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IFTF Events
Institute for the Future brings people together to make the future—today. Whether you’re a strategic leader in a large organization, a practicing foresight professional, a community leader, or simply interested in learning more about futures thinking, IFTF events can help you turn foresight into critical insights that lead to action.
Explore the list of upcoming events below and check back regularly for new additions and other updates!
Webinar
LEARN WITH IFTF: Foresight Essentials
Wed, Jan 19, 2022 • 8:30am PST | 11:30am EST | 16:30 UTC
30 minutes | Public | Free
Join Institute for the Future’s renowned foresight learning experts Lyn Jeffery and Sara Skvirsky for a live 30-minute introductory webinar to see for yourself how IFTF Foresight Essentials builds world-ready, future-ready skills and mindsets. We can help you build foresight and foresight leadership into your daily work and practices!
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Webinar
IFTF FORESIGHT TALKS with Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Mon, Jan 24, 2022 • 9:00am PST | 12:00pm EST | 17:00 UTC
60 minutes | Public | Free
Join us when Hodari Davis, IFTF foresight faculty, will interview Marc Bamuthi Joseph, renowned spoken-word poet, arts activist, and educator. More details to come!
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Training
IFTF FORESIGHT ESSENTIALS
Feb 1-25, 2022 • 6 sessions • Live-Online
Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
IFTF Foresight Essentials' flagship training is a one-of-a-kind course designed to help individuals and organizations develop their skills in the art and science of foresight. Learn a comprehensive set of tools and frameworks for a complete professional foresight practice.
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Webinar
IFTF FORESIGHT TALKS with Jake Dunagan & friends
Wed, Feb 2, 2022 • 10:00am PST | 1:00pm EST | 18:00 UTC
60 minutes | Public | Free
Join us when Dr. Jake Dunagan, IFTF Research Director, will interview a couple brilliant creators/designers of "artifacts from the future." More details to come!
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Training
IFTF FAST FUTURES: Foresight for Beginners in 90 minutes
Thu, Feb 3, 2022 • 10:00am PST | 1:00pm EST | 18:00 UTC
90 minutes | Public | $99
Are you curious about foresight, but don't know anything about it yet? Join us for IFTF Fast Futures—a 90-minute, introductory-level online learning experience that will teach you how to get started with your own creative foresight! Led by IFTF Research Director Jane McGonigal, Ph.D., this live-online training is designed for individuals with little or no previous experience with futures thinking or creative foresight.
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Webinar
IFTF FORESIGHT TALKS with Jane McGonigal
Wed, Mar 2, 2022 • 10:00am PST | 1:00pm EST | 18:00 UTC
60 minutes | Public | Free
Join us when Leah Zaidi, IFTF Research Director, will interview Dr. Jane McGonigal, IFTF Director of Game Research + Development and world-renowned designer of alternate reality games, about her new book. More details to come!
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Training
IFTF FORESIGHT ESSENTIALS
Mar 3-24, 2022 • 6am PDT | 9am EDT | 14:00 UTC
6 sessions (4 hrs each & 2 hr orientation) | Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
IFTF Foresight Essentials' flagship training is a one-of-a-kind course designed to help individuals and organizations develop their skills in the art and science of foresight. Learn a comprehensive set of tools and frameworks for a complete professional foresight practice.
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Training
IFTF SCENARIO BUILDING
Mar 30-Apr 8, 2022 • 9am PDT | 12pm EDT | 16:00 UTC
5 sessions (3 hrs each) | Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
Learn the art and science of crafting alternative futures scenarios and develop an action plan around them. Join expert IFTF faculty in this in-depth training on scenario building, where we will introduce the mythic underpinnings of the alternative futures method as practiced at IFTF.
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Training
IFTF DESIGN FUTURES
MAY 5-19, 2022 • 8am PDT | 11am EDT | 15:00 UTC
5 sessions (4 hrs each & 90 min orientation) | Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
Learn to make the future come alive in the present. Design Futures is a practice that uses design principles, media, and immersive experiences in combination with provocative insights about the future, to help your audience better understand what the future could be.
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Training
IFTF FORESIGHT ESSENTIALS
Jun 6-30, 2022 • 5pm PDT | 8pm EDT | 10am AEST
6 sessions (4 hrs each & 90 min orientation) | Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
IFTF Foresight Essentials' flagship training is a one-of-a-kind course designed to help individuals and organizations develop their skills in the art and science of foresight. Learn a comprehensive set of tools and frameworks for a complete professional foresight practice.
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Training
IFTF FORESIGHT ESSENTIALS
Jul 19-21, 2022 • 9am-5:30pm PDT • Palo Alto, CA
3 days | Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
IFTF Foresight Essentials' flagship training is a one-of-a-kind course designed to help individuals and organizations develop their skills in the art and science of foresight. Learn a comprehensive set of tools and frameworks for a complete professional foresight practice.
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Training
IFTF FORESIGHT ESSENTIALS
Sep 8-29, 2022 • 9am PDT | 12pm EDT | 16:00 UTC
6 sessions (4 hrs each & 2 hr orientation) | Public | Paid | Space is limited; Early registration recommended
IFTF Foresight Essentials' flagship training is a one-of-a-kind course designed to help individuals and organizations develop their skills in the art and science of foresight. Learn a comprehensive set of tools and frameworks for a complete professional foresight practice.
LEARN MORE »