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Combining science with ethics and Inspiration

Future Insight e.V. is a non-profit association fostering science, research and education. It connects experts, enthusiasts, and innovators from all career stages and countries to drive positive change and create solutions for a better future.

Future Insight e.V. unites global minds to drive inspired, ethical, and transformative science and innovation for the benefit of humanity. Our foundation is built on the seven virtues: truth, love, hope, courage, faith, prudence, and humility.

We promote collaboration, innovation, and transformative initiatives = nurturing the peaceful use of science to shape a better tomorrow.

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Enable the peaceful use of science for a better tomorrow.

What we do

Main Activities & Programs

  • Organize the triennial Curious – Future Insight Conference
  • Promote science for a better tomorrow
  • Unite people globally to work toward a peaceful future
  • Advance new areas of science with a holistic view integrating ethics and spirituality
  • Host workshops, seminars, and conferences on emerging technologies
  • Facilitate networking events across industries
  • Launch and support research projects addressing global challenges
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We will leave the world better than we found it.

Our principles

Science with Integrity, Humanity, and Vision

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Ethical Science for Humanity

We promote scientific progress grounded in compassion, responsibility, and the pursuit of truth. We treat others with respect, uphold universal human rights, and advocate for future generations through education, child protection, and environmental stewardship.

Spiritual Awareness and Humility

We acknowledge the limits of science and embrace the possibility of a transcendent dimension in life. We value spiritual beliefs, humility, and the quest for deeper understanding of the universe and consciousness — organic or non-organic.

Innovation for a Better World

We support the development and ethical use of emerging technologies to solve global challenges, advance knowledge, and expand humanity’s presence — even beyond Earth.

Global Connection and Inclusion

We unite people across all nations, beliefs, and backgrounds to create a peaceful future. We promote equality of opportunity and meritocracy, encouraging collaboration without discrimination.

Integrity and Accountability

We reject ideologies that deny science, oppose violence, discrimination, corruption, and any actions that endanger future generations or diminish human dignity.

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Fools multiply when the wise stay silent.

We Oppose

  • Suppression of scientific findings
  • Human rights violations
  • Greed that undermines collective well-being
  • Discrimination against fair, merit-based evaluation
  • War, violence, crime, and corruption
  • Doctrines that deny the transcendent dimension of life
  • Destructive actions harming future generations
Peaceful protest for human rights
Songs for a Brighter Future

Goals for 2026

  • Grow membership to 1,000+
  • Find sponsors and strategic partners for Curious2027
  • Experiment with new program modules
  • Increase media visibility
  • Secure funding for the Future Insight Institute
Goals for 2025

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Why Join?

  • Create Impact: Be part of a community with world-changing ambitions
  • Network: Connect with professionals, researchers, and industry leaders
  • Collaborate: Work on groundbreaking projects
  • Attend: Access to events, conferences, and workshops
  • Learn: Stay updated on tech and sustainability trends
  • Grow: Personal and professional development through mentorship and resources

Future Insight e.V. empowers you with tools, knowledge, and a dynamic community – join us and make a real difference.

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Future Insight e.V. is proud to be supported by:

  • Academic Institutions and Initiatives: Hochschule Darmstadt (hda), TU Darmstadt, Universität Heidelberg, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Max-Planck-Society, Helmholtz Society, TUM Venture Labs
  • Governments: Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  • Corporate Partners: Merck, Celonic, BioNTech, Evonik, Schott
  • Publishers: SpringerNature, AAAS/Science
  • Non-profit Foundations: B. Braun Stiftung, Else Kröner Fresenius Stiftung
  • Others: Club of Rome (NGO / think tank), biomindz, vfa (Verband Forschender Arzneimittelhersteller e.V.), Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
We connect people of all nations and beliefs to create a bright and peaceful future together.

Our team

The core team of Future Insight e.V. is a diverse group of people with different backgrounds and in different stages of their careers – Students, PhDs, PostDocs, professors, business professionals, and many more! We meet regularly in person or remotely to plan and discuss our next events. Various tasks need to be accomplished, such as the acquisition of sponsors and exhibitors, advertisement, press outreach, the creation of graphics, writing invitations, preparation of the program, communication, and website design and development, We are always looking for motivated people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to join us and contribute their knowledge and skills.

Leadership Team

Ulrich Betz

Chairman of the Board

Alev Baysoy

Crowd Sourcing

Alexander Sommerkamp

Start-up Fair

Anna Wolfram

RedAlert Team, Graphics

Caroline Lohoff

Website Concept & Design, Poster Session

Charles Seipp

Compliance, Scheduling

Eleonore Eisath

Branding, Event Media

Erika Romero

Member Recruitment & Retention

Franz Müller

Treasurer/ Accounting

Maike Kober-Hasslacher

Online Platform, AAAS/Science, Nature

Mirko Bischofberger

Communication

Mona Maria Hämmerle

Communication

Simin Ling

Workshops, Exhibition, Ticket Shop, Travel

Wolfgang Laudensack

Science Declaration

Yulia Kargapolova

Networking Events

Yumi Minyi Yao

Communication

Curious2027 Core OrganiZation Team

  • Alev Baysoy

  • Alexander Sommerkamp

  • Anna Bernhardt

  • Anna Wolfram

  • Beatrice Lansbergen

  • Caroline Lohoff

  • Charles Seipp

  • Damian Karpinski

  • Eleonore Eisath

  • Elisa Witt

  • Erika Romero

  • Esengul Ciftci

  • Franz Müller

  • Maike Kober-Hasslacher

  • Maria Bernhardt

  • Maria Khomich

  • Michael Eckert

  • Mona Maria Hämmerle

  • Nicole Eischer

  • Oleg Borodin

  • Paula Wagner-Egea

  • Peter Reynders

  • Ramona Stegemann

  • Reem Assal

  • Samanta Cimitan

  • Sarah Shirley

  • Seyed Javad Rasouli

  • Simin Ling

  • Sonja Hatz

  • Steve Marquis-Fernandes

  • Taichi Ochi

  • Timo Ludwig

  • Ulrich Betz

  • Wolfgang Laudensack

  • Yulia Kargapolova

  • Yumi Minyi Yao

Nobel Laureates & Exceptional Members

In quiet memory of Ada Yonath

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2009

Anabel von Preußen - Ternès von Hattburg

Futurologist, Psychologist, CEO Lavivee, Founder of GetYourWings

Mario R. Capecchi

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2007

Otmar D. Wiestler

President of the Helmholtz Society
Lucem videmus – we see the light of science, ethics and inspiration – towards a bright future.

Our members

Future Insight e.V. is a global organization and has grown to more than 639 members from various countries (September 2026).

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Origin by country

Majority of our current members are from the following countries: 

Germany, USA, UK, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Israel, France.

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It’s the first in the 45 million centuries of Earth’s history where the main threats come not from nature, but from one species (ours), which has the long-term future in its hands.

Lord Martin Rees

Science and Religion United

This book offers a fresh perspective on how science and religion are connected. It explores a holistic worldview where science and religion complement each other, shedding light on life, society, and philosophical and societal concerns.

Buy the book form our Chairman Dr. Ulrich Betz.

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Buy here - German version
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Our Principles

  1. We promote scientific progress for the benefit of humanity.
  2. We follow and advocate for clear ethical behaviors treating others with compassion and respect,
     mindful of their wishes and well-being.
  3. We keep in mind the inherent limitations of human endeavors including science, respect the believe in a spiritual principle in the universe, and strive for a deeper understanding and connection.
  4. We encourage the creation and application of new technologies to help shape a better world for all.
  5. We connect people of all nations and beliefs to create a bright and peaceful future together.
  6. We respect and advocate for universal human rights as formulated in the UDHR December 10th, 1948.
  7. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and in the principle of meritocracy, aiming at the realization of the full human potential.
  8. We advocate for future generations, the protection of children, investments in educational opportunities, preservation of the natural environment, ensuring a thriving future now and for generations to come.
  9. We believe in the settlement of space, allowing humanity to one day transcend the limitations of the Earth.
  10. We acknowledge the potential emergence or existence of sentience in non-human, extraterrestrial, non-organic, and other alternative entities. Should such forms of consciousness emerge or be recognized, we commit to extending appropriate moral consideration and ethical care in our interactions with them, while safeguarding human dignity.

We oppose

  1. Ideologies that ignore or suppress scientific findings.
  2. All violations of human rights.
  3. Hedonistic greed that ignores the needs of others and undermines collective well-being.
  4. Discrimination eroding fair merit-based evaluation for everyone.
  5. War, violence, crime and corruption.
  6. Doctrines that do not respect the transcendent dimension of human life and religious wisdom.
  7. Actions destroying the prospects of future generations.

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