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ICAP 2013 will be held in Aspen, Colorado at Aspen Meadows, home of the Aspen Institute, from Saturday, September 21 through Sunday, September 29. The program below provides daily highlights and is subject to change. For a detailed look at the ICAP agenda, the Archive provides previous program agendas, as well as brief biographies of senior and mid-career participants.

Saturday, September 21, 2013
 
Arrival, Reception and Dinner in Aspen, Colorado
Sunday, September 22, 2013

Diversity, Leadership and Current Environments, Differing Perspectives and Glimpses into the Future
Monday, September 23, 2013

Challenges and Opportunities in Public and Private Sectors, Career Workshop I and Individual Career Advising
Tuesday, September 24, 2013

International Issues, Career Workshop II on Networking, Panel Discussions, Breakout Sessions, Individual Career Advising and Leveraging the ICAP Network
Wednesday, September 25, 2013

U.S. Policy Agenda, Challenges in Asia and Career Workshop III on Work/Life Balance
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Multilateral Cooperation, International Finance Issues, Individual Career Advising and Group Dynamics Exercises
Friday, September 27, 2013

Strategies for Career Development and Enhancement, US-Africa Relations, Promoting Diversity and High Quality U.S. Leadership and Leveraging the ICAP Experience
Saturday, September 28, 2013

International Public Service Leadership and Diversity, Work Group Meetings and Reports

Sunday, September 29, 2013

The Concluding Program, Lunch and Departures

The Fetzer Institute The Ford Foundation United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation
University of Denver The Aspen Institute

"ICAP was intellectually and spiritually stimulating. I feel rejuvenated to give my best as a relief and development worker and to motivate others to work in the field of international affairs."
Official with CARE
"ICAP gave me tools, strategies and a support network to combat discrimination and develop my career."
Official with AED
"ICAP has been a watershed week for me. I leave feeling empowered, hopeful for the future and confident."
Foreign Service Officer
"ICAP has strengthened my leadership skills and provided me with the strength, the guidance and the tools to continue facing career challenges. "
Official with the Inter-American Foundation
"The week in Aspen was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has already changed my life and outlook."
Foreign Service Officer
"This was one of the best experiences of my professional life. For me, ICAP came at a perfect time."
Official with Catholic Relief Services
"This program has initiated the creation of a network of leaders that may change the face--both literally and figuratively--of the nation’s governance structure."
Official with a major aerospace and defense company
"ICAP was one of my most rewarding professional development experiences."
Official with the Defense Intelligence Agency
"This was an extremely valuable experience. The beautiful setting and rich programs allowed us to bloom and thrive."
Official with the World Bank