The Foresight Practitioner Conference (FPC) is scheduled for March 3-4, 2025, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Organized by the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF), the event aims to unite business leaders, forecasting practitioners, and researchers to discuss advancements in forecasting methodologies.

The conference will feature presentations from industry experts, including:

• Skander Hannachi (Google Cloud): Insights from AI-based demand forecasting.

• Nikos Kourentzes (University of Skövde, Sweden): The role of forecasting as a strategic competence.

• Ruby Kuklov (AstraZeneca): Approaches to forecasting in biotech pipelines.

• Lauren Davis (North Carolina A&T State University): Utilizing forecasting for efficient food distribution in food banks.

• Simon Spavound (Drexel University): Strategies for deploying forecasting models in business contexts.

Additionally, the conference will host the inaugural IIF Forecasting Practice Competition, highlighting organizations that have effectively implemented forecasting improvements. Finalists, including Wayfair, Maersk, Hewlett-Packard, Ipiranga, and OpenGrid Europe, will present their projects on March 2, 2025, with the winner announced during the conference.

Registration is open until January 31, 2025. For more details, including the full program and speaker lineup, please visit the official conference page: