Beyond Now | Brussels Strategic Foresight Summit 2026

A one-day international summit dedicated to strategic foresight, futures thinking and better decision-making under uncertainty. Beyond Now | Brussels Strategic Foresight Summit 2026 The future cannot be predicted. But it can be explored. Beyond Now is a one-day international gathering dedicated to strategic foresight and futures thinking, bringing together practitioners, researchers, strategists, innovators and leaders to explore how we can better understand change, challenge assumptions and engage with possible futures. Across a curated programme of talks, conversations and panels, invited speakers will bring different perspectives on the evolving practice of strategic foresight. From emerging signals and alternative futures to foresight methods, strategy and decision-making, Beyond Now creates a space for serious conversations about how we think about what might come next. This is not a conference about predicting the future. It is a meeting place for people who want to become better at exploring it. Limited to 80 participants What We Will Explore Throughout the day, conversations may explore: • Strategic foresight and futures thinking • Signals of change and emerging developments • Weak signals, trends and uncertainty • Alternative and possible futures • Scenarios and futures methods • Foresight in organisations • Foresight, innovation and strategy • Emerging technologies and their implications • Futures literacy • Decision-making under uncertainty • New approaches to foresight practice • The evolving role of foresight in organisations and society The programme is intentionally multidisciplinary. Speakers are invited to bring their own research, practice, methodologies, case studies and provocations into the conversation. Speakers A small group of invited voices from the international foresight community will contribute throughout the day. Rather than creating a programme of disconnected presentations, Beyond Now brings together different perspectives across keynote sessions, conversations and panels. Speakers will be announced progressively. Who Is It For? Beyond Now is designed for people interested in understanding and working with possible futures, including: • Strategy and innovation professionals • Strategic foresight and futures practitioners • Researchers and academics • Business and organisational leaders • Entrepreneurs and founders • Technology and transformation professionals • Consultants and advisors • Design and innovation practitioners • Students and emerging professionals in foresight-related fields You do not need to be a professional futurist to attend. What matters is curiosity about change, uncertainty and the futures we may need to navigate. Why Attend? • Discover different perspectives on strategic foresight. Hear how foresight is being understood and applied across different contexts. • Challenge how you think about the future. Explore assumptions, signals, uncertainty and alternative possibilities. • Connect foresight with decisions. Go beyond trends and predictions to consider what possible futures mean for strategy and action today. • Meet an international community. Connect with professionals, researchers and practitioners interested in futures and strategic foresight. • Join an intentionally limited gathering. Beyond Now is limited to 80 participants to create space for meaningful conversations and connections throughout the day. Tickets Early Bird - €245 Available until 30 October 2026 General Admission - €295 Available from 31 October to 20 November 2026 Last Minute - €345 Available from 21 to 27 November 2026 Tickets are subject to availability. The event is limited to 80 participants and specific ticket releases may close earlier if capacity is reached. What's Included Your ticket includes: • Full access to the one-day summit • All talks, panels and conversations • Welcome coffee • Morning and afternoon coffee breaks • Lunch • Networking throughout the day The Format 80 participants. One day. A curated international gathering dedicated to strategic foresight. Beyond Now is deliberately designed as a focused one-day event rather than a large-scale conference. A small group of invited speakers will contribute throughout the programme, creating continuity between conversations and allowing different perspectives on foresight to meet. Partnerships Beyond Now welcomes selected organisations interested in supporting the development and exchange of strategic foresight knowledge and practice. Knowledge Partner and Supporting Partner opportunities are available. For partnership enquiries, please contact the organisers. Stay Curious About What Comes Next Beyond Now - Brussels Foresight Summit 2026 Exploring Futures. Challenging Assumptions. Shaping Decisions.