“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

"We really love the Megatrends document! For anyone trying to make sense of how to use Megatrends in real life, ANTICIPATE have it all spelled out here."

Tamara Lee
Director Future Workforce, NSW Health

“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

“The strategic foresight seminar really opened our eyes. It got us talking and thinking about the future in ways we hadn't considered, poking holes in our usual assumptions. Plus, the insights we gained are going to make a big difference as we plot out our long-term roadmap”

Mads Sørensen
Engineering Director, Welltec

"Mathias from ANTICIPATE brought invaluable insights on the role of foresight in driving technological innovation. His perspective helped both artists and tech innovators understand how anticipating future trends can inspire more visionary, responsible, and resilient solutions. His webinar enriched the MUSAE community’s exploration of how futures thinking can drive meaningful innovation at the intersection of art, design, and technology.”

Tanya Efremenko
Research Fellow, IDEActivity Center
Project Lead, MUSAE Consortium

“Mathias Behn Bjørnhof from ANTICIPATE knocked it out of the park, teaching scenario planning to 20 European Media execs. Mathias facilitated to-the-point lectures and practical exercises, earning props for his excellent teaching style and the right blend of theory and hands-on learning.

The feedback was super positive and the participant felt the course was highly relevant to their work. We were all impressed with the energy and expertise Mathias brought to the table.”

Frédéric Frantz
Training Business Manager, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

"If you've ever doubted the value of strategic foresight, it's time to think again. The masterclass from ANTICIPATE revealed the science and art behind strategic predictions, leaving me undeniably hooked on the future. If the rollercoaster ride called transformation is just around the corner, why not secure the best seat and enjoy the ride!”

Edith Gillmann
Strategic Projects Lead, Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

“Wow, what an exceptional few days of futures. I was worried that we wouldn’t hear many new things but my fears were not well founded, both my colleague and I came away with tremendous value, frameworks and approaches that we can apply immediately.

Since integrating the methodologies and processes learned from the course into our daily practices at JLR, there has been a remarkable transformation in the way we approach strategic thinking & foresight-led strategy in our function and beyond. We now use the process in all long term strategy.”

Benjamin Moncrieffe
Head of Strategic Foresight & Corporate Strategy, JLR
Co-Founder, Foresight Inside Group