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As disruption becomes the new normal, the Disruptive Futures Institute marks five years of pioneering a unique approach to strategic foresight — one rooted in Zen Buddhism, Eastern, and existential philosophies.

“Our frameworks challenge the traditional Western pursuit of stability and certainty,” explains Roger Spitz, Founding Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute. “True resilience comes from embracing impermanence as a superpower — not from trying to control the uncontrollable or predict th...

“The Existential Risk of AI Lies in How It Affects Our Freedom of Choice,” Says Futurist Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz Exclusive Interview by Bruno Romani “‘Risco existencial da IA está em como ela afeta nossa liberdade de escolha’, diz futurista”. Estadão, October 17, 2025.

Exclusive Interview of Roger Spitz by Bruno Romani — October 17, 2025 for Estadão

This article was first published in Estadão in Brazil on October 17, 2025, under the title “ Risco existencial da IA está em como ela afeta nossa liberd...

Roger Spitz Launches Special Edition Speaking Series on the Future of Risk, Unpredictability, and Finance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco, CA — September 9, 2025

Spitz Brings His Blend of Finance & Strategic Foresight to World Stages, Boardrooms, and Media — from Wall Street to Zurich, the City of London, and Singapore

Hot off the heels of his blockbuster global book tour, and due to popular demand, leading futurist Roger Spitz is celebrating his powerful new key...

Disruptive Futures Institute Named Top 50 Global Innovation Thought Leading Companies by Thinkers360Disruptive Futures Institute Named Top 50 Global Innovation Thought Leading Companies by Thinkers360

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco, CA — September 1, 2025

Disruptive Futures Institute Joins Global Innovation Elite Including EY, Mastercard, and Servicenow

The Disruptive Futures Institute, the San Francisco-based think tank and global education platform founded by ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco, CA — August 22, 2025

Roger Spitz Flagship Keynotes — The Visionary Trilogy Series

Following a blockbuster book, speaking, and media tour spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, renowned futurist Roger Spitz announces his new keynote series, The Visionary Trilogy. This exclusive series responds directly to a changing world marked by escalating complexity amidst multipolar geopolitical shifts.

Roger Spitz speaking about The Future of ...

Language & Core Concepts of the Disruptive Futures Institute [4/4]Learn the Disruptive Futures Institute’s Language of Systemic Disruption in this 4-Part Series Exploring Its Methodologies, Toolkits, and Core Concepts [4/4]

The language of disruption is one of activity, agency, and action. Disruptive times deeply affect the shared terminology we use. Speaking the language of change will support capacity building and decision-making for this uncertain world, adopting new mindsets essential for thr...

The Toolkits of the Disruptive Futures Institute [3/4]Learn the Disruptive Futures Institute’s Language of Systemic Disruption in this 4-Part Series Exploring Its Methodologies, Toolkits, and Core Concepts [3/4]

“These are not just theoretical constructs but practical strategies that leaders can employ to create sustainable value in times of uncertainty.” —  Dimitris Dimitriadis, Member Researcher at Special Secretariat for Strategic Foresight, Presidency of the Greek Government

The Disruptive Futu...

The Disruptive Futures Institute’s Frameworks & Methodologies [2/4]

Learn the Disruptive Futures Institute’s Language of Systemic Disruption in this 4-Part Series Exploring Its Methodologies, Toolkits, and Core Concepts [2/4]

“Spitz not only identifies the seismic shifts occurring across industries and society but also provides a framework for leaders to anticipate and shape the future proactively.” —  Frank Diana, Reimagining the Future, Managing Partner and Principal Futurist at Tata Consultancy ...

Learn the Disruptive Futures Institute’s Language of Systemic Disruption in this 4-Part Series Exploring Its Methodologies, Toolkits, and Core Concepts [2/4]

“Spitz not only identifies the seismic shifts occurring across industries and society but also provides a framework for leaders to anticipate and shape the future proactively.” —  Frank Diana, Reimagining the Future, Managing Partner and Principal Futurist at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

At the Disruptive Futures Institute, we have develope...

Learn the Disruptive Futures Institute’s Language of Systemic Disruption in this 4-Part Series Exploring Its Methodologies, Toolkits, and Core Concepts [1/4]

Since 2020, the Disruptive Futures Institute has developed a wide collection of proprietary methodologies, frameworks, toolkits, and core concepts that have been adopted by organizations worldwide. These methodologies have featured in leading publications such as the Journal of Futures Studies, MIT Technology Review, the Global Peter Drucker...