Event Highlights
GFS CAFE
Our first online gathering of 2025 brought together both new and longtime members of the GFS community in a dynamic and inclusive space. These gatherings take place biannually and are designed to foster the exchange of ideas, cultivate meaningful connections, and bring to light opportunities that can strengthen the global foresight ecosystem.
Portrait of A Futurist
Held at SXSW 2025, this session
offered a compelling deep-dive into the evolving role of futurists, how they navigate uncertainty, and why their work is becoming increasingly vital in a fast-changing world. The session also marked the official launch of our report stemming out of a global survey conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, comparing how futurists view the world versus everyone else.
Leaders of humanity
Shaping Foresightful Leaders: An online workshop hosted by Sabrina Sullivan and Meghan Donohoe, the session focused on how leaders can use futures-thinking to navigate complexity and make resilient decisions.
How do Futurists View the World?
This global survey, that was conducted by Ipsos, invited GFS members to share their perspectives alongside 52,000 people from 50 countries, offering a unique comparison between how future thinkers interpret today’s world and how the general public sees it—revealing powerful insights into the mindset of those shaping the future.
Unlocking Africa’s Potential Through Foresight Modelling
The Institute for Security Studies convened experts to explore three critical global issues. The sessions were designed to facilitate meaningful information exchange, encourage networking, and promote collaboration on shared global challenges.
Dreams & Disruption: A scenario-building card game
Lead by Sherman Cruz, this session was held over Zoom, where we invited GFS members to explore alternative futures through storytelling, strategic thinking, and collaborative play.
Reimagining Future Tools for Local Context
Through an online workshop, participants were invited to create future worlds grounded in their own language, culture, and local symbols. Hosted by Sara Kichly from Women Who Future(s), the session explored how futures literacy tools can be reimagined to honor diverse worldviews and lived experiences.
Action Jam
Hosted by Victoria Mulligan and Nils Müller at the Dubai Future Forum 2024, this gathering brought together GFS members from across the globe to connect, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The session fostered a spirit of community and laid the groundwork for future joint initiatives within the Global Future Society network.
ALAF (Latin Futures Association) Official Debut
Held during the 2024 edition of the Dubai Future Forum, this event marked a significant milestone for ALAF. It spotlighted the ‘Latin American way’ of foresight—merging conventional methodologies with ancestral wisdom to envision futures rooted in collective well-being and cultural depth.
2071: The age of humility
Unveiled during the 2024 Dubai Future Forum in collaboration with GFS, 4CF launched their first-ever foresight gamebook. Designed as an interactive experience for futurists, the gamebook invited players to navigate complex scenarios and rethink long-term strategies through the lens of humility and collective intelligence.
Unconventional Futures
This workshop, hosted by The Association of Professional Futurists (APF), during the Dubai Future Forum 2024, offered futurists and foresight practitioners a deep dive into non-traditional, human-centred approaches to futures thinking.