The world's top innovation experts
Nominations are open for the inaugural edition. Nominate a futurist
The Futures Authority's inaugural selection of the world's leading innovation experts, chosen by the founding chair against published criteria. An independent panel scoring process begins with the next edition, and there is never a public vote.
Nominations are open for the inaugural edition. Nominate a futurist
Every 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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