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APF Annual Gathering 2010: Foresight & the Power of Big Questions |
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May 13-15th in Denver, Colorado
Our 2010 Theme: Foresight & the Power of Big Questions
As professional futurists, we often say that good questions are more valuable than good answers. But what, exactly, does a good question look like?
How do we come up with them? How are they communicated and applied in the client setting? What are the Big Questions likely to shape the future?
This year’s Gathering theme centers on the role of process-focused questions use in our practice of foresight. And we will also outline many of the content-focused Big Questions shaping the future of major domains of change in the world including demographic transitions, economics, politics/governance, environment, urbanization, transportation, science, technology and more!!
The Curtis Hotel
Our APF Block has been set at The Curtis Hotel
Code: AOPF051310
Reservation 800-525-6651
Schedule
For complete schedule see our updates on the APF Listerv.
For planning your travel:
Begins: Thursday (May 13th) - Welcome Reception (7pm Denver Time!)
Ends: Saturday (May 15th) late afternoon
Cost
$325 Early Bird (Before March 19th) $395 Regular Rate
(Sign up by clicking the PayPal button below (credit cards accepted via Paypal, or mail a check to APF, c/o. Andy Hines 714 E 9th St Houston, TX 77007
Note: registration fees do not include: evening meals or lodging.
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Professional Development Seminar 2009 |
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This year's APF Professional Development Seminar will be held in Chicago, Friday July 17 from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Agenda
Download here [PDF, 350Kb]
Venue
Archeworks, 625 North Kingsbury, River North, Chicago
Contacts
Ann Feeney Jennifer Jarratt
Meals
Coffee, snacks, and soda will be provided. Lunch will be provided.
What to Wear
Summer casual—you may be in view of the telepresence camera
Where to stay
Ann Feeney has a list of reasonable Chicago hotels
APF Professional Development
As futurists we are special experts whose unique experience and capabilities should be nurtured and expanded. As professionals we have an obligation to improve and increase our skills and knowledge. The Association of Professional Futurists supports its members by advancing professional excellence, facilitating network and community building, and promoting the unique value proposition of futures work. The annual Professional Development Seminar is an opportunity to gain personal and professional advantage through learning and interaction with your peers and outside experts. |
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Images From APF Gathering 2009 |
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APF Annual Gathering 2009 : Futures by Design |
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 The APF Spring Gathering was held in Pasadena, California, from Thursday March 19 to Saturday March 21, 2009.
The event, "Futures By Design," was be held in partnership with the Art Center College of Design, and engaged participants with questions such as:
Why and how is foresight important to design?
Design as applied to people, objects, environments, ideas, processes (systems), and organizations.
Design across a spectrum of fields – from nanotech, bio, infrastructure, art, architecture, landscape, interiors, real and virtual worlds, engineering, media/communication, scenario experiences, industrial arts and business strategic thinking applications
What are the tools and processes for ‘Designing Human centered Futures’?
Exploring the role of design and visualization as tools for change and engagement in compelling futures
Why design and visualization should be important to futures?
View images from the event
Link to Design Thinking Resources micro-site |
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Gatherings 