Forsight Workshop | Register Now

We're happy to continue our cooperation with the great team at the ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden, so this is your chance to participate in a dynamic workshop on Foresight.

Foresight Workshop

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: ZEISS Innovation Hub Dresden | Blasewitzer Straße 41, 01307 Dresden

Why Foresight

In a world where technology and society are changing faster than ever, Foresight helps you look ahead, spot trends, explore possibilities, and steer your research toward real-world impact. By bridging academia and industry, you'll discover how to make your ideas truly count.

Get to know the essential toolkit for turning today's research into tomorrow's innovation. Whether you're dreaming up new technologies, pioneering social change, or just curious about what's next, this is your chance to think big, get creative, and connect with fellow future-shapers!

What Awaits You

• Interactive Learning: Dive into Foresight techniques tailored for your research projects. Learn valuable methods such as PESTLE Analysis, Driver & Future Assumption Mapping, and Scenario Building.
• Hands-On Experience: Engage in structured sessions featuring short, insightful presentations on each method, followed by practical group activities. Work alongside a diverse team to generate innovative scenarios from varied perspectives.

Good to know

• This workshop is open to members of the Graduate Academy/Postdoc Center (doctoral candidates and postdocs) from all disciplines - not just STEM! A mix of perspectives fuels creativity and makes the Foresight process richer for everyone.
• The workshop will be conducted in English.
• Catering is included

How to apply

1. Register by email by September 22:
2. Hand in your written application by October 6.

• Spots are limited.
• Your application will enable ZEISS to understand your expertise, choose the participants for this workshop, and organize the groups.
• You will collaborate on a topic selected by ZEISS.
• So please provide a brief introduction to your research topic and respond to the visionary question (maximum 200 words): "In 2050, how has your field of research contributed to changes in the world and people's daily lives?"
• Send your application via mail by October 6 directly to:
   

Any questions?

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Stellvertretende Sachgebietsleiterin

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Angela Böhm M.A.

Referentin Karriereentwicklung, TUD Young Investigator, ÖA

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