The inaugural ranking is being finalised.
6 nominations received so far. The world's top futurists will be published once the independent panel completes its assessment. Nominations remain open.
Nominate a futuristThe Futures Authority ranks the world's leading futurists by independent panel against published criteria - never by public vote. This is the inaugural 2026 index; nominations are open.
6 nominations received so far. The world's top futurists will be published once the independent panel completes its assessment. Nominations remain open.
Nominate a futuristEvery ranked authority gets an embeddable "Ranked by The Futures Authority" badge and a ready-made press kit - so your placement travels with you, and links back to your profile here.
Get your badge and press kitAn independent panel scores each nominee against published criteria covering the originality, influence and durability of their work. There is no public vote, and no placement is ever for sale.
Anyone can be nominated, including yourself. The panel assesses every nomination against the same criteria. Entry is open; rank is earned by the work, never bought.
It is judged by an independent panel rather than decided by public voting, conflicted judges recuse, and every entry links to a way to book that person. Credibility over popularity.
Everyone in the index is available to book for keynotes and advisory. Tell us what you are planning and we will point you to the right people.
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