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Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference 2025


  • The Catalyst Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE4 5BX United Kingdom (map)

Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference 2025

Dates: November 19–20, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Catalyst, Science Square, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5TG

The NIHR Innovation Observatory will host the Futures, Foresight & Horizon Scanning Conference 2025, a free two-day event designed to explore emerging trends, foresight methodologies, and horizon scanning approaches. The conference will provide a platform for professionals, researchers, and policymakers to engage in discussions shaping the future of various sectors.

What to Expect

  • Keynote Presentations – Insights from leading experts in futures, foresight, and horizon scanning.

  • Interactive Workshops – Hands-on sessions exploring tools and techniques for strategic foresight.

  • Networking Opportunities – Connect with professionals across industries.

  • Presentations & Exhibitions – Showcasing research, case studies, and innovative applications of foresight.

This event offers an opportunity to engage with forward-thinking discussions, collaborate with experts, and explore how horizon scanning informs decision-making in policy, healthcare, and beyond.

Save the Date

Further details, including the full program and speaker lineup, will be announced soon, check the link below. For enquiries, contact io-events@io.nihr.ac.uk.

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