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Future Gazers: The Trends Defining the Next 18 Months

Friday 26 June, 12:30–13:15

Duration: 45 mins
Location: The Forum, Rotonde

Description:

What will the future look like? Our hand-selected visionaries will paint a picture of our world 18 months from now. Attendees will get the scoop on what’s a fad, what’s sticking around and what is still to come.

But why 18 months? Because the insights gained from these sessions will be tangible and immediately actionable for you to future-proof your organisation and creative ideas on your return home.

This session will ignite blue-sky thinking for the possibilities of tomorrow. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the trends and movements that are on the horizon. Further discussion between the future gazers will unpick the world of tomorrow right before your eyes.

Questions this session will answer:

  • What will the future look like, and how should you future proof your creative?
  • What are some actionable insights into the future you could begin planning for now?
  • Where is the industry headed and how can I play a part in it?

Content Stream

Innovation Unwrapped

Your guide to the pioneers, technologies and transformations already shaping tomorrow.

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Speaking
  • Felicia Okoye Otolorin

    Google

    Head, Financial Services East & West Africa

  • Ned McNeilage

    Sphere

    Head of Creative

  • Paul Dolan

    London School of Economics and Political Science

    Professor of Behavioural Science

Moderators
  • Kate Hardcastle MBE

    The Customer Whisperer / Forbes

    Founder & Broadcaster

Tags

Content streams
  • Innovation Unwrapped
Type of experience
  • Festival Talks
Accessibility
  • Live Captioning in 60 languages