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Join the Association of professional futurists

The Association of Professional Futurists is a global organization made up of individual practitioners and organizations who practice strategic foresight and futures thinking. 

APF member value pillars

Networking &
Community Building

To create vibrant, engaging platforms and events for members to connect and collaborate.

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Career Support & Professional Development

To provide members with robust career development resources and opportunities.

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Capacity Development
& Learning

To provide members with cutting-edge educational resources and learning opportunities.​​​

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Public Relations &
Media Outreach

To raise the profile of the foresight profession and APF members in the media and public domain.

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Research &
Insights

To be a leading source of innovative foresight research and publications.

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Advocacy & Representation

To advocate for the role of futurists and influence policies impacting the profession.

APF Community
Friends of Foresight

APF Membership types & Benefits

Professional Membership

 Professional MEMBERSHIP 

Advance your professional career with APF

Professional Membership provides you direct contact with your foresight peers and be an intrisic part of APF.

  • Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events

  • Priority Access to Volunteer Opportunities

  • Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources 

  • Access to All Compass Editions (PDF)

  • Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes

  • Initiate, Lead or Participate in APF Initiatives

  • Discounts on Pro-Dev Workshops and Webinars

  • Discounts on APF Gatherings and Conferences

  • Access to APF Nexus Events* (Exclusive Regional Hubs Meetups)

  • Listing in APF Directory as Verified Professional

  • Opportunities to Host an APF First Friday

  • Priority opportunities to cContribute to APF Publications

  • Opportunities for Sponsored Research Collaboration

How to become a Professional Member?

You need to apply to be a Professional Member of the APF. Applicants must meet a minimum of two of the Application Criteria listed in the Application Guide. 

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Step 1: Download the Professional Member Application Guide. 

Step 2: Fill in the information in the application form. This is also a step to create an account in our member system. You will receive a confirmation email once after you submit the application. It will take the Application Review Committe max. 10 working days to review your application.

Step 3: You will receive a formal review decision through email and more information for the next step based on the decision.

 General Membership 

Expand your skillset with the apf

General Membership welcomes anyone interested in Foresight & Futures Thinking. No application is required.

  • Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events

  • Priority Access to Internship and Volunteer Opportunities

  • Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources 

  • Access to Compass Editions (PDF)

  • Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes

  • Participation in APF Initiatives

How to become a General Member?

You can join the APF as a General Member directly, with no application process needed. 

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Step 1: Create an account on our platform by providing basic personal information for verification.

Step 2: Once your account is confirmed, you'll receive a confirmation email with instructions to complete the membership payment.

Step 3: After your payment is processed, you’ll receive a final confirmation email with your membership details, granting you access to all member-only content.

General Membership
Student Membership

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 STUDENT MEMBERSHIP 

broaden your multidisciplinary skills & Advance Your Study Experience with APF

The Student Membership is open to all students, no matter your academic program. If you're interested in Foresight and Futures Studies.

*Student Member applicant needs to be at least 18 years old.

  • Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events

  • Priority Access to Volunteer Opportunities

  • Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources 

  • Access to All Compass Editions (PDF)

  • Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes

  • Participation in APF Initiatives

  • Discounts on Pro-Dev Workshops and Webinars

  • Discounts on Gatherings and Conferences

How to become a Student Member?

You need to apply to be a Student Member of the APF. Applicants must provide proof of student status with formal adminssion documentation. 

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Step 1: Submit your application through the "signup" form on the APF website with your personal email account. 

Step 2: Ensure to provide your student email address in "please provide your student email address and information of your university foresight program" section.

Step 3: You will receive a formal review decision through email and more information for the next step based on the decision.

 ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP 

Develop Your Organizational Practice of Foresight with APF

For organizations that practice foresight, you can apply for APF membership as a team.

*One designated member from the organizaton can act as a sponsor and point-of-contact for the organization.

 

*Organizational Membership package fee covers for three members, and each additional organizational member beyond the first three is $150.  Organizational Members must work with the organization at least 51% of the time.​

  • Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events

  • Priority Access to Volunteer Opportunities

  • Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources 

  • Access to All Compass Editions (PDF)

  • Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes

  • Initiate, Lead or Participate in APF Initiatives

  • Discounts on Pro-Dev Workshops and Webinars

  • Discounts on APF Gatherings and Conferences

  • Access to APF Nexus Events* (Exclusive Regional Hubs Meetups)

  • Listing in APF Directory as Verified Professional

  • Opportunities to Host an APF First Friday

  • Priority opportunities to cContribute to APF Publications

  • Opportunities for Sponsored Research Collaboration

  • Discounts for Additional Member Enrollments

  • Organization logo display in APF Member Organization Directory

  • Branding and Recognition on APF Website

How to become an Organization Member?

At least one applicant from the organization must qualify as a Professional Member. This member is designated as the sponsor for the organization and will serve as the point-of-contact. 

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Step 1: Download the Professional Member Application Guide. 

Step 2: Fill in the information in the application form. This is also a step to create an account in our member system. You will receive a confirmation email once after you submit the application. It will take the Application Review Committe max. 10 working days to review your application.

Step 3: You will receive a formal review decision through email and more information for the next step based on the decision.

Organization Membership

Got questions?

Contact us at membercare@apf.org

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