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The Futures Lab

Designing collaborative solutions with leaders of the future

Energy Transition. Disruptive Technologies. Workforce & Skills
Our Mission

At The Futures Lab (TFL), we aim to accelerate how industries and governments respond to future markets. We gather top advisors and industry leaders to drive large-scale innovation and create high-impact, meaningful, and investable business opportunities.

In today's rapidly evolving world, staying ahead requires not just incremental changes but bold, transformative actions. We help organisations navigate uncertainties and capitalise on emerging trends, positioning Australia as a global leader in future markets and economies.

How ready is your industry and organisation to take advantage of market shifts and address system-wide impacts?

What steps can be taken to reorganise at an industry level to address changes in a sustainable way? 

How We Work

We work across industries, organisations, and governments to create solutions for system-wide changes. We bring together experts to define problems, understand future potential, and create ways to unlock and sustain value. Our partnerships include skills in strategy, corporate finance, economics, and policy.

Collaboration is key to our approach. By uniting diverse expertise, we ensure solutions that address the root causes of challenges and create sustainable value for all stakeholders. We design solutions that will endure and ensure sustainable prosperity for communities, industries and organisations.

What are the most pressing issues your organisation faces,
and how can a collaborative approach help overcome them?

Our Focus Areas

We focus on three main areas: Energy Transition, Disruptive Technologies (like AI, machine learning, quantum computing, and robotics), and Workforce & Skills. We believe these areas represent the most significant future challenges, requiring cross-industry, multi-faceted solutions.

Energy Transition

Energy Transition-2The energy transition is the most significant change of our lifetime. Beyond shifting from fossil fuels to renewables, it's a materials transition demanding new technologies, infrastructure, and supply chains. This shift will fundamentally change many industries, reshaping how we work and live. How prepared is your organisation, and your industry, to meet the demands of the energy transition, including the adoption of new technologies, infrastructure, and supply chains?

Disruptive Technologies

Future WorkTechnologies like AI and quantum computing are revolutionising multiple sectors, from healthcare to finance. What strategic plans are needed to integrate these technologies, address ethical considerations, and navigate the regulatory landscape?

Future Workforce & Skills

Deep TechThe rapid advancement of technology requires a workforce equipped with new skills. How can organisations develop strategic workforce plans that address skills gaps, drive economic growth, and influence education and training policies?

Which of these focus areas is most critical to your organisation's future,
and how can you start preparing for these changes today?

Join the Futures Network

The Futures Network is a network designed for innovative start-up and small to medium sized businesses. It is a unique membership model where members get access to Queensland Futures Institute's thought leadership, discounted event entry, and direct networking with industry and government leaders via our quarterly Futures Network Forums.

Being part of a network of peers focused on accelerating innovation and leveraging market trends provides a competitive advantage. Members stay ahead of the curve, shape market access, and influence industry standards. This collaborative environment fosters knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and access to exclusive resources that can propel your organisation forward. By joining, you contribute to and benefit from a bold vision to reshape Australia's industries to respond to the biggest challenges facing our nation.
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