The Business of Foresight

The Association of Professional Futurists (APF) is strengthening its European footprint through a new series of regional gatherings. Our aim is to build a vibrant, Europe-flavored community of foresight practitioners: from business, public policy, academia, and beyond.

Europe has a long and diverse tradition of futures work, with strong practices across countries and sectors. Yet there is still a need to connect these communities, share learnings, and address the professionalization of foresight as a discipline.

Our first series of events is dedicated to the Business of Foresight - exploring how practitioners create, explain, and sustain foresight work. Future sessions will bring in diverse voices and themes relevant to the European context.

This new series - created and hosted by Diana Stafie (APF Board Member) and Bülent Duagi (APF member, Reading Club lead) - will over time bring in the voices and contributions of various experts in the field. The kick-off session will feature short practitioner journeys, followed by collaborative breakout labs where participants share struggles, challenges, learnings, and practical tricks — and co-create a living guide to the business of foresight.

We invite all APF members and foresight practitioners considering joining APF to take part in shaping this community.