Shared Futures

The A.I. Forum

June 17, 2026

From the printing press to the internet, transformative technologies were built by engineers but brought to life by artists. Today, AI is introducing a new canvas for creators.

On June 17th in New York City, Shared Futures: The AI Forum brings together cultural architects, artists, inventors and thinkers to explore how AI is reshaping the way we live, create, connect, and evolve. Through performances, conversations, and experiments, the forum offers a glimpse of how AI can deepen, and not diminish, what makes us human.

Co-hosted by Aspen Digital and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, this one-day forum goes into the heart of what it means to imagine in an age of intelligent machines.

The Shared Futures 2026 will take place this year in New York City on June 17th. If you are interested attending, please apply below.

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.

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.

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