Explore the World Economic Forum Virtual Programme on Strategic Foresight

Leadership & Foresight in Practice Series

The Leadership & Foresight in Practice series strengthens leaders’ ability to decide and deliver under uncertainty by complementing “what is changing” with practical approaches to “how to lead through it.” It translates foresight into execution—helping participants anticipate disruption, challenge assumptions, and build strategies that remain robust across scenarios. You will leave with concrete decision frameworks and leadership practices to improve agility, alignment, and action in volatile environments.

Explore the upcoming events around Leadership and Foresight in Practice.

Risks, Resilience, and Strategies for Inclusive Transformation

This session explores the long-term implications of a “K-shaped” economy, where parts of society are accelerating ahead while others face stagnation or decline. As economic divergence widens, we will examine whether such trajectories can remain societally stable—and what risks may emerge across the areas of jobs and economic inclusion if imbalances persist.

9 September 2026, 15.00-15.30 CET

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Future of Labor in an AI Revolution: Navigating Industry Transformation

This session will examine how the AI revolution is transforming industries, creating both opportunities and challenges through automation and new business models. It will highlight how students and professionals can prepare for the future of work by building AI literacy and adaptability, and discuss how education systems must evolve toward personalized, lifelong, and AI-integrated learning to close the digital skills gap and promote inclusive participation.

28 October 2026, 15.00-15.30 CET

Deciding Under Disruption: Turning Foresight into Action

This session focuses on how strategic foresight can be applied as a practical decision tool, not just to anticipate change, but to stress-test assumptions, prioritize investments and make choices that hold up across multiple futures. It will highlight where organizations have embedded foresight into strategy and resource allocation, leading to more resilient decisions and, in some cases, measurable gains.

19 November 2026, 15.00-15.30 CET

Leadership and Foresight in Practice Series Library

Authentic Leadership Revisited

This session explores how leaders can bridge the gap between values and strategy — fostering trust, engagement, and meaningful impact in their teams and organizations.

When the Future Feels Unstable: Foresight as Tool for Resilience

Turning Foresight into Action in the Age of AI

Disruption by Disinformation: AI, Cognitive Security and Foresight-Informed Decision-Making

Foresight Red Teaming: Stress-Testing Strategies for a Resilient Future

Foresight for Future-Proof Policies

Upskilling in Foresight Masterclass

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to anticipate, navigate and shape the future is becoming an essential leadership skill. This eight-episode masterclass series introduces participants to the foundations advanced practices of strategic foresight.

From horizon scanning and scenario planning to backcasting and resilient decision-making, the series equips leaders across sectors with practical tools to address uncertainty, prepare for disruptions, and harness opportunities.

Episodes also explore the ethics and power of foresight, the role of cross-border collaboration, and how foresight can be embedded into leadership, policy and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive futures.