Today's scout
- Anna Lindelöw Mannheimer, Chairman, Frisk Mat Association, "The Coffee Collapse"
- Ulrika Åström, communications strategist, Vinnova, "The story of the future"
- Lars Friberg, climate strategist, Vinnova, "Should we (also) break rules to fix things?"
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What is Forsight wednesday
One Wednesday a month, Vinnova invites you to Forsight wednesday – an open lunch conversation where we highlight signals of change and discuss what they can mean for future developments.
Each occasion has new scouts and new themes, with different perspectives and from different parts of society – technology, culture, economy, environment, health, design, etc. It is informal, curious and open to anyone who wants to understand where we are headed.
About foresight
Foresight is an approach that gives us the power to help shape the future. It is not about predicting the future, no one can do that. It is about visualizing possible futures based on the signals we see and the knowledge we have today. With these as a starting point, we can make strategic decisions to shape tomorrow.
A signal is something we identify in the present – a new behavior, a technology, an idea or a phenomenon – that could be the beginning of a larger change. Foresight is about seeing such signals and asking questions such as:
- What direction is this pointing towards?
- What does this mean for future opportunities and challenges?
- What is the driving force behind it?
By combining signal + driving force = foresight, we can create scenarios, based on which we can make decisions to shape the future.
Why Vinnova works with foresight
The global challenges are great – and the pace of change in society is increasing. In order to be able to manage changes, seize new opportunities and make wise and courageous decisions in the long term, we need to become better at understanding the future. Foresight helps us – and other actors in the innovation system – to act strategically, not reactively.
Read more about how Vinnova works with foresight
No pre-registration is required.
Examples of previous reconnaissance
– The (non-)work of the future
– Hur Bladerunner predicted the future – and not
– Kooperativa AI-plattformar
– Esports in real life
– What phobias about small holes and iPhone cameras mean for design
– Art as a protest mediator in the 21st century
Forsight wednesday is a chance to listen, think new thoughts and share insights. You are most welcome!