Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

Using the Future

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A podcast about foresight for futures-curious professionals, published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. Subscribe for narrated articles, reports, and research, alongside conversations with foresight practitioners about the nuts and bolts of their craft.

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Client case: How Vieira de Almeida is using foresight to prepare for the future of law 24.06.2026 15:18

A narrated Q&A between the Institute and one of its clients, the Portuguese law firm Viera de Almeida, featuring Margarida Saragoça, Director for Business and Knowledge, and João Vieira de Almeida, Founder, Senior Partner and Chairman, Vieira de Almeida. Did this episode pique your interest? Read more about the Institute's advisory services. Narration: August Leo Liljenberg

Nicotine Futures and Respiratory Health w/ Aron Szpisjak 25.03.2026 39:45

We are joined by CIFS Director and Head of Health Aron Szpisjak to discuss his team's recently published scenarios forthe future of chronic respiratory diseases and nicotine consumption. Access the full report here: https://www.cifs.dk/read-listen/reports-knowledge/the-future-of-chronic-respiratory-diseases-and-nicotine-consumption

Scenarios for Greenland: Deterrence, Dependence, or Capitulation? w/ Patrick Henry Gallen 05.03.2026 38:58

Hosts Toke and Casper are joined by Patrick Henry Gallen, senior futurist and one of the co-authors on our recently published scenarios outlining how the conflict over Greenland could end, and the geopolitical implications of each outcome. Read the full report here: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6632a4a102f9281cefbeeda3/696e415c85ffda70c5c3d364_Greenland%20Scenarios_web.pdf

Article: The Organisational Fabric of Time 10.02.2026 13:18

A conversation with Tor Hernes and Majken Schultz from the Centre for Organization and Time at Copenhagen Business School on how time shapes organisational life. This is a narrated article from the Using the Future publication by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. Access the full publication here: https://www.cifs.dk/read-listen/reports-knowledge/using-the-future

Article: The Futures Mandate 10.02.2026 10:16

On how to embed foresight in governance. This is a narrated article from the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies' Using the Future publication. Download the full publication here: https://www.cifs.dk/read-listen/reports-knowledge/using-the-future

Article: A Futurist Sits Down With a Prompt Engineer 10.02.2026 11:53

What sounds like the set-up to a bad joke was actually a thoughtful encounter. This is how it went. This is a narrated article from the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies' Using the Future publication. Download the full publication here: https://www.cifs.dk/read-listen/reports-knowledge/using-the-future

The Business of Foresight w/ Joanna Lepore 10.02.2026 35:58

Host Toke Hanghøj and co-host Simon Østergaard are joined by CIFS Associated Partner Joanna Lepore to discuss the challenges (and necessity) of doing corporate foresight. Joanna Lepore is a futurist and strategist renowned for her ability to infuse long-term foresight into corporate strategy. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has led foresight initiatives at leading multinationals like Mar...

Contributions to the Field of Foresight w/ Simon Østergaard 10.02.2026 30:52

Using the Future host Toke Hanghøj in conversation with Senior Futurist Simon Østergaard - about CIFS' approach to foresight, the new Using the Future publication, and the evolving foresight landscape.

What is Using the Future? 10.02.2026 2:14

A (very short) introduction to the feed.