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Futurists Meetings

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Past Meetings Page

Minnesota Futurists 2011 Home Page

 

Current Meeting & Topic Schedule

Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM   Directions

Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN

 

   

  

    January 29, 2011 (Note Topic Change)

    Economics/Market SIG

    Title:"Eleven Investment Themes for 2011"

    Presenters: Rog Rydberg & Dick Saunders

    Abstract: 2010 was a surprisingly strong year for stocks in the face of lackluster economic growth. What trends

    will prevail in 2011? A survey of market strategists shows an unusually wide divergence of opinions, from

    continued moderate growth to a sharp downturn ahead. Some of our favorite sectors -- and yours.

    References:EconSigJan292011B.odp

http://seekingalpha.com/article/240873-11-themes-for-2011

Jan 2011 Market Perspective.pdf

    http://dailyreckoning.com/two-possible-reasons-for-the-rise-in-10-year-treasury-notes/

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/44913082/Eleven-Themes-for-2011

    http://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/the-hunt-brothers-corner-silver-market/1365

    Money Supply http://www.shadowstats.com/article/hyperinflation-2010

http://www.etftrends.com/2010/12/top-performing-etfs-2010/

 

   

February 5, 2011

Category:  Future Studies

Title:  "Historical Predictions & Future Forecasts - Part II, The Workshop"

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)

      Abstract:  Predictions and Forecasts: Past, Present, and Future: Join us as we take a look at the

     nature of prediction and forecasting. In addition, we will explore notable historical predictions -- some that

     proved accurate, and many others that did not. Attendees will participate in exercises to develop          

     forecasts of future breakthroughs projected for the short term (2012) and the longer term (2010+).

     Join us in preparing for the future!

 

      February 12, 2011

      Category:  Economy/Markets

      Title: TBA

      Speaker: Jim Zitek

      Abstract:

 

      February 19, 2011

      Category:  Technology Futures

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      February 26, 2011

      Category: Society, Management, Education Futures

      Title: "Collaboration Futures"

      Speaker: Rog Rydberg

      Abstract: TBA

 

March 5, 2011

Category:  Future Studies

Title: coming soon 

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)

      Abstract: coming soon

 

      March 12, 2011

      Category:  Economic Futures

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      March 19, 2011

      Category:  Technology Futures

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      March 26, 2011

      Category:  Society, Management, Education Futures

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Topics Pending for 2011

Future schedule work in progress

Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020

See topics awaiting dates above.

 

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