AI plays a role in all aspects of our lives. It’s used to create art, find love, and remix your imagination.
On June 13, Shared Futures: The AI Forum will bring together the cultural architects of our time—visionary artists, global tastemakers, community catalysts, and bold industry leaders—to explore how AI is reshaping the way we live, create, connect, and evolve.
Co-hosted by Aspen Digital and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, this one-day festival goes into the heart of what it means to be human in an age of intelligent machines.
A Sneak Peek: Sessions & Speakers
We are excited to announce featured sessions:
- Soul of the Machine – faith, ethics, and ancient wisdom in the age of AI
- Art at the Creative Frontier – AI as a muse, collaborator, and co-conspirator
- Storytelling & Intimacy – from digital desire to the algorithm of grief
- Planetary Perspectives & Responsibility – how AI serves life on Earth
- Soundscapes of Tomorrow – where AI meets melody
- Lights, Camera, AI – how code, cameras, and creativity collide on screen
- …and more
Featured speakers will include – artist Refik Anadol, entrepreneur, technologist, and human rights advocate Vilas Dhar, executive producer Fred Grinstein, transformational engineer Mike Haley, National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Nik Kleverov, news media veteran Vivian Schiller, and host and writer Baratunde Thurston.
The speaker lineup and event agenda will be announced next month on the event website.
Aspen Digital is proud to co-host this forum with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.
About The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.
About Aspen Digital
Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused organization that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. This future-focused Aspen Institute program inspires collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive – both online and off. Across its initiatives, Aspen Digital develops methods for elevating promising solutions and turning thought into networked impact.
