Last week, Elia Group, DEME Group, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Fluxys teamed up in an incredible ideation session, facilitated by Z_punkt The Foresight Company. We dove deep into discussing the significant trends currently shaping our world and speculated on how they might impact society by 2040.
We have witnessed immense changes unfolding in just the past four years, from the global pandemic and geopolitical unrest to the rapid rise of electric vehicles, to a point where even Belgian politicians want to revert laws that they installed for this specific purpose.
This realization provides a reminder of how quickly our lives and the world around us can evolve. So now think about what could happen in 16 years… And remember that next year, 2050 is as close to us as 2000.
As a main take-away, as nicely stated by Maarten Konings, we should be aware of our bias. When talking about 2040, we might believe that we are making neutral assumptions. However, it is crucial to have persons from different sectors challenge them. This way, we can uncover potential flaws or significant biases that we may have overlooked.
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🤝Sometimes you meet people with whom you click instantly. You share the same passion for work and commitment to the future🤩.
👥The past few days have been unique. The three-day Foresight lab brought together five leading European companies that regularly cross paths and collaborate: Elia Transmission Belgium, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and DEME Group.
🚀 During the lab, we dedicated time to pondering the challenges of the future, each contributing our own perspectives to the lively discussions that were held. We uncovered new insights amidst a world where things tend to move fast, allowing us to strengthen each other's work.
🌏We're each returning to our daily lives full of fresh ideas and, most importantly, with a renewed commitment to contribute to our society and the establishment of a sustainable, secure future. We'll be working more closely together with this in mind - watch this space!
Head of Science and Innovation
8moThank you for hosting us. It was impressive to see the lab and learn more about your work