Notes: This page allows members to post Local Events that may be of interest to Minnesota Futurists.

Please include Name of Event, Date and Time, Location details, Sponsoring Organization, fees, and why it may be of interest.

Posters: Please insert your item in time sequence.  Past items will be moved to the bottom of page. 

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17Nov09 - UM 5th Nanotechnology Conference -

http://www.nano.umn.edu/conference2009/  to register http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=183436 $175 - David K.

21Nov09 - Innovation Roadshow - sponsored by Minnesota Inventors Congress - at Mall of America $99 - see http://www.minnesotainventorscongress.org/  (Tom R)

09Dec09 - Arizona Futurists - Chapter of WFS - December Meeting - 6:30  -8:30 pm, University of Advancing Technology, Rm 208

                  2625 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ (Baseline and I-10)

      Topic:  "Now What? Looking Into 2010"

                  2009 left broken systems and a state of equilibrium.  We will take a look at the major forces lining up for 2010.  Discussion will drill down on how the drivers will weigh on a recovery, including updates on technology, social, political and economic factors. 

Presenter:   Joan Foltz is a global economic futurist, publisher of Edgy Economics, a newsletter analyzing market drivers. A practicing futurist, professional member of the WFS, Association of Professional Futurists, and the World Future Studies Federation.

                  RSVP by e-mail to AZWFS@alsekresearch.com

Jan 11-15, 2010 - Certificate in Strategic Foresight - 5 day seminar by Dr. Peter Bishop will be offered in Houston TX.  $2,000  http://www.uh.edu/continuingeducation/hdcs  for more information - (David K)

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Past events

Dale Stenseth recommends:

10/22 Edward Tofte's 1 day seminar Data & Information Presentation, including what's wrong with PowerPoint.

Expensive at $380, however there is an academic discount. Outstanding!

Edward Tofte's website       Edward Tofte bio - Wikipedia

26Oct09 - Arizona Futurists - formation kick off meeting - 6:30-8:30 pm, at the University of Advancing Technology, 2625 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ

   Meet and greet other Arizona futurists at the first organizational meeting of the AZ chapter of the World Future Society.

   Come join us to discuss the AZ chapter's future plans for events that will include speakers, open debates and discussions, workshops, and more. 

   The meeting is open to anyone interested in all aspects of the future.

   Phoenix has an active futurists' community that we hope will help make this a vibrant gathering for everyone, plus reach out to the local community.

   Besides being a venue for insightful discussions, our intent is to introduce futures studies foundation concepts used in future thinking, strategies and

   methodologies for people to use in their professional and personal lives.

   Since we are in early formation, your input on how to make this a successful, active chapter will be very welcomed.  Interested in participating in the chapter's

   organization?  Please come.  Contact Joan Foltz at 480-756-8449 or jfoltz@alsekresearch.com - posted by David K.

10Oct09 - MN Entrepreneurs - speakers include Gale Ward - EcoEnvelopes,  Alan Bignal - ReconRobotic, Andy Vander Woude - VAST Enterprises www.mn-entrepreneurs.org small fee to attend - David K