A look into the future
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..
Tired of ordinary predictions? We explore the extraordinary, the unconventional, and the potentially game-changing. Sign up now for our upcoming newsletter. Stay ahead of the curve! We process your data solely for the purpose of sending...
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...
EU Manufacturing: Shaping the Path Ahead with MASTT2040
4CF The Futures Literacy Company will lead tasks related to trend analysis, prioritisation as well as scenario development and sense-making, enhancing foresight capabilities of stakeholders via innovative, interactive and creativity-based foresight tools that have...
4CF takes the lead of the Beyond Strategic Foresight part of the IDEALIST Project
In a landmark initiative poised to redefine the landscape of European industrial sectors, the IDEALIST project has been unveiled, marking a collaborative effort among 14 partners spanning 7 countries, all under the umbrella of Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship...
4CF at BOOST4BIOEAST meeting in Budapest
Kacper Nosarzewski and Anna Sacio-Szymańska from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company were participating in the kick-off meeting of the BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST (B4B) Horizon Europe project to discuss the roll out of the project and valuable insights from all project...
On democracy+
Bartosz Frąckowiak and Michał Nadziak of 4CF spent the last few days in Reykjavik, Iceland, where a conference on the future of democracy, organised by the World Futures Studies Federation, took place. We will present the conclusions of this meeting and next steps...
New to the 4CF offer! Discover the world of General Artificial Intelligence (AGI)!
In a dynamic world where technological change is accelerating, the development of managerial skills is becoming crucial. Faced with the increasingly realistic prospect of the arrival of General Artificial Intelligence, there is growing interest in foresight workshops...
Farmers’ protests: How much can we afford?
"We see a fierce struggle in which both national, EU, Ukrainian and global stakeholders are holding nothing back”, said Kacper Nosarzewski, partner at 4CF The Futures Literacy Company and board member of the Polish Society for Futures Studies. Farmers in Poland...
Warsaw and Wrocław among European cities of the future
We are delighted that our clients Warsaw City Hall and Wrocław City Hall have been rated highly in the fDi Intelligence’s flagship European Cities and Regions of the Future ranking. Warsaw was ranked 4th in Europe in the league of large cities, while Wrocław simply...
2024 World Futures Day
Global Conversation on Building a Better Tomorrow Join a 24-hour global conversation on building a better future on 1 March to celebrate World Future Day. We start in New Zealand at 12pm local time and will finish at 12pm in Hawaii. We invite you to join an open...
Impact of the Metaverse on Retail and Omnichannel in the 2040 Horizon
We are pleased to announce the completion of our study on the influence of the metaverse on retail and omnichannel by 2040. This study was conducted in partnership with Wroclaw University of Economics and funded by the NCN National Science Centre. According to...
How can we inspire the rest of the world to renew democracy for the 21st century?
The three days long conference “Future of Democracy” starting today in Reykjavik, Iceland, will try to co-create concrete measures to ensure that democratic values are used to tackle global challenges, and will propose discussions, workshops, do-shops and talks to...
4CF at the EIT Summit opening INNOVEIT2024
Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will participate in the EIT Summit opening INNOVEIT 2024, taking place tomorrow, 20 February in Brussels. The event is organised under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union....
Report: “Pomerania on light gas”
The final report of the "Pomerania on Light Gas" project sheds light on key aspects of the development of the hydrogen economy in the Pomeranian Voivodeship until 2040. It is not only a diagnosis of the current situation, but also a vision of the future with a booming...
4CF Joined BOOST4BIOEAST Project
Under Horizon Europe, 4CF The Futures Literacy Company is participating in the BOOST4BIOEAST project - BOOSTing the bioeconomy in Central Eastern European and Baltic countries, which has officially kicked-off its activities on 31st of January, and which will be...
Join us for an internship!
Would you like to be part of a dynamic company that is pioneering the field of long-term planning and strategic foresight? 4CF is just such a place! We are a leader on the Polish market, supporting public and private organisations in maintaining strategic advantage in...
Industry 4.0 in Mazovia
We invite you to read the report which presents a diagnosis of the situation of enterprises in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship in terms of digital transformation towards Industry 4.0 in the following industries: construction, logistics, medical-pharmaceutical and...
15th anniversary of the Polish node of The Millennium Project by 4CF
The Millennium Project is a global think tank founded in 1996 under the American Council of the United Nations University, which became independent in 2009 and has grown to 73 nodes around the world. The goal of the think tank is to improve humanity's prospects...
Corporate foresight: BASF
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s BASF. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible for...
Alternative Proteins
The imperative to diversify dietary habits by including alternative protein sources in the diet is an important yet promising element in addressing global challenges, including climate change, resource scarcity, food security and malnutrition. Advances in genetic...
Pact for the Future
In preparation for the zero draft of the Pact for the Future, the co-facilitators of the UN Summit of the Future: Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow, Germany and Namibia invited written inputs from Major Groups and Other Stakeholders (MGoS), other civil...
World Futures Day Gets Closer
March 1st will be the 11th anniversary of World Futures Day: a 24-hour open conversation around the world about the futures sponsored by The Millennium Project in cooperation with the Association of Professional Futurists - APF, Humanity+, Lifeboat Foundation, World...
Speculative gamebooks are growing in popularity
They are ideal for workshops, training courses and corporate events! Would you like to improve your ability to discover future markets and trends? Do you want to think critically and creatively about disruptive innovations? Do you want to acquire...
The Annual BIOEAST Bioeconomy Conference
4CF The Futures Literacy Company has the pleasure to work on the BOOST4BIOEAST, a new Horizon Europe project (follow-up of the BIOEASTsUP project), launched in January 2024. The project aims to mobilise and connect bioeconomy stakeholders with policy makers...
European Pesticide-Free Agriculture in 2050
Drastically reducing pesticides use, curbing carbon dioxide emissions (especially from agriculture), meeting food demand, achieving food sovereignty, protecting human health and our environment: while all these imperatives contribute to our common well-being, they are...
IDEALIST
We are delighted to inform you that this week marks the commencement of a significant undertaking – the IDEALIST project ("3 Industrial Ecosystems tackling supply chain disruptions and driving the adoption of advanced technologies") in Saint-Etienne, France! This...
MASTT2040
We are thrilled to share with you that today marks the commencement of an extraordinary project – the kickoff of the 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗧𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟬 in Leuven! This marks the beginning of a groundbreaking venture, and we are overjoyed to collaborate with our esteemed partners within the...
A cluster analysis of national AI strategies
This analysis reveals that certain countries are prioritising the realisation of the promises of AI while others are more concerned with mitigating its risks. The authors categorise the inclusion of six different attributes (e.g. data management; capacity...
Corporate Foresight: PepsiCo
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s PepsiCo. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible...
Sessions from WFSF 2023 World Conference
Watch the recordings from many interesting sessions during the World Futures Studies Federation XXV World Conference “Exploring Liminalities. Creating Spaces for Unlimited Futures” held at the École des Ponts Business School in Paris, France. Among others there...
Political, economic and technological forecasts for 2024
Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company talks for “Układ Sił na świecie”: on strategic foresight and its usefulness for countries; on why it is useful to create 'guides to the future', key to our business; on the most interesting factors and events to...
Foresight workshop at the GEEK4Food gathering at the TU Dublin
GEEK4Food, the pioneering Erasmus+ endeavour, advances into its next chapter at an assembly hosted by TU Dublin. This collaborative rendezvous seamlessly united our team with the bright minds of Nemos Project and Global Action Platform Convene, forging connections and...
4CF FLEx and the use of gamebooks in foresight at WFSF 2023
Watch the video on interactive scenario experience, 4CF FLEx and the use of gamebooks in foresight, a presentation by Kacper Nosarzewski during the last World Futures Studies Federation XXV World Conference “Exploring Liminalities. Creating Spaces for Unlimited...
Kacper Nosarzewski in DGPtalk
Kacper Nosarzewski was a guest of editor Szymon Glonek in the podcast 'DGPtalk: Objectively about business'. The gentlemen discussed what future studies are, financial futurology and how finance and banking may change in the future. Listen to the podcast!...
Corporate Foresight: General Electric (GE)
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it's General Electric (GE). Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals...
Norbert Kolos: Reflections on 2023 and New Year’s Wishes
Behind us lies an extraordinary year, 2023, filled with challenges and successes for 4CF The Futures Literacy Company. Through our analyses, we've demonstrated the immense value of guides to the future – 4CF's insights providing decision-makers with a glimpse into...
Corporate Foresight: Audi
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it's AUDI AG. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible...
Will Artificial Intelligence Become a Deity for Humans?
The technical capabilities of artificial intelligence could theoretically become so great in the future that this technology could become self-aware and in the eyes of some people it could be considered something with divine qualities. Read the text by Hubert...
Warmest Wishes from the 4CF Team!
As the holiday season embraces us in its joyful glow, the 4CF family extends heartfelt gratitude to our incredible clients, partners, and social media community! Your unwavering support has been the magic behind our success, and we can't thank you enough for a...
Offshore and Hydrogen in Synergy for the Development of Green Energy
We recommend the compendium of knowledge on vocational education of children and young people "Work and competences of the future", which contains theoreti The video contains an overview of interesting information on the development status of Polish offshore and...
Jobs and Skills of the Future
We recommend the compendium of knowledge on vocational education of children and young people "Work and competences of the future", which contains theoretical texts and thoughts of people involved in educational practice. It also includes lesson plans to be used in...
Corporate Foresight: E.ON
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s E.ON. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specializing in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible for...
The End of the World Is Just the Beginning
A meeting with Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company and the book took place yesterday - as part of the Geopolitical Book Festival. Karol discussed the book “The End of the World is Only the Beginning” by Peter Zeihan. We process...
Corporate Foresight: Siemens
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s Siemens. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specializing in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible...
Saxo Bank’s “Shocking Predictions” in TVP’s “Pytanie na Sniadanie”
Saxo Bank's "Shocking Predictions" is an annual thought experiment. Experts predict a series of unlikely events, the materialisation of which could cause an upheaval in the financial markets. Saxo Bank publishes them every year in a bid to draw attention to the...
Foresight of the market towards the development of AI
We invite you to watch Kacper Nosarzewski's speech 'Foresight of the market towards the development of AI' and the presentations of other speakers at the conference 'Is change the new constant? Employers of Tomorrow in the Era of Continuous Revolutions" organised by...
Corporate Foresight: Nokia
Let’s have a brief look at brands using foresight. Today, it’s Nokia. Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specialising in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible...
Weronika Rafał Promoted to Foresight Specialist
We are thrilled to announce a well-deserved promotion within our 4CF family — Congratulations to Weronika Rafał on her new role as Foresight Specialist! Weronika has been an integral part of our team as a Junior Analyst, where her analytical support and...
Harnessing Emerging Technologies and Innovations for Agrifood System Transformation
The FAO “Harvesting change: Harnessing emerging technologies and innovations for agrifood system transformation“ study assesses a selection of technologies and innovations, which potentially could be of paramount importance in addressing agrifood challenges until...
Foresights and Unknowns of the District Heating Transformation until 2050
An important element of the XXVII edition of the Polish Heat Engineering Forum in Międzyzdroje - the largest industry conference in the country, organised by the Izbę Gospodarczą Ciepłownictwo Polskie - was the foresight workshop. What are we sure of? What do...
Anna Radziwiłł Joins 4CF as Board Assistant
We are thrilled to welcome Anna Radziwiłł to the 4CF family as our new Board Assistant. Anna is a management graduate from SGGW, She brings a wealth of expertise to our team. With a background in logistics, document administration, and a knack for organising...
Katarzyna Figiel Joins 4CF as Foresight Specialist
Katarzyna brings a wealth of research knowledge and capabilities to our team, having previously managed and conducted research in museology at the Narodowy Instytut Muzeów. Currently involved in a groundbreaking research project on parametrisation and assessing the...
Ilona Poseliuzhna joins 4CF
We're delighted to introduce the newest member of the 4CF team, Ilona Poseliuzhna, our Junior Foresight Specialist! Ilona brings a dynamic blend of skills and passion to our foresight research initiatives. With a background in project management and a focus on...
Is change the new constant?
Employers of tomorrow in an age of constant revolution. Please join us online for the conference, where Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will also be one of the panellists. The event will discuss, among other topics, the impact of artificial...
What awaits us in 2024?
Join us for a debate with Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company on the occasion of the 3rd birthday of Journey Without a Passport. We process your data solely for the purpose of sending information about 4CF Sp. z o.o. and its...
AI opportunities and risks
Watch the video in which Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company talks about the opportunities and risks of developing artificial intelligence for NASK's ACIG Journal at IGF 2023. We process your data solely for the purpose of...
4CF at the Dubai Future Forum
Anna Sacio-Szymańska from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company is representing us this year at the Dubai Future Forum, hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation at the iconic Museum of the Future that brings together futurists, foresight practitioners, thought leaders, and...
The Millennium Project Planning Committee Meeting
It was an excellent two days of intense discussions, learning, sharing, and planning for the future. Happy to form part of The Millennium Project and our global foresight community. Big thank you to all colleagues from various international nodes for the two days of...
Sweden in NATO
Is Stockholm really already a step away from joining the Alliance? "Erdoğan has of course sent the proposal to parliament, but unlike Finland's accession, at the same time he has not asked for the matter to be dealt with as a priority," points out Karol...
4CF at the Irish Universities Association Event
During the Building Bridges for Evidence Informed Drugs Policy. A Knowledge Brokerage Event By Irish Universities Association, dr Anna Sacio-Szymańska from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company participated in the session “Supporting future thinking among policy makers and...
National Drugs Forum 2023
During the National Drugs Forum 2023: “Building Bridges for Evidence Informed Policy by Department of Health” in Ireland, dr Anna Sacio-Szymańska from 4CF The Futures Literacy Company held a workshop on strategic foresight “Imagining 2040”. The workshop’s goal...
4CF Culture Code
We are excited to announce the adoption of our Culture Code, which verbalises the norms and aspirations of our corporate community and connects us to the three pillars that define our business: The 4CF Identity We all, whether we want to or not, travel into the...
Synthetic Biology
Will it help us survive or destroy us? 4CF Report Synthetic biology has captured the attention of scientists, governments, and investors due to its transformative potential. However, before we move forward, we need to acknowledge the gaps in our knowledge of...
Corporate foresight: Shell
Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specializing in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible for identifying emerging trends, potential disruptors, and long-term...
Trends shaping sustainable post-pandemic development of the V4 region in turbulent times until 2030
As a result of our “V4 2030 Sustainable Innovation Pathways towards post-COVID recovery” we have published together with our project partners a paper aiming to identify key trends and analyse how they can facilitate or hinder sustainable development. The...
Corporate foresight: VINCI
Many large and forward-thinking companies have established capacities specializing in strategic foresight, scenario planning, and trend analysis. These teams or individuals are responsible for identifying emerging trends, potential disruptors, and long-term...
Competences of the future in Mazovia
Mazovia otwiera debatę o wyzwaniach przyszłości podczas konferencji, która będzie okazją do dyskusji na temat innowacyjności regionu i przyszłości regionalnego ekosystemu innowacji. Wydarzenie koncentruje się wokół kompetencji przyszłości i adaptacji...
Turkey in the race for leadership of the Muslim world
What will Turkey do? Watch an interview with Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company on 'Journey Without a Passport' by Mateusz Grzeszczuk. Find out more! We process your data solely for the purpose of sending information about 4CF...
2nd workshop of the project “Development trends for the City of Warsaw …”
As part of the second stage of work on the project "Development trends for the City of Warsaw and its metropolitan area in perspective until 2050." 4CF The Futures Literacy Company conducted a workshop with participation of stakeholders of the city and its...
Report from the XXV World Conference “Exploring Liminalities”
At the World Federation for Futures Studies' 50th anniversary world congress, we celebrated both its past and, of course, above all, discussed what kind of future we want, what methods we use to uncover its mysteries, and how we measure and evaluate progress towards...
Climate ministry announces appointment of special hydrogen agency
The Ministry of Climate and Environment believes that for Poland's hydrogen potential to develop, more funding is needed and a special government agency should be set up to coordinate the whole process. And in the WNP.PL article, reference is made to our report...
Karol Wasilewski in „Raport na dziś”
Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company appeared on 'Report for Today', in which he and Dariusz Rosiak discussed Turkey's approach to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the country's position towards Hamas itself and priorities in Turkish foreign and...
XXV World Conference “Exploring Liminalities. Creating Spaces for Unlimited Futures”
The World Futures Studies Federation celebrates its 50th anniversary during its XXV World Conference to be held on 25-27 October, 2023 at the École des Ponts Business School in Paris, France. For the occasion Kacper Nosarzewski from 4CF The Futures Literacy...
4CF at the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi
FAO presented the first findings of a foresight and horizon scanning exercise on the future of agri-food systems conducted jointly with CIRAD and 4CF The Futures Literacy Company at the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi. Among other things, the report identifies...
4CF at the World Food Forum in Rome
Kacper Nosarzewski presented the working results of the global agri-food sector foresight at the FAO World Food Forum in Rome. Click here to find out more. We process your data solely for the purpose of sending information about 4CF Sp. z o.o....
ENISA Threat Landscape 2023
This is the eleventh edition of the ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) report, an annual report on the status of the cybersecurity threat landscape. It identifies the top threats, major trends observed with respect to threats, threat actors and attack techniques, as well as...
Development trends of Warsaw – workshop with experts
The first workshop of the project took place, during which 4CF The Futures Literacy Company presented a preliminary catalog of trends relevant to the development of Warsaw. The #Trends were discussed, evaluated by experts in various fields and further analyzed for...
APF Emerging Fellows Programme
Check out and apply for the Association of Professional Futurists - APF Emerging Fellows Programme! Deadline, end of October. The Emerging Fellows Program is designed to recognize emerging futurists and mentor them to develop their Foresight capabilities....
Agriculture of the future at PRECOP 28
Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company was a panellist in a session on the future of food systems and agriculture at the PRECOP 28 climate conference, held on 5-6 October in Katowice, Poland. The session will focus on the following topics:...
4CF at PCHET 2023
Representatives of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company - Piotr Stankiewicz and Karol Wasilewski - spoke at the PCHET 2023 conference at the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia! During the conference, they presented the results of the project...
3rd Mind the Missions Erasmus+ workshop
We just finished our 3rd Mind the Missions Erasmus+ workshop in Valencia, Spain dedicated to Project Management. Over the past 3 days we have explored the ins and outs of effective project planning, implementation and successful delivery. From setting clear objectives...
IGF Digital Summit
Dr Karol Wasilewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company was a panellist in the plenary session: And it will happen tomorrow: the era of generative artificial intelligence at the IGF Digital Summit together with Paweł Lewandowski, Undersecretary of State at the...
World Futures Studies Federation celebrates 50th anniversary
WFSF will celebrate its anniversary with the XXV World Conference “Exploring Liminalities. Creating Spaces for Unlimited Futures” to be held on 25-27 October, 2023 at the École des Ponts Business School in Paris, France. Among the speakers is Kacper Nosarzewski from...
Join our Delphi Study on the Impact of Metaverse on the Future of Retail and Omnichannel
Experts in metaverse, retail, omnichannel and foresight are warmly invited to join our efforts to explore the future impact of the metaverse on retail and omnichannel. We would highly appreciate your invaluable help. If you possess insights into the metaverse and...
Semiconductors – greater self-sufficiency and increasing costs?
The semiconductor industry is grappling with a complex landscape marked by technological innovations, geopolitical shifts, and supply chain vulnerabilities. The industry’s adaptability to these challenges while advancing in design, production processes, and...
Consultation workshop of the project “Pomerania on light gas”
Join the consultation workshop of the project "Pomerania on light gas", which we are implementing on behalf of the Office of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Help build a strategy for the development of a hydrogen economy in Pomerania! When: 26 -27...
2nd Mind the Missions Erasmus+ workshop
We just finished our 2nd Mind the Missions Erasmus+ workshop in Porto, Portugal dedicated to Geodesign, a tool that can help municipalities foster continuous mission-driven learning and decision-making on future spatial development. For more details about the...
First results of research and analysis carried out for the ‘Pomorskie on light gas” project
The project website already contains the first results of research and analysis carried out as part of the project 'Pomorskie on light gas - directions and scenarios for the development of the hydrogen economy until 2030 with an outlook to 2040', which we are...
At the Campus Poland of the Future
At Campus Poland of the Future in Olsztyn, Kacper Nosarzewski and Natalia Gnoińska from the 8Marca Foundation (F8M) held a workshop called New European Bauhaus (NEB) - BUILD THE FUTURE! "Extreme climate phenomena, more pandemics, urban overpopulation and the...
Embark on a journey of technological evolution and innovation guided by strategic foresight
Our mission is to unveil the treasures of tomorrow, empowering you to make impactful changes today. By dissecting forthcoming trends and potential scenarios, we pave the way for innovation portfolios to blossom. This empowers our clients with a clear competitive edge....
Discover the power of collective intelligence online
Discover the power of collective intelligence online! Have you ever wondered how to harness the potential of collective intelligence in analysis and brainstorming? The answer is 4CF PnyX, an innovative platform that combines the natural flow of discussion with...
Analysis of Warsaw’s development trends
We are delighted to announce that 4CF The Futures Literacy Company has been awarded an honourable assignment by the City of Warsaw: to conduct an in-depth analysis of development trends for our city and the surrounding metropolitan areas. This project is of key...
Discover the potential of the future with 4CF FLEx!
Do you need new insights? Want to learn about new social and technological trends before they become commonplace? Or are you thinking of acquiring new skills to identify faster changes that may affect your business or operations in unexpected ways? Gain...
Michał Nadziak joins the team
We are delighted to welcome Michal Nadziak to our team! Michał has joined us as an analysis and development specialist. His professional experience in project management and research work will undoubtedly be a great support in our future endeavours. Previously, Michal...
Hydrogen economy in Pomerania
We are delighted to announce our latest project. 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, on behalf of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, is launching a study entitled. "Pomerania on light gas - directions and scenarios for the development of the hydrogen economy until 2030 with an...
Bartosz Frąckowiak has joined the 4CF team
We are delighted to welcome Bartosz Frąckowiak, a new consultant, researcher of socio-cultural aspects of new technologies and art curator, to our team! We are sure that his unique experience and skills are a great addition to our multidisciplinary team and will help...
Our newsletter #2
Our latest newsletter has just been released! Whether you're a foresighter, trend-spotter, a futurist enthusiast, or simply curious about what lies ahead, this might be an interesting read for you! Let us be your compass in navigating the exciting and unexpected paths...
Future of advertising
In the latest episode of Black on Yellow, Oliwia Krettek and Kacper Nosarzewski took listeners on a journey into the future of advertising, sharing their thoughts on how it is evolving and what challenges and opportunities marketers will face in the coming years. We...
Reducing Avoidable Surprises
The road to futures and foresight My career is intertwined with the story of the company I co-founded, 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, a strategic foresight consultancy. My adventure with futures and foresight began during my university days at the University of...
SAnSE: a novel futures literacy evaluation concept
SAnSE: A novel evaluation concept presented by 4CF at UNESCO-PMU Symposium: Towards Evaluation Frameworks for Futures Literacy What’s your futures literacy? Mine’s 42. Okay, I'm kidding, but also, not. It's a lot to think about. You know what I’m saying, don’t...
Future of European Chemicals
Witness Kacper Nosarzewski's speech and presentation titled 'Foresight for Chemicals', where he delves into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the chemical sector. Kacper Nosarzewski took center stage at the Congress of Polish Chemistry to present...
Future of payments
Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company recently talked about the future of payments and how we will pay for our purchases on the Pytanie na Sniadanie programme. Let’s watch! We process your data solely for the purpose of sending...
Mind the Missions workshop in Spain
We’re thrilled to announce that the Erasmus+ project Mind the Missions is making great strides in the field of sustainable transitions and fostering futures literacy skills! This week two-days future-proofing workshop took place in the beautiful city of Valencia....
REPORT: Palm oil in Poland
The share of palm oil in the Polish fats market is declining, while the level of certification is increasing. By 2025, the projected percentage share of certified palm oil in Poland will be 70%, while in 2030 it will be 75%. The main exporters of palm oil to Poland...
Future starts where trends end
Not everything is a trend For a foresighter or a futurist, trends are properly historical phenomena. We perceive certain patterns and regularities in the data, we are able to describe them, perhaps also to model them and, consequently, to hypothesise about their...
Potential of ChatGPT in retail, food and catering
Using algorithms to generate new content is not new - it has also been used in retail and e-commerce for years. Despite its impressive capabilities, for the time being ChatGPT and other similar so-called Big Language Models are still a tool in development. Currently,...
Polish Hydrogen
The hydrogen economy has significantly accelerated since 2020. However, not every country has equal chances in the race for leading positions in hydrogen production. It is assumed that 60% of hydrogen will be produced by countries with the best conditions for...
The future of post-election Turkey
May saw the presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey, described by many as the most important elections of the year. Were they really that important? And what does their outcome say about the direction Turkey will take in the coming years? Why were these...
Report from ECCA 2023
Many inspiring talks took place during ECCA | European Climate Change Adaptation conference in Dublin, Ireland. Among them the "Enabling innovation and the role of financial flows" plenary session panel featuring Kirsten Dunlop from EIT Climate KIC and Lorenzo Pezzati...
Open Minds Debate Reactivated!
After a three-year break, the 4th edition of this conference took place. FM Logistic Central Europe together with 4CF The Futures Literacy Company and invited guests discussed the future. "Automation, cyber security, geopolitics or carbon footprint reduction are...
Palm oil in Poland
We would like to invite you to a presentation of the report ‘Survey of the level of certified palm oil in Poland - current situation and forecasts’ developed by 4CF The Futures Literacy Company for WWF Poland and the Polish Sustainable Palm Oil Coalition (PKZOP). ...
Notes from the Polish Chemistry Congress
"The chemical industry is facing a huge revolution related to the green and digital transformation, and at the same time it is this sector of the economy that has a key role to play in it. In order for chemical companies to achieve the goals set for 2050, they need...
What can we do to avoid a black scenario in logistics?
The growing role of logistics and transport raises many questions about the development and importance of the industry in the future. FM Logistic, together with 4CF The Futures Literacy Company, revisits the 'Logistics 2040' report looking for answers to the question:...
Presentation from the Mind the MIssion’s “Stakeholders Mobilisation” Webinar
We had the privilege to host Mind the Missions 'Stakeholders Mobilisation webinar. We were thrilled to be joined by representatives from the Ajuntament de València and Município de Amarante, along with our esteemed project partners Low Carbon Economy Foundation,...
4CF speaks at the UNESCO-PMU Symposium 2023
4CF The Futures Literacy Company’s will speak at the UNESCO-PMU Symposium 2023: Towards Evaluation Frameworks for Futures and Foresight. Norbert Kołos, the Managing Partner of 4CF will present “Survey for Anticipatory Stance Evolution” during the Symposium taking...
How to make the chemical industry more resilient to change?
At the Polish Chemistry Congress on 13-14 June 2023 Kacper Nosarzewski of 4CF The Futures Literacy Company will present the 'Foresight for Chemicals' developed for the European Commission jointly by 4CF, Steinbeis2i and TNO. Details and registration. [wpforms...
ERASMUS+ Mind the Missions Project
We’re pleased to announce our new ERASMUS+ Mind The Missions Project we’re working on together with our partners Ajuntament de València, Município de Amarante, INOVA+, Geodesign Hub, Low Carbon Economy Foundation and Always Greener. Last Monday we’ve taken off...
Strategic foresight training
We were pleased to conduct a training on strategic foresight organised by the National Centre for Counteracting Addictions, the Marshal's Office of the Malopolska Region and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) from Lisbon. We...
Food system transition Geek4Food
We are proud to be a part of the Geek4Food project, supported by the European Commission and Erasmus+, to advance the food system transition towards sustainable and green solutions. 4CF's experience in strategic foresight will play an integral role in helping to...
Reactivation of Real Estate
The "Reactivation of Real Estate" conference will take place on May 30 in Jelenia Góra. Kacper Nosarzewski will present global megatrends, national challenges, and local responses to them. He will also present the results of the report "Foundations of the...
2022 EIT Climate-KIC Climate Community Lab
2022 EIT Climate-KIC Climate Community Lab grant winners have completed implementation of their initiatives aiming at civil contribution to just transformation of the coal regions in the CEE. In the Romanian Valea Jiului, the winners were striving to be...
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