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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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Popular speakers

Christian Wehner

Expert Innovation, Creativity, Strategy; Senior Director Innovation Strategy @ SAP & Author

Timo Leukefeld

Expert in Solar & Energy

Christoph Burkhardt

Innovation Expert & Future Architect

Ranga Yogeshwar

Economist, Journalist & Author

Prof. Dr. Thomas H. Zurbuchen

Senior Vice President of Advanced Concepts at Blue Origin, Astrophysicist

Ian Khan

Futurist, AI Readiness, Creator of the Future Readiness Score

Nils Müller

Futurist, Founder & CEO TRENDONE

Henrik von Scheel

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

Markos Aristides Kern

Entrepreneur, Sports Tech Innovator & Expert in Gamification

Tristan Horx

Futurologist & Trend Analyst

Kirstine Fratz

Zeitgeist Expert

Christian Baudis

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

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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