The Aspen Institute 12d ago

Curious, creative, and energetic, Gen Z scientists are working at the intersection of science, technology, and health to have real-world impact. Barely age 18, three innovators talk about how they reimagine what’s possible as they advocate for neurodivergent individuals, develop lab models for studying juvenile arthritis, and use retinal images to diagnose autism and ADHD. Where do their inspired ideas come from? How can we ignite the same passion in the next generation of problem-solvers, nurture a lasting love of STEM, and support rising innovators so they thrive? Aspen Ideas: Health takes place on the Aspen Institute’s wondrous 40-acre campus in the Rocky Mountains from June 22-25, 2026. The three-day event, which has opened the renowned Aspen Ideas Festival since 2014, is where health’s biggest challenges meet its biggest thinkers. #AspenIdeasHealth #AspenIdeas For more information about Aspen Ideas: Health, visit https://www.aspenideas.org/health.