A look into the future
Season’s greetings
This festive season, let’s reflect on the infinite potential within all of us to create transformative futures. May your celebrations be filled with joy, and may the year ahead inspire you to explore, innovate, and thrive. Here's to new horizons! ...
Polish Summary of the State of the Future 20.0
The Executive Summary of the State of the Future 20.0 by The Millennium Project is now available for free in Polish to download. We process your data solely for the purpose of sending information about 4CF Sp. z o.o. and its activities via...
The Future of Manufacturing: MASTT2040 Trend Report
How will manufacturing evolve by 2040? The MASTT2040 Trend Report dives into the results of a comprehensive expert survey, exploring 19 key trends shaping the sector's future across Europe. Key insights include: Impact on the Future: Which trends hold the power to...
Internship at 4CF
We are the only consultancy in Poland specializing in long-term planning and strategic foresight. What We Offer: A paid internship starting in April or July 2025 Monthly stipend: 2,500 PLN net Opportunity for employment after the internship Work in an inspiring,...
Green Skills Needs in Agri-Food
Bartosz Frąckowiak of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, will be one of the speakers at the upcoming event “Addressing Green Skill Needs in Agri-Food” in Aarhus, Denmark! This event, part of the Geek4Food project where we proudly collaborate as partners, will explore...
Business in a Nuclear Bunker – What Lies Beyond the Horizon?
“Five civilizational processes with the potential to disrupt the world as we know it. How can we prepare for them, or perhaps… should we be worrying about something else entirely? These were the topics discussed by experts, entrepreneurs, and managers during the event...
Remarks on the 2024 CoMuseum Conference
Bartosz Frąckowiak: Just returned from the incredible The CoMuseum Conference in Athens where I had the privilege of conducting a masterclass on futures scenarios of museums and art institutions through 2050. Let me share four particularly intriguing visions that...
About the Future, Protopia, and… a Shaolin Monk
#233 – The Sound of the World from Drozd's Perspective Can we predict the future? Nostradamus, fortune tellers, and clairvoyants claimed they could—using stars, cards, or bones. Today, futurism takes on that role, but instead of magic, it relies on science. This...
4CF at TomorrowIsNow event by Kulczyk Investments
"We must prepare for the future not as a distant horizon, but as a present reality unfolding before our eyes." – Norbert Kołos It was an honor to contribute to the TomorrowIsNow event, organized by KULCZYK INVESTMENTS S.A. With the 4CF FLEx foresight gamebook and...
CoMuseum2024 in Athens
During the event, we delved into Inclusive Futures and explored innovative scenarios for the future of museums during an inspiring panel discussion featuring: Bartosz Frąckowiak, Foresight Consultant & Art Curator, 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, Poland,...
The Future of CO₂
The latest report by 4CF The Futures Literacy Company highlights the growing importance of CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) technologies in the pursuit of net-zero emissions. While progress has been slow over the years, recent technological advancements...
4CF Joins the CLARKS Project
We’re thrilled to announce 4CF The Futures Literacy Company’s participation in CLARKS – Climate Adaptation and Resilience Key in Schools, an Erasmus+ initiative driving change in climate education and action. Our mission is to empower schools, teachers, and students...
Future Scenarios for Museums and Art Institutions
Bartosz Frąckowiak presented "Future Scenarios for Museums and Art Institutions by 2050" at the 4th Conference on Research in the Cultural Sector: (Co)Creating, held at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. Conference participants were introduced to the outcomes of...
HoReCa Trends 2025
Kacper Nosarzewski, partner at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company and board member of the Polish Society for Futures Studies, highlights that the impact of automation on business models in gastronomy has been anticipated for some time. As labor shortages emerged in this...
Global Futures Society session
Kacper Nosarzewski represented 4CF The Futures Literacy Company at the expanded network session of the Global Futures Society, hosted during Dubai Future Forum 2024 in the iconic Museum of the Future. With 20 new international organizations joining, the Society now...
MASTT2040 in Brussels
We had the privilege of facilitating a dynamic two-day Scenario-Building Workshop on the future of European manufacturing in Brussels, hosted as part of the MASTT2040 project. To develop four key scenarios shaping the sector. To explore the transformative potential of...
Hiring Now
Join Our Team at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company! Are you passionate about foresight, strategy, and shaping the future? Do you thrive on facilitating workshops that spark innovation and collaboration? At 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, we’re on a mission to create...
CoMuseum
Join us for a panel discussion: Inclusive futures during Comuseum 2024 on 4-6 December in Athens, Greece with the participation of: Bartosz Frąckowiak, Foresight Consultant and Art Curator, 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, Poland Epaminondas Christophilopoulos, PhD,...
IDEALIST Learning Expedition in Florence
Our two-day Learning Expedition in Florence has just ended, offering delegates valuable insights into AI and Blockchain applications. Day 1 was focused on: pitching, use cases, and mini-acceleration sessions on AI and Blockchain, followed by a networking dinner....
Digitization in Museums
Katarzyna Figiel from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company was a speaker at the conference "Digitization in Museums – Discussion Forum – Data Durability," organized by the National Institute of Museums with the support of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. She...
AI Impact
Michał Nadziak from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company was participating in AI Impact in Warsaw and shared his thoughts on the event: "Artificial intelligence is an incredibly popular topic lately, surrounded by many myths. It’s no surprise, as it lies at the heart of...
Dubai Future Forum
Norbert Kołos and Kacper Nosarzewski are attending the 3rd annual Dubai Future Forum, joining an incredible lineup of thought leaders at the forefront of global foresight and innovation. They’ll be contributing to forward-looking discussions, where they’ll join fellow...
The Future of Polish Horticulture
What direction should Polish horticulture take? Where are we now, and where will we be in 10–15 years? These questions were the focus of a discussion led by Katarzyna Figiel from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company during the opening session of the SadyOgrody.pl –...
Sustainable Agrifood
Norbert Kołos and Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company co-authored "Shaping Sustainable Agrifood Futures" — a global foresight report by FAO and CIRAD! The study assesses a selection of technologies and innovations, which potentially could be of...
2071: The Age of Humility
Are you a futurist, trends explorer, foresight specialist? Explore our Foresight Games Showcase! Created by 4CF The Futures Literacy Company in cooperation with the Global Futures Society (GFS) for the Dubai Future Forum 2024. It's a beautifully human-illustrated,...
Future of European Manufacturing
Save the Date! Join the MASTT2040 Project Consortium on November 25th in Brussels for a unique, hands-on workshop on Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) innovation and the future of European manufacturing. Hosted at the Polish National Centre for Research and...
Food Waste
A large hotel in Poland throws away food each year worth the equivalent of three Porsche cars! This is just a fraction of a global issue, as according to the UN, a staggering one-third of all food worldwide—about 1.3 billion tons annually, valued at $1 trillion—goes...
Diplomacy in the Face of New Technologies
On November 8th, Michał Nadziak from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will join the II Congress of the Polish Association for International Studies in Kraków as a panelist on Diplomacy in the Face of New Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities. "In an era of rapid...
The Future of Museums and Art Institutions
Museums in Times of Transformation, Uncertainty, and Complexity of the World: New Paradigms and Challenges vs. Captive Imagination Can you imagine a museum that is not only a temple of the past but also a laboratory for the future? Where instead of static...
AI – The New Era of Innovation
At the IDEAS NCBR and IPPT PAN conference, Kacper Nosarzewski presented 4CF's new product proposals, which leverage artificial intelligence to reduce so-called "blind spots" in trend analysis and future scenario planning. Through the integration of foresight and AI,...
Foresight Research – Workshop at AGH
Weronika Rafał and Bartosz Frąckowiak from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company led a workshop at AGH University of Science and Technology as part of Poland's only hands-on postgraduate program: Trendwatching & Futures Studies. In the research and methodology module,...
METREX Conference
Karol Wasilewski hailed foresight as an essential tool to build a better future for our cities and local communities at the Bucharest’s METREX - The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas Conference. During his intervention he had a chance to: explain why...
Boost4Bioeast Knowledge Platform
We’re thrilled to announce that the BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Knowledge Platform is now live! Dive into this new multilingual online library, designed to boost bioeconomy knowledge across Central and Eastern Europe. From best practices and policy insights to...
European Sustainability Congress
On October 23, 2024, Michał Nadziak will participate in one of the largest international events on the circular economy – the European Sustainability Congress, which is the focal point of Circular Week 2024. The goal of this event is to promote the idea of a circular...
When will the Kurds have their own state?
The Kurds—a nation without a state, scattered across four countries: Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. For decades, they have fought an unequal battle to establish their own homeland, often being referred to as the “Poles of the Middle East.” Is there a chance their...
MASTT2040 Casebook
MASTT2040 Casebook has been published and is now available for you to explore on MASTT2040 website. The Casebook is filled with insights and real-world examples that shed light on the future of manufacturing and explores innovative ways to transform the European...
Migration Policy – Opinion
We invite you to read Kacper Nosarzewski's opinion on Poland’s migration policy. Expectations are modest: "peace, joy, and pancakes," as our western neighbors might say. I’ve read the report "Poland’s Migration Policy in the Opinions of Institutional Actors" prepared...
SadyOgrody.pl – Innovations and Perspectives
Katarzyna Figiel from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will soon be speaking at the conference “SadyOgrody.pl – Innovations and Perspectives.” The event will take place on November 19, 2024, at Legia Stadium in Warsaw and will focus on the key challenges and...
4CF PnyX in action…
…at the insightful follow-up session on "Disruptive Futures in Manufacturing," where we explored key trends and disruptions shaping the future of the industry. Key trends: Digital transformation in manufacturing The growing role of smart data & digital twins The...
“Poland needs to think with foresight”
Poland must become a wise state. This is the key takeaway from the opinion of Karol Wasilewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, published by Onet News following the Urban and Regional Policy Congress in Kraków. This crucial event, held on October 7-8, 2023,...
Signal Forum 2024
Prague, Czechia, 11-12 October Don’t miss Bartosz Frąckowiak’s of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company exciting intros to Signal Forum 2024 talks and panels! As a foresight consultant at 4CF and former curator at Biennale Warszawa, Bartosz will explore speculative futures...
Foresight on Demand (FOD) consortium meeting
Anna Sacio-Szymańska from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company is heading to Brussels for the Foresight on Demand (FOD) consortium meeting on October 10-11, 2024! As part of the FOD 2 project coordinated by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Anna will be contributing...
Music and the Future
Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company joined forces with Aleksandra Przegalińska and Piotr Lebiedź on the show Jaka to melodia? on TVP1, where they shared their insights on the future with a wide audience! You can watch the episode here! We invite...
Another Edition of the Food & Agro Conference Behind Us
The Food & Agro Conference, organised by BNP Paribas Bank Polska, brought together experts, producers, processors, and distributors to collectively reflect on the future of the industry amidst the rapid development of AI. Much of the discussion focused on both the...
Turning Point in the Obesity Epidemic?
The obesity epidemic has cast a long shadow over our health for decades: one in four residents of Poland suffers from this disease. We can take comfort in the fact that it is not 40 percent, as it is among Americans. However, trends had not previously offered reasons...
Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence
God Complex or Another Step in Evolution? Biotechnology and artificial intelligence are joining forces, bringing to life the visions of futurists! Kacper Nosarzewski, a partner at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company and a board member of the Polish Society for Futures...
Industrial Development UNIDO Report
The 2024 Industrial Development Report (IDR24) by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) assesses global progress on industry-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on the role of industrial policy in navigating global...
Long-term State Development
Karol Wasilewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company spoke at the Congress on Urban and Regional Policy in Krakow. As an expert in strategic foresight for public administration, he discussed foresight as an essential tool for making strategic decisions in the...
Meeting with the Institutet för Framtidsstudier in Stockholm
Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will visit the Swedish Institute for Futures Studies (IFFS) to explore areas of common research on 8 October. "The Swedish Institute for Futures Studies is a unique institution with a remarkable legacy, shaping...
BNP Paribas – Food & Agro Conference 2024
The Food & Agro Conference 2024, organised by BNP Paribas, will take place on 3 October. Experts from around the globe will gather to discuss the future of agriculture and food production in the age of artificial intelligence. The program features a particularly...
Pact for the future
The United Nations has adopted the "Pact for the Future," and everyone has their own opinion about it – our colleague, Karol Wasilewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, shared his insights on Onet News. If you have 5 minutes for some morning reading and...
INSUMMIT 2024
For two days, PGE Narodowy Stadium transformed into a true melting pot of innovation and inspiration. Participants, ranging from research company representatives and scientists to designers, marketers, creators, and leaders from the cultural and business sectors,...
Horizon Scanning Toolbox
Today, we’d like to introduce the Horizon Scanning Toolbox, which we designed and implemented by Anna Sacio-Szymańska and Bartosz Frąckowiak as part of the Project IDEALIST, where 4CF The Futures Literacy Company is one of the partners. This toolbox is primarily...
State of the Future 20.0
The much-anticipated State of the Future 20.0 is now available online, providing a comprehensive and forward-thinking look at the world’s most critical challenges and opportunities for the years ahead. This in-depth report is crafted by The Millennium Project and...
LinkedIn Local – Tricity with Karol Wasilewski from 4CF
Tomorrow marks an exciting LinkedIn Local - Tricity event featuring Karol Wasilewski and Mateusz Kusznierewicz! “We live in a world of radical uncertainty, which makes answering the fundamental question that begins every strategic process—'What is actually...
Open Letter to UN President
4CF has joined a distinguished group of experts from the global foresight and strategy community in signing an open letter to His Excellency Mr. Philémon Yang, President of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, addressing the urgent need for AI governance. As a...
Warsaw Startup Festival
"Ten years from now, we may laugh at the technologies we consider groundbreaking today, but in the meantime, it's worth profiting from them. The Innovation Coach program helps ensure you don’t miss that opportunity." – with these words, Kacper Nosarzewski introduced...
Ars Electronica Festival 2024
The festival has just wrapped up! From September 4-8, Linz once again became the global hub for art, tech, and society. Bartosz Frąckowiak from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company joined in, and for him, it's always the highlight of the year — a place where friends,...
Unlock the Future with Kacper Nosarzewski!
Looking for inspiration and practical tools for strategic planning? Kacper Nosarzewski, an expert with extensive experience in strategic foresight, offers unique keynotes and presentations that blend knowledge from various sectors with innovative scenario development....
4CF Strategic Offsite in the Tri-City
Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot offered us not only breathtaking views but also the perfect environment for creative work and forward-thinking. During our annual strategic offsite by the Baltic Sea, we immersed ourselves in strategic discussions, fresh ideas, and innovative...
Academy of Future Leaders
As part of the second module of the Academy of Future Leaders (Advanced Executive Program) training program, titled "Understand the Present - Modern Technologies and the Mental Health of Team Members" organised by Minds Of Hope | Instytut BezStresu in partnership with...
What’s next for IDEALIST?
JEC World 2025 in Paris 4-6, March 2025 Paris Nord Villepinte Convention Center Showcase your advanced solutions at the leading exhibition of composite materials Benefits: Meet decision-makers from major OEMs like Airbus and Daher, and gain international visibility....
Design of the Innovative 4CF Sprawlr App
In collaboration with the EU Research Projects Center at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, we have developed a plan to launch the new commercial version of our innovative 4CF Sprawlr platform, designed to support...
Genshagen Trilateral Summer School
4CF The Futures Literacy Company is thrilled to lead a foresight workshop at this year’s prestigious Stiftung Genshagen Trilateral Summer School. We’re honoured to engage with brilliant students from France, Germany, and Poland who will explore the future of...
Reminder: Upcoming Webinar on Manufacturing as a Service MASTT2040
Join us for our webinar “The Transformative Power of Manufacturing as a Service to Unlock Agility and Efficiency on Tuesday, 10th September 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am CEST. Webinar Highlights: Best practices, use cases, and emerging trends in MaaS. Comprehensive...
4CF at the Dubai Future Forum
Kacper Nosarzewski and Norbert Kołos of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company are joining the Dubai Future Forum on November 19 & 20, 2024, at the iconic Museum of the Future. This premier event, hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation, gathers leading futurists,...
Radioactive Waste Management
Prof. Piotr Stankiewicz, advisor to the Board at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, made a compelling statement about radioactive waste repositories: "A radioactive waste repository is not a water park! Dialogue is crucial, not a competition for location. We need to...
4CF HalnyX®: The Pinnacle of Expert Consultation and Delphi Studies!
Discover the world's most advanced online application for expert consultations and Delphi Studies. Whether you're conducting open or closed research, 4CF HalnyX® delivers real-time feedback and rapid results. Key Features: Real-time feedback Studies completed within...
The MASTT2040 Case Study #1
The MASTT2040 Case Study #1 highlights ZiggZagg, a pioneering company in the field of on-demand 3D printing, as the first and best practice identified by project partners after analysing over 50 Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) cases. Recognized as a "Factory of the...
Survey for the MASTT2040 project
We’re analysing the future of European manufacturing up to 2040, to provide vital guidance to the European Commission on Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS). By taking this survey, you’ll discover the most influential trends identified so far and contribute to...
Trendwatching & Futures Studies
Do you want to be one step ahead of others? Do you dream of working with trends and futures, recognising changes in the world and creating innovative solutions? Join the first such practical postgraduate studies in Poland on Futures Studies and the analysis and...
Manufacturing as a Service – join us for an insightful webinar!
We are excited to invite you to MASTT2040 upcoming webinar on The transformative power of Manufacturing as a Service to unlock agility and efficiency. Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Time: from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST Location: Online During this session, we will...
Strategic Foresight for SME
Explore how strategic foresight can keep you ahead of the curve. Imagine having the vision to see the next big disruption before it hits. With strategic foresight, your manufacturing business can not only predict but also shape the future. Register now on MASTT2040...
SME Learning Expedition in Tuscany
Save the Date! We are excited to announce that the next Learning Expedition (LEX) will take place in the beautiful region of Tuscany on 20 and 21 November. This time, we will focus on cutting-edge technologies: Blockchain, IoT, AI, and Big Data. The event is being...
How to sail the waves of the future?
Come and join us at LinkedIn Trójmiasto (Tricity)! We meet on 19 September 2024 at 5pm at the Sky Club in Olivia Tower thanks to the support of Olivia Centre. Link to sign up. The guests of the September edition of LinkedIn Trójmiasto will be: Mateusz Kusznierewicz -...
Highlights from Our IDEALIST Project Second Dissemination Board
The IDEALIST dissemination team gathered for an inspiring session. During the meeting, we reviewed the progress made so far and discussed the upcoming activities. These will include a promotional video and the participation in local promotional events aiming to engage...
Poland’s development priorities for the coming decade
Report on the conference ‘Development priorities for the next decade: socially acceptable transformations in the context of the Concept of National Development 2050’On 10 July 2024, a conference organised by the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy was...
Will Robots Be Drug Dealers in 2044?
4CF facilitated the workshop: "Will Robots Be Drug Dealers in 2044?" during the Reitox Academy on ‘Implementing futures/foresight in the drug field, with a focus on synthetic drugs’. The event was organised by EUDA — European Union Drugs Agency and Health Research...
Annual retreat of World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network
Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company participated in the annual retreat of the World Economic Forum's Global Foresight Network in Geneva. The retreat focused on strategic foresight in public and private sector decision-making. Key trends discussed...
Cooperating with AI
Gdynia Design Days has just kicked off. We are happy to report that a recording of a talk by our colleague Bartosz Frąckowiak of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company about his experiences of collaborating with AI is part of the exhibition 'Unleashed Collaboration. On...
Bioeast & Boost4Bioeast Manifesto
Bioeast & Boost4Bioeast partners call to sign the Stakeholder Manifesto on sustainable supply chains and strengthened local processing of bioresources in Central and Eastern Europe. Recognizing the macro-region’s valuable natural assets, such as fertile soil,...
CASEE 2024 Conference in Cluj-Napoca
Bartosz Frąckowiak represented 4CF The Futures Literacy Company at the CASEE 2024 Conference in Cluj-Napoca, as part of the Geek4Food project. This prestigious event provided a fantastic platform for sharing insights and innovative design methods aimed at advancing...
FAO Workshop in Rome
4CF The Futures Literacy Company team members participated in a 2-day workshop hosted in Rome by FAO’s Office of Innovation, gathering foresight experts and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the future of agrifood systems, agroecology, and rural advisory...
Energy for Lubelskie
Piotr Stankiewicz, Ph.D., represented 4CF The Futures Literacy Company at the Energy for Lubelskie conference and spoke about strategic predictions in the energy sector. During the conference, experts discussed what has changed in legislation, what new challenges the...
Finalising the Concept of National Development 2050
You are cordially invited to participate in the conference finalising the process of preparing the Concept of National Development 2050 (KRK) and opening the discussion on the medium-term development strategy 2035. Date: 10 July Time: 11:00 am - 2:15 pm Venue: The...
Risks on the Horizon
Our company has delivered an innovative software solution for the recent report by the EU Policy Lab of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre. This extensive study, which explores future risks and opportunities for the European Union, utilises the Delphi...
Speculative Architecture
Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF was a panellist and led, together with Natalia Gnoinska, president of the 8 Marca Foundation, a speculative architecture workshop during the Heritage Innovators Day conference. The workshop was based on the ideas of the New European Bauhaus...
Futures Thinking and Organizational Policy
We encourage you to reach out for the publication, and, in particular, for the chapter: Resilience Frontiers (RF) Initiative of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — Driving Support for Sustainable Goals in Times of Uncertainty, authored...
Future of skills in the Western Balkan agri-food sector
What a pleasure was it to be in Turin and to face together with the team of the European Training Foundation and the Giacomo Brodolini Foundation the questions on the future of skills in the Western Balkan agri-food sector. It was an intensive work of forecasting and...
4CF advises European Commission
4CF has secured a four-year “Foresight-on-Demand” consulting contract as part of a consortium successfully led by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. The consortium with 4CF's participation will advise the European Commission and fourteen other EU organisations on...
4CF Q2 2024 newsletter is live!
Check your inbox for a deep dive into unexpected yet plausible futures. Not subscribed yet? Don't miss out—subscribe now to receive it! Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find: Unlocking the Future: Journey with Embassy of the Future Harvesting Change Skills...
Welcome to Heritage Innovators Day!
On June 11, as part of Heritage Innovators Day organised by the 8March Foundation in Rzeszow, Kacper Nosarzewski will moderate a panel on “Emerging Technologies and Proven Solutions - How Heritage and Creative Industries Can Connect” and a workshop on “New European...
A day in life from 2030
Kacper Nosarzewski spoke with editor Marta Zinkiewicz on Radio Czwórka about the future of our travel. Learn more about how our attitudes, destinations and the duration of our vacations will change. Link to the broadcast! We process your data...
Strategic forecasting in public administration
We were delighted to conduct the workshop “Using strategic foresight and megatrends in the development of public policies” as part of the 1st edition of the workshop for public administration employees “Sustainable Development = Sustainable Authority” organised by the...
Public Consultations of the Concept of National Development 2050
The Concept of National Development 2050 is a document designed to enable the best strategic choices for the coming quarter-century, within the framework of medium-term public strategies and policies implemented by the government, local governments and other...
Hydrogen from offshore farms
Read the article with statements from Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, Maciej Jagaciak - an expert from the Polish Society for Futures Studies, and other experts in the magazine Maritime and Trade Notes! We process your data...
Opportunities and threats for the Lower Silesian Voivodeship arising from megatrends
The Marshal's Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship has published the results of a workshop conducted by 4CF The Futures Literacy Company for members of the regional working team on the SRWD 2030+. The report includes: key opportunities and risks arising from 6...
BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST webpage
Check out the new website of BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST, a project we work on together with our partners! You will be able to find out more about the project’s mission, activities, to access Stakeholder Platform, read interesting news, and discover bioeconomy events...
The Future of the World
Are we able to predict the future of the emerging world? What are the methods and tools used by those who engage in forecasting? What does it say about us? Watch / listen to Journey Without a Passport with the participation of: Prof. Łukasz Fyderek, Institute of...
4CF joined The Global Future Society
We are happy to announce that 4CF The Futures Literacy Company is a member of The Global Future Society (GFS) launched by the Dubai Future Foundation and headquartered at the Museum of the Future (MOTF) in Dubai. The Society unites 44 members - key foresight and...
Poland thinks about the future
"Poland has already taken the first steps in the transformation toward a future-oriented state. Of course, it is worth adding more bricks to this construction. One can - and should - work on clear relations of the Concept of National Development (KRK2050) with...
Pact for the Future
At the upcoming 2024 Future Summit on September 22-23, world leaders will approve "Pact for the Future" - a historic agreement as a commitment to solidarity for present and future generations. The summit aims to accelerate international commitments and address...
Upcoming COST SHiFT event for Phd students and researchers
Join us on June 17th, which is when we will showcase more future oriented engagement tools for sustainability.
After the European Economic Congress
Consumers are looking for products that are harmless in quality and do not damage the environment. And this means that some consumers are consciously paying more for the products they choose.
Corporate foresight: Philips
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s Philips. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible...
Future of agrifood education
Join us at the "Training for the Future: Innovative Design Methods to Advance Agri-Food Education" workshop during CASEE 2024! Secure your spot by registering here! Let's co-create a sustainable tomorrow! For detailed information, browse our leaflet here! ...
Transformative potential of Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)
Dive into the latest white paper by Sirris, exploring the transformative potential of Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS). This insightful analysis highlights how SMEs can leverage digital platforms and automation to stay competitive in a fast-evolving market. ...
Responsible trade
Responsible trade already on May 8, 2024 | 15.00-16.00 at the European Economic Congress! How does trade understand its responsibility, and what requirements do consumers place on it? Are green, social and quality standards already a business matter of course?...
Educational Expedition to Zaragoza, Spain for SMEs
You are cordially invited to an educational expedition as part of the IDEALIST project, organised by our partners from the Clúster de Automoción y Movilidad de Aragón (Aragon Automotive and Mobility Cluster)! For two days, you will learn about advanced manufacturing...
Corporate foresight: Decathlon
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s Decathlon. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are...
Canadian Futures Week 2024
Join Canadian Futures Week 2024: Cultivating futures on May 7-9, 2024. Explore the possibilities of tomorrow at the Government of Canada’s annual event. This year, they're diving deep into the theme of "Cultivating futures," examining potential disruptions and how...
EIT Manufacturing MatchMaking Event 2024
On 29 and 30 April join the online MatchMaking Event 2024 organised by our IDEALIST project partner EIT Manufacturing. The event will mark the official opening of EIT Manufacturing’s upcoming Call for Proposals 2025. You will have the chance to: Attend sessions on...
Ideal for leaders across any field
Embassy of the Future: Imagineering the 2030s event, which we are running in partnership with Ubiquity University is ideal for leaders across any field. A leader eager to jump into the big issues of the day with fellow thought leaders Ambitious entrepreneurs visioning...
Jobs and competencies of the future
We invite headmasters and principals of Warsaw schools, career counsellors and advisors, and others interested in the future of education to a debate! The meeting will take place on May 7, 2024 at the Warsaw Center for Educational and Social Innovation and Training...
Scenarios of Poland’s Development
Karol Wasilewski and Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will present the Polish National Development Concept 2050 (KRK 2050) at the OECD Government Foresight Community Virtual Day on 25 April. During the presentation, they will delve into the...
The world of strategic foresight
Excited to announce the latest edition of the Chemie-Cluster Bayern GmbH HotSeat, featuring Bartosz Frąckowiak, foresight consultant at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, delving into the world of strategic foresight. Explore how cutting-edge tools and methodologies...
SHiFT COST Action workshop for PhD students
The Doctoral School of Social Sciences, in collaboration with 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, cordially invites doctoral students and researchers to an enlightening workshop organised within the SHiFT COST Action. Future of Planetary Well-being 2040 - A Sense-making...
Equal at home-Equal at work
Coming up on 25.04 is the "Equal at Home-Equal at Work" conference organised by the Share the Care Foundation. Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company and a board member of the Polish Society for Futures Studies will speak at the conference about what...
Let’s meet at the European Economic Congress!
On May 7-9, 2024, the European Economic Congress will be held in Katowice, Poland. We invite you to register your participation and contact us today - there are three days of debates, meetings and talks ahead of us, in which Kacper Nosarzewski will participate. Let's...
Meeting with the Future Industry Platform
The transformation of European industry towards a digital and green economy, through the delivery of manufacturing as a service (MaaS), can accelerate the adaptation of the Twin Transition in Europe. This is what we are working on in the MASTT2040 project, funded by...
Futurist of the Year 2024
Futurist of the Year 2024 congress has taken place in Warsaw, opened by Nobel laureate Prof. Didier Queloz of the University of Cambridge and attended by esteemed scientists, futurists (Gerd Leonhard, Jonathan Brill, Thomas Frey CSP, Prof. Peter Bishop of Teach the...
Are we standing on the threshold of another sexual revolution?
With the development of artificial intelligence, companies are increasingly using it to create new forms of machines designed to satisfy our fantasies. Sex robots are being created, special sensors that allow us to feel touch without the physical presence of another...
The Future of Mobility
Electricity, hydrogen, or …? Electricity and hydrogen are viable options for cleaner transport in the future. Both technologies offer a number of advantages bringing us closer to zero-emission driving and face a number of obstacles, such as high costs, shortcomings in...
Is it possible to predict a revolution?
In the GRAPE | Stamped From Data podcast, Joanna Tyrowicz poses some very interesting questions that Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company seeks to answer. How can we know what will happen in the future? How is it predicted? What is the accuracy of...
The future holds surprises you wouldn’t expect..
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Skills shortage and unpatched systems soar to high-ranking 2030 cyber threats
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) published the executive summary of this year’s ‘Foresight Cybersecurity Threats for 2030’ presenting its top 10 ranking. 4CF The Futures Literacy Company has authored the study together with Rossella Mattioli and...
4CF foresight workshops
Markets are changing rapidly, trends are evolving, new technologies are emerging day by day, and the competition is not sleeping. How do you find your way to success amidst this chaos? Many corporate clients have coped with the help of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company...
Curious about Manufacturing-as-a-Service?
Join the MASTT2040 project and share your experiences with online customization for production technologies like 3D printing, machining, injection moulding and more. Complete a quick online survey and contribute to our research. Thanks in advance! Survey link. More...
Unlocking the Future: Journey with Embassy of the Future
Embassy of the Future cordially invites you to embark on an unparalleled journey through time and imagination. As we stand on the precipice of a new era, it is essential to equip ourselves with the skills and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of...
Anticipate the Unpredictable
You are invited to the online seminar "Anticipate the Unpredictable. An introduction to forecasting methods" featuring among others Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, who will present the scenario method of futures research. Learn about foresight...
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