Foresight Lab
The Foresight Lab develops scenarios and forecasts for emerging technology trajectories and governance challenges, helping policymakers and organizations prepare for possible futures.
Our Approach
We combine quantitative modeling, expert elicitation, and participatory methods to create rigorous yet accessible foresight products. Our interdisciplinary team brings together expertise in technology assessment, social science, data science, and policy analysis.
Horizon Scanning
Systematic examination of emerging technologies, trends, and weak signals to identify potential governance challenges before they become critical.
Scenario Development
Creation of plausible future narratives that explore different trajectories of technological development and their societal implications.
Expert Forecasting
Structured elicitation of expert judgments on technological developments and their timelines, using calibrated forecasting methods.
Policy Gaming
Simulation exercises that allow stakeholders to explore governance challenges in a safe environment and test potential interventions.
Current Projects
AI Governance Futures
A multi-year project mapping possible trajectories of AI development and governance approaches, with a focus on international coordination mechanisms.
View project details →Digital Identity Scenarios 2035
Exploring alternative futures for digital identity systems and their implications for privacy, security, and social inclusion.
View project details →Quantum Computing Preparedness
Assessing the potential impacts of quantum computing on cryptography, security, and economic systems, with recommendations for preparedness.
View project details →Our Team
The Foresight Lab will be led by a team of researchers with backgrounds in futures studies, technology assessment, and policy analysis. Our work is supported by a network of domain experts and advisors from academia, industry, and civil society.
Dr. Elena Mikhailov
Lead Futurist
Specializes in long-term scenario planning and complex systems modeling.
Dr. Kenji Tanaka
Senior Technology Analyst
Expert in emerging tech assessment, particularly AI and biotechnology.
Dr. Anya Sharma
Policy Foresight Specialist
Focuses on policy implications of technological change and governance innovation.
Get Involved
We regularly seek input from diverse stakeholders to inform our foresight work. There are several ways to engage with the Foresight Lab:
- Participate in our expert elicitation exercises
- Join our scenario workshops and policy games
- Collaborate on research projects
- Commission custom foresight work for your organization
- Subscribe to our quarterly Horizon Scanning Briefing
Contact the Foresight Lab
For inquiries about our work or potential collaborations, please contact:
Email: foresight@thinktank.org
Phone: +1 (202) 555-0170