Partner

Through the Advanced Foresight Group, service providers Foresight Solutions and Schaltzeit have established a joint network. Additional partners, including Sudeco and AGENTS.inc, have since joined, continuously expanding the portfolio of services.

The Advanced Foresight Group supports companies and public sector organizations in foresight and future-oriented projects, focusing on medium- to long-term trends, their underlying drivers, and potential – or even desirable – scenarios.

Software Support for Foresight and Future-Oriented Projects

PEACOQ is a Foresight Support System Suite developed by Schaltzeit GmbH and CisLogic GmbH, offered through the Advanced Foresight Group. With PEACOQ, you can identify tomorrow’s trends today. The suite provides comprehensive tools for the identification and analysis of future developments. Equipped with advanced agents from AGENTS.inc, PEACOQ helps you gain strategic advantages through data-driven foresight processes.

Our expert editorial team, comprised of foresight specialists from all our partner organizations, ensures quality whenever needed. Optimize your processes and make informed decisions by leveraging state-of-the-art tools and technologies to confidently anticipate future trends and proactively shape your strategy.

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Schaltzeit

Experiences for Forward Thinking

Schaltzeit GmbH supports organizations in developing future readiness and building independent future agility. The focus extends beyond merely identifying emerging trends—it’s about cultivating awareness of significant changes and developing the ability to respond intentionally and resiliently. Schaltzeit trains companies on concepts such as weak signals, trends, and white spots, creating an environment where new developments and their impact on the organization are thoughtfully and strategically assessed. Through targeted insights and a methodical approach, Schaltzeit fosters a corporate culture that embraces change and embeds future design in its organizational DNA. Founded as a spin-off from the Telekom Innovation Laboratories in Berlin, the company acts as an innovation catalyst, continuously driving progressive thinking.

André Winzer hat Internationale BWL in Frankfurt (Oder) und Jönköping studiert, ist ausgebildeter Mediator und war Technology Exploration Scout für die Deutsche Telekom AG. Er gründete 2006 die Schaltzeit GmbH, war 2012 Mitbegründer der Advanced Foresight Group, studierte 2013 Zukunftsforschung an der FU Berlin und ist seit Oktober 2024 Dozent an der Fachhochschule Dresden sowie Mitglied im Kapitel21 und im Netzwerk Zukunftsforschung e.V.

Foresight Solutions

Keeping the Future in Mind

Based in Frankfurt am Main, Foresight Solutions supports companies and public sector organizations in analyzing and evaluating their environments, guiding them through innovation and strategy processes. The firm employs the most suitable foresight methods for each project, combining insights from various disciplines and knowledge areas.

Central to their approach is a participatory process that integrates external and internal expertise into forward-thinking solutions, ensuring that emerging goals and visions are communicated transparently and effectively within organizations and their ecosystems.

Dr. Bernhard Albert is founder and owner of Foresight Solutions. He teaches in the Master's program for Futures Studies at the FU Berlin, in Supply Chain and Operations Management at the Technical University of Cologne and in User Experience Design at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. As a founding and board member of Netzwerk Zukunftsforschung e.V., he guides scientific futures studies into the future.

AGENTS.inc

AI. NEXT LEVEL.

AGENTS HQ GmbH originated from a Fraunhofer research project in 2014 and has operated as an independent startup since late 2016, developing the AGENTS.inc software service. Through AGENTS.inc, companies access intelligent AI agents that function like digital consultants. These advanced software programs leverage artificial intelligence to act as virtual advisors, assisting users in solving complex challenges by delivering valuable insights and recommendations in real time.

Dr. Tatjana Samsonowa-Denef, the CEO and founder, previously worked at SAP, while her co-founder, Dr. Sebastian Denef, conducted research at the Fraunhofer Institute. Together, they combine creativity with extensive expertise in innovation management to bring new ideas to life through powerful software solutions.

Strategically linked with the Harvard Business School and part of Berlin’s KI Park, AGENTS HQ GmbH won the SAP and Capgemini Startup Challenge in 2016 and was honored with the IPRIZE by Innogy (now E.ON) in 2017. The company also benefits from the startup programs of technology leaders such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Amazon.

Sudeco

Sustainable Development Concepts

Founded in 2015 in Paris, Sudeco is a consulting firm that supports private and public organizations in strategic future planning—and its name truly reflects its mission. Its core strength lies in aligning clients’ interests and future visions with scientific facts and scenarios regarding forthcoming environmental developments, along with the associated political, social, and economic impacts. It’s not just about adapting to global trends like climate change, resource scarcity, and digitalization; it’s about crafting ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable strategies that think in decades rather than years. This approach enables the creation of processes and structures that remain resilient under a two-degree Celsius warming scenario without contributing to further increases.

Dr. Stefan Niederhafner is the founder and CEO of Sudeco. Passionate about a “glocal” perspective, this political scientist has conducted research and taught at leading institutions in the USA, Europe, and Asia, and has been active in Corporate Strategic Foresight since 2006.

Ellery Studio

Designing change. Inspiring progress.

Ellery Studio guides organizations through change processes by integrating foresight with design. With strategic vision and creative methodologies, they make complex topics tangible and understandable. Techniques such as trend analysis, scenario planning, and visual communication offer clear guidance and foster sustainable action. By analyzing trends and identifying uncertainties, Ellery Studio helps companies and organizations proactively shape change—whether to drive innovation, reduce risks, or achieve strategic objectives. Their approach provides a future-oriented foundation for sustainable success through effective communication.

This innovative methodology has made Ellery Studio a sought-after partner for national and international organizations, including the OECD, acatech, WBGU, the German Energy Agency (dena), as well as BSR, Enertrag, E.ON, and Danone. Their focus spans energy, digital, and societal transformations, and their work has garnered multiple awards.

Dodo Vögler, a co-founder of Ellery Studio, leads the Foresight and Participation division. She is a co-initiator of the ‘zukunftsforscherin.de’ platform and the ‘Speculative Futures: Berlin’ forum. As an adjunct professor at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd (2021–2024), she has worked at the intersection of future studies and future design.

ion3

Future-Proof Processes for Companies

ion3 Prozessmanagement GmbH supports companies in proactively designing and optimizing their processes. By merging future studies with process management, business operations are developed to be not only efficient but also adaptable and resilient against future challenges.

Depending on the specific task, tailored foresight methods are combined with proven process management approaches. This integrated strategy allows for early identification of trends and changes, enabling the development of sustainable strategies. A practical, participatory approach consolidates internal and external expertise to deliver solutions that optimize short-term performance, strengthen long-term resilience, and actively involve employees.

Christoph Mokwa, co-owner of ion3 Prozessmanagement GmbH, brings together his expertise in future studies with extensive experience in production and logistics. With over ten years in international corporations and significant responsibilities both domestically and abroad, his robust academic background reinforces his ability to support companies in a forward-looking and strategic manner.

Zukunft X

Cultural Technology Means Future

Founded in 2023 in Halle an der Saale, Zukunft X is specialized in transformations and their profound impacts. Located in the heart of a region marked by continuous change, the firm offers a unique perspective and deep expertise. They understand that transformations go far beyond technological innovation; the introduction of new technologies and the resulting societal and economic shifts are intertwined with cultural and often subconscious influences that are subtle yet powerful.

Zukunft X’s goal is to prepare people and organizations optimally for these transformations by aligning them with emerging technologies and the evolving frameworks of our time. Utilizing qualitative methods, they analyze and shape the future to ensure that transitions occur as smoothly as possible. Their regional expertise and historical experience with transformation processes make Zukunft X a reliable partner for successful and sustainable future design, creating tailored solutions that integrate technological advancements with the human and cultural dimensions of change.