“Thank you so much for the workshop, it was really insightful. We had never worked with or thought about the future like that. In addition, the interactive exercises in the peaceful setting and good weather of the Democracy Garage were just what the fellows needed. We all really enjoyed it.”

Harun Bala
Alliance of Democracies

“A futures rockstar!

What an insightful afternoon with the visionary Mathias Behn Bjørnhof, who took us for a ride in his time machine and taught us, that there is no better time to prepare for the future than right now!

Thanks Mathias for enlightening all of us in how to navigate in a world of continuous changes - and especially for sharing your passion for building better systems that benefit both people and the planet.”

Charlotte Alexandra Pedersen
COO, ConsilioNexus

"Thank you once again for your great workshop at the Maersk Design Days!

It was fun, quite thought-provoking, and I can’t wait to bring some of the thinking and insights back to my work."

Lead Service Designer, Maersk

"The workshop met and exceeded expectations—highly relevant both thematically and in terms of the level of discussion. The facilitation was strong, with well-chosen research examples that felt both practical and thought-provoking.

The exploration of paradoxes, like balancing disruption with local leadership agendas, added valuable depth and reflection at the right moment. It left us motivated and ready to apply these insights within a broader, long-term perspective.

Kudos to ANTICIPATE for delivering such a well-structured session."

Senior Program Manager, CARE

"The future is plural! This was the idea that stayed with me after attending ANTICIPATE’s foresight training in Copenhagen.

Mathias Behn Bjørnhof, a true professional in the field, emphasized that foresight isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about strategic thinking, exploring possible scenarios, and uncovering new perspectives and opportunities.

What I loved most was how practical it felt. Foresight isn’t about grand visions that are interesting to hear but impossible to act on. It’s about mapping the future—looking at megatrends, signals, challenges, and potential paths forward. It’s a key part of strategic planning, both for organizations and for states that want to intelligently plan and shape their vision for the future.

Now that I’ve got this foundation, my next step is to explore how to apply foresight in sustainability communication."

Viktorija Jakubauskyte-Andriuliene
Director, Agenda 50
PhD Candidate & Lecture, LCC

"Mathias from ANTICIPATE gave an open, personal and engaging talk at the Copenhagen International Rotary Club, where he shared his knowledge and experience in a way that really made us think about the future differently.

He encouraged us to see new opportunities and gave us practical exercises and questions to spark ideas—both for ourselves and for our work. I left feeling inspired and full of new energy."

Toke Bull
President, Rotary International Copenhagen
Change Manager, Novo Nordisk

"At the Council of Europe we had the great opportunity to listen to Mathias’ (ANTICIPATE) perspective about future development of democracy(ies). It was an important contribution to our work as resilience and strategic foresight is crucial for Council of Europe’s contribution to democratic governance.

Mathias from ANTICIPATE inspired us in the current very challenging times for Europe and the world. Thank you so much for your time and effort"

Natalia Voutova
Social & Behavioural Change Lead, Council of Europe
Head of Council of Europe Office to Georgia

“I really enjoyed the session—it was super organized and packed with great insights. The facilitator was clear and really knew how to get everyone involved in building our prototypes in LEGO. It was also cool to meet other managers and swap stories. The whole day left me feeling inspired!”

Senior Manager, Supply Chain, Welltec

“The welcome at ANTICIPATE and Mathias' presentations during the afternoon was excellent. The workshop and discussions were very interesting and informative.

Thank you to ANTICIPATE and especially Mathias for his kindness throughout the day. You will always be welcome in Donosti and Galicia.”

Brand Strategist

“As a Digital Civics researcher using design-based methods, I initially contacted ANTICIPATE to learn more about Futures.

Mathias from ANTICIPATE and I have since developed a fruitful collaboration based on a shared interests in creative and participatory approaches that can democratise futures and design thinking methods. Mathias is driven and open-minded to explore new projects together and he has been able to teach me new ways of incorporating Futures into my own academic research.

We invited Mathias to teach a lecture at our research group, which was extremely well-received and I can recommend him as an educator on futures. Currently, Mathias and I are planning future projects, which includes a collaborative exploration of funding streams and broadening our networks.

Overall, I am looking forward to bringing new projects into this world and relying on Mathias from ANTICPATE as a trustworthy and kind collaborator.”

Arlind Reuter
Researcher, Lund University