Future Festival - The Best Innovation Conference

Future Festival 2020 is now Virtual & FREE

"Trend Hunter’s Future Festival is designed to be the world’s best innovation conference - only this year, our world has been flipped upside down and we can no longer gather live. Instead, we’ve decided to make our glimpse into 2021 FREE, so that you can navigate the turbulent road ahead. For those that require top-tier strategic advantage, our higher-end tickets include experiential trend reports, ~20-person learning groups, Q&A with the Editors-in-Chief of WIRED and FAST COMPANY, a scenario planning masterclass (with me!) and private follow-up workshops with our Trend Hunter Advisors. Let's say goodbye to 2020 and win in 2021!"

– Jeremy Gutsche, CEO & NY Times Bestselling Author

"The best, most engaging and most relevant business event I have ever attended." Chief Strategy Officer & SVP of Marketing

"Hands down, the best way to experience innovation and the future." Consumer Insight Specialist

"The best event I've ever attended, and we go to motorcycle races." Head of Sensing and R&D

"Future Festival is a concentrated dose of inspiration and insights. This event is a must-attend!" Associate Brand Manager

"No service out there captures Consumer Behavior as well as Trend Hunter" Creative Development Manager, Ideation

"An incredible experience that left me fueled and supported with new tools." Creative and Business Development

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"Future Festival created opportunities for our team and expanded our people's thinking." CEO

"Undoubtedly the most meaningful conference I've ever attended." VP of Sales

"Any senior executive would benefit hugely from taking a couple of days and attending Future Festival." Global VP of Innovation

WHY ATTEND?

This is when consumer needs totally change. Knowing how to spot trends, make new connections, action ideas, and change the way you work, will help you not only survive but stay ahead. This is Trend Hunter’s area of expertise.

97% of attendees rate it "the best innovation conference ever" ... NOW FREE.
20/20 of the “most admired brands” in the world rely on us to predict opportunity.
95% rated the “overall caliber” of attendees higher than other events.
INC calls it one of the best innovation conferences to inspire your team.

Navigating Chaos
Since 2008

Trend Hunter CEO Jeremy Gutsche got his big break with the 2008 publication of his first book, Exploiting Chaos. In the years since Trend Hunter has established itself as a key ally for businesses looking to spark success during times of rapid change and uncertainty.

From free digital resources to custom in-person events, navigating chaos is what we do. This year, that means a free virtual innovation conference to help you thrive in 2021.

Relied on by 700+ brands, billionaires and CEOs

More than 10,000 innovation projects completed

New York Times Bestselling Methodologies

A New Window of Opportunity

Post-crisis moments end in a period of chaos and recession-mindset. In chaos, the decks get re-shuffled and market leaders often change. Now is your time to invest in yourself, study the new trends, evolve and win. You’re closer to new opportunities than you think.

1. Path Dependency

2010-19

2. Crisis

6 Months

3. Chaos

6-12 Months

4. Recharting

2021+

Trend Hunter is an unrivaled 3 billion view trend platform. 800 brands rely on us to predict and create the future.

This year, consumer needs have entirely changed. At our virtual innovation conference, you'll get the FRESHEST INSPIRATION because our insights are based on real-time, fresh data derived from 150,000,000 people.

It's our book launch year and time to learn new tactics on chaos and change

With a foreword by Malcolm Gladwell, our new handbook on innovation is a bestseller written by Jeremy Gutsche, with tactics, tools, techniques and case studies from our talented clients, like you! The new bestseller is a 360-page double-sided book on innovation in times of change -- perfect for 2020, 2021 and beyond.

What's Different About Our Innovation Conference?

~20-Person Learning Groups

vs. Passively Listening

Fresh, Data-Driven Insights

vs. Outdated Material

Energetic & Actionable

vs. Random & Outdated

Workshops with Your Team

vs. Limited Takeaways

Downloadable Presentations

vs. Take-Your-Own Notes

Individual Assessments

vs. Generic Content

One-on-One Advisor Time

vs. Lack of Follow-Up

Virtual Trend Safaris

vs. Vendors

You'll learn the future from Trend Hunter, WIRED and Fast Company...

Jeremy Gutsche

Bestselling Author & CEO of Trend Hunter

Innovating in Chaos, Crisis and Recession

Stephanie Mehta

Editor-in-Chief, FAST COMPANY

The World in 2021

Nick Thompson

Editor-in-Chief, WIRED

The World in 2021

Armida Ascano

Generations: The Evolution of Millenials, Boomers, X’s & Z’s

Jaime Neely

Work: Experience, Excellence & Engagement

Courtney Scharf

Play: Future of Leisure, Nightlife and Entertainment

Shelby Walsh

Life: Lifestyle Trends, Wellness, & The Future Family

Jonathon Brown

Tactics: Innovation Tactics, Frameworks, & Best Practices

Gil Haddi

Marketing: Hyperconnectivity, & Becoming Consumer

Ady Floyd

Shop: Retail Innovation, Omnichannel & Marketing

Previous Speakers & Surprise Guests

Malcolm Gladwell

Deborah Amato

Tony Hunter

Jodi Goldstein

Bill Hayden

Francis Pierrel

Sarah Beachler

Betsy Armentrout

Day 1:
The World In 2021 (FREE)

This day is the free virtual innovation conference to prepare you for 2021. What does your year ahead look like? Let’s chart it out, discover new opportunities and innovate forward.

Kickoff Keynote

Innovation Keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche

Get inspired about CHAOS & OPPORTUNITY with Jeremy Gutsche, one of the world’s top innovation keynote speakers & chaos experts

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.

At this year's virtual innovation conference, Jeremy will explore chaos with tactics from his new bestseller, CREATE THE FUTURE - Tactics for Disruptive Thinking in Times of Change.

Megatrends Keynote - The World in 2021-25

Discover the 18 Megatrends impacting our post-COVID world, and how to predict new opportunity.

Leveraging our big data from 150,000,000 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.

Trend Keynotes - The World Pre/Post Covid

Armida Ascano

Megatrends in the New Normal

Join us for a deep dive into the 18 Megatrends Matrix, these are the trends that matter for 2021. In general, the trend landscape is confusing and messy, to make sense of it all, we’ve developed a novel proprietary sorting system, that identifies the most integral ideas. Once you know what’s making waves, your business has the insight to make connections and this is how innovation is born.

Armida Ascano

Generational Chaos & Consequences

Let’s look back at world-transforming moments to better understand how different generations navigated and innovated through. For your business, this is an opportunity to get closer to your target audience. To consider what they may be experiencing and how you can be there for them in new and surprising ways.

Ady Floyd

How to be Retail Resilient

Through the change, three retail-centric Megatrends emerged: Naturality, Authenticity, and Many-to-Many. Let’s examine and explore the shifts that happened in-store, online, and in omnichannel spaces. A time to reflect on what worked and where to next.

Shelby Walsh

Back to the Basics of Consumer Behavior

Even in the pandemic, businesses rose to the moment, listened to their customers, and flourished. Those that were quick to innovate were quick to win. Let’s take this moment to study the tactics for success in the new world, and how to find opportunities when you least expect them.

Gil Haddi

Marketing in Times of Chaos

Chaos can be distracting. It can take us away from the fundamentals of marketing and innovation. The best organizations know how to manage the chaos without losing their purpose.

Courtney Scharf

Redefining Leisure

In this session, we’ll unpack the new way consumers break up their days. We’ll explore the new rules of leisure, unexplored avenues, and exciting adaptations for your business.

Closing Keynote

Innovation Conference Speaker Nicholas Thompson

Nicholas Thompson, Editor-In-Chief of WIRED hones in on the tech that could lead tomorrow

We'll wrap up the free virtual innovation conference with the editor-in-chief of WIRED, Nicholas Thomspon. Well-versed in technology trends and digital culture, Nick spends a lot of time glimpsing into what's next. Alongside his work as editor-in-chief at WIRED, Thompson held pivotal roles at The New Yorker, Legal Affairs, and Washington Monthly, is a regular CBS News contributor. Previously, he co-founded The Atavist, and is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations.

In his Future Festival presentation, Thomson will draw on the breadth of his experiences to discuss the influence of technology and digital innovation in the world today, to help all attendees gain a clearer insight into the oncoming future.

Day 2 (PRO + VIP):
Category Deep-Dives and Learning Groups

Be ready to explore unimagined possibilities, prototype new ideas, go on a virtual trend safari, and be challenged with an experiential trend report. On this day, our PRO and VIP attendees will break into smaller groups to workshop, network and move closer to innovation.

Kickoff Keynote

Innovation Conference Speaker Stephanie Mehta

Stephanie Mehta will share insights on how to thrive in 2021 with a creative mindset

Stephanie Mehta is an experienced business journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company. She will kickoff our PRO and VIP innovation conference day with knowledge from her work on innovation, creativity, and work culture.

Prior to Fast Company, Mehta worked as the deputy editor at Vanity Fair, editor for Bloomberg LIVE and Bloomberg Media, and writer for both Fortune and the Wall Street Journal. At our virtual innovation conference, Mehta will draw on her journalistic experience to teach the importance of imaginative thinking and unbridled innovation in our business approaches, particularly as we look at the chaotic year ahead. You'll learn more about how creativity can help you move into the future, and how applying a creative mindset to business can place you ahead of the curve.

Break Out Into Learning Groups

Day two is all about your business as we break off into smaller, more immersive learning groups. It’s not your usual zoom meeting! Join 15 global peers in an immersive deep dive into a category of your choice.

Experience the Future

Innovation Conference Experiential Trend Reports

Virtual Trend Reports 1pm EST - 3 pm EST (or) 3:30 pm EST - 5pm EST

The best way to learn about the latest trends is to experience them yourself. From healthcare to cannabis, we’ve sourced great virtual tours that will enlighten, educate, and wow, virtually.

Artificial Intelligence

Authentic CSR

Branded Engagement

Business & Technology

Business Evolution

Convenience Culture

eCommerce

Emerging Flavours

Experiential Tech

Experiential Wellness

Future of Dining

Future of Fashion

Future of Tech

Interactive Tech

Millennial Lifestyle

Office Culture in the New Normal

Social Media Evolution

Sustainable Retail

Touchless Retail

Youth Engagement

Future Festival Book

innovation conference curriculum insights

Maximize your World Summit Experience with the Future Book and Trend Report.

• Takeaways Notes and Frameworks

• Key Insights from Each Speaker

• The Must-Know Top 20 Trends in 2020

• The 2020 Megatrends Framework

• Workshop Exercises and Homework Questions

• Details for Trend Safaris

• Our Curation of 100 Must-See Experiences

Day 3 (VIP):
Scenario Planning Masterclass
with Jeremy Gutsche

You’re inspired. You’re ready to act. Now it’s time to turn inspiration into action. Use day three, a morning event, to pressure test and plan actual scenarios and steps for your year ahead. You'll learn some of the lessons and best practices Jeremy Gutsche has learned in his work with 600 brands, billionaires and CEOs who often hired him during their times of chaos and rapid change.

Morning Workshops

Develop 2-3 scenarios for your brand, with 5-10 tactical ideas for 2021

Learn the techniques Jeremy has used with leading brands, boards and billionaires. Learn:

• How to Use Scenarios to Win in Times of Chaos

• How to Find Overlooked Ideas Using Patterns & Megatrends

Important: Here's why most people attend in teams of 5+:

• Focus All Exercises on YOUR Company in a Private Zoom Room

• Develop 2-3 Company Specific Scenarios and 10+ Next Steps

Innovators Who Send Teams: Starbucks, Disney, Visa, Adidas, Domino's, Aflac, Staples, Netflix, Microsoft, Hasbro, Red Bull, Universal, Target, Pepsi, VW, Walmart, Bayer, Honda

The Sun Jeremy Gutsche Keynote Testimonial

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.

Private Workshop With
Your Team Post-Event
(SVIP)

Turn your inspiration into action with a private follow-up webinar, workshop, or custom trend report walkthrough, virtually

virtual keynote presentations and workshops

Conquering the world in 2021 will take energy. Trend Hunter is here for you all along your way. When the World Summit is done, tap into an additional brand presentation and workshop. Turn your inspiration into action with a private follow-up webinar, workshop, or custom trend report walkthrough, virtually.

The PRO & VIP Experience

Day 3 PRO Extras

innovation conference learning materials

3 months of essential learning content

Learn to filter out the noise and identify relevant opportunities even in times of widespread change and disruption.

2020 Trend Report Library

PRO Dashboard Subscription

Trend Hunter eLearning Subscription

100+ Page Presentation Deck

100 Modules of Tactical Content

Arm yourself for success in chaos with Trend Hunter eLearning, featuring a diverse curriculum taught by our expert Futurist team -- the speakers at the virtual innovation conference. These sought after courses span everything from generational insights to brand strategy, new technology, and more.

Personalize Your Leadership Development

Trend Hunter Innovation Assessment Team Overview

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 innovation 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.

Pricing for World Summit Virtual - Nov 10-12

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SVIP

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DAY 1: The World in 2021

Live YouTube Stream & 2021 Trend Report

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Full Experience, Event Platform and Smaller Networking Groups

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DAY 2: Category Deep Dives & Learning Groups

Get Immersed in the Category of Your Choice, in a Learning Group of ~20

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Morning Session: Innovation Culture, Creating Action & The World in 2021

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Category Trend Report PPT (Choose from 30+ Categories)

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Category Trend Immersion, Report Walkthrough & Workshop

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DAY 3: Scenario Planning Masterclass w/ Your Team

Prepare 2021 Scenarios in a Special Workshop with Jeremy Gutsche

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Develop Actionable Plans and Next Steps in Groups of 5+ (or with Your Team)

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Private Workshop For Your Team, Post-Event

Get a 1 Hour Trend Webinar, Workshop or Report Walkthrough w/ Your Team

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Any time within 3 months, get a deeper immersion into your favorite topic

Facilitated virtually by a top Trend Hunter (excludes Jeremy Gutsche)

PRO Extras

200 Page Speaker Highlights (PPT)

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2021 Trend Report (worth $1,000)

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3 Month Trial of Trend Hunter PRO Content

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3 Month Trial of Trend Hunter eLearning (114 modules/12 hours)

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140-Page Event Workbook

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1:1 Team Meeting or Call with an Advisor

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Team Innovation Assessment Overview

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VIP Extras

Bonus Custom Trend Report (worth $2,000 - limit 1 per brand)

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Dedicated Concierge for Personalized Recommendations

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VIP Speaker Q&A

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This is a live event. All times are in EST.

Custom reports with the purchase of a VIP ticket are limited to a maximum of 1 report per brand and 1 report per purchase. Bonus Custom Reports must be requested between now and 45 days after the event. Conference details are subject to change.

No Vendors - Please note that our paid portion of the event is structured to be for clients and brands, and is specifically a vendor free environment. Accordingly, tickets purchased by vendors and competitors will be refunded. However, if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or partner, please contact us.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

FAQ

What is Future Festival World Summit Virtual?

Three days of live inspiration, insight, and action. Hear from thought leaders, make connections, learn how to put trends to work. Come learn how to spot trends, recover quickly, become recession ready, and innovate through rapid change.

Who attends Future Festival World Summit Virtual?

World Summit Virtual was designed for industry leaders who are ready to break through chaos, to own 2021. Content is aimed at Managers, Directors, VPs, and C-Level execs from all industries.

What are the dates?

November 10-12, 2020

Day 1: The World In 2021
Day 2: Category Deep Dives and Learning Groups
Day 3: Scenario Planning Masterclass with Jeremy Gutsche

What technology do I need?

All content will be streamed live on YouTube.

What to expect at Future Festival Summit Virtual?

Day 1
The Trend Hunter Futurists ready you for change with a full day of exhilarating keynotes.

Day 2 PRO
It’s all about your business as we break off into smaller, more immersive learning groups. Work alongside your global peers in an inspiring and challenging session led by one of Trend Hunter’s Futurists. Be ready to explore unimagined possibilities, prototype new ideas, go on a virtual trend safari, and be challenged with an experiential trend report.

Day 3 VIP
Sit down with innovation expert Jeremy Gutsche, founder and CEO of Trend Hunter for an acceleration session. Then take part in a productive Q&A with Nick Thompson from Wired, Stephanie Mehta from Fast Company, and the Trend Hunter Futurists.

EXTRA SVIP
To keep innovation in the works, Trend Hunter will follow-up with additional brand presentations and a workshop.

Why should I bring my team?

Because innovative thinking is better shared. At World Summit Virtual, you will be excited by trends and undiscovered opportunities. These are best shared with your group.

Right now you can get 2 for 1 tickets. Quantities are limited. Buy now!

Who is speaking at Future Festival World Summit Virtual?

View our list of speakers!

Can I Transfer my Ticket to Another Person?

Yes, tickets can be transferred to a colleague. Message futurefestival@trendhunter.com a week before to make the change.

"THE BEST INNOVATION CONFERENCE" - NOW VIRTUAL & FREE

WHY ATTEND?

Navigating Chaos Since 2008

A New Window of Opportunity

Trend Hunter is an unrivaled 3 billion view trend platform. 800 brands rely on us to predict and create the future.

It's our book launch year and time to learn new tactics on chaos and change

What's Different About Our Innovation Conference?

You'll learn the future from Trend Hunter, WIRED and Fast Company...

Previous Speakers & Surprise Guests expand_more

Day 1: The World In 2021 (FREE)

Kickoff Keynote

Megatrends Keynote - The World in 2021-25

Trend Keynotes - The World Pre/Post Covid

Closing Keynote

Day 2 (PRO + VIP): Category Deep-Dives and Learning Groups

Kickoff Keynote

Break Out Into Learning Groups

Experience the Future

Future Festival Book

Day 3 (VIP): Scenario Planning Masterclass with Jeremy Gutsche

Morning Workshops

Private Workshop With Your Team Post-Event (SVIP)

Turn your inspiration into action with a private follow-up webinar, workshop, or custom trend report walkthrough, virtually

The PRO & VIP Experience

Day 3 PRO Extras

100 Modules of Tactical Content

Personalize Your Leadership Development

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

FAQ

"THE BEST INNOVATION CONFERENCE" - NOW
VIRTUAL & FREE

Navigating Chaos
Since 2008

Previous Speakers & Surprise Guests

Day 1:
The World In 2021 (FREE)

Day 2 (PRO + VIP):
Category Deep-Dives and Learning Groups

Day 3 (VIP):
Scenario Planning Masterclass
with Jeremy Gutsche

Private Workshop With
Your Team Post-Event
(SVIP)