We help people and organisations imagine, work with, and shape their future

We are an independent, non-profit think tank established in 1969.
By building the capabilities necessary to address potential futures we help create a society fit to meet the challenges and grasp the opportunities we face.

We do this by applying our unique approach to futures studies and foresight, combined with more than 50 years of global experience.

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New FARSIGHT: On Autopilot

Agency and Abdication in an Automated Future.

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Case: Beyond The Billable Hour

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Learn how How Vieira de Almeida is using foresight to prepare for the future of law in this Q&A with Margarida Saragoça, Director for Business and Knowledge, and João Vieira de Almeida, Senior Partner and Chairman.

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Nordic Women's Health 2040

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A foresight framework for systemic transformation of women’s health. Download the Charter and Implementation Playbook.

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New Book (in Danish): Tag Fremtiden Tilbage

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Thomas Geuken declares war on the toxic uncertainty that is stealing an entire generation's faith in the future in a new book.

The book is in Danish and available from June 1st.

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Anchoring Foresight in Danish Policy Making

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(In Danish) In this policy brief, we present a key recommendation that consideration for the future and future generations be systematically embedded in political decision-making processes.

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Talks: Get key insights into the trends and scenarios shaping your future

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We deliver talks tailor-made to your organisation and interests.

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Editorial: How the GP Practice Can Stop a Global Health Crisis

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Featuring contributions from Amanda Barnard (President, IPCRG) and Siân Williams (Chief Executive Officer, IPCRG)

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Services

We have more than 50 years of combined global experience working with organisations across the public, private, academic, and civic sectors, as well as with the general public.

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Courses

Organisational Training

Partnerships

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Course Calendar

Applied Strategic Foresight

Copenhagen

Sep 24 - 25 (FEW SEATS LEFT) | Oct 22 - 23 | Nov 12 - 13 | Dec 3 - 4

Learn how to bring futures thinking and foresight into strategy with an intensive and hands-on course in an engaging on-site learning environment. A popular choice for decision-makers, innovation managers, strategic planners, and people who want to get a head-start working strategically with the future.

Applied Strategic Foresight

Paris (hosted by axa foresight)

Nov 8 - 10

This time we are coming to Paris!
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Learn how to bring futures thinking and foresight into strategy with an intensive and hands-on course in an engaging on-site learning environment. A popular choice for decision-makers, innovation managers, strategic planners, and people who want to get a head-start working strategically with the future.

Strategize like a Futurist

online with hyper island

Oct. 28 - Dec. 2 (six weeks)

Learn how to bring futures thinking and foresight into strategy through a six-week online learning journey with weekly live sessions, asynchronous group work, and individual exercises.

In collaboration with our partners at Hyper Island.

Futures and Foresight with AI (On-site)

Copenhagen

October 8 - 9

Explore how AI is beginning to reshape the practice of futures and foresight. Rather than treating AI simply as a tool for efficiency, the course examines deeper questions about how we perceive, imagine, plan, and innovate in relation to the future. It is an exploratory and participatory learning journey into what foresight becomes in an AI-mediated reality.

Impact

Our agendas are efforts within a specific area where we aspire to create systemic change through cultivating futures-thinking and futures capabilities.

Health

Education

Leadership

Urban Development

Philanthropy

Civil Service and Policy Making

AI & Technology

Foresight & Futures Capabilities

FARSIGHT

FARSIGHT is our quarterly publication that explores possible futures and provokes and inspires change in the present.

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The world is rapidly changing. If we are to have a safe, fair, and prosperous society in the future, it requires the ability to visualise change, think innovatively, navigate uncertainty, and create consensus on future solutions.

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