The Polish Society for Futures Studies (Polskie Towarzystwo Studiów nad Przyszłością) conducts research and promotional activities in the area of foresight and strategic planning. We are a registered association since 2011 and are affiliated with the Polish node of The Millennium Project. Members of the association represent a wide variety of specializations, including engineers, economists and managers who contribute their time and expertise to the development of futures studies in Poland and abroad. Thanks to grants from the International Visegrad Fund, the Stefan Batory Foundation and the support of other organizations, we implement projects on an international scale. We cooperate with UNESCO in the development of tools for planning, foresight and deliberative processes of decision-making. Our members participate in activities and conferences around the World developing the knowledge for “using the future” in various fields, both in the private and public sectors. We are also undertaking a number of outreach projects (including commentaries and journalism), which introduce public issues of foresight and strategy, including the responsible shaping of public policies and decision-making processes with regard to their long-term consequences and sustainable development. For the purpose of further popularization of futures studies and public outreach, we’re running an internet portal on www.PTSP.pl with some of our text being reprinted by the most influential Polish media.
