Program content
Program content
In this journey, participants will navigate three core modules. In parallel, they will be invited to other events taking place at IE and around Madrid as part of the GESDA Anticipatory Leadership Week, where they will have the opportunity to network with business leaders, government officials, diplomats and experts at the intersection of science, technology, global affairs and business.
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Module 1: Know the world today
Develop a common understanding of current global dynamics and trends, establishing a shared foundation that enables participants to align diverse perspectives and priorities.
Sessions:
- Preparatory online session: Introduction to Science Anticipation. The great acceleration of science. What’s cooking in labs around the world at 5-10-25 years (GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar). Implications and opportunities.
- The new global context. Economic, geopolitical, environmental and security context. Demographic and societal trends.
- Anticipatory science diplomacy: Confronted with the high pace of science and technology and its impact, finding ways to anticipate trends and translate this knowledge into practical tools has become essential for many organisations.
Module 2: The scientific and technological frontiers
Learn the future of emerging science and technology, and how this might impact on society, geopolitics and economics. Business opportunities and challenges.
Sessions:
- AI, digital technologies and Quantum. The Quantum ecosystem global landscape. Applications of AI& Quantum technologies. Computing, communication, simulation, metrology & sensing. Impact on other sectors (agriculture, health, industry, ...).
- Climate, environment and energy. Decarbonization. Ecosystems restoration and augmentation. Geoengineering. Earth systems modelling. Al for Earth. Renewable energies. Smart agriculture. Future of Food Systems. Water technologies. Ocean stewardship.
- Health, human augmentation and neurotechnology. Human applications of genetic engineering. Health extension. Future therapeutics.
- Biotechnology and synthetic biology. CRISPR, bioprinting, agricultural biotechnology, bio-based materials.
- Space technologies. Advanced propulsion systems. Space-based solar systems and manufacturing. Space mining. Satellite technology for quantum communications and Earth observation.
Module 3: Action to impact: mastering strategic execution
Practical hands-on leadership skills to navigate and shape the future of technology. Develop your personalized action plan to apply your insights in your professional environment and prepare your organization for the emerging challenges and actively influence the technological landscape.
Sessions:
- Futures thinking: Foresight and strategic anticipation. Horizon scanning. Backcasting. Non-linearity and exponential changes. Planetary and systems thinking.
- Technology governance and geopolitics: Frameworks and policies that guide the development and use of technology. Global power dynamics. Strategic competition between nations over technological supremacy and the impact on global stability and business
- Multilateral negotiations: Strategies and tactics for multi-party win-win negotiations.
- Experiential learning. Role-play on a quantum diplomacy
- Final double session: Personal Anticipatory Leadership action plan: Craft future-oriented strategies. Strengthen capacities to navigate and influence multilateral forums effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core content covered in the Anticipatory Leadership Program?
The curriculum is built around three core modules: first, understanding today’s global context including geopolitical, demographic, and technological trends; second, exploring frontier technologies like AI, quantum, biotech, climate engineering, and space systems; and third, strategic foresight skills including backcasting, governance frameworks, systemic thinking, simulations, and the development of a personal anticipatory leadership action plan. Each module integrates futures labs, role-play, and policy design tools.