From Big Data to Virtual Reality technology is eating up the world of fashion changing the way we dress, shop, and express ourselves. In this track we explore ways in which we can leverage technology to bring huge efficiencies to the industry. Are large fashion houses and big brands catching up to the tech innovators? How are our needs, trends and preferences evolving with an endless array of channels and platforms by which to connect with the industry? How is Big Data influencing creativity? And how will this impact the industry?

What is the impact of full connectivity, smart machines and AI on industry? The industrial revolution saw the beginning of task automation and optimisation, how much further can we go considering the opportunities with IoT & AI? How will we define competitive advantage? Product design v´s efficiency?

Electric cars, IoT, AI are moving us towards an unlimited connected world but what is the fuel that will power it? Innovations in renewable energy are increasing dramatically to the point where the ideal of abundant energy is everyday closer to being within reach. Considering the greatest innovations in renewable energy how are we going to implement them fast and make them available to everybody? Why has it taken us so long to get this technology to market?

In the next 50 years life expectancy is set to increase by 20 years to 120. What are the technologies that are going to get us there? What is the importance of diagnosis v´s prevention v´s treatment? Finding cures v´s changing lifestyles & education? What will be the effect on healthcare systems today? What role will Pharmaceutical companies play? Cosmetic companies? Careers? Education? What are the greatest breakthroughs in biotech today that are forcing us to rethink health?

Our work, our cities, our travel, and logistics are changing dramatically allowing us to move more seamlessly and efficiently. Electric cars, high speed trains and drones are changing the face of the city and how we move. ICT and communication technologies are changing the way we work and connect. What will be the impact on the world of logistics? With mobile technologies now more mature than ever why are we still struggling with last mile and failing to make ecommerce frictionless?

With world population due to hit 9bn people by 2050 our agricultural and food production practices must change radically to be able to provide for this level of population growth. Who are the game changers today that will feed the world tomorrow? How will we experience and consume in the future? Food as a necessity V´s pleasure.

After disrupting e-commerce, apps and our day-to-day lives, the ‘Illuminati’ of disruptive innovation want to play with our food. Venture capital firms, Business Angels, football players and world leaders are investing in gastro-projects. But it is not only a boom in restaurants or kitchens, but a wave of startups that are being perceived in the food industry as the next big business on the planet.

We are living through a 4th Industrial Revolution which is creating disruption in how industries and labour markets work. How does our educational system need to change to prepare us for the future? How can technology help us to learn more and distribute knowledge more effectively? With advancement in devices, digitization of content, and the emergence of AI we now have within reach the possibility of access to education for everyone everywhere with the power to create a customized learning experience for all students. What is the impact on effectiveness of learning? What are the new market opportunities that are emerging and how can traditional institutions compete or keep up?

The dotcom boom heralded the end of traditional media; however 15 years later, have they caught up? Media remains an unquestionable influence on society and culture globally. With the entrance of massive new players like Huffington Post and Vice as well as numerous new channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vine access to knowledge has never been easier, but are we getting stupider? Has user generated content flooded the market with cat videos and selfies to the point of no return? Has democratising the media industry resulted in lower quality journalism with even less accountability? How can we embrace emerging technology and channels to improve quality, awareness, and accountability for some of the world’s most important issues?

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