# Aspen Ideas — Festival. Health.

> Festival planning app for Aspen Ideas events. (iPhone/iPad app by The Aspen Institute, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-ideas/id657847412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Aspen Institute, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657847415)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 650 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-ideas/id657847412/reviews.md

## What is Aspen Ideas?

Plan your experience across Aspen Ideas events, including Festival, Health, Climate, and Economy. This all-in-one app provides everything you need to navigate each event with ease. Browse the latest schedules, build a personalized agenda, and explore speaker bios and session details. Use interactive maps to find venues and discover what’s happening around you. Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications so you never miss a moment.

## Key features

- Festival schedule access
- Speaker biographies
- Interactive maps
- Event planning tools
- Health festival information

## What do users think of Aspen Ideas?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
- 👍 Great for staying organized and on time
- 👍 Easy to navigate and find relevant info
- 👍 Helpful for planning and picking sessions
- 👍 Good for accessing conference information
- 👍 App has improved over the years
- 👍 Good redesign and easy to save info
- 👍 Works nicely and smoothly
- 👍 Comprehensive source for conference details

**Cons**

- 😞 Lost features from previous versions
- 😞 Difficult to find videos
- 😞 Confusing and unfriendly interface
- 😞 Video search is poor
- 😞 Duplicate entries in agenda
- 😞 Unnecessary Facebook permission requests

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Duplicate entries in agenda when adding/deleting events
- Agenda sync issues between 'Upcoming' and 'My Events'
- App requests unnecessary Facebook permissions

**Most requested features**

- Add agenda items to calendar app
- Synchronize schedule between devices
- Notify when video is available
- Allow attendees to be listed and find each other (with opt-out)
- More audience participation/contrarian questions
- Categorize and filter videos
- Improve video search functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspen-ideas/id657847412/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Prior versions were better than 2025’s

*2025-06-28, version 19.0.0 (19.0.0.4)*

Several years ago the app had the following capabilities that have since disappeared: 1) one could add agenda items to one’s calendar app. 2) one could sign in such that one’s schedule could synchronize between devices.  Additional features that would be valuable would be to set the app to notify me when the video is available.  Most conferences allow the attendees to be listed and find each other.  That should allow people to opt out (i.e. one would be included by default, but opt in for contact info to be included).

### 4/5 — Stop the squealing Fiats.

*2024-03-11, version 17.0.1*

That is all.

### 4/5 — Comments

*2023-07-11, version 15.0.0*

Have not been since before Covid so it was a treat to be back with another smorgasbord of ideas, people and opinions with stunning weather to keep the juices,  energies and ideas ideas flowing.  

Most of the speakers were very articulate, knowledgeable and thoughtful if not always thought provoking. 

You may want to experiment with having a few more of the audience prepared to
to challenge or provide contrarian or amplified questions and/ or perspectives beyond some of  the interviewers who generally tended to pose predictable questions.

### 5/5 — THE conference reference!

*2019-07-17, version 10.0*

The app is the most up to date and comprehensive source for the Aspen Security Conference. Really like the features to keep me organized and on-time!

### 5/5 — SO USER FRIENDLY ❣️

*2019-06-25, version 10.0*

This app is very intuitive and extremely helpful. I love having the speakers’ bios linked with the session description. The app has been getting better every year and I think it’s just about perfect!
It has really increased my enjoyment of the festival.

### 5/5 — Easy access, birds eye view!

*2019-06-21, version 10.0*

At first exploration, I have found this app, very easy to know where to go next!

### 5/5 — Pre-conference 2019

*2019-06-16, version 10.0*

So far so good. We’ll see how it does during the conference.

### 5/5 — Impressed

*2018-07-10, version 8.0*

Don’t normally leave reviews but was pleasantly surprised with the App this year. One of the best event based apps I’ve interacted with recently.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2017-06-27, version 7.0*

Very helpful when picking out what to go too next!

### 5/5 — Great update

*2017-06-24, version 7.0*

The redesign of the app is great. Thank you. Easy to navigate and identify and save   relevant info.

## Frequently asked questions about Aspen Ideas

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help you plan your experience at the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health events. It provides access to schedules, speaker bios, maps, and other essential information for attendees.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include access to the festival schedule, detailed speaker biographies, interactive maps of the venues, and tools to help you plan your attendance at both the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health.

### Is this app free to download and use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is intended for individuals attending the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health events. It aims to enhance their festival experience by providing convenient access to important information.

### What information can I find about the speakers?

You can find detailed biographies for the speakers participating in the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Health. This allows you to learn more about their backgrounds and expertise before or during the events.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 19.2.0 — 2026-05-29

Fresh store previews of the app on iPad

### 19.1.1.15 — 2026-05-22

We’ve introduced a fresh app design and improved navigation for 2026. Attendees will see enhanced maps and up-to-date schedule information.

### 19.0.0 (19.0.0.4) — 2025-06-09

We added a fresh app design and a few new features for 2025. Festival and Health attendees will see new maps and up-to-date schedule information.

### 18.0.1 — 2024-06-04

We added a fresh app design and a few new features for 2024. Festival and Health attendees will see new maps and up-to-date schedule information.

### 17.0.1 — 2024-02-22

Plan your experience at Aspen Ideas: Climate, March 11-13, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida. Find schedules, speaker bios, maps, and more.

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