The Winter School 2026 - Developing Applied Strategic Foresight Competencies organized by the Faculty of Organizational Studies in Novo mesto, Slovenia through its International Transdisciplinary Research Centre LEAD (‘Leadership Excellence and Development’) and Academic Research Centre (‘ARC’) is offered to all students who wish to acquire knowledge in the field of strategic foresight and gain ECTS credits.

Volatility, AI acceleration, climate risk, and shifting demographics are changing skills required for future readiness. This intensive six session program equips participants to scan for change, build scenarios, test strategies, and lead future-ready initiatives aligned with global skills outlooks. This Winter School 2026 – Applied Strategic Foresight Competencies is delivered both by academics and industry experts.

The Winter School: Future Foresight enables participants to:

• understand the frameworks and processes underpinning strategic foresight and futures thinking.
• identify and analyze trends, drivers, and weak signals using advanced AI-powered foresight tools.
• map and model divergent future scenarios that support strategic planning and innovation.
• design and test actionable strategies aligned with emerging futures based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• collaborate and network with foresight professionals, innovators, and researchers across sectors.
• apply foresight tools to develop resilient, future-ready strategies within their organizational context.

Duration: 6 sessions in February and March of four (4) hours each:

• February 19th, 20th, March 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 10th from 4 PM to 8 PM CET.

Delivery method: synchronous online

Fee:

• Early bird registration by December 2 2025 fee: 399€ attendance for participants who wish to listen - audit.
• Early bird registration by December 2 2025 fee: 529€ for participants completing final assignments (passed).

OR

• Regular registration by January 15 2026 fee: 549€ attendance for participants who wish to listen - audit.
• Regular registration by January 15 2026 fee: 679€ for participants completing final assignments (passed).

Target group:

• The program is designed for both Bachelor and Master students as well as for Early and Experienced Professionals.

For more information check the website HERE.