Future Festival

"THE BEST INNOVATION CONFERENCE" is back!

Sean Watson  

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 2022. The preview for this was our #1 webinar.

Armida Ascano  

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.

Taryn Boyd  

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.

Courtney Scharf  

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?

Jeremy Gutsche  

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.

Jaime Neely  

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.

Gil Haddi  

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?

Ady Floyd  

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?

Jonathon Brown  

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?

Mary Van Puymbroeck  

Maintaining practices to ensure a sustainable future is top priority to many consumers, with brands playing a pivotal role in the mission to preserve our planet. Explore eco-forward trends in sustainability to plan for a better future.

Jeremy Gutsche  

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.