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John H. Vanston, Ph.D.
Technology Forecasting and Management Speaker
Chairman,
Technology Futures, Inc.
Dr. John Vanston is an internationally-renowned consultant, educator, speaker, and author in the fields of technology forecasting, technology/market integration, and technology management in uncertain environments. His presentations and workshops provide audiences with an understanding of the technology development process, teaches participants to conduct valid technology/market forecasts, and shows how to utilize these forecasts to to identify and evaluate emerging market needs and improve organizational planning. Dr. Vanston founded Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) in 1978, and served as its president for 14 years, building the Austin, Texas-based company into a leader in the technology forecasting, planning, and management fields. He is the primary architect of TFI's Five Views of the Future™ Strategic Platform and the Technology Advantage Management™ concept.
Sampling of Presentations:
- John Vanston speaks on "Nuclear Genie Gnawing at Stopper."
- Foreign Service Group in Austin, Texas (April 30, 2008).
- John Vanston presents "Five Views of the Future™," "Pattern Analyst Techniques," and "Counter Puncher Techniques."
- Technology Forecasting Mini-Seminar™ in Austin, Texas (February 6, 2008).
- John Vanston speaks on "Nuclear Weapons Experiences."
- Central Texas West Point Society in Austin, Texas (December 5, 2007).
- John Vanston presents "Five Views of the Future™," "Pattern Analyst Techniques," and "Counter Puncher Techniques."
- Technology Forecasting Mini-Seminar™ in Austin, Texas (February 5, 2007).
- John Vanston is Panel Chair for "Superpower Panel: Where Do Great Ideas Come From?" and speaks on "The Five Views of the Future™."
- Emerging Technologies, New Product Development and Marketing Innovations 2006, sponsored by Frost & Sullivan in San Diego, California (June 19, 2006).
- John Vanston conducts one-day executive symposium on "Technical Intelligence for Smarter Decision Making."
- Medical Industry 2006 sponsored by Frost & Sullivan in San Francisco, California (March 16, 2006).
- John Vanston presents "Five Views of the Future™," "Pattern Analyst Techniques," and "Counter Puncher Techniques."
- Technology Forecasting Mini-Seminar™ in Austin , Texas ( February 6, 2006 ).
- John Vanston speaks on "The Role of Biotechnology in New Curricula Development."
- Steering Committee of the Texas State Leadership Consortium for Curricula Development in Austin, Texas (September 13, 2005).
- John Vanston presents "Five Views of the Future™," "Nominal Group Analysis," "Scenarios," and "Technology Trends."
- Product and Technology Roadmapping: Linking Market, Products and Technology in conjunction with The Management Roundtable in Chicago , Illinois ( August 8-9, 2005).
- John Vanston speaks on "Biotechnology: The Role of Community and Technical Colleges."
- Texas Leadership Consortium for Curriculum Development in Austin, Texas (August 3, 2005).
- John Vanston presents results of TFI authored reports on Nanotechnology, Fuel Cells, and Homeland Security.
- Seamless Transition Conference in Dallas, Texas (March 9, 2004). Participants include 2-year college deans and other educational leaders.
- John Vanston speaks on "The Future as YOU See It."
- Austin Chapter of the World Future Society in Austin, Texas (June 16, 2005).
- John Vanston speaks on "The Future & Its Impact On Small Cities."
- Tyler Economic Development Council, Tyler, Texas (June 17, 2004).
- John Vanston presents insights on and results of TFI/TSTC's Programs for Emerging Technologies (PET).
- Annual Conference of the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD), Austin, Texas (May 25, 2004).
- John Vanston gives presentation reviewing recent studies by TFI in Homeland Security Technologies.
- Homestarrs Society in Dallas, Texas (February 20, 2004). Studies include a technology forecast in the area conducted by TFI for the Texas State Technical College System. Contact info@tfi.com for more information.
- John Vanston presents award and reads winner's paper at the Writing Austin's Lives Awards Ceremony.
- Sponsored by The University of Texas Humanities Institute in Austin, Texas (November 16, 2003).
- John Vanston speaks about founding TFI and the importance of its top-notch employees to its success.
- TFI's 25th Anniversary Celebration (July 23, 2003).
- John Vanston speaks on “Five Views of the Future™,” TFI's strategic analysis framework.
- Creating Business Growth-Implementing the Plan Conference sponsored by the Industrial Research Institute (IRI). Colorado Springs, Colorado. (May 18-21, 2003)
- John Vanston speaks on “Nanotechnology: A Technology Forecast.”
- Nanotechnology Colloquium sponsored by Winstad Sechrest & Minick Law Firm in Austin, Texas and video-conferenced to several Texas cities. (April 28, 2003)
- John Vanston speaks on “The Five Views of the Future,” TFI's strategic analysis framework.
- Futures Studies Group at the University of Houston at Clearlake in Clearlake, Texas. (October 14, 2002)
- John Vanston speaks on “The Role of Technology Forecasting in New Curricula Development.”
- Steering Committee of the Texas State Leadership Consortium for Curricula Development in Dallas, Texas. (July 23, 2002)
- John Vanston speaks on “The Future as a Strategic Asset.”
- Association of Strategic Planners in Los Angeles, California. (July 9, 2002)
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents several sessions at TFI's two-day seminar entitled Forecasting and Planning Technology™.
- Executive MBA Program, Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. (June 1-2, 2001)
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "The Role of Technology in Today’s Business Environment," "An Overview of Technology/Market Forecasting Methods and Techniques," "Identifying Emerging Market Opportunities," "Projecting the Rate of New Technology Adoption," "Planning & Conducting a Technology/Market Forecasts," and "Gaining Commitment to the Plan."
- Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Austin, Texas (March 5-9, 2001).
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "The Role of Technology in Today’s Business Environment," "An Overview of Technology/Market Forecasting," "Projecting the Rate of New Technology Adoption," "Planning and Conducting a Technology/Market Forecast," and "Gaining Commitment to the Plan."
- Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Arlington, Virginia ( June 18-20, 2001).
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "The Role of Technology in Today’s Business Environment," "An Overview of Technoloogy/Market Forecasting Methods and Techniques," "Identifying Emerging Market Opportunities," "Practical Application of Previously Presented Material," "Projecting the Rate of New Technology Adoption," "Planning & Conducting a Technology/Market Forecast," and "Gaining Commitment to the Plan."
- Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Austin, Texas (November 13-15, 2000).
- John Vanston develops and presents “Technology Forecasting, Planning, and Management” segment.
- Masters of Technology Commercialization Program at IC2 Institute, The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. (Summer 2000)
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents several sessions at TFI's three-day in-house seminar entitled Technology Forecasting, Planning, and Management Workshop.
- National Imagery and Mapping Agency in St. Louis, Missouri. (September 25-27, 2000)
- John Vanston speaks on "Enhancing Communications Between Technologies and Business Managers."
- World Future Society Annual Conference, FutureFocus 2000: Changes, Challenges & Choices. Houston, Texas. (July 23-25, 2000)
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "The Role of Technology in Today’s Business Environment," "An Overview of Technoloogy/Market Forecasting Methods and Techniques," "Identifying Emerging Market Opportunities," "Practical Application of Previously Presented Material," "Projecting the Rate of New Technology Adoption," "Planning & Conducting a Technology/Market Forecast," and "Gaining Commitment to the Plan."
- Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Austin, Texas (May 8-10, 2000).
- John Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Principles of Technology Forecasting, Planning & Management," "Identifying Emerging Market Opportunities," "Projecting the Rate of Market Takeover: Simple Substitution Analysis," "Adding Flexibility to the Plan," "Practical Applications of FPMT Techniques in Your Organization," "Projecting Breakthrough Innovations" and "Gaining Acceptance of the Plan."
- Forecasting, Planning, and Managing Technology™ in Redondo Beach, California (January 24-26, 2000).