Decode the AI
Super Agent Era
Uncover the foundational steps necessary to leverage AI for innovation. Chart a course toward transformative advancements.
“Step into a future shaped by AI Super Agents, where intelligent technology redefines innovation and human potential. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of our World Summit Toronto, we honor a decade of uncovering what’s next while exploring how AI continues to transform industries and creativity. Join visionary leaders and innovation pioneers at the world’s best innovation conference, powered by the #1 trend firm. With 97% of attendees calling it the best event they’ve ever attended, this milestone year is your chance to stay ahead and innovate boldly in the age of AI Super Agents.”
Sarah St. Jules
Chief Operating Officer, Trend Hunter
Future Festival is brought to life by Trend Hunter’s team of Futurists, trusted advisors to the world’s leading brands. Powered by the world’s largest trend intelligence platform and informed by more than 2,000 custom trend reports delivered annually, their keynotes translate early signals into clear, real-world insight. The result is a highly immersive experience that makes the future tangible, relevant, and immediately useful for how leaders think, decide, and act today.
Uncover the foundational steps necessary to leverage AI for innovation. Chart a course toward transformative advancements.
Get inspired by CHAOS, OPPORTUNITY & the Rise of AI Super Agents with Jeremy Gutsche -- one of the world’s foremost innovation keynote speakers, chaos theorists, and the #1 most-watched innovation speaker on YouTube with over 20,000,000 views. For nearly a decade, Jeremy’s keynotes and bestselling books have explored the transformative power of AI. Now, in his brand-new keynote, he dives deep into the history of innovation and how the trajectory of your innovation will evolve in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent agents and exponential change.
As the CEO of Trend Hunter and a New York Times bestselling author, Jeremy has advised 800+ leading brands, billionaires, CEOs, and even NASA — helping them innovate through volatility and disruption. At this year’s World Summit, he’ll kick off the experience with his signature energy, guiding you through chaos toward clarity. Later, he’ll return with a special lunchtime keynote: “How to Create the Future with AI”, where he’ll unpack strategies to thrive in the age of autonomous intelligence.
"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
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 how innovation and change work, including a special section on how 6-factors related to how AI will shape the world.
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 in an AI-driven world.
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.
Maximize your World Summit Experience with the Future Book and Trend report.
Experience an unforgettable first night opening reception at Future Festival. Enjoy light bites and cocktails as you connect with top innovators and forward-thinkers. Featuring the Innovation Zone, powered by the City of Toronto, this scenic, tech-enhanced event creates the perfect atmosphere for networking, offering a unique opportunity to build connections with industry leaders and fellow attendees in a lively, engaging setting. It’s the ideal kickoff to an inspiring week ahead.
Witness real-world applications and success stories, discovering how AI is reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities.
Presented by Trend Hunter, the 2026 Innovation Strategy Awards will take place at Future Festival World Summit on September 30, 2026. Spotlighting inspiring innovation tactics from the world's most successful brands, the awards are grounded in our renowned innovation frameworks and sourced from conversations with thought leaders, authors, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
Winners will be celebrated on stage and recognized for their exceptional innovation strategies. As part of the ceremony, each winner will also participate in a brief 1–2 question Q&A to share insights with the audience. In addition to this on-stage recognition, winners will receive exclusive editorial coverage, social amplification, and a commemorative award to mark the occasion.
Enhance your Future Festival experience with a personalized 1:1 session and curated Trend Safari explorations. In your 1:1 meeting, you’ll connect with a Trend Hunter expert to discuss your innovation goals, gain tailored insights, and experience a live demo of TH GPT—our powerful AI tool for uncovering trends and opportunities.
You’ll also have the chance to explore Toronto’s innovation scene through two types of Trend Safaris:
Maximize your potential with personalized learning, custom research and special access to the world’s #1 trend platform (now with eLearning!)
1 year 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
How pro can you go? This year's World Summit program offers new experiences for VIPs, and a 5-day FuturistU Masterclass option to get certified as a futurist!
Our business model is curating custom trend reports for 1,500 of the world's leading brands. This year, we completed more than 2,000 custom reports for aggressive brands looking to win in 2026 and beyond, and the #1 category has been: AI. It’s time to immerse yourself in the future, and disrupt before you are disrupted.
Tuesday, September 29th - Thursday, October 1st
Take your innovation leadership to the next level with FuturistU, an immersive 3-day executive masterclass tailored for VP and C-level leaders. This high-touch experience combines innovation foresight training, hands-on workshops, strategic networking, and exclusive access to Trend Hunter’s world-class innovation tools.
Running alongside Future Festival World Summit, FuturistU ensures you don’t miss iconic moments like the Trend Day, Tech Party, or major networking events. But unlike general attendees, you’ll participate in a private, elite stream guided by Jeremy Gutsche and Trend Hunter’s Futurist Team.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - This program is ideal for VPs, executives, and innovation leaders seeking real-time foresight, collaborative ideation, and strategic application through a structured, executive-level experience.
CURRICULUM & OUTCOMES - Learn Trend Hunter’s full-cycle innovation framework through a mix of executive-friendly content and interactive workshops. Mornings are focused on high-impact insight; afternoons are dedicated to structured exercises designed to apply those insights to real-world challenges. Over five days, you’ll develop and refine a personalized capstone project that culminates in a pitch-ready innovation case tailored to your organization’s strategic goals.
EXCLUSIVE PERKS - Your journey begins on Monday, September 28, with a networking cocktail hour and early badge pickup. Throughout the week, enjoy green room access, private debriefs, preferred seating, an executive dinner, a curated Trend Safari, and a certificate of completion, all designed to elevate your learning and connection.
Exclusive Trend Safaris for FuturistU Masterclass participants
Learn about the latest trends shaping the future with immersive Trend Safaris - a hands-on experience exclusively curated for FuturistU Masterclass attendees. From mixology lifestyle to VR movement, this year's Trend Safaris will highlight Toronto's coolest innovations, and will also include a networking component.
Future Festival was designed for industry leaders who are ready to break through chaos. Content is aimed at Managers, Directors, VPs, and C-Level execs from all industries who lead innovation, strategy, marketing, R&D, insights, and transformation initiatives. Whether you're driving growth at a global brand, steering change within a fast-growing startup, or guiding strategy at a non-profit or government agency, the content is curated to provide high-impact ideas and tools you can immediately apply.
Future Festival World Summit is located in Toronto, Canada. All dates and other event locations 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.
Right now you can get great deals on tickets. Quantities are limited. Buy now!
Yes, tickets can be transferred to a colleague. Note that transfers will be accepted up to one week before the event. Please email futurefestival@trendhunter.com a week before to make the change.
