Experts & Opinion

Discover the opinions that matter and the ideas shaping our future, including on-demand webinars, videos and podcast discussions with innovative thinkers on how we can collectively shape a more positive future.

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How Alinea is powering an investment youthquake

The Generation Z CEOs of investment app Alinea explain how they are making finance accessible and responsible for young women, from traditional sto...

Viewpoints

Neo-collectivism is the future of organisational change

Neo-collectivism isn’t just a better brand image for socialism in a Web3 age, it’s the future of business and organisational change as we know it.

Society : Neo-collectivism : Business

Webinars

Neo-collectivism On-demand Event

Watch our Neo-collectivism online event, where we unpacked the case studies, key microtrends and strategic opportunities set to arm your business w...

Events

Futures 100

Futures 100 Innovators: March

In our third instalment of Futures 100 Innovators, we spotlight the individuals transforming wellness UX, fighting food inequality and empowering g...

Futures 100 Innovators : Beauty : Design

Viewpoints

Are we heading for a post-demographic future?

Generational terms such as Baby Boomer and Millennial have shaped the way we conduct research. But are they helping to predict the future – or hold...

Youth : Marketing : Generation Z

Viewpoints

We must act collectively in times of conflict

The war in Ukraine is spotlighting humans’ innate collective behaviour and care in action – an approach that will be vital in a future when war, pa...

Neo-collectivism : Civic Brands : Society

Viewpoints

How Atelier is creating anti-fragile beauty supply chains

Nick Benson, co-founder of beauty manufacturing network Atelier, on connecting with the creator economy and using data to strengthen supply chains.

Beauty : Manufacturing : Sustainability

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Is the metaverse the next frontier for healthcare?

Dr Arup Paul, clinical director at LovedBy, explores healthcare’s opportunity to improve access, safety and efficacy through virtual channels.

Metaverse : Health & Wellness : Technology

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Why retail requires long-term metaverse strategies

Justin Hochberg, CEO of Virtual Brand Group, explains the untapped benefits of the metaverse, from R&D to phygital marketing and avatar behaviour a...

Retail : Metaverse : Virtual

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Futures 100 Innovators: February

In our second instalment of Futures 100 Innovators, we spotlight the people democratising Web3, giving voices to disabled youth and augmenting luxury.

Futures 100 Innovators : Beauty : Food

Viewpoints

Wild Awake signals a future of Earth-centric learning

Offering immersive outdoor education for young people, Wild Awake wants to nurture a generation of learning focused on humans’ interdependency with...

Youth : Education : Sustainability

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DELLI is a virtual food market in your pocket

The DELLI app lets users discover local food ‘drops’ and the stories behind their small-scale producers. Founder Simon Beckerman shares his ambitions.

Food : Drink : Retail

Podcasts

Podcast: Georgina Johnson on Collectivism, Consensus and Accountability

We speak with artist-curator, art director, editor and writer, Georgina Johnson to discuss how brands need to understand the role that collectivism...

Podcast : Society : Back To The F**kture

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Building a legacy of Liberation at The Future Laboratory

D&I coach Fox Al Rajim traces the company’s D&I journey so far, and how partnering with educational organisations like The Other Box has empowered ...

Workplace : The Future Laboratory : The Other Box

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How can hotels become community-centric?

Using a hotel as a moniker for civic infrastructure, Amahra Spence, co-founder of MAIA Group, imagines how hospitality can be reshaped by community...

Hospitality : Travel : Leisure

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Seller-generated content will upend luxury retail

When celebrities clear out their closets, they sell through Basic.Space, a social commerce platform founded by Jesse Lee that’s augmenting online s...

Retail : Luxury : Community Commerce

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Futures 100 Innovators: January

Welcome to the Futures 100 Innovators, our annual longlist of global innovators and disruptors creating the future across 10 sectors.

Futures 100 Innovators : Beauty : Food

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Why TikTok sleuths are luxury’s most valuable asset

Leaning into pop culture and relinquishing brand control can help luxury companies transform trending topics into viral marketing moments.

Marketing : Luxury : Fashion

Webinars

Meta-tainment Futures On-demand Webinar

Watch our Meta-tainment Futures webinar to discover the digital spaces, places, tools and metaverse techniques for brands to engage audiences in 2022.

Events : Metaverse : Entertainment

Viewpoints

The future is impossible to predict in China – here’s why

She may not know what the future holds for China, but venture capitalist Edith Yeung explains what the government crackdowns mean for a country in ...

Media : Technology : China

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