Day 1 of 3:
Megatrends, Chaos & The Roaring 20s
What does the post-pandemic world look like? Let’s chart it out, discover new opportunities and innovate forward.
This is when consumer needs totally change.
Know how to spot trends.
Learn to action ideas.
Change the way you work.
Thrive in the post-pandemic world.
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Trends create empires, disrupt incumbents and reshape the world. You might not always have trends front-of-mind, but in periods of chaos, trends become a CEO-level problem and opportunity. We are here to help
Trend Hunter is the world's freshest, most data-driven consumer trend platform, with 3 billion views and insight derived from 252,612,552 visitors. We've created 11,101 custom trend reports for 1,104 firms, and we want to show you FRESH, data-driven insights about YOUR consumer.
Ideas are critical, but half of the battle in 2023 will be about execution. This is what we do best.
Our CEO, Jeremy Gutsche, is a New York Times Bestselling author who specializes in innovation and change. Back in 2008, his first book, Exploiting Chaos, became an award-winner, leading to work with brands, billionaires and CEOs. Today, our firm takes that work to the next level, with battle-tested methods, workshops and tools to help IGNITE CHANGE.
As we near the end of the pandemic, there's never been a better time to sharpen your innovation and change skills.
The renaissance period emerged from the bubonic plague. The roaring 20s were a product of the Spanish Flu. Consistently, throughout history, periods of crisis lead to periods of chaos and opportunity because people start making up for lost time, taking risks, trying new things. For you, this means that you could turn 2023 and beyond into the greatest career opportunity of your lifetime. In this year's Future Festival series, we will study 2023 trends and lessons from history to help you emerge through chaos.
What does the post-pandemic world look like? Let’s chart it out, discover new opportunities and innovate forward.
Get inspired about CHAOS & OPPORTUNITY with Jeremy Gutsche, one of the world’s top innovation keynote speakers & chaos experts, and the #1 most-watched innovation speaker on YouTube, with over 20,000,000 views. In this NEW keynote, he'll dive into the history of how post-crisis opportunity works.
Our CEO, Jeremy Gutsche, is a New York Times bestselling author who has become an advisor to over 800 brands, billionaires, CEOs & NASA, particularly focused on innovating through times of change. As one of the world's top innovation keynote speakers, he'll kick-off the innovation event with unparalleled energy. Then he'll return for a lunchtime keynote about How to Create The Future.
"Gutsche is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers on the planet, well-regarded as the top trend-spotter in the world... the most energizing, inspiring & applicable... & I’ve heard Bill Clinton... Bill Gates... & Tony Robbins." - The Sun Newspaper
Our Chief Content Officer, one of the world's most popular speakers on trends, Armida Ascano, will help you uncover the forces impacting your business in a post-COVID world.
Leveraging our big data from 225,000,000 people, we’ve built the most researched, most data-driven system for identifying opportunities. This unparalleled research led us to 6 Patterns of Opportunity and the 18 most important Megatrends shaping our future.
Using this framework, you’ll learn how to apply these Megatrends and patterns to any industry, and then more specifically how the resulting Megatrends conference content can be leveraged when you return home. For continuity, the rest of the innovation conference builds upon these frameworks, deep-diving into the top Megatrends throughout the rest of the day.
Get inspired about CHAOS & OPPORTUNITY with Jeremy Gutsche, one of the world’s top innovation keynote speakers & chaos experts, in a NEW keynote, diving into the history of how post-crisis opportunity works.
What great opportunity is within your grasp? Our latest book, Jeremy Gutsche's award-winning Create The future, is all about how to make innovation and change happen, particularly during times of chaos. The book, which is our textbook on innovation, features tactics for disruptive thinking, innovation and change.
We've reached a point in time when everyone wants innovation, but most people don't know how to make it happen. In our era of rapid change, disruption, and possibility, there are so many great opportunities within your grasp. However, smart, successful people consistently miss out. We have 7 traps that keep us stuck to the path we are already on.
The best way to learn about the latest trends is to experience an immersive trend report deep dive. From healthcare to cannabis, we’ve sourced great virtual tours that will enlighten, educate, and wow, virtually.
Sample Topics
The official reveal and selection will be closer to the event.
The first night of our innovation experience kickstarts creative thinking by immersing attendees into the World’s Most Innovative Technologies. The Future Party represents the diverse industries that attend Future Festival which includes technology and immersive experiences that are relevant to all attendees. Experience the future by getting hands-on with state-of-the-art experiences, such as:
What does the post-pandemic world look like? Let’s chart it out, discover new opportunities and innovate forward.
THE MORNING SHOW / PRE-KEYNOTES - The Renaissance Period emerged from the bubonic plague. The Roaring 20s emerged from the Spanish Flu. And The Roaring 20s are coming back. Consistently, throughout history, the greatest periods of opportunity have emerged from chaos and crisis. Learn how to find your opportunity and warm up for the day with Armida and Jeremy discussing their favorite trends for 2023. The preview for this was our #1 webinar.
Every micro generation has experienced change through the pandemic. The results of this change are an era of resurgence and redefinition. In order to better understand these new opportunities, we must look back on past periods of instability and reinvention. This session will answer the question of how generations rechart through the roaring 20s.
Social media is not just communication anymore, people use it to feel connections and to entertain. Explore New Wave Social Media as we deep dive into patterns of human connection that intersect with the digital world. Brands widen their consumer lens by having a deep understanding of transparent messaging and authenticity on social platforms.
This era of reinvention will see a move toward a 'more is more' attitude, especially in the worlds of leisure and play. How is fun redefined in the post-pandemic world?
LUNCH KEYNOTE - If you've seen this keynote before, then this is a refresher or your break for lunch. If you haven't seen it, don't miss out! BETTER & FASTER is Jeremy's New York Times Bestselling book on how to get BETTER at adapting and FASTER and finding new ideas. In particular, this keynote explores the patterns of innovation in times of chaos.
Employeecentricity is front and center as we see major shifts in how consumers view and define work-life balance. This past year people have been re-prioritizing their lives, it's not just 'what do I do for work,' but 'why do I work?' Employees are more focused on a sense of purpose as we emerge from the pandemic.
People today are prioritizing a sense of empowerment and personal peace; what does that mean for their purchasing decisions? What will marketing look like for a target demographic who is less concerned with the things they buy than the way they are impacting the world?
The retail industry has undergone dramatic change over the last year of volatility. Factors such as in-store safety, hyper-convenience, and an urge to support local were key drivers in this regard. Where does that leave the retail industry today, and how do we reinvent from here?
Learn from Trend Hunter's network of innovation leaders about where the future is headed. Featuring lifelong innovators from Fortune 500s across industries, the Innovators Series is a segment dedicated to bringing a diverse set of voices to the table to discuss which Megatrends will be most important in the next few years, and why now?
What does your future hold? The lines that separate different industries are blurring. You can now compete in any market. It has never been easier to instantly become an entrepreneur, launching new products in almost any type of market. The pace of human progress will dramatically accelerate with machines that think like humans but with near-infinite speed and data.
Maximize your Virtual Summit Experience with the Future Book and Trend Report.
Prototype The Future With Your Team
Innovators Who Send Teams: Starbucks, Disney, Visa, The US Air Force, Adidas, Domino's, Aflac, Staples, Netflix, Microsoft, Red Bull, Universal, Target, Pepsi, VW, Walmart, Bayer, Honda
Maximize your potential with personalized learning, custom research and special access to the world's #1 trend platform (now with eLearning!)
3 months of essential learning content
Learn to filter out the noise and identify relevant opportunities even in times of widespread change and disruption.
Get a personalized innovation experience with 5-10 pages of custom insight about your innovation archetype, how you innovate, your strengths and your blindspots. The innovation conference keynotes will dive deeper into what this means, but you'll leave the conference with personalized insight and if you bring a team to the event, you can get an organizational assessment to compare your team's behaviours and composition to the world's top innovators. The end result is to make this more than just a conference on innovation, but rather a training program with a remarkable level of personalization.
Before and after the conference, PRO and VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet with one of our innovation experts one-on-one. They can walk you through your individual or team innovation assessment, help you problem-solve using Trend Hunter frameworks, or steer you towards inspiration for your next big project.
Many of the activities are designed for teams, leading you to specific outputs for your own brand. Don't worry, you will still get a chance to network with other people... but for the workshop, it's better to have a team. These clients send groups of 6 or more: Starbucks, Disney, Visa, The US Air Force, Adidas, Domino's, Aflac, Staples, Netflix, Microsoft, Red Bull, Universal, Target, Pepsi, VW, Walmart, Bayer, Honda
Our business model is curating custom trend reports for 700 of the world's leading brands. During COVID alone, we completed more than 2,000 custom reports for aggressive brands looking to win in 2023 and beyond. Sample our work and increase your ability to win with fresh, data driven insight.
Are you gearing up to get your team back in-office, and ready to IGNITE the energy? The roaring 20s are back and it is time to supercharge your team with energy and ideas for 2023
Conference Location & Hotel
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6
Future Festival was designed for industry leaders who are ready to break through chaos, to own 2022. Content is aimed at Managers, Directors, VPs, and C-Level execs from all industries.
All dates for our in person events are listed on FutureFestival.com
Because innovative thinking is better shared. At Future Festival, you will be excited by trends and undiscovered opportunities. These are best shared with your group.
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