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Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek | |
| Abbreviation | STT |
|---|---|
| Formation | February 29, 1968 |
| Founder | Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) |
| Legal status | Non‑profit foundation |
| Purpose | Long‑range studies on the interaction between technology and society |
| Headquarters | The Hague, Netherlands |
Region served | Netherlands |
Director | Rudy van Belkom |
Main organ | Board (c. 60 members) |
| Website | stt |
The Netherlands Study Centre for Technology Trends (Dutch: Stichting Toekomstverkenning der Techniek, STT) is an independent Dutch knowledge institute that carries out long‑term foresight studies on emerging technologies and their societal implications.[1] Founded in 1968 by the Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI), the foundation works with academics, businesses, public authorities and civil‑society organisations to develop scenarios that look ten to twenty years ahead or further.
History
[edit]STT was formally established on 29 February 1968 in response to overseas examples of systematic technology‑foresight bodies.[1] It has remained a legally independent ‘‘stichting’’ and is recognised by the Dutch tax authority as a public‑benefit (ANBI) organisation.
From 2005 to 2011 the chair of the board was management consultant Wiebe Draijer,[2] after which former Shell Netherlands president Rein Willems took over until 2017.[3] Since 2022 the day‑to‑day organisation has been led by futurist Rudy van Belkom.
Organisation
[edit]The general board numbers more than sixty representatives drawn from government, business, academia and the wider non‑profit sector. Board members select the thematic futures studies and supervise working groups that bring in external experts.
Activities
[edit]Foresight studies
[edit]STT typically publishes two to three multi‑stakeholder explorations each year. Recent examples include Horizonscan 2055 (a national technology horizon scan) and Stippen op de horizon – Toekomstbeeld biotechnologie 2030–2050 (2024).[4]
Technology Kieswijzer
[edit]In the run‑up to the 2021 and 2023 Dutch general elections the foundation released the Technology Kieswijzer, an on‑line voter guide that compares party positions on issues such as AI regulation, online privacy and platform power.[5] The tool and its underlying dataset have been cited by national broadcaster NOS in debates on the creation of a Dutch Minister for Digital Affairs.[6]
De Toekomst Kamer
[edit]Launched in March 2024, ‘‘De Toekomst Kamer’’ is an STT‑hosted think‑tank of over fifty partner organisations that produces short scenario studies for members of Parliament on forthcoming technology questions.[7]
Influence on public policy
[edit]- In September 2024 the Cabinet forwarded STT’s biotechnology foresight Stippen op de horizon to the House of Representatives, noting that the scenarios would be used as a “building block” for the forthcoming national biotechnology vision.[8]
- In June 2024 State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen issued an official response to four future scenarios supplied by STT for the development of a public algorithm register, promising to address the foundation’s recommendations in later digital‑government briefs.[9]
STT Academy
[edit]Through its expert centre the foundation co‑finances university chairs in futures studies and related disciplines, for example posts held by Vincent Marchau (Radboud University) and Marijn Janssen (TU Delft).[10] The Academy also hosts method workshops, a ‘‘Young STT’’ network for early‑career professionals and an annual Technology Monitor.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Stichting". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Wiebe Draijer: 'Toekomstverkennen moet een discipline worden'". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Rein Willems: 'Als je mensen over de toekomst laat praten, worden ze enthousiast'". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Stippen op de horizon: Toekomstbeeld biotechnologie 2030-2050". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "DPG Media Privacy Gate". myprivacy.dpgmedia.nl. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Raad voor het Openbaar Bestuur wil minister voor Digitale Zaken". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "De Toekomst Kamer: meer aandacht nodig voor de lange termijn in de politiek". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Zaken, Ministerie van Economische (2024-07-01). "Stippen op de Horizon - Toekomstbeeld biotechnologie 2030 - 2050 - Rapport - Rijksoverheid.nl". www.rijksoverheid.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ Koninkrijksrelaties, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en (2024-06-12). "Reactie op scenario's Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (STT) over het algoritmeregister - Rapport - Rijksoverheid.nl". www.rijksoverheid.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Leerstoel". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ^ "Expertisecentrum". Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-05-06.