CEF’s Dreams and Disruptions Game Won the APF IF 2023 Awards!
The Center For Engaged Foresight won the Most Significant Futures Work at the 2023 APF IF Awards for games, inclusive. This recognition is not just an award—it's a testament to the vision, creativity, and passion that went into this project. The 'Dreams and Disruptions Game' stands out as a valuable contribution to the field of foresight, offering a dynamic and inclusive platform
Web3 Fusion: Embracing AI and Beyond
Dreams and Disruptions, this time in Bangkok at the DCN Global Web 3.0: Beyond AI Conference! Around a hundred digital and media professionals from all over Asia and the world played D&D to imagine the unthought-of-futures and discussed the value of randomness in futures literacy and foresight. Here are some of the key insights from the game and participants: The game's
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
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
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,