WorldFuture 2011

WHEN: Friday evening, July 8, 2011, through ­Sunday, July 10, 2011. Preconference courses on Thursday and Friday, July 7 and 8, and Professional Members’ Forum on Monday, July 11.

WHERE: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, BC, ­Canada

WHO: Approximately 1,000 futurists from around the world.

WHAT: The WorldFuture 2011 program will feature big-picture thinking and practical visions from a diverse array of participants in a variety of disciplines.

TOPICS: Technology, education, health, business issues, families, communities, work trends, social change, the environment and resources, globalization, education, governance, futures methodologies, and much more.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Preconference courses, tours, meet-the-author sessions, career counseling, tabletop exhibits, and more activities are planned.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: A complimentary welcoming reception, two keynote luncheons, group business meetings, reserved networking ­areas throughout the meeting, and more.

PRESENTATIONS AND PRECONFERENCE COURSES: Proposal deadline is October 31, 2010.

HOTEL: Comfortable, convenient, and futuristic Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre offers beautifully appointed meeting rooms and sophisticated design to enhance the conference experience. Fitness and spa facilities such as the heated lap pool, whirlpool, steam bath, and sauna and will keep you energized, and the ­bistro, café, and lounges will keep you refreshed. Guest rooms combine the comfort of home with a spectacular view of beautiful Vancouver.

HOST CITY: Vancouver, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, shows off its milder side in summer, with average daily temperatures ranging about 13°C to 22°C (55°F to 71°F). Plan visits to the Vancouver Art Gallery, Science World, Pacific Space Center, Maritime Museum, or the Museum of Anthropology; take the Sea Wall Walking Tour; or browse the boutiques along Robson Street and Yaletown.