Seminar

Seminar Foresight Practices in education & research

Calling all strategists & futurists! In today's era of rapid digital transformations and societal shifts, predicting a certain future is becoming increasingly difficult. Do you want to learn to anticipate the unpredictable? Discover opportunities, challenges and new perspectives to be prepared for the future.

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28 Nov 2024
Time
10:00 - 17:00u.
Location
SURF Utrecht

In the midst of these swirling currents of change, this seminar provides a platform for collective exploration and learning. Together, we will delve into futures thinking and foresight, recognising that our collective insights hold the key to unlocking new pathways forward.
 
Join us, not as mere spectators of the future, but as active participants in shaping it. The sessions will be in English.

09:30h. Walk-in
10:00h. Welcome by Ron Augustus (CINO SURF) & Gül Akcaova (lead futurist SURF)
10:15h

Presentation - How TU Delft is building the foresight capacity

As innovation accelerates and the future becomes increasingly complex, developing the ability to anticipate trends and challenges is essential for a university. In this session, we’ll explore the importance of foresight in decision-making, and how TU Delft is working on integrating these capabilities to better navigate uncertainties, shape future opportunities, and contribute to societal impact. Let’s dive into how we can build a forward-thinking institution together.

11:00h SURF Tech Trends rapport - How could the trend report support strategic conversations?
12:00h. Lunch
13:00h Workshop with Expertisenetwerk Systemisch Codesign, https://www.systemischcodesign.nl
16:00h Towards 2025
16:15h Wrap up & drinks

This session is not hybrid and will not be recorded. 

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