What we (think we) know about how pandemics will puzzle the short run (in terms of fear, decision time, science role, priorities shift & visions delaying and how it can raise the bar – but also an opportunity – to strategic foresight). A new empowerment window for strategic foresight: What trends & uncertainties have been central to scenario building How they changed in intensity, scope and impact? How to embedded wildcards into scenario building process and communicate them effectively? Sensing // “raise the bar” // Seizing