FUTURE FESTIVAL NEW YORK

Our Top New York
Innovation Conference

Sharing the best innovation lessons obtained over the course of 20 years, and throughout a 15-year speaking career, Jeremy Gutsche explores how new opportunities are driven by uncertain times. The New York Times bestselling author dives into compelling stories with historic and modern-day case studies included.

Helping make sense of the world’s fast-moving trends, Trend Hunter’s Megatrend matrix maps them to evergreen consumer desires. The 18 Megatrend Matrix session will dive into the tool’s uses during a time of change and disruption, with focus on new opportunities in our post-pandemic world.

Work Scenarios of a Post-Pandemic world shares how new priorities and employee expectations are shaping our jobs. This session will share secrets to navigating the complex post-pandemic workplace while deep diving into the benefits of hybrid work models and their impact on both employees and employers.

Impacting every generational group in different ways, the pandemic has led us to re-examine what we value most as humans. This micro-generations session will explore generational behavior through a micro-segmented lens, highlighting how different groups are bonded by the way they internalize shared experiences.

The last few years have led to a major shift when it comes to retail. With a newfound focus on enhanced in-person experiences that offer the same convenience found online, brands are embracing hybrid retail models to engage consumers. This session explores this global shift while diving into notable case studies.

Learn how the “4 elements of hip hop” mirror the “elements of an innovator” with a session that breaks down innovation through the lens of the DJ, MC, Breakdancer and Graffiti artist. An updated version of our Create the Future framework, How to Innovate like a Rap Star will reveal new insights and paths to creativity.

Dive into actionable innovation tactics from a surprise guest as they take part in a live, on-stage interview. The Innovators Series session spotlights compelling stories from notable business leaders, authors, keynote speakers and more who have come out on top during times of uncertainty and change.

Technology is accelerating at an unprecedented rate in recent years, with sophisticated concepts like AI and the metaverse becoming adapted into many aspects of our daily lives. This session explores the superfuture and technology’s ongoing impact on customization, entertainment, social media and more.