Futuring
New technologies like AI, XR, edge and quantum are enabling impactful applications. What does this mean for education and research institutions? With futuring, we look ahead and respond faster and more efficient to new developments. In this way, we jointly make better strategic choices for the future.
Futuring at SURF

Let's continually ask ourselves 'what if' and continue to explore the future. After all, it is not about predictions but being able to imagine the future.

Gül Akcaova

Gül Akcaova

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New technologies

Exploring trends with public values as a starting point

Within the educational and research domains we see great initiatieves and applications of new technologies. With the launch of the report SURF Tech Trends we are starting a long-term collaboration with members and technical experts on technological developments. We jointly identify trends, explore and experiment and test the trends for public values such as inclusivity, freedom of education, accessibility, safety, reliability, self-determination and the professional autonomy of teachers, researchers and institutions.

6 trending technologies 

  • Advanced computing
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Edge
  • Extended reality (XR)
  • Networking
  • Quantum