FUTURE FESTIVAL MINNEAPOLIS

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Innovation Conference

As AI, the metaverse, and NFTs become commonplace in our society, there is significant interest in the future of technology and its possibilities for the world we live in. When it comes to the superfuture, how will these technologies alter our world outside of consumer use?

In a world where innovation is changing the way we live, work, and play, it's no surprise that many of us are looking for the best innovation tactics. In this talk, New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Gutsche will cover ten key lessons to help you become a more innovative leader, learned over the course of his 15-year keynote speaking career.

Trend Hunter’s Megatrends Matrix is a framework of 18 consumer megatrends that shape the way people live and interact with brands and is based on our 6 Patterns of Opportunity. They are based on evergreen consumer desires, marrying the worlds of consumer trends and innovation to help you create new business models for tomorrow's consumers.

The workplace is changing rapidly as a result of the pandemic, and the post-pandemic world has entirely new requirements for business and work. This session examines how work culture is changing and reveals what we can expect from employees moving forward. In a hybrid world, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and our keynote dissects new employee desires, expectations, and the evolution of work to help you adapt.

We are living in a time of accelerated change that is spawning changes in society. Analyzing nuanced groups and shared experiences, this presentation explores the impact of the pandemic on our lives and how generational behavior will transform afterward. Through the micro-segmented lens, this keynote also addresses the pandemic’s lasting effect on generations in the post-pandemic environment.

Retailers are always looking for ways to enhance the in-person shopping experience while still leaving room for eCommerce. The retail space has undergone countless changes over the last decade; whether it’s the way shoppers purchase items or the brick-and-mortar experience, hybrid shopping is more important than ever to retailers. Pop-up stores, experiential retail, and augmented reality offer new ways to engage customers and close sales.

Trend Hunter’s Create the Future framework examines the four elements of an innovator through hip-hop. Using the elements of hip hop – DJ, MC, Breakdancing, and Graffiti – as lenses to find innovation lessons, this keynote collides worlds to open up opportunities in new markets and deliver actionable insights for innovators.

How will emerging technologies such as AI, the metaverse, blockchain, and virtual reality impact the world we live in? The short answer is that these technologies are going to change our day-to-day lives in incredible ways. The Future of Tech keynote offers a glimpse of tomorrow with a focus on advanced technologies, disruptive concepts, and the metaverse.