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Almedalen: What might the future look like and function like? What signals make it possible for us to shape it?

Organised by: Vinnova
Klosterbrunnsgatan 5, Framtidens trädgård & digitalt Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 10:00-10:50
Register by 24 juni

The global challenges are great and societal development is accelerating. What signals are we seeing today and what possible clues to the future can they provide? Welcome to a Foresight Wednesday from Framtidens trädgård, where we get to take part in some short insights from different perspectives.

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What signals have our guests listened to, seen or experienced that provide possible clues to the future? Once we have listened for signals, we need to ask ourselves questions like: “What type of change does this signal represent? What direction is it taking us?” and “What trend or larger phenomenon is driving us in that direction?” Signal plus driving force equals foresight.

Foresight is an approach that gives us the power to help shape the future – and not just let it happen. It is 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 well-informed decisions.

About the seminar on Almedalen's website

Vinnova's entrie program in Almedalen

Participants

  • Evelina Attila, grundare, Nordan AI
  • Mattias Akke, forskare, AI for Science
  • Joakim Skog, Vinnova i Silicon Valley

    Foresight Wednesday in Almedalen is moderated by: Jenny Engström, innovation strategist and Liselott Bergman, chief analyst, Vinnova. 

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Last updated 16 June 2026