A look into the future
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..
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....
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