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SKEMA to host a WFSF international conference on future studies on 24 October
On 24 October, the World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF) and SKEMA's MSc in International Strategy & Influence programme are organising an international conference at our Grand Paris campus. The conference will bring together researchers, academics, practitioners from both the private and public sectors, and students from over 60 countries interested in the study and analysis of the future.
"As the world becomes increasingly uncertain, it is vital today to link decisions to future consequences by adopting an ecosystemic approach and integrating machine intelligence. Thus, this conference, co-hosted by students from the MSc in International Strategy and Influence (ISI), will explore the future perspectives of humanity, business, and education," explains Christophe Bisson, director of the programme.
The WFSF advises the United Nations and UNESCO, and many of its members consult governments on these subjects.
Agenda for the day
8:30 am: Opening of the conference. This will be conducted by Professor and Researcher Christophe Bisson, director of the MSc in International Strategy & Influence at SKEMA, and a full member of the WFSF.
8:40 am to 9:30 am: Session on Foresight for Human Betterment. It will be Chaired by Narimane Djemili (MSc ISI student). This session will cover topics such as applying human rights charters in Morocco in the age of AI and foresight habits for all.
9:30 am to 10:40 am: Session on Foresight for Business. It will be Chaired by Gwenvael Le Nedellec (MSc ISI student). This session will examine the impact of strategic foresight in a global business, the alternative protein market in the Netherlands by 2030, and the healthcare market in Singapore by 2030.
10:55 am to 12:15 pm: Session on Foresight for Education. It will be Chaired by Abderrahim Farchado (MSc ISI student). This final session will focus on designing an introductory tool for foresight and a panel on developing foresight in education.
12:15 pm: Conclusion of the conference
How to participate?
Participants can register via this form.
Note: Professor Christophe Bisson will chair a session on 26 October titled "Impact of New Technologies on the Field of Futures Studies". This session will be part of a congress celebrating the 50th anniversary of the WFSF and will be held at École des Ponts. It will cover topics such as the impact of digitalisation and "Digital Twins".
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