Future Forward

Rehearsing the Future

Thursday, February 25
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
WHYY

Forget the next season. Never mind the annual fund. Join us to look further into the future, to explore what arts and culture might look like in 2035 in Greater Philadelphia!

Led by Strategic Foresight Specialist Garry Golden, this thought-provoking, interactive session will present a series of different visions of what our future could be, as technology, cultural and demographic shifts, and the economy all evolve. Join the lively discussion and give us your take on how each scenario would affect your organization's prospects and plans - and your career.

Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:30 am with the event starting promptly at 9 am.

To learn more about the Future: Forward Initiative, watch Garry Golden at our 2015 Annual Member Meeting and read about the Signals of Change that we've been tracking click here.

About Garry Golden

Garry Golden

First addressing our community during the Cultural Alliances 2015 Annual Member Meeting & Reception, Garry Golden is an academically trained Futurist who speaks and consults on issues shaping business and society in the 21st century. He has worked with organizations such as California Arts Presenters, Disney, International Ticketing Association, King Abdullaziz Center for World Culture, Kennedy Center Partners in Education, League of Orchestras, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Free Library of Philadelphia, Theatre for Young Audiences, and Woodruff Arts Center.

Garry received his Masters degree from the University of Houston Futures Studies program (M.S.) and is a past member on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Futurists (APF). A native son of the Philadelphia area (raised in Upper Darby) Garry currently lives with his family in Brooklyn, NY.

While attending the event don’t forget to network with members of our Creative Industry Network including Iris Creative, providing expert knowledge on communication and brand strategy and Sovereign Insurance, a local firm specializing in non-profit needs.