Mathias Behn Bjørnhof
Mathias Behn Bjørnhof is a sought-after futurologist and speaker who helps organizations think longer term, act smarter, and dare a little more. He makes complex trends concrete and relevant and works in both Danish and English.
Megatrends · Cities of the Future · AI · Future of Work · Sustainability · Technology · Democracy | Innovation
Mathias Behn Bjørnhof is a futurologist, facilitator, and founder of the future consulting firm ANTICIPATE. He gives lectures, workshops larger strategy processes that help organizations, companies, and public actors understand the major changes shaping our society and how we can use the future as an asset to make better decisions today.
Mathias works at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and social development and is known for making complex trends accessible and relevant. He has a special ability to open his audience's eyes to both risks and opportunities and to make long-term thinking concrete and action-oriented.
In his lectures, he delves into the currents and megatrends that influence everything from working life and technology to climate, geopolitics, and democracy. He demonstrates how future thinking is not about predicting the next big hype, but about strengthening our ability to handle uncertainty, make visionary choices, and create new directions.
Mathias has many years of experience in strategic future thinking and has worked with the UN, Heineken, SAP, Topdanmark, Maersk, and a wide range of other public and private actors. Previously, he was an advisor and Head of Partnerships at the Institute for Future Studies and has taught at CBS, Lund University, Northeastern University, and other institutions.
Mathias' communication style is engaging, curious, and down-to-earth, with a focus on encouraging reflection and real change among participants. Audiences always leave his lectures with new perspectives, sharper questions, and concrete methods for thinking more long-term and acting in a more goal-oriented manner.
He gives lectures, talks, and workshops in workshops Danish and English and teaches future thinking in Denmark and abroad.
Megatrends: The major shifts shaping our future
What is it that really changes our world? In this presentation, you will be introduced to the eight megatrends that will shape the coming decade: from geopolitics and climate to health, technology, and consumer behaviour. An inspiring, thought-provoking, and practical presentation that shows how to work actively with the future and why it is necessary.
The workplace of the future and post-formal working life
Work-life blend, AI assistants, new expectations from Gen Z, and the shift from control to trust. How does this shape our working lives, and how should companies adapt? Mathias provides insight into the skills, forms of collaboration, and organization of the future, drawing on both research and case studies.
Circular economy and system change: When sustainability makes sense – and adds value
Sustainability is so much more than a duty; it is a competitive advantage. But how do you create real change that benefits both the climate and the bottom line? A presentation that moves from buzzwords to decisions with a focus on business, the future, and shared responsibility.
What exactly is future thinking, and why do we need it now?
An introductory lecture on future thinking as a professional skill and mindset. Through examples and exercises, Mathias shows how you can become better at navigating uncertainty and thinking more long-term, as a leader, team, or organization.
Democracy in transformation: New voices, new systems
How can we think of the democracy of the future as something that needs to be developed and not just defended? Mathias has worked on democracy projects in several regions and shares concrete methods for rethinking systems, inclusion, and innovation in a world characterized by complexity and change.
AI and ethics in a new reality
AI is so much more than just a technology; it is a force that is changing our working lives, decision-making and perceptions of what it means to be human. How do we navigate this? How do we combine innovation and responsibility? A presentation that provides much-needed understanding, direction and reflection.
“At the Council of Europe, we had the great opportunity to listen to Mathias’ perspective on the future development of democracy(ies). It was an important contribution to our work, as resilience and strategic foresight are crucial to the Council of Europe’s contribution to democratic governance. Mathias from ANTICIPATE inspired us in these very challenging times for Europe and the world. Thank you so much, Mathias, for your time and effort.”
— Natalia Voutova, Social and Behavior Change Lead, Council of Europe
What an insightful afternoon with the visionary Mathias Behn Bjørnhof, who took us for a ride in his time machine and taught us that there is no better time to prepare for the future than right now! Thanks Mathias for enlightening all of us on how to navigate in a world of continuous change – and especially for sharing your passion for building better systems that benefit both people and the planet.
— Charlotte Pedersen, Chief Operating Officer, ConsilioNexus
“The strategic foresight seminar really opened our eyes. It got us talking and thinking about the future in ways we hadn’t considered, poking holes in our usual assumptions. Plus, the insights we gained are going to make a big difference as we plot out our long-term roadmap.”
— Mads Sørensen, Engineering Director, Welltec
“Mathias gave an open, personal, and engaging talk at the Copenhagen International Rotary Club, where he shared his knowledge and experience in a way that really made us think about the future differently. He encouraged us to see new opportunities and gave us practical exercises and questions to spark ideas—both for ourselves and for our work. I left feeling really inspired and full of new energy.”
— Toke Bull, Change Management Partner, Novo Nordisk + President, Copenhagen International Rotary Club
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