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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Democratising Longevity

Neko Health tells LS:N Global why preventative healthcare needs a glow-up – and how design and data can reshape the way we future-proof our bodies.

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The New Youth Club

Moot is a membership-based third space redefining UK youth clubs for a generation craving real-world connection, culture and community.

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Rehumanising 3D Design

Fashion designer Karina Bond talks to LS:N Global about redefining couture with a printing pen and bringing the human touch to 3D design.

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Regenerative Olive Oil

Citizens of Soil, an innovative olive oil brand, is championing provenance transparency, healthy soils, gender equality and sustainable packaging at a fair price.

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Designing for the future’s Equilibrium Cities

The Future Laboratory and creative network Dutch Invertuals are exploring how design can foster Equilibrium Cities – urban zones where collective o...

Design : Sustainability : Creatives

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Gucci’s Robert Triefus on redefining luxury

Gucci’s executive vice-president of brand and customer engagement discusses the inter-Covid lessons for luxury – and what The Five States of Luxury...

Luxury : Retail : Fashion

Webinars

Luxury & Hospitality Futures 2021 On-demand Event

Watch our on-demand event for practical insights, exclusive debates, discussions, and an executive summary of sector directions.

Society : Events : Luxury

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Why global youth migration will re-map the world by 2050

Strategist Parag Khanna discusses the mega-trends and scenarios that will dictate the movement of billions of people, shaping our borders, work and...

Society

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The workplace of 2030 will be Web 3.0

Tina He and Mind Apivessa, co-founders of Station, are empowering and upskilling regular internet users into the Web 3.0 workforce of the future.

Youth : Media : Technology

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David Rockwell on turning constraints into dramatic retail opportunities

Following the publication of his new book Drama, the architect discusses why limitations and impermanence will underpin a more human future for ret...

Retail : Architecture : Placemaking

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Streetwear: are we buying the fuss or the fabric?

The co-founders of nascent fashion brand Ballyhoo discuss why the future of hype lies in informed curation that fuses past, present and future.

Fashion : Branding : Sustainability

Podcasts

Podcast: Ariane van de Ven on Art, Artists and Why We Connect

A deep dive into art, artists and why we connect with future forecaster and French cultural analyst, Ariane van de Ven.

Podcast : Art And Design : Ariane van De Ven

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The future of mental healthcare is trippy

Kori Harrison of Trip explains how the app will democratise psychedelic therapy and be integrated into mainstream mental healthcare over the next d...

Health & Wellness : Technology : Media & Entertainment

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How to target next-generation leisure-seekers

Jade Akintola, founder of ITA Leisure, is elevating the outdoor goods market with a brand that lies at the intersection of nature, design and inclu...

Travel : Tourism : Leisure

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Five global experts share what’s next for luxury

After a tumultuous start to the decade, we explore how the luxury sector is evolving across customer engagement, products and conscious mindsets.

Luxury : Sustainability : Travel & Hospitality

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The future of fashion is… farming?

Allbirds’ head of sustainability, Hana Kajimura, says it’s time for the industry to reduce carbon impacts through collaborative, regenerative pract...

Fashion : Sustainability : Manufacturing

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It’s time for sustainability to get spiritual

CogDis is an ethical consultancy with spirituality and imperfection at its core. Here’s how its founders are guiding brands on their quest for better.

Sustainability : Fashion : Youth

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Why a hybrid approach is the future of events

As some regions re-open, the virtual spaces that provided a lifeline for brands are going nowhere. Instead, get ready for a future of immersive, hy...

Events : Fashion : Marketing

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The audio-first future of Muslim social media

A spokesperson for social media platform Sango, explains how audio-based engagement is fostering community for Muslims across the world.

Media : Social Media : Technology

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Galaxy’s live-stream app animates fashion resale

Danny Quick, co-founder of retail app Galaxy, explains why live video selling will foster a community-led future for fashion resale.

Retail : Fashion : Sustainability

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Retailers must think beyond the category to compete

It’s no longer enough to offer local events at flagship stores – now, retail must take inspiration from other sectors entirely, from galleries to s...

Retail : Customer Experience : Leisure

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How tech will shape a future of situational skincare

Taking cues from fitness and health apps, Routinely co-founder Charlotte Van Loock is using data to tailor and adapt skincare routines to people's ...

Beauty : Technology : Health And Wellness

Podcasts

Podcast: Bas Van de Poel on Inventing the Future

The former Space 10 creative director on design and innovation where the future is anticipated and imagined accordingly.

Podcast : Design : Architecture

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We’re living in the age of the Meme Brand

Welcome to kamikaze capitalism, where business rules are inverted, creative destruction becomes destructive creation and brands compete to stand fo...

Branding : Advertising : Gen Z