6 Key Foresight Insights From Our Community Event 2024

Corporate foresight today is embedded in a complex landscape marked by the fast growth of (generative) AI, an uncertain economical and geopolitical environment, and new technologies claiming to ‘disrupt the industry’ emerging at a faster pace than ever before. This poses common challenges and experiences across industries. Many practitioners face similar obstacles when integrating foresight into organizational strategies, and the ability to learn from others becomes critical. Furthermore, foresight professionals are increasingly urged to prove the value of their discipline and come up with tangible and actionable results.

At Bluemorrow, we strongly believe in the value of community interaction. Hence, we created a platform where practitioners openly share their foresight challenges, approaches, and outcomes. This collaborative exchange not only broadens individual perspectives but also helps to build a stronger, more interconnected foresight network. Join our upcoming events to continue growing with this community.

In this report, we summarize the learnings from our Foresight Community Event co-hosted with our partner ITONICS in Nuremberg, October 2024, the 6th edition of this successful format.

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In this report, we summarize some of the shared viewpoints of 25 foresight experts on 6 key topics of interest for every foresight practitioners.

1. The role of AI in foresight

   AI is transforming foresight by quickly processing data, streamlining scenario-building, and enhancing decision-making. But human creativity and intuition remain critical in translating insights into actionable strategies, one of the many lessons also reflected in our Innovation Horizons event.

2. Tracking trends, scenarios, opportunities & risks

   Continuous trend tracking, scenario monitoring, and opportunity/risk assessment ensure foresight remains dynamic and aligned with evolving business environments. Organizations looking to structure this approach should consider embedding foresight into strategy to sustain competitive advantage.

3. The creation of success stories

   Building organizational buy-in requires tangible foresight outcomes that align with company goals. Success stories drive momentum, especially when shared with leadership.

4. Cross-functional collaboration

   Embedding foresight in multiple departments and engaging senior leadership fosters integration, ensuring foresight aligns with business strategy.

5. Foresight for positive impact

   Aligning foresight with societal goals offers new opportunities for business growth while addressing future societal challenges, a recurring theme across several leading innovation events.

6. The future of foresight
   Discover 4 scenarios for the future of foresight, and how our experts evaluate their likelihood. those able to stay ahead by identifying opportunities early will lead the way.

Download the full report above for more interesting viewpoints as well as tips & tricks how to get started.