Aspen Method

As a rule, Aspen Romania conferences and seminars are not public events and are not open to the media. The debates are exclusive to members of Aspen Romania and their invited guests. On occasion, observers may be invited to listen to the debate.

For a debate to be truly inclusive, no more than 40 participants attend Aspen seminars and round tables. Participants are seated around an oval table and all have equal status. The discussion is presided by a skilled moderator and facilitated by preparatory remarks from introductory speakers. Readings (articles, essays, extracts from larger publications) on the conference topic are circulated in advance to participants to provoke thought.

Aspen Romania wishes to ensure the confidentiality and spontaneity of comments made during the debate. Accordingly any journalists who are invited to attend an Aspen debate are asked to respect the confidentiality of the speakers. They are not permitted to report the debate or reproduce any specific intervention without the permission of both the speaker and Aspen Romania.