10Apr
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ECGI April 2026: Iran war shock reshapes regional risk

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  • ECGI, Economic crime, geopolitics, index, SAFN
The April 2026 update of the Economic Crime and Geopolitics Index (ECGI), published by the South Asia Foresight Network, highlights a significant escalation in regional risk across South and Southeast Asia, driven primarily by the geopolitical shock of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. A comparison between November 2025 and April 2026 shows a clear expansion […]
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10Apr
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Safeguarding Rights, Inclusion, and Democratic Health in Europe

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  • democracy, FEN, foresight europe network, health, inclusion, rights
In a period of rapid social and political transition, the health of democratic institutions and the protection of individual rights have become central concerns for foresight practitioners and citizens alike. The upcoming FEN Exchange session invites participants into a reflective and vital dialogue on “Safeguarding rights, inclusion, and democratic health in Europe.” The Exchange will […]
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07Apr
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New Podcast: Was “Another World Possible”?

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  • foresight, Helsinki Node, Podcast
In the latest episode of the Visions of a Better World podcast, produced by Global Visions, Sirkka Heinonen joins philosopher Thomas Wallgren to examine the evolution of global political optimism on an episode titled “Was “Another World Possible”? 1990s Optimism and the Fate of Transformative Politics“. In the first episode of this two-part series on […]
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07Apr
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Beyond the hype: the urgent dialogue on safe and responsible AGI

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  • AGI, artificial intelligence, The Netherlands Node, UK Node
The question is no longer whether Artificial General Intelligence will arrive, but whether we are building it safely and if our institutions possess the governance frameworks to match the pace of change. This coming Tuesday, April 21, at 18:30 CET (17:30 UK), global experts and industry professionals will gather online for a 90-minute session titled […]
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01Apr
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The Millennium Project Newsletter – March/April 2026

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The Millennium Project’s March/April 2026 Newsletter highlights the 30th anniversary of global foresight research, reflections on World Futures Day 2026, and key developments across its international network. This edition features new AGI-related policy discussions, recent publications, and upcoming events shaping futures studies worldwide. Read on LinkedIn Read on Substack
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31Mar
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World Futures Day 2026 in Spanish: a global reflection on the future of Ibero-America

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  • RIBER, world futures day
On March 1, 2026, the World Futures Day in Spanish took place as a major international event co-organized by the RIBER and The Millennium Project, with the support of 32 institutions across the region. The initiative brought together a broad and interdisciplinary community of futurists, academics, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to reflect on the key transformations […]
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28Mar
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Policy brief on Narrative Foresight for stakeholder engagements

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  • Helsinki Node, policy brief, stakeholder engagement, T-winning spaces 2035
A new policy brief titled “Why and How to Use Narratives for Stakeholder Engagements” by Sirkka Heinonen, Riku Viitamäki, and Veli Virmajoki, Finland Futures Research Centre, has been issued within the T-winning Spaces 2035 project supported by The Millennium Project. This policy brief presents a set of four radical narratives embedded in the future world […]
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28Mar
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The Portugal Node signs Cooperation Agreement with Egas Moniz University

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  • Memorandum of Understanding, Netherlands Node, Portugal Node, Spain Node
On March 25, the Portugal Node of The Millennium Project, chaired by Pedro Amador, held a meeting with the management team of Egas Moniz University, led by Rector José João Mendes, to formalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future cooperation. Through this agreement, Egas Moniz University will officially join the Portugal Node and actively […]
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28Mar
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Futures Conference 2026 – June 9-10, 2026

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  • futures, futures conference, Helsinki Node, sustainability
On 9–10 June 2026, the 26th Futures Conference will be held in Turku, Finland. The event is organised by the Finland Futures Research Centre, hosting the Helsinki Node of The Millennium Project, and the Finland Futures Academy (FFA), University of Turku, in collaboration with the Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Education Pilot (SusTra). This year’s theme, “Sustainability, […]
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15Mar
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Foresight Masterclass CLA – Milan, June 30th

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  • Causal Layered Analysis, CLA, foresight, futures methods, Italy Node, masterclass
Following the 2024 masterclass in Naples, Sohail Inayatullah and Ivana Milojevic return to Italy for a new masterclass focused on the in-depth study and application of Causal Layered Analysis (CLA), a method that enables participants to explore complex issues from multiple perspectives and uncover deeper, transformative solutions for the future. The masterclass is organized by […]
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