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DESIGNING AND CREATING THE GOOD FUTURE: WHAT, HOW, WHO AND WHEN - THE WORLD BY 2030.
Right now, "The Good Future" may seem like an oxymoron or an almost laughably naive idea, as we are being showered with bad news on a daily basis, as old friends turn into new enemies while much hard-earned progress is being reversed. In this talk Gerd will share what lies beyond the current chaos, show how things might get better (after they get worse) and explain what new roles Europe can play. Riffing off Kevin Kelly, Gerd proposed that while we may not have less challenges we certainly have more capacity to solve them - we 'just' need to improve our 'telos' as much as we improve our tools!
Gerd Leonhard, Futurist & Humanist
Gerd Leonhard is a renowned futurist and CEO of The Futures Agency, based in Zürich, Switzerland. With more than 20 years of experience, he has collaborated with leading organizations such as Microsoft, Google, and the European Commission. As a globally recognized keynote speaker and advisor to business leaders and governments, Gerd focuses on foresight, future-ready leadership, and building resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.
NEW WORLD ORDER
The global balance of power is shifting as democracy strains and technological leadership becomes more contested. China’s rise coincides with growing Western introspection and fragmented alliances. Yet amid this turmoil lies opportunity. The rigid structures of the 20th century are loosening, and the ice has broken from decades of institutional inertia. For Europe in particular, this is a moment to redefine its role—not as a passive bystander, but as an active architect of a plural, resilient, and principled world order. As U.S.–China rivalry raises the risk of a Thucydides Trap, the space between poles opens up—for those bold enough to shape it.
Daria Dasha Krivonos, CEO & Futurist at CIFS
Daria (Dasha) Krivonos is the CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, with a background in strategic risk management. Her expertise lies primarily within economy, geopolitics, trade, climate, and risk governance. She advocates balancing short-term risks with long-term foresight to navigate future uncertainties.
DO WE DARE TO RE-IMAGINE BUSINESS AS USUAL IN AN AI-MEDIATED WORLD?
What if reality is starting to outpace our imagination? As AI and emerging technologies is constantly pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible, we’re not just tweaking the edges of our systems – we might be entering an AI-mediated world that challenges the very foundations of how we work, communicate, and create value. In this session, Sofie Hvitved invites us to pause and ask: What if we reimagined our organisations not through today’s models - but from first principles, the way disruptive tech companies do? What would business-as-usual look like if it was designed for the third horizon - for a future that doesn’t yet exist?
Drawing from the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies’ latest work on exploring the futures of technology, this session explores 10 key trends shaping our current trajectory together with the deeper question is: What comes next - if we dare to reimagine it?"
Sofie Hvitved, Director of Media Futures & Innovation at CIFS
Sofie specialises in how emerging technologies are part of reshaping our futures. Her work examines how AI systems and mixed reality environments transform human-digital interactions. Featured at global forums like SXSW and TechBBQ, Sofie helps organisations navigate technological convergence and develop adaptive strategies that remain resilient in uncertain futures. Her expertise bridges theoretical futures exploration with practical innovation pathways, making complex technological shifts comprehensible and actionable for forward-thinking leaders.
THE FUTURE OF HEALTH
In this talk, Bogi explores how the Fifth Industrial Revolution can drive a new global health paradigm—one that is preventive, sustainable, and rooted in human dignity. By reframing health as both an investment and a foundational societal pillar, he illustrates how emerging technologies can be harnessed not just for innovation, but for impact.
Bogi Eliasen, Global Advisor & Executive Director of Movement Health Foundation
Bogi Eliasen is a Global Advisor and Executive Director at the Movement Health Foundation, known for delivering clear, actionable insights that help leaders make informed decisions about the future. Bogi is a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow, a SCIANA Honorary Fellow, and a recipient of the HIMSS Global 50 Achievement Award.
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Future Tense
Copenhagen
Future Tense
Copenhagen
Kamilla’s passion for connecting people and ideas makes her an exceptional host where she aims to guide conversations that ignite innovation and shape inclusive pathways for the future. Her work is grounded in the belief that inclusive encounters are essential for building sustainable, resilient societies in an increasingly interconnected and unpredictable world.
Kamilla Sultanova, Speaker, Host & DEI Expert
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