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Futures Research – Trends, Innovation, Science and Think Tanks

Futurists explore the developments that could shape tomorrow’s society, economy and world of work. Their areas of expertise range from innovation management and future trends to technological developments and long-term future scenarios. Topics such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, collaboration and connectivity are just as relevant as social change and new business models.

Science, research and think tanks provide an important foundation for futures research. Scientific findings, market analyses and interdisciplinary research projects help identify changes at an early stage and assess potential developments. Think tanks bring together experts from business, politics and academia to examine questions about the future, develop new perspectives and identify possible courses of action.

For companies and organisations, these insights provide valuable guidance for strategic decisions, market research and innovation management. Those who recognise and assess trends early can seize opportunities, better evaluate risks and prepare for upcoming changes.

Our futurists, scientists and think tank experts combine academic research with practical experience. As keynote speakers, they address future trends, innovation, scientific developments and how companies can actively shape their future.

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Jyoti Guptara

Expert on Business Storytelling, Creativity & Leadership

Ian Beacraft

Futurist, CEO, Strategist & Creative Technologist, Expert in AI & the Future of Work

Anders Sörman-Nilsson

Futurist: Change Management, Digital Change, Future Trends & Innovation

Tanja Frieden

Expert for energy & transformation, Olympic champion, former Swiss snowboarder

Mads Faurholt-Jorgensen

Serial entrepreneur and best selling author

Henrik von Scheel

Expert 4th Industrial Revolution, Digital Transformation & Future of Growth & Productivity

Beate van Loo-Born

Performance under pressure - for people, leaders and organisations in a brittle world.

Tina Teucher

Expert for sustainable Business, CSR & Megatrends, Author

Georges T. Roos

Futurist & Global Thinker, Founder & CEO of ROOS ThinkTank for Cultural Innovation

Dr. Parag Khanna

World's leading Geo-Strategist

Franziska Zimmermann

Business & Event Moderator and Host for Conferences, Panels, Trade Fairs, and Gala Events

Prof. Dr. Thomas Druyen

Futurologist, Sociologist, Scientist, Author & Publicist

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Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Lothar Abicht

Futurist, Scientist & Expert for Futurology and Education research

Ömer Atiker

Entrepreneur, Expert in Digitization and Digital Innovation

Christian Baudis

Internet-Expert, Former CEO Google Germany, Futurist, Digital Entrepreneur

Ian Beacraft

Futurist, CEO, Strategist & Creative Technologist, Expert in AI & the Future of Work

Lars Behrendt

Innovator, Influencer & Entrepreneur - CEO Granny&Smith Innovation Agency

Jan Berger

Founder & CEO Think Tank Themis Foresight, Futurist

Mounia Berrada-Gouzi

International event moderator for business, tech & innovation

Jens Bode

Expert for innovation and creative talents

David Bosshart

Chairman of the Board Duttweiler Foundation, Trendanalyst & Sought Thinker

Dr. Josef Braml

Expert on the USA, Geopolitics & Geo-Economics

Jonathan Brill

AI Inventor, Business Futurist, Fortune 50 Executive & Strategic Growth Expert

Zarah Bruhn

Founder of Socialbee, Social Tech Entrepreneur, Innovator & Impact Leader

Gib Bulloch

Social Intrapreneur, Corporate Insurgent, Author and Storyteller

Christoph Burkhardt

Innovation Expert & Future Architect

Barbara Busse

Futurologist & Innovation Expert

Science Busters

Science cabaret show

Dr. Stefan Carsten

Futurologist & Urban Geographer - Expert on the Future of Mobility

Peter Cochrane

Futurist, Expert in Technology and the Future of Change in Corporations, Individuals and Society

Henry Coutinho-Mason

Trend Expert & Innovation Strategist

Daniel Cronin

"The Pitch Professor", Serial Entrepreneur, University Lecturer, Expert for Startups, Innovation & Digitalization