Trend Hunter's SVP of Strategy
Debra John — February 26, 2026 — Future Festival News & Updates
Gil Cohen is Trend Hunter’s SVP of Strategy and one of the organization’s most seasoned keynote speakers on retail and marketing innovation. Her career spans trend research, business innovation, and executive advisory, equipping her with a multidimensional perspective on how brands can anticipate and act on change.
Gil began as a trend writer, analyzing innovation across industries and authoring nearly 3,000 articles. This deep immersion in emerging consumer behavior and cross-category disruption laid the foundation for her evolution into a research advisor. In this capacity, she has partnered with global leaders including Coca-Cola, NASA, Sony, Kellogg, MTV, Bacardi, and Nestlé, helping teams translate insight into strategic action.
As a Future Festival keynote speaker, Gil has inspired audiences at events ranging from Innova-Con to Save the Children and AARP. She is especially recognized for her work at Future Festival’s World Summit, where she leads conversations on marketing innovation and creative strategy, delivering frameworks that help organizations build resilience and unlock growth.
To experience Gil Cohen’s insights firsthand and explore the trends shaping tomorrow’s business landscape, attend Future Festival 2026 and join global leaders driving the future of innovation.
Image Credit: Trend Hunter
Gil began as a trend writer, analyzing innovation across industries and authoring nearly 3,000 articles. This deep immersion in emerging consumer behavior and cross-category disruption laid the foundation for her evolution into a research advisor. In this capacity, she has partnered with global leaders including Coca-Cola, NASA, Sony, Kellogg, MTV, Bacardi, and Nestlé, helping teams translate insight into strategic action.
As a Future Festival keynote speaker, Gil has inspired audiences at events ranging from Innova-Con to Save the Children and AARP. She is especially recognized for her work at Future Festival’s World Summit, where she leads conversations on marketing innovation and creative strategy, delivering frameworks that help organizations build resilience and unlock growth.
To experience Gil Cohen’s insights firsthand and explore the trends shaping tomorrow’s business landscape, attend Future Festival 2026 and join global leaders driving the future of innovation.
Image Credit: Trend Hunter
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