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The world's top futurists

The 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.

Edition 2026Updated quarterly
Judged by an independent panelConflicted judges recuseNo public vote, no paid placement

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.

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The world's top futurists, 2026

Questions about the ranking

How are the world's top futurists ranked?

An 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.

How do I get on the index?

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.

How is this different from other guru or thinker lists?

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.

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