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.
At our inaugural 2025 Shared Futures, cultural architects of our time—visionary artists, global tastemakers, community catalysts, and bold industry leaders—explored how AI is reshaping the way we live, create, connect, and evolve. Co-hosted by Aspen Digital and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, this festival went into the heart of what it means to be human in an age of intelligent machines.
2026 Shared Futures
The 2026 Shared Futures will take place this year in New York City on June 17th. If you are interested attending, please apply below.
Relive the Festival
Want to revisit your favorite sessions of 2025, or perhaps you weren’t able to attend? The full suite of recordings are available online. Access our playlist on YouTube to re-watch sessions or view them for the first time, or click on session titles in the agenda below to access those recordings directly.


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 $1.5 B global 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. To learn more, visit mcgovern.org.


