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For foresight professionals

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

The Respiratory Health Initiative

Advisory

The Respiratory Health Initiative is a comprehensive platform designed to support stakeholders dedicated to addressing the global challenge of chronic respiratory diseases.

It was independently developed by the Institute and validated by an independent, global, external Steering Committee and
Sanofi and Regeneron provided unrestricted support in the development of the indices.

How the BBC Uses Foresight to Prepare for an AI Mediated Future

Advisory

In collaboration with BBC R&D and the BBC’s GenAI Programme, CIFS led a foresight initiative exploring the future impacts of Generative AI on the media industry and its implications for public service media.

Navigating the AGI Discourse in Foresight

Futures Partnership

We surveyed members of our Foresight Practitioners Network to understand their opinions on AGI: their organisation’s preparedness, knowledge of the field, and perspectives on how the community should best navigate the deep uncertainty of its development.

We then asked foresight experts to weigh in on our findings.

Applied Strategic Foresight course

What People Say About our Course

Courses

Explore these 12 testimonials from course participants and learn what insights and perspectives we have passed on.

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Building Foresight and Breaking New Ground

Advisory

PostFinance Project Case Report: Read our conversation with Alice Dal Fuoco and Olivier Weiss from PostFinance about the legacy of their collaboration with us, and how to develop a sustainable shift in mindset.

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The Role of Foresight in Organisations

futures partnership

To gain a better understanding of how organisations are effectively leveraging foresight, we've conducted a series of qualitative interviews with foresight practitioners from eight diverse organisations, supplemented by our extensive practical experience in advising organisations on this subject.

A Clearer Role for the Board

Advisory

The Aarhus University School of Management and Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies conducted a research project to investigate the role of company boards in maintaining organizational future preparedness.

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The Respiratory Health Initiative

Advisory

The Respiratory Health Initiative is a comprehensive platform designed to support stakeholders dedicated to addressing the global challenge of chronic respiratory diseases.

It was independently developed by the Institute and validated by an independent, global, external Steering Committee and
Sanofi and Regeneron provided unrestricted support in the development of the indices.

Where Foresight and Immersion Meet

Advisory

In this conversation between Amy Nemes (an expert facilitator from WDHB, a global pioneer in immersive learning) and Lasse Jonasson (Chief Foresight Officer at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies), unpack why foresight matters now more than ever – and how structured reflection, a learner’s mindset, and the discipline of foresight can unlock stronger, more adaptive leadership.

The Summit

Advisory

An annual conference for curious minds who are passionate about exploring the future of emerging technologies from all its different angles.

The Summit is designed to bring together Nordic business leaders and innovators to explore the potential impacts of emerging technologies from both commercial and consumer perspectives.

Applied Strategic Foresight course

What People Say About our Courses

courses

Explore these 12 testimonials from course participants and learn what insights and perspectives we have passed on.

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The role of foresight in organisations mock up

The Role of Foresight in Organisations

futures partnership

To gain a better understanding of how organisations are effectively leveraging foresight, we've conducted a series of qualitative interviews with foresight practitioners from eight diverse organisations, supplemented by our extensive practical experience in advising organisations on this subject.

A Clearer Role for the Board

Advisory

The Aarhus University School of Management and Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies conducted a research project to investigate the role of company boards in maintaining organizational future preparedness.

Download Report

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