Sep 22nd-23rd, New York City, USA

Responding to significant global shocks, the Summit of the Future emerges as a unique opportunity for nations to unite, reaffirm shared principles, and address gaps in global governance. The summit aspires to bolster cooperation on critical challenges, revitalize the multilateral system, and construct a more effective global framework aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Charter.

Witness future design and art converging to transform abstract visions into reality at the HOLITOPIA Festival for Arts & Futures. Held on the HTW Campus Wilhelminenhof in Berlin, this festival focuses on future design and creative disciplines ranging from art to architecture. The aim is to give shape to abstract concepts of the future, creating a future that you can see and touch.

Sep 11th-14th, Lancaster, UK

This open and interdisciplinary forum calls upon scholars, practitioners, researchers, and citizens to participate in anticipation and future studies, with the aim of deepening the exchange of ideas and fostering reflection and action for a better global future. Emphasizing a global and local perspective, the conference encourages exploration of the unique conditions of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Sep 4th-5th, Bangkok, Thailand

The 10th Asia Pacific Futures Network Conference is an event that unites futurists, foresight practitioners, and multi-sector actors dedicated to crafting a better world. Themed around Education, Research, and Innovation for the Futures, Civilisations, Technologies, and the Futures of Societies, and Co-creation of Peaceful, Wellbeing, and Inclusive Societies, this conference promises dynamic networking, collaboration, and insightful discussions with prominent speakers.

Aug 27th-Aug 29th in Malmo, Sweden

The Conference 2024, set to unfold over two-and-a-half days, is a forward-thinking event designed to explore the intricate relationship between humans, machines, nature, and beyond. This year's theme encourages participants to reflect on the past and future, examining the connections our society forms and sometimes needs to reform with technology and systems.

The symposium aims to gather scholars, researchers, and students from various fields related to Futures Studies. Participants will explore a range of methodologies, including scenario-building, horizon scanning, forecasting, roadmapping, back-casting, technology assessment, Delphi surveys, and the use of social platforms.

Jul 10th-11th, Mainz, Germany

At the Curious™ Future Insight Conference, the world's brightest minds converge to delve into the frontiers of science and technology, paving the way for a brighter future. With over millennia of progress, there are still unsolved challenges awaiting innovative solutions. This conference is an opportunity to be part of a transformative journey towards unlocking new possibilities and shaping tomorrow's world.

July 8th-12th, Cambridge, UK

The conference brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world and from across disciplines with an interest in the diverse methods associated with understanding, studying, and fostering the possible within minds, communities, and cultures.

June 27th-30th in Munich, Germany

In challenging times, innovative ideas for a better world still emerge. The "Festival der Zukunft," organized by 1E9 and the Deutsches Museum, offers a platform to explore advancements in technology, science, business, art, and society. This four-day event, held in the heart of Munich along the Isar River, features keynotes, debates, workshops, exhibitions, networking opportunities, and live music.

June 26th-27th in Munich, Germany.

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June 20th-21th, virtual

The 2024 Long-Term Strategy Conference is an online event designed to address the critical need for effective long-term strategic planning across various sectors. Organized to equip professionals with essential skills, mindsets, and tools, the conference aims to bridge the gap between short-term operational goals and sustainable, visionary strategies.

Jun 13th-14th, Turku, Finland

The Futures Conference 2024 is a cross-disciplinary science platform focusing on the "Futures of Natural Resources." With global natural resource consumption at unprecedented levels, this conference serves as a critical forum for reflections on sustainability, equity, and the future of humanity. Join the discussion on diverse perspectives and potential solutions surrounding the sustainable management of natural resources.

June 6th-8th, Trento, Italy

This conference delves into the transformative evolution of science. This event is not merely a gathering but a visionary initiative aiming to revolutionize conventional perspectives within the sciences. Science, as an ever-evolving entity, has continuously improved methods and developed new theoretical frameworks since the dawn of modern science. Anticipating that science in the twenty-first century will be as creative and surprising as its twentieth-century counterpart, this conference seeks to address recent contributions within the social and human sciences that highlight the role of the future in their respective fields.

June 5th-7th, Berlin, Germany (hybrid)

University:Future Festival 2024 is an event looking to explore the theme "Tales of Tomorrow. At the festival, community plays a vital role, with opportunities for active participation through volunteer roles in moderations and jury work. The festival boasts an expanded program, offering a broad and flexible exploration of all facets of academic learning, including workshops, micro-trainings, and innovative formats.

June 3rd-5th, Calgary, Canada

The Unlocking the Future-conference is intended to invite presenters and speakers to share concepts, frameworks, approaches, techniques, technologies, tools, and case studies that can help strategists build stronger organizations that are better prepared for the future. The overarching aim is to create value for strategy as a tool for sense-making in a complex and uncertain world.

May 29th-30th, Copenhagen, Denmark

Presidents Summit is one of Northern Europe’s premier business conferences. The Summit provides a vital platform for business leaders and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond to develop their businesses, explore new ideas, and expand their global networks.

May 29th-31st, Oslo, Norway

KFF24 is the seventh Katapult Future Fest and designed explicitly for impact investors, tech entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven change-makers.KFF24's tagline "Let's Gather!" means more than just a conference. It's a call to action and an opportunity to join a worldwide movement that aims to drive positive change. The plan is to create new paths, share new stories, and challenge the limits of what might be possible.

May 24th-26th in Antigua & Barbuda

The festival will delve into the futures of 2030 and beyond, centering on crucial themes for big ocean small states, such as 'The Blue Economy and Climate Change', 'Economic Resilience', and 'Human Security'. The event celebrates three key visions: Futures We See Emerging, The Futures We Want, and The Future We Are Seeding.

May 21st-23rd, New York City, USA

Experience The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival, held at Spring Studios in Manhattan. Engage with global newsmakers discussing transformative trends, opportunities and challenges across various sectors: business, tech, economics, finance, government, science, sports, style, entertainment and more.

May 7th-9th, 2024, virtual

Futures Week is an annual event that allows participants to explore the future. This year the event is about “Cultivating futures”. A range of events will be hosted to discover possible disruptions on the horizon, confront our ways of thinking about them, and learn how foresight can prepare us for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

May 6th-7th, Lausanne, Switzerland

This Idea Development Workshop builds on the growing conversation in management and organizational studies about the role of future imaginaries in developing solution-oriented approaches to societal grand challenges.

May 2-5th, Tangier, Morrocco

Between the Two of Us will explore the dualities shaping today’s polycrisis world: AI and human agency, growth and degrowth, extraction and regeneration, capitalism and wellbeing, algorithms and social justice, extended reality and expanded consciousness, the political in the personal, and the personal in the political.

Embark on a transformative journey of collective imagination and purpose at Future Days 24, a groundbreaking festival in Lisbon tailored for futures and systemic thinkers, innovators, creatives, purpose-driven organizations, and policymakers. This immersive event transcends traditional boundaries, inviting participants to collaboratively envision the futures of urban lives, equitable societies, and the interplay of technology within and beyond. Celebrating Portugal's 50th anniversary of democracy, FD24 is not merely a festival but a catalyst for democratizing futures.

LaFutura x Novartis welcomes you to shape the future of healthcare by bringing together experts for extraordinary insights. This event in Basel is an extraordinary exploration into the future of healthcare. LaFutura x Novartis brings together experts and thought leaders to discuss the importance of foresight, groundbreaking technologies and future visions.