Association of Professional Futurists Events

Board Meeting (20 Jun 2013)

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

WFSF 21st World Conference (27 Jun 2013)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:30:00 GMT

Please sign up for a virtual gathering via Adobe Connect live from the 21st WFSF World Conference. Recordings will also be available.

The APF coverage will be:

Thursday June 27th 11:30 - 13:00h: A1 Complex, Integral Futures 1

Thursday 27th 11:30 - 13:00h: B1 Complex Integral Futures 2

Thursday 27th 14:00 – 16:00h: B3 Innovating Lifestyle.

Friday June 28th 11:00-12:30h: A4 Culture, Society & Lifestyle

These are shown in Bucharest time, which is GMT +3 (European Summer Time)

For example New York is GMT -4 (Daylight Savings Time) and Houston is GMT -5, Los Angeles is -7, Melbourne is +10, and London is GMT +1

The URL for these sessions will be http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/apfvg_wfsf_2013/

Here is a full program of the sessions, with speakers.

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For the APF's livestreaming:
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To enter the session you will be asked to give your name before viewing.

Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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For livestreaming of other sessions by Agence Future, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/agencefuture.

Just click on the link above or paste it in your browser.

You will arrive on the Agencefuture channel on Youtube.

At the top of the page you will see the currently streamed session.

Just below you will find recordings of the sessions that were streamed earlier.

These are the sessions Agence Future will be streaming:

Wednesday June 26th 09:30h -10:30h:

Jennifer GIDLEY, President, WFSF, Welcome speech

Wednesday June 26th 11:00h -12:30h:

Johan GALTUNG, “Humankind 2050: Making Peace with our Futures”

Maya VAN LEEMPUT, "World Futures Learning Lab"

Thursday June 27th 11:30h -13:00h:

Parallel session WFSF B1 - Futures Education 1

Thursday June 27th 14:00-16:00h:

Parallel session WFSF D3 - Economics, Currencies

Friday June 28th 11:00h-12:30h:

Parallel session WFSF D4 - Futures Education 2

With a bit of luck you will also be able to follow Jenny Andersson's and Riel Miller's presentations in the plenary panel session of Friday morning (09:00h -10:30h) on the same channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/agencefuture.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (27 Jun 2013)

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.

APF Virtual Gathering - July 2013 (11 Jul 2013)

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Virtual Gathering - July 2013

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Meeting Name: APF Virtual Gathering - July 2013

Summary: This will be an APF Virtual Gathering.

This gathering is based on a single speaker topic followed by a moderated Q & A discussion. The Session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST].

Invited by Jim Breaux breauxjw@gmail.com

When: July 11, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Speaker: Terry Grim

Topic: Foresight Maturity Model

Agenda:

Warm up and Welcome 10 minutes
Speaker 30 minutes
Moderated Q & A 20 minutes

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

A URL will be added when registration is opened

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Board Meeting (11 Jul 2013)

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

Professional Development Seminar (19 Jul 2013)

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 12:30:00 GMT

APF Professional Development Seminar

Location:

Catalyst Ranch, Chicago, IL

http://www.catalystranch.com/

Program:
The Pro Dev Seminar is an informative, entertaining, collegial day with the focus on the development of our profession and field.

Light breakfast, snacks and lunch included.

Join APF members at this annual seminar. For questions, queries and to volunteer contact Heather Schlegel at heathervescent at gmail.com or Jennifer Jarratt at jjarratt at leadingfuturists.biz.

Please note that registration fees will go up June 16, 2013. Here's the preliminary agenda.

APF Members Reception (20 Jul 2013)

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Get together with fellow futurists for happy hour on Saturday evening in Chicago!

Enjoy light food, drinks, and all around charming group. Bring a friend, spouse, futurist, limit one guest per member, and contact us if you have more. Non-APF futurists welcome.

We will be recognizing the Most Significant Futures Works winners and Student Recognition Project winners, and highlighting the Future of Foresight Project by APF.

Directions from the hotel to be supplied when available.

Please RSVP by Tuesday July 16th so we can get a head count for food. Estimate if you plan to bring a guest.

If you are in or near Chicago, plan on it! Questions, please contact Heather Schlegel.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (25 Jul 2013)

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.

Little Bigs - July 2013 (30 Jul 2013)

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Little Bigs - July 2013

Summary this is an APF Virtual Gathering on Adobe Connect for 2013.

The format is rapid fire, multiple speakers on topics about the future(s). Each Speaker gets 5 minutes! to make their point. Expect lively moderated Q&A and discussion following the presentations.

The session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST]

Invited by Jim Breaux Breauxjw@gmail.com

When: 07/30/2013 3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST

A URL will be provided when registration is opened.

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If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection:

http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview:

http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Board Meeting (08 Aug 2013)

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (15 Aug 2013)

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.

APF Little Bigs - August 2013 (27 Aug 2013)

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Little Bigs - August 2013

Summary this is an APF Virtual Gathering on Adobe Connect for 2013.

The format is rapid fire, multiple speakers on topics about the future(s). Each Speaker gets 5 minutes! to make their point. Expect lively moderated Q&A and discussion following the presentations.

The session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST]

Invited by Jim Breaux Breauxjw@gmail.com

When: 08/27/2013 3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST

A URL will be provided when registration is opened.

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If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection:

http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

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http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Board Meeting (05 Sep 2013)

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

APF Virtual Gathering - September 2013 (12 Sep 2013)

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT

APF Virtual Gathering - September 2013

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Meeting Name: APF Virtual Gathering - September 2013

Summary: This will be an APF Virtual Gathering #apfvg

This gathering is based on a single speaker topic followed by a moderated Q & A discussion. The Session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST].

Invited by Jim Breaux breauxjw@gmail.com

When: September 12, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Speaker: To Be Announced

Topic: To Be Announced

Agenda:

Warm up and Welcome 10 minutes
Speaker 30 minutes
Moderated Q & A 20 minutes

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

A URL will be added when registration is opened

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If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection:

http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview:

http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (19 Sep 2013)

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.

Little Bigs - September 2013 (24 Sep 2013)

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Little Bigs - September 2013

Summary this is an APF Virtual Gathering on Adobe Connect for 2013.

The format is rapid fire, multiple speakers on topics about the future(s). Each Speaker gets 5 minutes! to make their point. Expect lively moderated Q&A and discussion following the presentations.

The session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST]

Invited by Jim Breaux Breauxjw@gmail.com

When: 09/24/2013 3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST

A URL will be provided when registration is opened.

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If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection:

http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview:

http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Board Meeting (03 Oct 2013)

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (17 Oct 2013)

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.

Little Bigs - October 2013 (22 Oct 2013)

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Little Bigs - October 2013

Summary this is an APF Virtual Gathering on Adobe Connect for 2013.

The format is rapid fire, multiple speakers on topics about the future(s). Each Speaker gets 5 minutes! to make their point. Expect lively moderated Q&A and discussion following the presentations.

The session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST]

Invited by Jim Breaux Breauxjw@gmail.com

When: 10/22/2013 3:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST

A URL will be provided when registration is opened.

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If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection:

http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview:

http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Board Meeting (07 Nov 2013)

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

APF Virtual Gathering - November 2013 (14 Nov 2013)

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMT

APF Virtual Gathering - November 2013

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Meeting Name: APF Virtual Gathering - March 2013

Summary: This will be a APF Virtual Gathering.

This gathering is based on a single speaker topic followed by a moderated Q & A discussion. The Session kicks off at 3:00 PM EST [15:00 EST].

Invited by Jim Breaux breauxjw@gmail.com

When: November 14, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Speaker: To Be Announced

Topic: To Be Announced

Agenda:

Warm up and Welcome 10 minutes
Speaker 30 minutes
Moderated Q & A 20 minutes

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

A URL will be added when registration is opened

~~~ ~~~ ~~~

If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before:

Test your connection:

http://futurists.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview:

http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (28 Nov 2013)

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.

Board Meeting (05 Dec 2013)

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting. Date and time listed as US Eastern.

#Futrchat APF Twitter Chat (19 Dec 2013)

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Join the fast-paced APF Twitter #futrchat. We hold a monthly chat on the third Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 ET (US) and draw a global participation of futurists and others.

Please check the APF Twitter chat site where you will find posts relating to each month's futrchat. Submit comments or blog posts of your own for crossposting.

If you would like to co-host a chat on a particular topic, contact Cindy Frewen @urbanverse, Jennifer Jarratt @jenjarratt, or Guy Yeomans @guyyeomans APF Social Media Wizards.

You don't have to register for #futrchat but remember to put the dates in your diary each month and retweet announcements before the event.