The Aspen Sister Cities Committee is proud to announce the Celebration of the 60th Year of Friendship with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Join Aspen Sister Cities in welcoming the visiting Garmisch-Partenkirchen official delegation for a summit on September 24, 2026 from 8:30am – 5pm at Paepcke Auditorium. The summit will include an official welcome and mayoral exchange, panel discussions addressing topical issues facing both Aspen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and musical and historical reenactment performances. Speakers and panelists will come from tourism and city offices in Aspen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Aspen Institute, the Colorado German Consular, and business/sport entities.
Registration for the complimentary summit and optional paid lunch will open on August 1, 2026.
Summit Agenda
Welcome and Introduction of Garmisch-Partenkirchen delegation, City of Aspen officials, and Aspen Sister Cities Committee
Film Screening: Revisit the Journey: 1949 – Today
Panel Discussions
Power of Sister Cities: International to Local Perspective
Commit to Tomorrow: Issues Facing Our Communities
Preparing for a Healthy Tomorrow: Sports as a Catalyst
Musical performances by Mack Bailey and Nikki Boxer
“Gretl” Historical Reenactment by Nina Gabianelli
Lunch at Aspen Historical Society – paid registration required in advance
Official Mayoral Exchange
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters
Aspen Public Radio, City of Aspen, Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Institute, Aspen Skiing Company, Town of Snowmass Village and Aspen Chamber Resort Association
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