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Future Series explores the ideas, emerging trends, and transformative forces shaping the future of business, leadership, and society. Through expert perspectives and thought leadership, the series examines innovation, technological change, and evolving strategies that will influence how organisations adapt, compete, and create long-term value in a rapidly changing world.

collab mind

Beyond Collaborative Intelligence we can see a Meta-Mind Society Surfacing and we can Dream...

Facts, Fads and predictions about the joint venture of Human Mind and AI algorithms By Mario Raich, Simon  L. Dolan, Claudio Cisullo and Bonnie A....

Key Changes In Management: Implications From The Corona Crisis, Particularly On Family Businesses And...

By Dr. Peter Lorange   Introduction In this paper I shall discuss what I see as some major implications for management practices when it comes to several...

The New Responsibilities Of Companies In A Time Of Increasing Inequality and Climate Change

By Enrico Sassoon Time was, when it was generally accepted that companies were only there to generate wealth for their shareholders. Now, in a more...

An Open Letter to Researchers Studying the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

I am not a medical doctor, nor specialist in epidemiology, but I consider myself very experienced and conversant with methodologies of scientific research. While...

5 AI-Based Business Ideas to Impress Investors and Get Funds for Your Startup

By Anastasiia Molodoria One of the critical components of running a startup is cornering the market with a unique and innovative value proposition. If you...
Bitcoin

Bitcoin is 15: Towards Adulthood or Speculative Bubble?

By Jacques Bughin Globally, more than 15,000 businesses accept Bitcoin. To date, high flyers such as Microsoft, AT&T, Starbucks, Gucci, and Shopify accept Bitcoin in...
ChatGPT

Chatpocalypse Now: with ChatGPT the Question is Not, “Is this Technology Ready for Us?”...

By Christopher Surdak, JD The rise of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants is transforming the way we communicate with businesses and each other, with ChatGPT...
Reshoring and New Globalization

Reshoring and New Globalization: The Future of Supply Chains

By Luigi Gentili Reshoring is an economic phenomenon that has increased during the pandemic crisis. Many governments and businesses decide to repatriate their production lines...
Chanel Chambers

Enhancing Digital Workflows: The Strategic Role of Everyday AI and DEX 

By Chanel Chambers  This article examines the integration of Everyday AI with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) frameworks to enhance operational efficiencies and workforce satisfaction. It...
EHL-Hospitality-Business-School

AI in Hospitality: Can increased AI usage enhance human interaction? 

By Dr. Reza Etemad-Sajadi and Dr. Meng-Mei Chen  In the hospitality industry, there are several opportunities for AI integration (concierge robots, chatbots/virtual assistants, voice recognition,...

Breaking the Mould! A New Business Model for the 21st Century

By Karl-Heinz Streibich The pace of change in the digital era is too fast, and survival is the main objective.  Software AG CEO Karl-Heinz Streibich...
Adam Beldzik, Head of E-Invoicing Sector at Comarch

E-Invoicing – For Regulatory Shift, Read Strategic Advantage

Interview with Adam Beldzik of Comarch For many business organizations, dealing with changes in global compliance regs is about reaction. But what if it didn't...
Digital Trust is on the Horizon

Digital Trust is on the Horizon: Interview with Warren Dumanski, Executive VP and General...

In an ideal world, businesses would be able to carry out their digital business transactions safely, securely, ethically and reliably. In short, they need...
Modern technology in collaborative workspaces

Embracing Change: Building a Resilient Workforce in Uncertain Times 

By James Hodge  The past four years have brought sweeping transformations to the workplace. The COVID-19 pandemic, recession, and the rise of generative AI have...
Kevin korpics on AI Evolution

The AI Evolution: How Smart Adoption is Shaping the Future of Business

By Kevin Korpics You are no longer watching AI from the sidelines. It is already changing the way businesses operate. In this article, Kevin Korpics...
Ana Doval on Technology Trends

What Does the Global Technology Workforce Really Want?

By Ana Doval de las Heras, SVP at Amadeus Want to know what really matters to your people? Why not ask them? That's exactly what...

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference – Amazing Agenda is Online

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference An absolutely amazing speaker line-up has been announced for the upcoming Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference near Frankfurt, Germany in...
Kevin Peters

All Change – but which Platform? Confronting Shift in the Telecom Sector

Interview with Kevin Peters, President and CEO at NetNumber All technology-based companies operate in an arena of constant change. However, perhaps no sector is subject...

Transpitality: How Autonomous Driving Technology Will Reshape the Industry Landscape

By Steve Lee, Won-Yong Oh, Irene Yi There has been increasing attention to self-driving cars, but business is still missing some key insights into how...
women in leadership

Abstract Submissions are Now Accepted for Presentation at Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference – science for a better tomorrow. Abstracts are now accepted for presentation at one of the world’s most renowned...
Curious 2020

Tickets for the Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference are available now

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference – science for a better tomorrow Ticket sales are open now. Secure your chance to be part of one of...
Facilities Management Software

Sustainable Solutions for Businesses: Enhancing Efficiency with Facilities Management Software

Interview with Philip Meyers of mpro5 Facilities management software is at the forefront of transforming how businesses operate and maintain their environments. As technology advances,...

Enhancing Value Through Customer Centric Supply Chain

An exclusive interview with Allan Dow, President, Logility In today’s fast-changing marketplace, Allan Dow, President of Logility, knows all too well that a customer centric...
Global AI Innovation with Wendy Chow

How Policy Infrastructure and Collaboration Are Shaping Global AI Innovation

Interview with Wendy Chow of Invest Hong Kong Artificial intelligence is reshaping how innovation ecosystems develop around the world. In this interview, Wendy Chow from...

Innovation – now and for generations to come

By Ulrich A.K. Betz Merck is well known as a vibrant science and technology company. But the company's drive to improve the well-being of humanity...
Rick Goud for cyber security

Four Cybersecurity Predictions to Enhance Data Security in 2025 

By Rick Goud Since 2019, the ICO has reported over 60,000 data incidents, with data emailed to the wrong recipient being the most common type in...

The Cyber-Organisation and the New World of Work: Advocating a twin governance...

By Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dave Ulrich and Claudio Cisullo This paper explores the concept of the cyber-organisation and, in particular, the so-called cyber-enterprise...
Algorithmic Governance

Enterprises Must Establish Algorithmic Governance in Advance of Regulatory Mandates

By Mark Esposito, Aurélie Jean, Terence Tse and Guillaume Sibout In AI, as in myriad other fields, past and present, technological developments go blazing ahead...
Michael Wade and Amit Joshi on Upskilling: Key to Successful AI Integration

Beyond AI Adoption: Why Workforce Upskilling is the Real Competitive Advantage 

By Michael Wade and Amit Joshi  A large insurance company planned to roll out AI tools for their employees, including models for churn reduction, customer...
Entrepreneurs

How New Age Entrepreneurs are Changing the Way We Think About Business

By Jessica Wong Entrepreneurs have always been at the forefront of innovation. Often starting out with limited resources, they made their mark by building businesses...
Sustainability

Why Fixing the Planet is also about Seizing Business Opportunities

By Jean-Marc Ollagnier, Sybille Berjoan, Dr Jacques Bughin and Yuhui Xiong Companies’ efforts to become more sustainable can often be driven by regulation or government...
Phil Friedman on AI and the Workforce for Future Series

AI and the Workforce: Building the Future of Work Through Human Skills

By Phil Friedman From boardrooms in New York to Tokyo, one question is dominating leadership conversations: what will AI replace next? While headlines warn of...

“Electric Has Gone Audi”: An Exclusive Interview with Mr. Bram Schot

In recent years, interest in electric cars has increased sharply which has led to a greater disruption and democratisation of the entire automotive value...

A Vision of the future: Building a Smart Nation in Brunei

Interview with Ms. Suzanna Suharju, CEO of imagine Digitalisation is a cornerstone of the government of Brunei’s vision for the country’s future. And award-winning Bruneian...
future of design

The Art of Future Design — Part I: Framing, Assessing, and Identifying Relevant Contexts

By Kristine M. Kawamura, Mario Raich, Simon L. Dolan, Dave Ulrich and Claudio Cisullo Our desire to design a better future for those coming behind...
Andrew Lintell

The New Energy Frontier: Tackling Cyber Threats in Europe’s Renewable Energy Systems

Interview with Andrew Lintell of Claroty With nearly 90% of the world’s largest energy companies experiencing cyberattacks in 2023, the sector is facing escalating risks...
Digital Transformation Could Stall During a Recession

Future, Delayed: The #1 Reason Digital Transformation Could Stall During a Recession (And How...

By Andre Schindler, General manager of EMEA for NinjaOne The past two-and-a-half years have ushered in an accelerated era of digital transformation, but now economic...
Orfeas Boteas

The Future of Audio: Human Creativity Meets AI Innovation

Interview with Orfeas Boteas, CEO of Krotos  Orfeas Boteas, a sound designer turned entrepreneur, grew frustrated with the slow, rigid tools available to audio professionals....
Bret on Is AI the ‘Great Equaliser’ for SMBs in the Professional Services Sector

Is AI the ‘Great Equaliser’ for SMBs in the Professional Services Sector?

By Bret Tushaus Artificial intelligence is helping small and medium-sized businesses close the gap with larger competitors. Bret Tushaus explores how AI empowers SMBs in...
Simon bowes for Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains

Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains

By Simon Bowes On a day-to-day basis, supply chains are disrupted by a wide range of complex problems. The consequences can range from short-term efficiency...
Daversa

Refining the Search for Executive Talent in Europe

Interview with Daversa Partners’ Wendy Colvano - Director & Head of Europe With investors looking towards Europe as a hotspot for business acceleration, the need...

Will The Robots Save Company Culture?

By Simone Sneed-McGurl Over the past 25 years we have seen a rapid proliferation of workplace technology, automation and artificial intelligence. The evolution of the...
Gaming Industry

The Future of the Gaming Industry

The gaming industry is growing every year, and the latest data shows that the sector will reach maximum potential by 2025. The gaming industry...
Quantum Computing

A Logical Solution for Quantum Computing: Interview with Yuval Boger, Chief Marketing Officer at...

The entry of the "logical qubits" concept into the arena of quantum computing represents an enormous advance, not least in solving the noise problem...
Data Analytics

Data Analytics: The Gut Feeling is no Longer Enough – Interview with Rytis Ulys...

Data analytics is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in AI and machine learning. Rytis Ulys of Oxylabs discusses the transformative trends shaping the field,...
Saurav Gupta on Agentic AI

There’s a Human in my Loop – Agentic AI will Supercharge Value-Creation

By Saurav Gupta Agentic AI combines autonomous capabilities with human oversight to enhance productivity and value creation. By integrating real-time contextual data through smart data...
Healthcare cybersecurity

Patching the Security Holes in the NHS’s Ageing IT System 

By Trevor Dearing  The NHS’s outdated IT infrastructure leaves it highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with legacy systems introducing a substantial risk of data breaches and...
2021 Future Insight Days

2021 Future Insight Days – United by science for a better tomorrow: 12-14 July,...

Online Registration is open and free of charge. This online event will feature the awarding of the 1 million euro Future Insight Prize, the Nature...
David-De-Cremer

Artificial Intelligence: Just Who Is In Charge Around Here?

An Exclusive Interview with Professor David De Cremer, Founder and Director, Centre on AI Technology for Humankind, NUS The employment of artificial intelligence is proceeding...

Tickets for the Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference are Available Now

Curious2020 – Future Insight Conference – science for a better tomorrow Ticket sales are open now. Secure your chance to be part of one of...

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