The Aspen Security Forum (ASF) is the premier national security and foreign policy conference in the United States. Presented by the Aspen Strategy Group, ASF has provided a nonpartisan public venue for domestic and global leaders to discuss the key national security and foreign policy issues of the day since 2010.

Please join us for the 2026 Aspen Security Forum: DC Edition on Wednesday, December 9 in Washington, DC.  Programming will run from approximately 12:00 pm - 5:00pm ET, followed by a cocktail reception included in your registration. The agenda will be released the week before the event.

TO REGISTER

Thank you for your interest in purchasing a pass to attend the Aspen Security Forum. We greatly appreciate your interest and support. 

By completing this form, you are applying for credentials. We will consider each request carefully and make decisions on a rolling basis as quickly as possible. Please note that your pass is not yet confirmed, so we urge you to wait to make any travel or lodging arrangements until you receive official confirmation regarding the status of your request.  

PASS PRICING

GENERAL ADMISSION: $100

This pass includes access to general session programming as well as the ASF DC reception on Wednesday, December 9.

ASF PATRON PASS: $1,000

A limited number of ASF Patron Passes are also available. The Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leaders Program is supported through the generosity of the ASF Patron Pass program. Through this year-long program, a group of 36 young professionals is able to attend the Aspen Security Forums in Colorado and DC; connect with their cohort members from across different political perspectives, backgrounds, and sectors; and contribute to the conversation on pressing national and international challenges. Thank you for helping us support the next generation of national security and foreign policy leaders. 

This pass also includes entry to our VIP reception at the Hay Adams Hotel.

CANCELLATION POLICY:   
Written cancellation requests are required and will be credited as follows:  

  • Before November 25, 2026: 80% refund
  • There are no refunds after November 25, 2026.
  • Substitutions may be permitted.

Please contact our Events Team for any questions, or to request a refund or substitution.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO ENGAGE

SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

Please contact Deb Cunningham (deb.cunningham@aspeninst.org) to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at the Aspen Security Forum.

PRESS
APPLICATIONS

Please contact Ilana Drimmer (ilana.drimmer@aspeninst.org) or Jon Purves (jon.purves@aspeninst.org) to learn more about press credentials at the Aspen Security Forum.