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Futurists Meetings

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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 

 

Special Assessment:  Members are requested to contribute $20 each for the specific purchase of copies of audio tracks from WFS 2010 and 2011. Send your check to Hank Lederer, Treasurer, 3132 County Road 101. Minnetonka, MN 55391. Thank you. David K., Chapter President.  Update July 23, 2011: half way point surpassed, 2011 set has been ordered. drk

 

 

Jan 7, 2012

Topic:Future Studies 

Title: “Evolving Futures for Smart Cities”

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

Abstract: Cities are becoming larger and more numerous. For the first time in history, over fifty percent of the world’s population (7 billion people) live in cities. It is projected that by 2050, 70 percent of the global population will be urban. Current trends indicate that very soon 600 cities will account for more than 60 percent of global GDP growth.

 

Simultaneously, cities are becoming smarter. Embedded intelligence in the form of sensors, actuators, and computers are combining to generate and apply vast amounts of data and information. Devices at the macro, micro, and nano scales are combining to monitor and control city functions and infrastructures. These devices are increasingly embedded in buildings, roads, utilities, and even in our water. At the same time, cities are becoming increasingly anticipatory. They are beginning to anticipate change and meet future challenges.

 

Join us this Saturday as we explore the emerging world of smart cities and intelligent urban infrastructures. And, be prepared for a vigorous discussion!

 

Jan 14, 2012

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Jan 21, 2012

Topic: Technology Futures SIG 

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Jan 28, 2012

Topic: Society, Management, Education Futures SIG 

Title:  Augmented Reality Futures

Presenter:  David Keenan

Abstract:  A review of current and emerging capabilities and some exploration of future trends.

 

Feb 4, 2012

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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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