Strategic Foresight & Indigenous-Led Conference Format: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

At the heart of the Environmental Flows Conference 2024 is our commitment to a facilitation approach seamlessly integrating strategic foresight with indigenous wisdom. Applying the Strategic Foresight process emphasizes the co-creation of trend cards, where participants collaboratively identify, discuss, and visualize emerging patterns in environmental flows. These cards, encapsulating the collective foresight of our community, will culminate in a comprehensive “Conference Trend Card Deck” by the end of our gathering.

But our approach goes beyond mere foresight. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Syilx (Okanagan) decision-making framework, Enowkinwixw, our conference format is a harmonious blend of expert presentations and interactive discussions. Handpicked for their diverse expertise and perspectives, speakers are organized thematically into concise panels. Each panelist delivers a brief 6 to 7-minute presentation, paving the way for guided small-group discussions.

By adopting this format, we aim to foster an environment where tradition meets innovation and every voice, whether echoing from the past or whispering of the future, finds a listening ear.