NWU pioneers futures, inaugurates first UNESCO/UNITWIN Chair Programme in PH
Northwestern University (NWU) in Laoag City has achieved a significant milestone by launching the first United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - University Twinning and Networking Scheme (UNITWIN) Chair Programme in the Philippines. The grand inauguration of the UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities took place on October 12, 2023, at the NWU International House. This event
Second World Summit of the Committees of the future 2023
We are at a historic turning point as the Inter-Parliamentary Union and its member nation-states commit to increasing their domain knowledge and capacities to embed and use #anticipatorygovernance and #artificialintelligence to imagine and explore alternative future worlds of parliaments, democracies, and democratic institutions. I am truly honored to be invited to speak at the plenary, provide feedback on the design
Building a Culture of Foresight Evaluation at the Dubai Future Forum
We had an excellent session on Building a Culture of Foresight Evaluation at the Dubai Future Forum, and I am so pleased to share the moment and unpack this with Annette L Gardner, PhD, and john a. sweeney. Thanks to the DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION and Team, and Patrick Noack for the opportunity to delve into the work of the Association of Professional Futurists - APF Foresight Evaluation Report and
Unveiling Dreams and Disruptions: A Foresight Game Takes a Leap from Virtual to Reality
After years of virtual exploration and strategic foresight gameplay, the Center for Engaged Foresight celebrated a milestone with the launch of its first over-the-table session of Dreams and Disruptions. This groundbreaking foresight game came to life at the Association of Professional Futurists' ProDev Seminar, presented in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Management School Executive Education and Lifelong Learning. A Unique
Navigating the Unpredictable: Lessons from Blending Randomness, Imagination, and Leadership in Foresight Gaming
The "𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲: A Dreams and Disruptions Game" event at the launch of the UNESCO Chair on Anticipatory Governance and Regenerative Cities at Northwestern University on October 13, 2023, brought together faculty members from all colleges of Northwestern University to explore the uncharted territories of imagination, challenge the status quo, and contribute to the collective exploration of the futures
Dreams and Disruptions Featured at the IFTF Foresight Talk
Over a hundred people worldwide joined us at the recent IFTF Foresight Talk on Dreams and Disruptions! I thoroughly enjoyed the foresight conversation with Lyn Jeffery, Distinguished Fellow and Director at IFTF Foresight Essentials. It was an excellent opportunity to share my foresight journey, my views on gaming foresight, the latest APF developments, and more about the future. During my talk,