This conference discussed the following points
- Promoting and deepening the understanding of international perspectives on global questions
- Providing insights into how different countries and organisations plan for the future
- Assist participants to reach a common understanding of long term trends and their implications for policy formulation and practical application
- Assist HMG in its contribution to global dialogue and raise the profile of international futures
- Inform discussions in the lead up to the UK’s strategic Defence Review
- Developing long-term relationships with international partners and strengthen and consolidate the emerging networks of ‘futurists’
