The Association of Professional Futurists is a global community of professional futurists committed to leadership and excellence in the futures field. Our members provide unique perspectives to help people anticipate and influence the future.
The APF aims to set the standard of excellence for foresight professionals. Members include futurists from businesses, governments and non-profits, consulting futurists, educators, and students in futures studies.
We meet regularly, host active electronic discussions among practitioners, provide professional development programs, recognize excellence in futures works, and offer a rich body of ideas and information about the future for the public.
We invite you to browse the site to find out more about what we do. If you are interested in joining, visit the Membership page where you can apply online. And, if you have any questions, please do get in touch.
APF 10-year Anniversary Celebrations in Toronto
Professional Development Day and APF Reception
We have plans brewing for a full day of professional development on Friday 27 July 2012 at OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design). You will learn about videos for scenarios, design fictions/design futures, and a slew of other emerging tools for use in your futures work.
The 10-Year Anniversary will be celebrated in a special reception on Saturday evening 28 July 2012. Awards recipients for Most Important Futures Works and Student Recognition will be recognized for their excellence in foresight. Registration for both events will open soon.
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Annual Gathering - First APF Event in Europe!
Emergence: The Future of New Government and Economic Models
Save the Date: September 10-12, 2012 Oxford/London UK
As pressure mounts on the western combination of free market capitalism and individual rights that has dominated for hundreds of years, new models are coalescing and gaining strength. Social media is creating new currencies and political power blocks, global environmental pressures are redrawing the maps for regulation, corporations are becoming transparent, and social entrepreneurship is rising as the new business model. Emergence will explore some of the pressures on the current paradigm and look to the future of governance and economic models. Drawing from the environment of coffee houses and built environments that span multiple eras, join fellow foresight professionals, invited guests, and prominent thinkers in experiencing, exploring, and shaping the future.
For more information, contact
Christian Crews, Board Member and Gatherings Chair.
