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FAQs
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Who will attend the Aspen Environment Forum?
What types of events will occur during the Forum?
Must one be an expert about the environment to participate?
What are the effects of high altitude?
When will the agenda be available? Where can I find a copy of the agenda?
Where do I register for the Forum? How much will it cost me to attend?
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Who will attend the Aspen Environment Forum?
The Forum is designed to engage participants in thoughtful dialogue about important and contemporary issues. The Forum appeals not only to experts in the field, or business and government leaders whose professional and civic lives are challenged by the environmental issues raised during the Forum, but also individuals who are simply concerned about the environment.
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What types of events will occur during the Forum?
Each day of the Forum will offer a wide range of programming. You can expect our sessions to generally take one of the following:
- Large plenary sessions offered at least two times a day, taking the form of panels, one-on-one interviews, and/or solo talks;
- Multiple, concurrent sessions, offered in both the morning and afternoon;
- Unique seminars each afternoon, featuring innovative ways to engage and reflect on the topics presented each day with selected presenters and fellow Forum participants;
- Luncheons each day featuring recent photography and conversation with photographers and journalists from our partners at National Geographic Magazine;
- Casual conversations, book signings, and other informal discussions on campus and off through the day; and
- Evening exchanges and other events in venues around Aspen
- Special Events such as hikes, yoga, fireside chats and more!
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Must one be an expert about the environment to participate?
While many will bring special knowledge to the Forum, interest is all that is required to participate. The Forum’s program builds over the course of the three days from Scenes from a Changing Planet to an examination of Challenges and Opportunities to a day dedicated to Sustainable Solutions. Participants throughout the three days are encouraged to mix and match sessions and let their imaginations reign. Unlike other forums, many of our speakers stay for the entire Forum, thereby ensuring the dialogue that may start on-stage continues off-stage in a more ad hoc and intimate setting.
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Historically, average June temperatures in Aspen range from a low of 49F to a high of 80F. Prior to your travels, we encourage you to check the forecasted weather and pack accordingly.
Aspen and the Aspen Institute have a very informal atmosphere. Dress is casual at the Forum sessions and, although not required, some people dress a bit more formally at dinner. Comfort should be your guide.
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What are the effects of high altitude?
The altitude in Aspen is more physically demanding and affects everyone a little differently. The two main changes in the environment are decreased oxygen content and decreased moisture content in the surrounding air. A sudden ascent from sea level to high altitude can produce symptoms of nausea, insomnia, shortness of breath, headache or nasal congestion.
The Colorado Heart Association recommends that you keep physical exertion to a minimum the first day. Eat lightly, drink plenty of fluids, and use alcohol moderately. If symptoms develop that worry you, please let our staff know and we will contact a local physician or recommend a physician to you.