Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026

2026

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FUTURISTU

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FuturistU
Masterclass

The Premium World Summit Experience.

3 DAYS

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FUTURISTU

The FuturistU
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FuturistU is Trend Hunter's most immersive executive learning experience. Designed for executives, innovation leaders, strategists, and decision-makers seeking deeper learning, exclusive access, and direct engagement with Trend Hunter's Futurists and advisors. Held Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026 at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto, alongside Future Festival World Summit.

An immersive learning experience featuring exclusive frameworks, facilitated discussions, and practical innovation strategies.

Explore emerging trends firsthand through curated experiences that bring innovation to life beyond the conference.

Collaborate in small-group sessions designed to solve real business challenges and turn insights into action.

Engage with Trend Hunter's futurists and advisors through personalized discussions, Q&As, and strategic guidance.

Build meaningful connections with senior leaders through facilitated networking, collaborative discussions, and an exclusive VIP dinner.

Enjoy priority access, a private FuturistU lounge, elevated hospitality, and dedicated spaces designed for deeper collaboration.

SESSION LINEUP

Here’s a look at what you can expect.
Sessions and speakers are subject to change.

DAY ONE TUESDAY, SEPT 29TH

8:00 AM

Breakfast & Registration

9:00 AM

The Cognitive Bias

10:00 AM

The Signal Detection Lab

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Discernment Do or Die

2:00 PM

Scenario Architecture

3:00 PM

Closing Remarks: From Insight to Action

3:30 PM

FuturistU Trend Safaris

DAY TWO WEDNESDAY, SEPT 30TH

8:30 AM

Breakfast, Experiential Exhibitions & Networking

9:30 AM

Morning Show

10:00 AM

Building a Decisive Organization

11:00 AM

Trend Methodology & Annual Report Announcement

11:30 AM

A Conversation with Itonics

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Augmented Intelligence - the Co-Pilot Strategy

2:00 PM

The Trust Signal

2:45 PM

Break

3:15 PM

Cultural Intelligence Panel

4:00 PM

Closing Remarks: From Insight to Action

4:30 PM

Future Party

DAY THREE THURSDAY, OCT 1ST

8:30 AM

Guided Breakfast

9:30 AM

High-Signal Innovation

10:30 AM

Guided Networking

11:00 AM

Futurist 18 Megatrends with the Trend Intelligence Engine

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Surprise Speaker - Innovation Discussion

1:30 PM

Patterned Thinking Workshop + Top 10 Trends

5:00 PM

Patio Happy Hour Reception

VENUE

Steam Whistle Brewery

255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9

FUTURE FESTIVAL

PRICING

TICKET PACKAGES

Whether you're exploring emerging trends, aligning your team, or diving into an executive masterclass, choose the pass that delivers the experience you're looking for.

FuturistU

$4,999 CAD The Premium World Summit Experience.

Designed for executives, innovation leaders, strategists, and decision-makers seeking a deeper level of learning, strategic insight, and direct access to Trend Hunter's team of Futurists and experts.

Highlights

Three-Day Executive Masterclass
Exclusive Trend Safaris
Direct Access to Trend Hunter Futurists
Small-Group Executive Workshops
Curated Executive Networking
Private FuturistU Lounge
Exclusive VIP Dinner

Inclusion World Summit FuturistU

World Summit Programming ✓ ✓

Opening Night Tech Reception ✓ ✓

Networking Experiences ✓ ✓

Meals & Refreshments ✓ ✓

Digital Take-Home Resources ✓ ✓

1:1 Trend Hunter Advisor Meeting ✗ ✓

Innovation Assessment Overview ✗ ✓

Horizon Demo & Extended Trial ✗ ✓

Priority Networking ✗ ✓

Trend Safaris ✗ ✓

Executive Workshops ✗ ✓

VIP Dinner ✗ ✓

FUTURISTU

3-DAY PROGRAM

YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

A comprehensive innovation playbook
Stronger executive relationships
Direct access to Trend Hunter experts
Hands-on learning unavailable anywhere else
Strategic tools to navigate what's next

FUTURISTU

3-DAY PROGRAM

DESIGNED FOR LEADERS DRIVING CHANGE

Whether you're leading innovation, shaping strategy, or preparing your organization for what's next, FuturistU is built to help you navigate change with confidence.

GET

INSPIRED

AN EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER

FuturistU combines immersive learning, exclusive access, and peer collaboration to create a premium experience that goes beyond the traditional conference.

TREND HUNTER

TEAM

MEET OUR
FUTURISTS

ARMIDA ASCANO

Chief Insights Officer

JAIME UNDERWOOD

President, Work Culture Expert and Innovation Assessment Creator

JENNIFER KANG

Senior Research Advisor and Retail Trend Forecaster

JONATHON BROWN

Chief Growth Officer and Innovation Strategy Storyteller

MARK ONUFER

VP Sales, Futurist U Emcee, Innovation Expert and Workshop Facilitator

SEAN WATSON

SVP of Transformation and Future Tech Trend Forecaster

ZAHRA KARIM

Senior Research Manager and Marketing Trend Forecaster

THANK YOU

TO OUR SPONSORS

Interested in sponsoring or partnering with Future Festival?
Contact us at conference@trendhunter.com

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FuturistU is a three-day executive program that includes a private masterclass day, exclusive Trend Safaris, small-group strategic workshops, direct access to Trend Hunter's Futurists and advisors, a curated peer network with an exclusive VIP dinner, and a private FuturistU lounge — plus full VIP access to Future Festival World Summit.

A standard World Summit ticket covers the main conference programming, networking, and meals. FuturistU adds an exclusive layer built for executives and innovation leaders: a private masterclass day, hands-on Trend Safaris, small-group executive workshops, direct access to Trend Hunter's Futurists, a private lounge, and an exclusive VIP dinner.

FuturistU is $4,999 CAD per attendee, which includes the three-day masterclass experience and full VIP access to Future Festival World Summit in Toronto.

FuturistU is designed for executives, innovation leaders, strategists, and decision-makers who want deeper learning, exclusive access, and direct engagement with Trend Hunter's Futurists and advisors.

A Trend Safari is a guided, in-the-field experience where you explore emerging trends firsthand. These curated excursions bring innovation to life beyond the conference room and help you translate real-world observations into strategic insight.

FuturistU 2026 takes place Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026 at Steam Whistle Brewery, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9 — held alongside Future Festival World Summit.

Yes! Your ticket can be transferred to a colleague, just email futurefestival@trendhunter.com to make the change. Please note that transfers will only be accepted up to one week before the event.