2bAhead – Strategic Foresight 2035

The study delves into the future landscape of Foresight, highlighting key trends and challenges that will impact the field over the next decade. Strategic Foresight is crucial for navigating complex and uncertain futures, with uncertainty and complexity expected to increase until 2035, leading to a Multi Crisis Environment. Customer expectations are rising, requiring Foresight institutions to act as lighthouses for the future and guide organizations through turbulent times. AI and automation will be omnipresent in 2035, influencing decision-making processes and the field of Strategic Foresight. The study also explores wildcards like "Narrowing Futures" and "Future Abundance" to emphasize unique challenges and opportunities. Immersive experiences, procedurally generated environments, and emergent disruptions in 2035 are also addressed. The study identifies potential competitors in 2035 and aims to provide guidance as uncertainty surrounds the Strategic Foresight industry. Those who can seize the opportunities today will be able to shape their future.