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The '''International Institute of Forecasters''' ('''IIF''') is a non-profit organization focused on improving [[forecasting]] research and practice.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2015-12-10 |title=About Us - International Institute of Forecasters |url=https://forecasters.org/about/us/ |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=forecasters.org |language=en-US}}</ref>
The '''International Institute of Forecasters''' ('''IIF''') is a non-profit organization based in [[Medford, Massachusetts]]<ref name=taxreturn>{{cite web|title=IIF 2012 tax return|url=http://forecasters.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/FY12-Federal-Form-990-International-Institute-for-Forecasters.pdf|publisher=International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate=27 April 2014}}</ref> and founded in 1981 that describes itself as "dedicated to developing and furthering the generation, distribution, and use of knowledge on forecasting."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/about/|title = About the IIF|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isn.ethz.ch/Digital-Library/Organizations/Detail/?lng=en&id=95377|title = International Institute of Forecasters (IIF)|accessdate = April 18, 2014|publisher = [[International Relations and Security Network]]}}</ref>

The IIF was founded in 1981 and is based in Redwood City, California (formerly [[Medford, Massachusetts]]).<ref name=taxreturn>{{cite web|title=IIF 2023 tax return|url=https://forecasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Federal-Form-990-International-Institute-of-Forecasters-Inc.pdf}}</ref>


==Publications==
==Publications==


The IIF publishes the following:<ref name=publications>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/publications/|title = Publications|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
The IIF publishes the following:<ref name=publications>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/publications/|title = Publications|date = 30 December 2011|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>


* [[Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/foresight/|title = Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/foresight/|title = Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
* [[International Journal of Forecasting]], published in collaboration with [[Elsevier]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/ijf/|title = International Journal of Forecasting|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-forecasting/|title = International Journal of Forecasting|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
* [[International Journal of Forecasting]], published in collaboration with [[Elsevier]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/ijf/|title = International Journal of Forecasting|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-forecasting/|title = Elsevier|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
* The Oracle<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/publications/oracle/|title = The Oracle|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
* The Oracle<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/publications/oracle/|title = The Oracle|date = 30 December 2011|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
* Forecasting Impact, Podcast<ref>{{cite web|url=https://forecasters.org/publications/forecasting-impact-podcast/|title = Forecasting Impact}}</ref>


==Conferences==
==Conferences==


The IIF organizes the annual [[International Symposium on Forecasting]], held in a different location each year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/conferences/international-symposium-on-forecasting/|title = International Symposium on Forecasting|accessdate = April 18, 2014|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters}}</ref> They have also organized and sponsored other conferences and workshops.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecasters.org/conferences/|title = Conferences|publisher = International Institute of Forecasters|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>
The IIF organizes the annual International Symposium on Forecasting, held in a different location each year. For the past 40 years, this event has been recognized for the important forecasting research presented there, and for hosting highly respected experts in the field of forecasting, including many Nobel laureates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://isf.forecasters.org/|title = International Symposium on Forecasting}}</ref>


The IIF has also organized workshops and sponsored other conferences, such as the Foresight Practitioner Conference.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://forecasters.org/events/|title = Events}}</ref>
IIF has collaborated with other organizations such as the [[European Central Bank]] in organizing workshops and conferences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ecb.europa.eu/events/conferences/html/20140407_call_international_institute_of_forecasters.en.html|title = ECB: Call for Papers. Workshop on using big data for forecasting and statistics.|date = April 7–8, 2014|accessdate = April 18, 2014|publisher = [[European Central Bank]]}}</ref>

The IIF has collaborated with other organizations, such as Lancaster University, SAP Switzerland AG, and Amazon, to provide workshops for the conferences.


==Other activities==
==Other activities==


The IIF sponsors the [[Makridakis Competitions|M Competitions]], a contest to learn how to improve forecasting accuracy and advance the theory and practice of forecasting.
The International Institute of Forecasters sponsored the [[Makridakis Competitions|M3 competition]], a forecasting competition whose results were published in a special issue of the [[International Journal of Forecasting]] that was made available at reduced cost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forecastingprinciples.com/files/pdf/IJF%20-%20M3-Competition%20Order%20Form.pdf|title = IJF - M3-Competition Order Form|accessdate = April 18, 2014|publisher = Forecasting Principles}}</ref>


The IIF also teamed up with the [[SAS Institute]] to award two $5000 research grants in 2011. Currently, the IIF is collaborating with SAS to offer financial support for research on improving forecasting methods and business forecasting practice. Two $10,000 grants are awarded annually.
IIF teamed up with the [[SAS Institute]] to award two $5000 research grants in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forecastingprinciples.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=413:the-international-institute-of-forecasters-and-sas-award-two-5000-research-grants-for-2011&catid=9:researcher&Itemid=201|title = The International Institute of Forecasters and SAS® Award Two $5000 Research Grants for 2011|publisher = Forecasting Principles|accessdate = April 18, 2014}}</ref>

Additionally, The IIF Board of Directors honors distinguished forecasters with the title of IIF Fellow, based on their contributions to the field of forecasting, the International Journal of Forecasting and the Institute.


==History==
==History==
'''1979''' The IIF was founded and the ''Journal of Forecasting'' began publication.<ref name=":0" />

'''1981''' The first International Symposium on Forecasting (ISF) was held in Quebec.<ref name=":0" />

'''1982''' The IIF started offering membership.<ref name=":0" />

'''1983''' The ISF took place in Philadelphia, with Scott Armstrong as General Chair. Through mass advertising and promotion, including WSJ, Economist, an interview on Voice of America, and a direct mail piece sent to 300,000 people, the attendance was the highest in ISF history, with approximately 1,000 attendees.

'''1985''' The International Journal of Forecasting began publication.<ref name=":0" />

'''2005''' The first practitioner journal, [[Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting]], is created.<ref name=":0" />

'''2020/2021''' ISFs are held virtually for the first time.<ref name=":0" />


==References==
==References==
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The International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) is a non-profit organization focused on improving forecasting research and practice.[1]

The IIF was founded in 1981 and is based in Redwood City, California (formerly Medford, Massachusetts).[2]

Publications

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The IIF publishes the following:[3]

Conferences

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The IIF organizes the annual International Symposium on Forecasting, held in a different location each year. For the past 40 years, this event has been recognized for the important forecasting research presented there, and for hosting highly respected experts in the field of forecasting, including many Nobel laureates.[9]

The IIF has also organized workshops and sponsored other conferences, such as the Foresight Practitioner Conference.[10]

The IIF has collaborated with other organizations, such as Lancaster University, SAP Switzerland AG, and Amazon, to provide workshops for the conferences.

Other activities

[edit]

The IIF sponsors the M Competitions, a contest to learn how to improve forecasting accuracy and advance the theory and practice of forecasting.

The IIF also teamed up with the SAS Institute to award two $5000 research grants in 2011. Currently, the IIF is collaborating with SAS to offer financial support for research on improving forecasting methods and business forecasting practice. Two $10,000 grants are awarded annually.

Additionally, The IIF Board of Directors honors distinguished forecasters with the title of IIF Fellow, based on their contributions to the field of forecasting, the International Journal of Forecasting and the Institute.

History

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1979 The IIF was founded and the Journal of Forecasting began publication.[1]

1981 The first International Symposium on Forecasting (ISF) was held in Quebec.[1]

1982 The IIF started offering membership.[1]

1983 The ISF took place in Philadelphia, with Scott Armstrong as General Chair. Through mass advertising and promotion, including WSJ, Economist, an interview on Voice of America, and a direct mail piece sent to 300,000 people, the attendance was the highest in ISF history, with approximately 1,000 attendees.

1985 The International Journal of Forecasting began publication.[1]

2005 The first practitioner journal, Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting, is created.[1]

2020/2021 ISFs are held virtually for the first time.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "About Us - International Institute of Forecasters". forecasters.org. 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  2. ^ "IIF 2023 tax return" (PDF).
  3. ^ "Publications". International Institute of Forecasters. 30 December 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting". Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  5. ^ "International Journal of Forecasting". International Institute of Forecasters. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "Elsevier". Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "The Oracle". 30 December 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "Forecasting Impact".
  9. ^ "International Symposium on Forecasting".
  10. ^ "Events".
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