IN SPOTLIGHT
Shaping the Future of Taste: Inside Givaudan’s Foresight Journey
Before the world caught on, Givaudan was already designing the taste experiences of tomorrow. We sit down with Igor Parshin, Customer Foresight Lead at Givaudan to talk about how the company turns early change signals into the flavours that will define the future.
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Rebuilding Ukraine: Four Future Scenarios
The cost of Ukraine's reconstruction stands at a staggering $486 billion—and climbs higher with each passing day. Timely decisions on investments, workforce, and resources will define the nation’s post-war recovery and long-term future.
The Future of AI-Driven Strategic Foresight: Insights from Experts
Our team of futurists took the stage as guest speakers at a Foresight Europe Network event, where the foresight community gathered to explore the future of strategic foresight in an increasingly AI-driven world. Here are the highlights.
Four scenarios on the future of AI in the workplace
AI’s rapid rise in the workplace is opening up new possibilities—some optimistic, others unsettling. Our team of futurists explore how AI could alter job roles, workplace dynamics, and society at large through four distinct scenarios.
Why A Broad Horizon Matters in Strategic Foresight
To stay ahead, organisations must widen their lens, exploring not just their own industry but what’s happening on the edges.
Futures of Food: Five Emerging Issues Transforming Food Systems
Drawing on in-depth foresight research by renowned futurists Prof. Sohail Inayatullah and Dr. Ivana Milojević, we spotlight five emerging issues that may revolutionise global food systems over the next 30 years.
Is the global economy on the brink? Four scenarios of potential collapse
Beneath the resilient surface of the global economy lie structural challenges that could threaten its stability. We examine what could unfold in the unlikely—but not impossible—event of a global economic collapse.
Four scenarios on the future of circular economy
The circular economy holds the promise of a zero-waste future, yet formidable challenges in technology, finances, and regulation persist. How will governments and businesses overcome these obstacles to achieve true sustainability?
S-Curve Analysis: Identifying when an emerging change signal becomes a viable opportunity
The S Curve analysis can help pinpoint emerging change signals before they evolve into prominent trends, giving organisations a strategic view to enter the market when the timing is ripe for maximum potential.
Four scenarios on the future of megacities
By 2100, all of the world's 20 largest megacities will be located in the developing world, with the majority in Africa. What implications will this shift have for the future of the global economy, climate, and the welfare of these urban populations?
Four scenarios on the future of digital privacy
Will the trade-off between privacy and convenience become the norm in our digitised future? Or will people reclaim control, heralding a new era for the internet?
Three scenarios on the future of Taiwan-China relations
Geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan are reaching a critical juncture as Beijing increases political and military pressure on Taipei. We present three scenarios that explore the future of Taiwan-China relations and the implications of a potential conflict.
Strategic Foresight vs. Competitive Intelligence
These two disciplines play distinct yet complementary roles in strategic decision-making, both essential for success in today's volatile environment.