John Sweeney is a seasoned futurist, designer, and author known for his exceptional foresight and innovative solutions. With over 45 years of experience, he has conducted workshops and seminars for various Fortune 500 companies, international organizations, and educational institutions in 45 countries. Dr. Sweeney has also worked with humanitarian aid agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public sector entities to provide insights on strategic foresight in different contexts.

He holds a PhD in Alternative Futures/Futures Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in Religion/Religious Studies, and a BA in History and Philosophy. He has been a visiting professor and senior research fellow at Westminster International University in Tashkent and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Houston.

Dr. Sweeney has served as a former co-editor of World Futures Review: A Journal of Strategic Foresight and a former deputy director at the Centre for Postnormal Policy and Futures Studies in London, UK. He is also a member of the World Futures Studies Federation and the Association of Professional Futurists.

Some of Dr. Sweeney's recent work has been advising the Centre for Strategic Futures in Singapore, the Public Service Development Agency in Georgia, and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation in Dubai. You can find him tweeting about trends and emerging issues @aloha_futures.