Forecasting Impact
Episodes
Prediction Markets with Alex McCullough
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forecasting Impact, hosts Mariana Menchero and Laila Akhlaghi speak with Alex McCullough about his research on prediction markets, ...
Explainable Forecasting with Marco Peixeiro
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forecasting Impact, hosts Mahdi Abolghasemi and Mariana Menchero speak with Marco Peixeiro, applied data scientist at Nixtla, about...
Forecasting the future of everything with Dr. Theodore Modis
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forecasting Impact, host George Boretos speaks with Dr. Theodore Modis, acclaimed forecasting expert, strategist, and founder of Gr...
Food Bank Forecasting with Professor Lauren B. Davis
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Forecasting Impact features Professor Lauren B. Davis discussing her research on applying stochastic modeling and forecasting to food ...
MLOps and Dockerisation in Forecasting with Rami Krispin
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Rami Krispin, a data scientist at Apple and active producer in forecasting, to explore his journey into forecasting ...
Healthcare Product Forecasting in Africa
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Laila Akhlaghi and Professor Bahman Rostami-Tabar host a discussion on healthcare product forecasting in Eastern Africa with Harr...
Solar Forecasting with Prof. Jan Kleissl
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Forecasting Impact, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Jan Kleissl, a leading expert in solar power forecasting. Professor K...
Forecasting in Healthcare with Hema Srinivasan
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Arian Sultan and Laila Akhlaghi discuss financial tools that enable healthcare markets to function more efficiently and how for...
Panel on Foundational Models with Azul Garza Ramírez and Mononito Goswami- Part 2
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mariana Menchero and Faranak Golestaneh explore the cutting-edge world of foundation models for time series forecasting with gu...
Panel on Foundational Models with Azul Garza Ramírez and Mononito Goswami - Part 1
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Mariana Menchero and Faranak Golestaneh explore the cutting-edge world of foundation models for time series forecasting with gu...
Kai Markus Mueller on Neuroscience with Forecasting & AI
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest hosts George Boretos and Arian Sultan Khan explore the intersection of Neuroscience with Forecasting & AI with guest Kai Ma...
Mitchell O'Hara-Wild on open source forecasting and R
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Mitchell O'Hara-Wild, data scientist and lead developer of the widely used and highly acclaimed ...
Joannes Vermorel on Quantitative Supply Chain
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we spoke to Joannes Vermorel, founder and CEO at Lokad, a quantitative supply chain software company. Joannes discussed how supply ...
Laurent Ferrara, on Nowcasting and Economic Forecasting
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we spoke to Laurent Ferrara, Professor of International Economics at SKEMA Business School. Laurent discussed the role of nowcasting,...
Eric Siegel, on Mastering the rare art of machine learning deployment
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the intricate world of machine learning (ML) deployment with Dr. Eric Siegel, author of the book AI Play...
Michele Trovero and Spiros Potamitis, on Software and Large Language Models in Forecasting
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guests are Michele Trovero, leader of the Forecasting R&D group at SAS, and Spiros Potamitis, Data Scientist and Product Marketing Manager at ...
Martie-Louise Verreynne, on Innovation & University-Industry Collaboration
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martie-Louise Verreynne is a Professor in Innovation and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, at the University of...
David Schmitt, on Transportation Forecasting
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delved into the dynamic realm of transportation forecasting, exploring a wide array of ideas and questions. Our discussion with D...
Stephan Kolassa, Bahman Rostami-Tabar, and Enno Siemsen
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we host three scientists, Dr. Stephan Kolassa, Dr. Bahman Rostami-Tabar, and Prof. Enno Siemsen. They are the authors of "Demand...
Priyanga Dilini Talagala and Thiyanga Talagala
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring academic journey of two sisters from the heart of Sri Lanka. Dr Priyanga Dilini Talagala and Dr Thiyanga ...
George Athanasopoulos - President of International Institute of Forecasters
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hosted Professor George Athanasopoulos, President of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) and Head of the Department o...
Forecasting Software Panel
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the honour of having three guests on our panel: Prof Rob Hyndman, Professor of Statistics from Monash University, Federico Gar...
Eric Siegel on Predictive Analytics Role
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Siegel is a leading consultant and former Columbia University professor. He is the founder of the popular Predictive Analytics World and Deep Lea...
Scott Cunningham, on Technological Forecasting and Social Change
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Cunningham is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde and is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Technological Forecasting &...
Tao Hong, on Energy Forecasting
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Tao Hong, a Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Tao provides his insights on t...
Galit Shmueli, on causal inference, behavioural modifications, and role of ethics.
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we spoke to Prof Galit Shmueli, Tsing Hua Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Service Science, and Institute Director at the ...
Ataman Ozyildirim, on the business cycle and leading economic indicators
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Ataman Ozyildrim from The Conference Board. We discussed leading economic indicators and its importance in tracki...
Nikos Kourentzes, on business, AI, and hierarchical forecasting
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikolaos Kourentzes is Professor of Predictive Analytics at the University of Skövde (Sweden) in the Artificial Intelligence Lab as well as a member ...
Polly Mitchell-Guthrie
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Polly Mitchell-Guthrie is the VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis.In this episode, Polly talks to us about the collaboration bet...
Trevor Sidery
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Sidery is a Lead Data Scientist at Tesco PLC. In this episode, Trevor unveils the mystery of how astrophysics and fluid dynamics studies leads ...
Jim Hoover
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hoover is a clinical professor and Director of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Center at the Warrington School of Business, Univers...
Len Tashman
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest is Len Tashman, Professor Emeritus of business administration at the University of Vermont, US. He is the founding and continuing edi...
Jennifer Castle
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Castle is an Economics Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford University and a research fellow at Climate Econometrics, Oxford University.Jennife...
Evangelos Spiliotis
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evangelos Spiliotis is a Research Fellow at the Forecasting and Strategy Unit, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He co-organised the M4 ...
Paul Goodwin
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest is Paul Goodwin, Emeritus Professor at the University of Bath, United Kingdom.Paul is a fantastic speaker, well-known for his research ...
Elaine Deschamps
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Elaine Deschamps, Executive Director of the Washington State Caseload Forecast Council, an independent state agency. Elaine ...
John Boylan and Aris Syntetos
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guests are John Boylan, Professor and Director of Centre for Marketing Analytics and Forecasting (CMAF) at Lancaster University (UK), and Ari...
Anne Robinson
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Dr. Anne Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer at Kinaxis. Anne is a thought leader in the field of analytics and digital transfo...
Feng Li
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest is Feng Li, Associate Professor of Statistics in the School of Statistics and Mathematics at Central University of Finance and Economic...
Nada Sanders
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest is Professor Nada Sanders, Distinguished Professor in Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University, US. She has written several b...
Pierre Pinson
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Pierre Pinson, Professor of Operations Research at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Technology, Mana...
Bahman Rostami Tabar
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the honour to host Dr. Bahman Rostami-Tabar from Cardiff University. Bahman is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Mana...
Michael Gilliland
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest is Michael Gilliland, Product Marketing Manager at SAS, member of the board of directors of the International Institute of Forecasters ...
ISF Special with George Athanasopoulos & Pam Stroud
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode is dedicated to the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) and the International Symposium on Forecasting (ISF). George At...
Spyros Makridakis
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our next guest is Spyros Makridakis, Professor at the University of Nicosia, the director of the Institute For the Future (IFF), and an Emeritus Profe...
Stephan Kolassa
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Stephan Kolassa, Data Science Expert at SAP Switzerland AG, Honorary Researcher, and Associate Editor for the practitioner-o...
Gloria González-Rivera
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest is Gloria González-Rivera, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, at the ...
Robert Fildes
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our second guest is Robert Fildes, Distinguished Professor and Director of the Centre of Marketing Analytics and Forecasting (CMAF) at Lancaster Unive...
Rob Hyndman
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first guest is the well-known forecaster Rob Hyndman, Professor of Statistics and Head of the Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics...
Introduction
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our "Forecasting Impact", a podcast by the International Institute of Forecasters. We will bring the best academics and practitio...