Vision Weekend United Kingdom 2026

Forty years of pioneering the future. Now, what’s next?

2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Foresight Institute. For the past decades, we’ve championed frontier science and technology; supported future Nobel Prize-winning research, hosted the world’s first nanotechnology conference, and provided early platforms for AGI discussions. Now we’re ready to write the next chapter.

Join us for our first-ever Vision Weekend in the United Kingdom, where leading researchers and builders will gather to explore which scientific and technological breakthroughs will shape the coming decades – and how we can make them reality.

This three-day global gathering brings together cutting-edge presentations from renowned thought leaders, expert office hours, unconference discussions, 1:1 connections, immersive experiences, and live technology demonstrations. We’ll also award a $10,000 grant to a project advancing the frontiers of science.

Themes

Join us as we explore humanity’s most transformative horizons with 30+ experts:

• Emerging AI Paradigms: Navigating the future of intelligence
  Powered by Apollo Research
• Existential Hope Futures: Designing positive long-term scenarios
• Funding X: Innovating funding mechanisms for frontier technologies
  Powered by ARIA & Renaissance Philanthropy
• Life Unlimited: Extending human potential beyond current limits
  Powered by e184
• Nanotechnology: Building the future atom by atom
• Neurotechnology: Expanding cognitive capabilities
  Powered by ARIA & Cambridge University Health Partners
• Now What? Pathways to implementation
  Powered by SPRIND

Who will I meet?

Our Vision Weekends bring together around 300 frontier academics, builders, entrepreneurs, funders, and activists, building better futures through science and technology. These gatherings deliver concrete results; startups have launched, funding raised, partnerships formed, and talented people have found their next teams and opportunities. You can expect meaningful connections, new projects to join, and insights that reshape how you approach your field.

VIP Events

Enjoy the full Vision Weekend experience! With the All Access Pass you are invited to exclusive VIP gatherings with our speakers, grantees, Fellows, and sponsors spanning all three days.