LTFS Development Data Sources
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Source Name
Description
Link
Language
SDU
Gartner
Gartner conducts market research on trends in technology and management. They provide an overview of trends, consulting opportunities, customer success stories, and a blog with their experts' views on today's technology and trends.
English
SDU
Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies
The institute is a non-profit think tank. They provide various (scenario) reports on trends on different topics such as urban future, health, work, people's behaviour and a blog dealing with important topics of the future. They offer free seminars about different future-related topics.
English
SDU
McKinsey Trends Reports
The consulting company provides reports about technology trends and a blog with current developments and future-related news.
English
SDU
Accenture
The consulting company provides reports about trends.
English
SDU
World Economic Forum
Provides various detailed articles and reports about the future of different industries.
English
SDU
Roland Berger
The international management consultancy provides a detailed overview of Megatrends in their Trend Compendium 2050. They also research future developments in various topics and provide news articles about current (technology) developments.
German/ English
SDU
Zukunftsinstitut
The institute is a think tank researching trends and the future in Germany. They provide tools, methods, and models for trend recognition and future developments.
German
SDU
Statistisches Bundesamt
Provide official statistics of the German society for fact-based decisions. Depict data on the current state and (historical) social and economic developments.
German
SDU
Danmarks Statistik
Provide official statistics of Denmark and Danish society. Depict data on the current state and (historical) social and economic developments.
Danish
SDU
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. It regularly launches reports with the latest assessments.
The interactive atlas is a novel tool for flexible spatial and temporal analyses of much of the observed and projected climate change information underpinning the reoprts.
English, French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese
EGE
TUIK
Provide official statistics of the Turkish society for fact-based decisions. Depict data on the current state and (historical) social and economic developments.
Turkish
English
EGE
PwC
Provide reports for different sectors. They help intricate systems function, adapt and evolve so they can benefit communities and society – whether they are capital markets, tax systems or the economic systems within which business and society exist. They help their clients to make informed decisions and operate effectively within them.
Turkish
English
EGE
Forecast Pro
AI based app help to forecast designed for business forecasters. Forecast Pro is used across virtually all industries and provides sophisticated forecasting techniques
English
EGE
Euro Control
They work with stakeholders to produce a shared forecast of future network traffic. This helps planners understand and manage risks, identify bottlenecks and anticipate the needs of airspace users.
English
EGE
CCMath
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence-based forecast engine app that help call center optimizations.
English
UBI
Metaculus
Metaculus is a community-driven platform for forecasting and predicting future events and trends. Users can create or participate in prediction markets where they can make predictions about a wide range of topics, including technology, politics, and the environment. The platform uses a combination of crowd wisdom and machine learning algorithms to generate accurate forecasts and insights about the future. Users can earn reputation points and badges based on their accuracy, and can also engage in discussions with other users about the predictions and their underlying assumptions.
English
UBI
The Singularity Hub
Singularity Hub is a news and analysis website that covers emerging technologies and their potential impact on the future. The website publishes articles, videos, and podcasts on a wide range of topics related to science, technology, and innovation, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, and space exploration. Singularity Hub aims to provide insightful and accessible content to help readers understand the latest technological advances and their potential implications for society. The website also features a community section where users can share their own content and engage in discussions with other members.
English
UBI
The Institute for the Future
The Institute for the Future (IFTF) is a nonprofit research organization that specializes in forecasting future trends and developments across a wide range of fields. The organization conducts research, analysis, and consulting services for businesses, governments, and other organizations to help them anticipate and adapt to future challenges and opportunities. IFTF focuses on a variety of topics, including technology, society, economy, and the environment, and works with a global network of experts and partners to produce its insights and reports. The organization also offers workshops, seminars, and training programs to help individuals and organizations develop the skills and tools they need to navigate the future.
English
UBI
The Millennium Project
The Millennium Project is a global think tank that conducts research on emerging global challenges and opportunities for the next 10-50 years. The organization brings together experts and stakeholders from around the world to collaborate on research and analysis to identify and assess global trends and risks, and develop strategies to address them. The Millennium Project produces a range of reports, including annual State of the Future reports that provide an overview of global trends, as well as specialized reports on specific topics such as technology, education, and governance. The organization also offers workshops and training programs to help individuals and organizations develop foresight and strategic planning skills.
English
UBI
The Long Now Foundation
The Long Now Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes long-term thinking and encourages people to consider the impact of their decisions on the next 10,000 years. The organization seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the past, present, and future, and to inspire individuals and organizations to take a more responsible and sustainable approach to decision-making. The Long Now Foundation sponsors a variety of initiatives and projects, including the 10,000 Year Clock, a mechanical clock designed to keep accurate time for 10,000 years, and The Rosetta Project, an effort to create a digital library of human languages that will be accessible for future generations. The organization also hosts lectures, seminars, and other events that explore long-term thinking and its practical applications.
English
UBI
The Future of Humanity Institute
The Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) is a research center at the University of Oxford that focuses on the long-term future of humanity and risks that could threaten it. The institute conducts interdisciplinary research on topics such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and global catastrophic risks, with the goal of identifying and addressing potential threats to human well-being and the future of life on Earth. The FHI produces research papers, policy reports, and other publications that contribute to the field of existential risk assessment and mitigation. The institute also offers fellowships, internships, and other opportunities for researchers and students to engage in cutting-edge research on the long-term future.
English
UBI
Fórum do Futuro
The “Fórum do Futuro” (Forum of the Future) is an annual event in Porto, Portugal that brings together experts, thought leaders, and the general public to discuss current and future issues in areas such as technology, culture, science, politics, and sustainability. The event aims to promote a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the future and to encourage discussion on how to proactively and constructively address them. Additionally, the it is a space for the presentation of innovative ideas and creative solutions to future challenges, with the goal of inspiring and mobilizing transformative actions.
Portuguese
English
UBI
The “Núcleo de Estudos do Futuro” (Future Studies Center) of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (NEF PUC-SP) is a non-profit organization created in 2010 with the aim of promoting reflection, research, and debate on the future in various areas of knowledge, including science, technology, politics, economics, culture, and the environment. NEF PUC-SP develops research projects, holds events, publishes articles and reports on future trends and the possible consequences of ongoing changes in the world. The organization also promotes education and awareness of the challenges and opportunities of the future, encouraging active and critical participation of society in building a more just and sustainable future.
Portuguese
EOLAS
Xataka
Xataka is a Spanish-language technology news website that covers a wide range of topics related to science, technology, and culture. It was launched in 2004 and has since grown to become one of the most popular technology news websites in the Spanish-speaking world. Xataka covers a wide range of topics, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, gaming, internet, social media, science, culture, and much more. The website features news, reviews, analysis, tutorials, and opinion pieces written by a team of expert writers and contributors. Xataka is a valuable resource for anyone interested in keeping up with the latest trends and developments in technology and culture.
Spanish
EOLAS
Gizmodo
Gizmodo publishes articles, reviews, and news about technology and science, covering topics such as smartphones, laptops, drones, virtual reality, space exploration, and more. The website also has a community of readers who can comment and engage with each other on various topics. Gizmodo is known for its unique and irreverent writing style, and it has won several awards for its coverage of technology and science.
English
EOLAS
The Verge
The Verge is a technology news and media network that covers a wide range of topics related to the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture. It was founded in 2011 and is owned by Vox Media. The Verge publishes news, reviews, and in-depth features on a variety of topics, including smartphones, laptops, social media, gaming, virtual reality, and more. The website also has a YouTube channel and podcast network, and it is known for its high-quality video production and engaging storytelling.
English
EOLAS
La Factoría del Futuro
Pioneer web portal in Spain and in Spanish-speaking countries dedicated entirely to disseminate news, trends, events and other resources related to Industry 4.0, digital transformation and its enabling technologies.
Spanish
EOLAS
Oficina Nacional de Prospectiva y Estrategia
The National Foresight and Strategy Office is a General Directorate of the Presidency of the Government of Spain that is responsible for analyzing the challenges and opportunities that the coming decades will bring and helping the country to prepare for them.
Spanish
EOLAS
Prospectiva
ProSeres is aware of the need to disseminate and raise the level of foresight in Ibero-America and has proposed the creation of a foresight organization. The intention of this organization is of an academic and scientific nature, in order to promote the development of prospective thinking in the environment. They intend to create spaces for reflection and permanent research in prospective science for the scientific, business and governmental community.
Spanish
HdM
Zukunftsredner
Zukunftsredner.com is an agency for futurologic speakers. They also run a blog on trending topics by their speakers.
German
HdM
denkenaufvorrat
The website hosts a fun-to-read blog of the small company on current topics with a futurologic mindset.
German
HdM
Institut für Trend und Zukunftsforschung
The ITZ - Institute for Trend and Future Research GmbH is the first trend research company in Germany that is based at a university and conducts scientific research. It also runs a blog and has newsletters.
German
HdM
European Statistical Office
Eurostat ('European Statistical Office'; DG ESTAT) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission.. Eurostat's main responsibilities are to provide statistical information to the institutions of the European Union (EU) and to promote the harmonisation of statistical methods across its member states and candidates for accession as well as EFTA countries.
EU languages
HdM
Our World in Data
Worldwide Up-to-date statistics on nearly every topic.
English
HdM
Statista
Statistics portal with trends of 170 industries in 50 countries and over 1 million facts with direct access.
German, English, French, Spanish
HdM
GovData
GovData is the open data portal for Germanys administrative data,
German
HdM
Deutsche Bundesbank
The Deutsche Bundesbank collects data on economic developments and financial statistics in Germany and makes this data available to researchers and analysts.
German
HdM
Strategy& of PwC
Strategy company of the PwC network. As the only at-scale strategy business that’s part of a global network with deep and broad capabilities expertise, they combine strategic foresight with the experience of frontline teams across PwC to transform perspective into pragmatism, and ambition into action.
English, local PwC languages
HdM
European Commission
Strategic foresights reports created for the European Commission
EU languages
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