About the Association of Professional Futurists

Who We Are

The Association of Professional Futurists is a growing community of professional futurists dedicated to promoting professional excellence and demonstrating the value of futures thinking.

Futurists work in global corporations, small businesses, consultancies, education, non-profits and governments. The APF was founded in 2002 and now includes 260 members from twenty-five countries.

Here's a brief brochure about joining the APF, and one that addresses student members. 

Vision and Mission

The mission of the APF is to:

• lead international discussion about professional futures practice,
• encourage the use of futures and foresight in strategic decision making, and
• offer services, resources and training for foresight professionals to advance their skills and knowledge.

Students and the APF

You can read more about the benefits of APF membership for students in this article by futurist Verne Wheelwright, entitled "Futurist Students and the Association of Professional Futurists."