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The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies conducts client research and supports decision-making in organisations globally through scenario planning, megatrend analysis, risk management, innovation and strategy processes.
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Book us for keynote presentations, inspirational talks and lectures or participate in our open courses and events.
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Publications

Stay updated on the most important trends and visionary ideas, take a deep dive into future scenarios, and read thorough analyses of the development patterns shaping the world of tomorrow. The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies produces a total of 16 publications annually. Learn more about our individual publications here.
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The CIFS Membership Network consists of public and private organisations looking to gain insights into the trends and developments affecting the future of their business and industry. Join us!
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We are an independent and non-profit global research organisation and advisory, founded in 1969.

Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
Amaliegade 5c
DK-1256 Copenhagen K
Phone: +45 3311 7176
Mail: cifs@cifs.dk
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Our client work, research and publications covers a range of topics. Browse key CIFS topics here.
Education

Technology

Health

Media

Work

Transport & Mobility

Environment & Resources

Megatrends

Retail & Consumers

Cities, Urban Life & Mobility

Sport & Leisure

Strategy

Culture & Ideas

Society & People

Scenario 05:2017

Within 50 years, British gerontologist Aubrey de Grey believes we will have biomedical therapies capable of prolonging life indefinitely. The only barrier against this major breakthrough, he says, is if we lock ourselves into a so-called ‘pro-ageing trance’, where we accept ageing as a natural part of life. Read the interview with Aubrey de Grey in this issue’s main article. Other themes and articles in this issue: What Six Million Years of Human Evolution Can Tell Us About the Future / Alvar Aalto’s Skate Pool / Evaluating the Hype: Electric Cars / The Uncanny Valley of the Mind / Company Towns are Back! News About Technology and Science / Futures Past: The Whale Farm / Magazines, Books, Podcasts / Behaviour / Tech / Trends / Ideas, Visions, Possible Futures and much more...

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We are a leading global advisory firm in the use of futurist methods developed to solve strategic organisational challenges. Our clients include some of the world’s largest organisations.

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The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS) is a self-owned membership organisation. The member circle consists of future-oriented organisations and institutions.

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