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Ethical Leadership Forum

The Ethical Leadership Forum is a collaborative event that brings together emerging and experienced leaders across sectors—education, non-profit, business, government, philanthropy, media, and more—to learn, share and grow their unique and interconnected ways of advancing ethical leadership.

Making Waves in the Outdoors; a Female Perspective

The Gore Range Gravity Alliance, a local non-profit providing outdoor education for women, is hosting this event to raise the voices and experiences of women in the outdoor community. Be inspired by a panel discussion with women who’ve made an impact in the outdoors. A social hour with refreshments inviting women-owned local and/or outdoor related … Continued

The Changing Nuclear Landscape in a Turbulent World

With his expertise in nuclear security, Dr. Hecker shares his insights on the new Russia-North Korea relationship and the destabilization in the global nuclear order resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  He will give a wide view of the changing nuclear landscape.  Will Putin use nuclear weapons? What is North Korea’s capacity?  What about China … Continued

In the Room Where it Happened

Through his first-hand experience “in the room where it happened” and his perspective as the CEO of major institutional asset management firm, Anthony (Tony) Ryan will share the lessons learned from 2008 to the present day and the implications for the future. He will address topics including the national debt, inflation, regulation, the U.S. dollar … Continued

Loaded Words and The Power of Language

What words do we use, how do we use them, and who gets to say what, and who decides?  In an era when we are at times becoming more aware of renaming of places (i.e., removing “Squaw” and reassessing violent figures), we also seem less prone to check our language in other arenas, with extreme … Continued

Physicians’ Perspectives on Near Death Experiences

What have physicians across various fields learned as patients recount near death experiences?  How have their own near death experiences challenged what they learned in medical school, and how have they come to understand them and incorporate them into their practice?  Join neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, emergency physician Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll, and radiation oncologist Dr. … Continued

Solar Energy 2035: Technology and Economics

Join Vail Symposium’s panel of experts as they take us through a deep look at the costs of electricity and solar grids, the technology as it exists today and what is on the horizon (including a discussion of power storage, battery technologies, and power grids) and what implementation looks like in various communities.  Our panel … Continued

Why the US government takes the UAP (UFO) Issue Seriously?

In December 2023, unidentified drones flew over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia for 17 days, leading to the cancellation of training missions and the relocation of the F-22 Raptors, in just one of several similar events in a short time frame.  How is the US Government responding to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (i.e. UFOs)? Join … Continued

Shakespeare, the Magic of the Word | Vail Symposium

Clay Jenkinson will be joined by actor and TCC Roper Performing Arts Center Director Paul Lasakow in a performance that features recitation of great moments in Shakespeare, commentary, biographical details, discussions of the great Shakespeare themes, and a practical guide to overcoming “Shakespeare intimidation.” Witty, probing, and funny, Clay provides an evening of insight and … Continued

Through the Lens | Speaker Series

This series celebrates Colorado snow sports by telling stories and hosting events that educate and inspire others to seek adventure. The Colorado Snowsports Museum’s ticketed live speaker series returns this winter with presentations in person.  Join them Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Wednesday, January 24 | Tragedy into Triumph Film| John Padilla Wednesday, February 8 | Billy Kidd … Continued