Foresight Lab by The Why | World Futures Day
About This Event
Each year, communities around the world pause to reflect on the future as part of World Futures Day, a global moment dedicated to long-term thinking and shared dialogue.
This year, inspired by the global 24-hour dialogue championed by The Millennium Project, we are hosting a conversation that contributes to the broader reflection on humanity’s long-term future and the strategic value of foresight in uncertain times.
Together, we will explore:
• Key megatrends shaping the next decade
• Why long-term thinking matters now
• Practical foresight tools for stronger decisions
• How individuals and organizations can move from reaction to anticipation
Whether you are a leader, strategist, policymaker, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future, this session offers a thoughtful and engaging environment to think beyond the immediate.
Who Should Attend
• Leaders and decision-makers
• Strategy and innovation professionals
• Policy and public sector practitioners
• Entrepreneurs and founders
• Anyone interested in long-term global futures
About The Facilitators
Alexandra Draycott is a futures strategist and foresight practitioner with over 15 years of experience helping governments, corporations, and leadership teams anticipate change and navigate uncertainty. She has led 30+ global foresight projects and trained hundreds of senior leaders in strategic future thinking, signal detection, and long-term decision-making. Her work focuses on turning emerging trends into practical insight, enabling organizations to move from reaction to anticipation.
Melissa Saoudy has worked on transformation projects shaping the future of the GCC for nearly 15 years. She established The Why to work more closely with institutions to address the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, building the capacity to act with foresight, purpose, and impact.
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