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Morning of Foresight: Scouting from Austin, Texas

Digitally Tue 9 Apr 2024 at 08:00-09:00

Vinnova invites you to a foresight event with insights from the internationally renowned conference South by Southwest 2024, a festival that takes place every year in Austin, Texas. The festival starts in March and is one of the world's largest tech conferences that mixes content such as music, film, innovation, technology and interactive media.

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During 50 minutes, you will be able to take part in a number of short foresights from the conference South by Southwest (SXSW) connected to, among other things, the energy of the future, interactive technology and space. Presenters are Joakim Skog and Annie Lindmark from Vinnova who will share various signals and trends they have perceived and which they believe can develop into something new or changing.

A signal of a possible change - is something that is already happening today, but which can be a clue for the future - if we only listen carefully enough. The next step is to ask yourself questions like: “What kind of change does this signal represent? What direction does it take us?” and "What trend or larger phenomenon is pushing us in that direction?" Signal plus drive equals foresight. Foresight is an approach that gives us the power to help shape the future – and not just let it happen. It's not about predicting the future, no one can do that! It is about working with scenarios about the future based on the signals we see and the knowledge we have today. With their help, we can make more informed decisions.

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We address actors within the innovation system who are interested in foresight and global trends, innovation experts, key actors, public actors, startups and private individuals. The same target group that tunes in on Foresight Wednesday. That is, a broad group actors who are interested in foresight and global trends.

Programme

  • Why does Vinnova work with foresight?
  • What is South by Southwest (SXSW)?
  • Scouting: 6 x 5 minutes
  • Questions

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Questions?

Annie Lindmark

Programme manager

+46 8 473 30 95

Joakim Skog

Program manager

+46 8 473 32 32

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Last updated 8 April 2024