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Futures Thinking: Reimagining Design in the Age of AI

45 min
Aug 21, 2025 2:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)

In this video

What you'll learn

Why Futures Thinking is essential now

See why strategic foresight is a must have capability for design and research leaders navigating the AI world

Reframe design and research's strategic value

Hear how one design team shifted from a delivery mindset to becoming foresight partners in business strategy

Learn how to spot signals of change

Identify early indicators in technology, business, and society that could reshape your role and company

Take the first proactive action

Walk away with a simple, practical way to start integrating Futures Thinking into your leadership work

Why this topic matters

AI is accelerating transformation across industries, forcing design and research leaders to redefine their role and impact. Beyond learning new tools, leaders must help their organizations navigate uncertainty, guide ethical decision-making, and center human needs in an AI future. Futures Thinking offers a framework to anticipate change, align teams, and position UX as a strategic partner.

You'll learn from

Amy Heymans

Amy Heymans

CEO and Founder, Beneficent

Christine Perfetti

Christine Perfetti

Founder, Lift Up Connections

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