How to predict, imagine and communicate what the future of our planet or society might look like to our audience? How can we use science to explore uncharted territories without falling into the issue of being too kitsch, too doom and gloom, too futuristic or naive? How can we as practitioners bridge the gap between science and fiction to create a meaningful visitor experience that allows and empowers them to project themselves into the unknown?

This session will endeavour to explore this theme, bringing a range of viewpoints from exhibition developers, artists and experience designers, who will share their thoughts on current, past and future projects. After short case studies, the audience will be invited to share their own experiences and respond to the ideas proposed by the speakers.