What occurs in this future?

• Deep societal divisions erode trust and hinder collaboration on crucial issues. These disagreements impede progress in policy-making and technological advancements, hampering our ability to address major challenges
• The AI revolution promises significant economic benefits but presents complex challenges, including potential job losses and increased inequality.
• Climate change poses significant risks to New Zealand, potentially impacting all aspects of life. The threat of widespread disruption is real and demands urgent, coordinated action across society to build a sustainable future.
• Inequality is a major economic and social challenge, creating social tension and political division. The growing wealth gap reduces consumer spending and slows economic growth.

What questions does this future raise for us today?

• Given the growing divide in leisure time and volunteer hours, how can we effectively engage with and attract participants from marginalised groups?
• How can we leverage virtual reality and other emerging technologies to enhance sport and active recreation experiences and make them more accessible to a broader range of people?
• How can we increase our organisation’s resilience in the face of growing resource constraints, economic uncertainty and climate impacts?
• How can we leverage AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality to enhance sport and recreation experiences?
• What strategies can we employ to maintain genuine human connections in an increasingly digital sporting environment?