FUTURLAB proudly invited Prof.Medina, one of the most outstanding futurists in Latam, as a part of his Sabbatical Period in Europe, in order to participate in seminars, workshops and meetings with academic authorities like the Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Dr. Raul Ruiz. PROF. JAVIER…
FUTURLAB won a contract in a call from The OpenDoors Project (INTERREG Program. European Regional Development Fund. H2020-8th R&I Framework Programme. European Commission) to ellaborate a Future Scenarios Report on the basis of the 3-years research results of this european network. The “Future Scenarios for the…
Three latinamerican specialists (two from Brazil and one from Argentina) with different professional backgrounds: Priscilla Lima (Lawyer) , Débora de Andrade (International Relations), Alan Rojas (Journalist and Photographer), have participated in an international panel (videoconference) about the challenges in the fashion industry in LATAM, organized by…
Enric Bas, Director of FUTURLAB, has been appointed as Editorial Board member by JFS, a journal of reference in Futures Studies and Research worldwide. The Journal of Futures Studies (JFS) started in 1996 and is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal in the discipline of Futures Studies.…
Soon Available at the Publications Office of the European Union the SFRI-Report on Research and Innovation Policy in Horizon 2020, delivered April, 2017. Enric Bas, Director of FUTURLAB, is one of the co-authors and Editor of the Background Paper on Networking and Foresight, as member of the…
FUTURLAB will be leading the second edition (the program started in 2016)of this International Summer Course, a program designed ad-hoc for a selected group of students coming from the UNF-University of North Florida (USA). The intensive course, organized by the Faculty of Economics, will take place…
PROSPECTIVA E INNOVACIÓN. EXPERIENCIAS DESDE EUROPA Y LATINOAMÉRICA. El pasado mes de Octubre se publicó el segundo volumen de la Trilogía Prospectiva e Innovación, una obra colectiva que reúne a algunos de los prospectivistas más relevantes en el ámbito internacional, y donde se trata de dar…
Enric Bas, Director of FUTURLAB-UA, participated as Guest Speaker at the last FEN-Foresight European Network, held in Ljubjana (Slovenia) last October, 7th, 2016. He was invited as Coordinator of the WG3-Social Networks of the SFRI (Strategic Foresight for Research and Innovation) Experts Group of the European…
Professor Enric Bas participated as Guest Speaker with a conference entitled “Democracy 2.0: Citizen as User or the role of Participatory Methods in Politics” at the 6th Ljubiana Forum on the Future of Cities held at the Ljubjana Castle (Slovenia) in October 6th,7th, 2016. He also…
In May we have received the visit of an international group of students coming from University of North Florida, that have been working together with RedCross representatives and students from University of Alicante in a Creative Futures workshop developed by Futurlab. In this workshop RedCross presented…
This week Mario Guilló coordinated a high level workshop on the future of the main productive sectors in the country. In this workshop representatives from different ministries and the Presidents of the main Universities in the country discussed about the main challenges to be faced in…
Last week took part the International Week organized by The Faculty of Economics (UA) and Futurlab was invited to develop a workshop on “Creative Futures” training method. 20+ professors and researchers from international universities attended the workshop coordinated by Enric Bas and Mario Guilló. During this…
The book “The Future Internet: Alternative visions” (Springer), in which Enric Bas and Mario Guilló has had the pleasure of participating, is out! In this book, edited by Ryota Ono (Aichi University, Japan) and Jennifer Winter (University of Hawaii, USA), presents perspectives of some of the…
This week we have received the hard copies of Tomás Miklos and Margarita Arroyo new publication, in which we have had the pleasure of taking active part as co-authors, together with some of the most outstanding futurists in Latin America: Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Antonio Alonso Concheiro,…
This week, Mario Guilló attended the working sessions of the IDEAL Project – Innovation and Development of Academic-Industry Partnerships through Efficient Research Administration in Lebanon. This project aims to develop systems capable of supporting and promoting relevant research at Lebanese universities, create networks to transfer innovation…
Last week, Mario Guilló presented The GYM Project within the SIPUS Tempus Project, a project funded by the European Commission that aiming the strength of internationalisation policies at universities in Serbia. During the project consortium meeting held in Belgrade, The GYM Project was introduced to representatives…
Last weeks we have received very special visits at the GYM Space. In October Elisabeth Barber and Jeffrey Montague (representating the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Temple University, Philadelphia) were at the GYM Space, and last week we received the visit of Andres…
During this week took place the first site visits to Gioseppo and Grupo Marjal, two of the companies involved in the GYM Project. This is the phase of a process that will last the next 3 months, and will bring together students and companies that will…
Yesterday took place the official presentation of the GYM Project, an innovative co-working and intrapreneurship project, in which 66 students from 22 different countries will work together with regional companies in the development of multidisciplinary projects, trying to give creative solutions to the future challenges presented…
Last January 27th Enric Bas and Mario Guillo had a meeting in Portoalegre with a group of researchers from the School of Management of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFGRS). This university, one of the most important in Brazil (ranked among Top 5 of…
Last Thursday 24th we had the chance to meet Susana Saulquin in MALBA-Buenos Aires for an open discussion on new ways to approach trends and innovation within Fashion Industry. Saulquin has pioneered the studies of Sociology of Fashion within the Latinamerican context, becoming an international reference…
On Monday 3 November was held at the University of Alicante INNODAY#4, organized by FUTURLAB with the support of the SOCIAL COUNCIL of the UA and the GENERALITAT VALENCIANA. During this high-level seminar, 4 international experts in Foresight and Innovation, coming from leading organizations woldwide, such…
This week Enric Bas and Mario Guilló conducted an official visit to the Innovation Center Iceland. The purpose of this visit, organized by Karl Friddrikson (director of the center), was to meet some of the key elements shaping the successful Icelandic Innovation Ecosystem. This week included…
During the last week Futurlab conducted a future workshop in the city of Tegucigalpa (Honduras). In this future workshop, held in the city of Tegucigalpa, we work with researchers, technicians, politicians and students in identifying and analyzing trends and weak signals of change that may affect…
Next week Enric Bas will participate as a guest speaker at the V Congress of Excellence in Management in Public Administrations. This conference, to be held in Vitoria on May 22nd and 23rd, is a forum (nationally and internationally recognized) on Experiences and Methodologies of Excellence…
On April 9 took place the presentations of final projects of students participating in the 2nd edition of the course “Futures Thinking and Innovation”, taught by Enric Bas and Mario Guilló within the framework of the International Business Program at the Faculty of Economics UA. The…
Last March 26th Enric Bas and Mario Guilló coordinated a workshop on Innovation and Foresight within the IV Conference on Research, organized by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alicante. Starting from the assumption that Innovation is not-only-Technology, and working together with Juan Mesa…
Last week Enric Bas and Mario Guilló introduced FLUX·3D methodology at the Design Factory, one of the most emblematic spaces in Aalto University, an international reference in the fields of Design, Innovation and collaboration between University and Enterprise. FLUX·3D workshops were attended by professors and students…
This week starts the 2nd Edition of the “Futures Thinking and Innovation”, taught by Enric Bas and Mario Guilló, within the International Business Program of the School of Economics. The main aim of this course (taught in English language) and will last a complete semester (February…
Last week, Enric Bas (Director of Futurlab) was pleased to open (as guest speaker) the 2nd International Week, an international conference on architecture, design and technology, organized by CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Valencia). This event, whose leitmotiv was “iHome, from the modern house to the future…
During the last week Diana V. Carriço (CEO in Fashioncoolhunter.com and Made in Youthland), visited University of Alicante, where a international workshop on Identification and Analysis of Trends in Fashion was held. During three weeks, our students have worked in 4 intensive sessions for Pikolinos, a…
Last Friday we had INNODAY, High Level Seminar dedicated to “Design of Open Innovation Ecosystems”. At this meeting, which has been supported SOCIAL COUNCIL of the UA and the ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY ENTERPRISES. During this seminar we worked, following the methodology of the World Café, around…
From Sept. 16th to 19th will take place in Winterthur (Switzerland) the International Congress “Participatory Foresight for Smarter Futures – From Design to Impact”, organized by the International Foresight Academy (IFA), being represented the main foresight research centers worldwide. Enric Bas and Mario Guilló will participate…
Enric Bas and Mario Guilló have been invited to participate in the international publication “El Futuro a Debate. Visiones y Concreciones Prospectivas”, edited in spanish language by Thomas Miklos (Director of INAE – National Institute of Consultancy, Mexico). It is a great honor to participate in…
On July 1st started Escuela de calor 2013, a series of profesional workshops organized by GYM-Futurlab. The workshop (EVENTS&MUSIC) brought students and professionals interested in the field of music management, which is today, fertile ground for the sponsorship and corporate communications associated to public relations and…
The AALTO LEARNING HUBS (ALU) are an initiative of Aalto University for trying to boost underused spaces within Aalto University buildings. Valerya Gryada, Project Manager at Aalto Hub Töölö and ALU responsible accompanied us on our visit explaining us how they have managed to revitalize the…
The Aalto Design Factory (ADF) is a global pioneer space, which aims to change the existing paradigm in the relationship between companies and university, providing a collaborative environment in constant development for students, researchers and professionals. Thus, the ADF makes available to students all means so…
The Start Up Sauna (formerly Aalto Venture Garage), has become one of the main talent hubs within the Aalto University. This business accelerator and incubator, with all its programs and activities, has managed to generate a blooming startup ecosystem and a pay-it-forward culture into the region,…
Today we started our visit to the Aalto University (Finland), one of the main references in Innovation worldwide. The purpose of this visit, organized by Riina Subra (Foresight & Advocacy Manager at Aalto University), is to get familiar with the Innovation Ecosystem surrounding this university. The…
Innovation is not a wild flower that spontaneusly grow in the country. Innovation needs to be seeded, feeded and stimulated; and has to be based on a strong concept and philosophy to rely on. Designing OIEs (both at conceptual, structural and spatial levels) is a key…
Diana Carriço (Lisbon, POR), designer, blogger, coolhunter, author and CEO in fashioncoolhunter.com and Made in Youthland, a brand new fashion company commited with emerging trends. She came to Alicante as Professor of the Professional Workshop on Fashion Communication that took place in May 3rd and 4th.…
Miguel Madariaga, Creative Director of *S,C,P,F,… (the advertising company behind this slogan), has created much of the most popular spanish ads in the last years, working form leading companies like BMW, JEEP, VODAFONE, TOYS R US, IKEA, J&B o BANCO DE SABADELL. Miguel has been the…
Enric Bas and Mario Guiló, of FUTURLAB, will teach the CECLEC course “Futures Thinking and Innovation”, within the International Business Program of the School of Economics. The main aim of this course, that will be taught in english language and will last a complete semester (january…
Enric Bas, Director of FUTURLAB, has been asked by INJUVE (Institute of Youth Studies. Ministry of Health, Social Issues and Equality. Spanish Government) to be the Editor of the Special Issue on “Youth and Future Images”, expected to be published the coming autumn. Enric will be…
Riina Subra, Foresight and Advocacy Manager of the Aalto University (Finland), which is considered the “European Silicon Valley” (because of Microsoft, Nokia,…) came to visit us in Alicante. The main aim was to strength institutional links and to move forward in the draft pilot project FLUX-3D,…
One of the main european coolhunters, Farid Tabarki (CEO-Studio Zeitgeist. Holland), has been teaching the GYM´s Professinal Workshop on Coolhunting and Trend Analysis. Farid, who was a long-time researcher for the well-known consultant company on trends Signs of The Times, recently was leading the MTV weekly…
Enric Bas has been invited to join the Academic Board of European Journal of Futures Research (EJFR) a new open access publication that aims to be a platform for internationally recognised scholarly work on possible, probable and desirable European futures. The journal is open to articles on…
As guests of Riina Subra, the Foresight Manager of Aalto Impact, Mario Guillo and Enric Bas were visiting the Aalto University Campus, specially conceived and designed to become the outstanding european centerpoint of innovation and entrepeneurship. A place were MICROSOFT and NOKIA have made investments by…
In recent decades, Finland has invested large amounts of resources and efforts in building its education system, which is a reference worldwide and is an essential pillar for economic, technological and social development. But far from satisfied with the achievements so far, Finnish universities continue to…
The FFRC-Finland Futures Research Center was founded on 1992, and soon it became a worldwide reference both in Futures Studies and on Innovation (FFRC is a key actor -the one leading with research- of the Finnish National System of Innovation) because its succesful outcomes and wide…