TOP 50 FUTURIST THINK TANKS: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & CONSULTING EXPERTS FOR HIRE

05 Sep TOP 50 FUTURIST THINK TANKS: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & CONSULTING EXPERTS FOR HIRE

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The Top 50 futurist think tanks offer consulting experts, keynote speakers and thought leadership consultants to help you stay ahead of the curve. And in an era that’s increasingly being defined by uncertainty and rapid innovation, it’s also clear that the world’s Top 50 futurist think tanks and consultancy providers guide organizations, governments, and individuals to anticipate, strategize, and prepare for emerging realities.

That said, it’s also clear that not all consulting groups are created alike. For example, standout options on the Top 50 futurist think tanks list include companies like FutureProof Strategies, headed by celebrity keynote speaker and futurist Scott Steinberg, which have consulted for 3000 brands.

Of course, if you’re a conference, corporate meeting or convention planner, or looking to book a consulting engagement, that only bodes well. Looking at the Top 50 futurist think tanks roster, it’s clear that you have no shortage of options.

And PS, you might have your own favorites as well. Do remember that you can drop us a line with any Top 50 futurist think tanks suggestions for next year’s list to boot.

In any event, on with the show. Let’s take a closer look at leading solutions providers.

  1. FutureProof Strategies 

  2. TechSavvy Global

  3. McKinsey & Company

  4. Deloitte

  5. Accenture

  6. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

  7. PwC

  8. EY (Ernst & Young)

  9. KPMG

  10. Institute for the Future (IFTF)

  11. Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies

  12. RAND Corporation

  13. Brookings Institution

  14. World Economic Forum (WEF)

  15. Gartner

  16. Frost & Sullivan

  17. ARUP Foresight

  18. Forrester Research

  19. IDC (International Data Corporation)

  20. Think Tank for Futures Studies (Germany)

  21. The Millennium Project

  22. World Futures Studies Federation

  23. Club of Amsterdam

  24. Futurism

  25. Tellus Institute

  26. Fast Future

  27. Association of Professional Futurists (APF)

  28. International Institute of Forecasters (IIF)

  29. Berkeley Haas

  30. World Futures Society

  31. Center for Philippine Futuristics Studies and Management Inc.

  32. Dutch Futures Society (DFS)

  33. Forrester

  34. Finnish Society for Futures Studies

  35. Futures Specialists Helsinki

  36. Futuribles (France)

  37. Futurists Association in Turkey (Fütüristler Derneği)

  38. Institute for Futures Research (IFR, South Africa)

  39. Italian Institute for the Future

  40. National Foresight Network (Kansallinen ennakointiverkosto, Finland)

  41. Network Future Research e.V. (Germany)

  42. Polish Society for Future Studies

  43. Prospective 2100 (France)

  44. The Futures Foundation (Australia)

  45. Communities of the Future

  46. Euroconstruct 

  47. Public Sector Foresight Network (PSFN)

  48. Society of Police Futurists International

  49. Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies

  50. Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (transhumanist think tank)

 

The world’s Top 50 futurist think tanks, institutions and associations—spanning strategy consultancies, academic and nonprofit research centers, global networks, regional societies, sector-specific groups, and niche futurist alliances—form a rich ecosystem. Each offers scenario planning, trend forecasting, foresight education, policy input, sustainability insights, ethical frameworks, and innovation roadmapping. Whether you’re seeking futures-informed decisions, speaking engagements, academic collaboration, or community membership, the list offers a comprehensive tour of the global foresight market.