Future Quests: Shaping the industries of tomorrow
Future Quests bring together global leaders to explore the powerful forces transforming our world. From the digital revolution and its impact on what it means to be human, to market shifts, workforce trends, and climate change, participants engage with bold ideas to reimagine industries and drive sustainable, inclusive growth.
Join us to gain actionable insights and develop approaches that define success in a rapidly changing landscape.
Copenhagen, Denmark | 15–17 October 2025
Why Attend?
The future demands leaders who can adapt to rapid shifts and unlock opportunities for their organizations, industries, society and the planet.
A Future Quest offers
Cutting-Edge Insights: Explore disruptive business models, innovative green technologies, and evolving social dynamics. Learn how visionary leaders are building adaptive cultures to attract top talent, navigate complexity, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Collaborative Exploration: Connect with global experts and peers tackling pressing challenges and shaping a new future. Forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the program, creating a network of support and collaboration for years to come.
Personal Growth: Sharpen your vision and elevate your leadership capacity to inspire high-performing teams and influence others effectively. Through expert-led coaching, gain the awareness and tools needed to foster excellence and drive meaningful impact.
The Experience
A Future Quest is a journey of discovery, connection and renewal. Rooted in our experiential learning methodology, the program features:
Immersive Visits: Participate in candid, off-the-record conversations with pioneering organizations. Exchange ideas and collaborate with changemakers who are driving meaningful and sustainable progress.
Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on sessions that bring powerful 'Futures Tools'—such as Three Horizons and Dilemma Thinking — into focus, helping you tackle your most important goals.
Time to Reflect: Step away from the demands of daily life to gain clarity and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Through reflection and meaningful peer dialogue, align your direction and values, leveraging your unique leadership style to navigate the path ahead with confidence.
Explore highlights from a past program: Future Quest Copenhagen 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark
15-17 October 2025
Copenhagen thrives as a global hub for sustainability and innovation, renowned for its leadership in design, smart city development, and circular business models. The city’s collaborative spirit and
forward-thinking strategies set the standard for how ethics and growth can coexist.
This Quest offers a unique opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and urban innovators driving progress on a global scale. Participants will see first hand how organizations harness technology and inventive strategies to scale solutions, compete internationally, and balance economic success with sustainability and social responsibility.
Draw inspiration from Copenhagen's leaders to refine your capacity to cultivate inclusive teams and cultures, champion responsible innovation, and elevate your leadership to create lasting impact.
Cost: $9,000
Quest Leaders
Lindsay Levin,
TED Countdown
Serial business founder and social entrepreneur focused on bridging conflict, climate solutions and shaping thefuture economy.
Gonzalo Muñoz,
Ambition Loop
Expert in systems change, with a focus on real-economy innovation and multilateral collaboration to address complex global challenges.
Melanie Jamieson, Leaders' Quest
Focuses on transforming corporate cultures and fostering cross-industry collaboration to drive long-term impact.
David Astorino,
RHR
A psychologist and leadership coach, renowned for developing high-performing executive teams and enhancing leadership effectiveness
Testimonials
“The number one thing we observed was how ecosystems are coming together, working collaboratively on game-changing new offerings that will shape the future.”
Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens Corporation
“I’m leaving with a much clearer understanding of how, as a leader and as an organization, we can drive greater impact by focusing on specific areas where we can accelerate change.”
Hratch Panossian, Senior EVP and Head of Personal and Business Banking, Canada, CIBC
“When you bring people together to really discuss and debate, they can be inspired to take the next steps and make those brave decisions to stay ahead of the curve.”
Adam McDonald, Executive Vice President, Skanska UK
“This has been a fantastic opportunity to pause and reflect: How do I want to show up? What unique contributions can I make? And how can I recharge before diving back into the day-to-day? It’s been truly energizing.”
Jenny Davis-Peccoud, Global Sustainability & Responsibility Practice, Bain
Hear from past participants below…
Who We Are
Leaders' Quest immerses leaders in the forces shaping the future, enabling them to transform companies and industries to thrive in a disrupted world.
TED Future Forum is a community of businesses committed to sector-leading climate action and is part of TED Countdown.
Ambition Loop is a global NGO on a mission to lead and inspire coordinated, transformative action on major challenges across climate change, biodiversity, plastics pollution, food systems, and water.
RHR helps CEOs, boards, senior executives, teams, and tomorrow’s leaders master the art and science of leadership.