After a vibrant discussion on the health of our European democracy, the next FEN Exchange on the Futures Glossary project is just around the corner on 7th of May, 15:00 – 16:00 CEST. Many crucial terms are used by futurists. Do we have a shared understanding of them in English? Do we use the most […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]