A circular logo with mountains and foliage in the foreground celebrates the 60th anniversary of Aspen Sister Cities Garmisch-Partenkirchen, set against a white background with colorful corner accents and event details below.

Aspen Sister Cities

LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to the panel discussions and presentations at Paepcke Auditorium.

General Admission

LXCL:Join Aspen Sister Cities and the Garmisch delegation for a casual lunch at Aspen Historical Society. Lunch tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable.

Taco Truck Lunch at Aspen Historical Society

The Aspen Sister Cities Committee is proud to announce the celebration of the 60th Year of Friendship with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The summit will take place on September 24, 2026 in the Paepcke Auditorium on the Aspen Institute Campus from 8:30am - 5pm.&nbsp; Summit Agenda8:30am - 9:00am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Registration and Coffee Refreshments &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9:00am - 9:15am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Welcome from Jill Sheeley, President, Aspen Sister Cities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9:15am - 9:45am &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Revisit the Journey: 1949 to today, Paul Anderson &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;9:45am - 10:30am &nbsp; &nbsp;Gretl Uhl Historical reenactment,&nbsp;Nina Gabianelli &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10:30am -11:30am &nbsp; Case Study:The Power of Sister Cities-International to local perspective11:30am -1:45pm &nbsp; &nbsp;Taco Truck Lunch at Aspen Historical Society - Ticket Purchase Required&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ute history presented by Skylar Lomahaftewa1:45pm - 2:00pm &nbsp; &nbsp; Return to Paepcke Auditorium &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2:00pm - 3:00pm &nbsp; &nbsp; Case Study: Commit to tomorrow-Issues facing our communities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3:00pm - 3:15pm &nbsp; &nbsp; Break &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3:15pm - 4:15pm &nbsp; &nbsp; Case Study: Preparing our cities for a healthy tomorrow-sport as a catalyst &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 4:15pm - 5:00pm &nbsp; &nbsp; Official Presentations - Mayor exchange

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The Aspen Sister Cities Committee is proud to announce the celebration of the 60th Year of Friendship with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The summit will take place on September 24, 2026 in the Paepcke Auditorium on the Aspen Institute Campus from 8:30am - 5pm.  Summit Agenda8:30am - 9:00am      Registration and Coffee Refreshments                9:00am - 9:15am      Welcome from Jill Sheeley, President, Aspen Sister Cities      9:15am - 9:45am      Revisit the Journey: 1949 to today, Paul Anderson             9:45am - 10:30am    Gretl Uhl Historical reenactment, Nina Gabianelli        10:30am -11:30am   Case Study:The Power of Sister Cities-International to local perspective11:30am -1:45pm    Taco Truck Lunch at Aspen Historical Society - Ticket Purchase Required                                   Ute history presented by Skylar Lomahaftewa1:45pm - 2:00pm     Return to Paepcke Auditorium                2:00pm - 3:00pm     Case Study: Commit to tomorrow-Issues facing our communities                3:00pm - 3:15pm     Break                3:15pm - 4:15pm     Case Study: Preparing our cities for a healthy tomorrow-sport as a catalyst               4:15pm - 5:00pm     Official Presentations - Mayor exchange

Aspen Sister Cities

Aspen Garmisch-Partenkirchen 60th Anniversary Summit

1000 N 3rd St

General Admission

Free

Taco Truck Lunch at Aspen Historical Society

$25

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