Get to know our new CEO in this interview where we talk about his background, experiences, and his vision as a leader.

With the exponential growth of Asian economies, the consumption balance is shifting from the West towards the emerging markets in Asia.

How can organisations define foresight success and identify areas of improvement? To understand which factors are the most influential in determining organisational foresight success, we’ve interviewed twelve Finnish organisations from both the public and private sectors.

Trend cards on Futures Platform's foresight database now include two scenario descriptions and their development timelines.

E-work visas are reshaping how we work, live and travel. With many countries offering remote work visas and major tech companies developing virtual work software, the trend is now firmly in the mainstream.

Interest in personalised healthcare, mental health and holistic wellness regimens had been gaining traction steadily. With Covid-19 dramatically accelerating these pre-existing transitions, Futures Platform’s futurists anticipate that many of the pandemic-induced changes to the healthcare and wellness industries will be here to stay post-pandemic.

Social media platforms were already under increasing pressure to curb misinformation before 2020, and Covid-19 only added fuel to the fire. The atmosphere of uncertainty, the increased online activity and the ensuing information overload created the perfect conditions for misinformation to spread.

Along with tourism and the events industry, retail has been one of the most heavily affected sectors by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, despite the sudden hit, we anticipate that the retail sector will bounce back with a renewed focus on experience design and human connection.

By analysing data from various sources, foresight methods help make sense of today's world, make assessments about the world of tomorrow, and proactively answer to the opportunities and challenges that will define the future. In this introduction, we will discuss why foresight is necessary and how it helps you keep up with continuous change.

A new wave of sustainable urbanism focuses on bringing nature into the heart of the cities.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every sector, but the scope and nature of these effects differ significantly across industries. By understanding the future direction of these shifts, organisations can take advantage of these changes and set themselves up for success in the post-pandemic world.

Thanks to rapid technological advances, it may one day be possible to track, measure and even modify our emotions. While the technology is still in its nascent phase, brain-computer interfaces may be a game-changer in mental health, entertainment, and advertisement industries.