
A public lecture was held at Gadjah Mada University and was organised by Nalar Institute and POLDEV Gadjah Mada University. The topic of the public lecture was Foresight As and For Policy: Shaping The Future Through Synergistic Approach. It was delivered by Joe Ravetz as the Co-Director of the Collaboratory for Urban Resilience & Energy at the Manchester Urban Institute and a Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Manchester. Approximately 180 participants, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from Gadjah Mada University, attended the session. The Foresight 3.0 methodology goes beyond traditional foresight approaches, providing support for their application in real-world situations. In the face of the uncertainties of the twenty-first century, foresight has broadened its focus to address critical global issues such as climate change, mass extinction, digital surveillance, and the breakdown of truth. The potential for transformative changes is rapidly increasing, with new models for governance, economic systems, and collaborative knowledge production emerging. This marks an opportunity for the evolution of 'seeing ahead' into the next generation, labelled as 'Foresight 3.0,' moving from transition to transformation. The approach emphasises collective anticipatory intelligence, involving reciprocal learning, co-innovation, and co-production among a diverse group of stakeholders. This collaborative effort aims for deeper layers of value and meaning, reaching further into transformation horizons. A recent public lecture not only introduced the principles and methods of Foresight 3.0 and their application in key public policy areas but also initiated an experimental session for hands-on participation. The lecture emphasised a synergistic approach to assist policymakers, fostering a comprehensive understanding of complex issues, enhancing decision-making through inclusive processes, improving policy outcomes, building resilience, encouraging adaptability, and stimulating innovation and creativity. Embracing this approach allows policymakers to more effectively address the multifaceted challenges of the contemporary era, developing robust, inclusive, and forward-thinking policies. Together with Joe Ravets, we take a deep dive into the area of foresight for and as policy, examining the enormous impact it has on creating the future through a synergistic approach.