We asked young people what changes they want for the future.
Aug 20, 2021 · Abdullahi Alim, Specialist, Africa and Middle East, Global Shapers Community, and Natalie Pierce, Community Lead, Experiences and Partnerships, Foundations at the World Economic Forum believe, “Young people are fighting these crises and reimagining a better future…Behind the plan is the conviction that by giving young people a say in decision-making, …
Top 10 tech trends for next 10 years (according to McKinsey)
Oct 12, 2021 · Next-generation computing will, McKinsey believes, “help find answers to problems that have bedevilled science and society for years, unlocking unprecedented capabilities for businesses”. It includes a host of far-reaching developments, from quantum AI to fully autonomous vehicles, and as such won’t be an immediate concern for all ...
Young people hold the key to creating a better future
Aug 12, 2021 · The next generation are the most important and most affected stakeholders when talking about our global future – and we owe them more than this. The year 2021 is the time to start thinking and acting long-term to make intergenerational parity the norm and to design a society, economy and international community that cares for all people.
17 ways technology could change the world by 2027
May 10, 2022 · The programme aims to give next-generation innovators a voice in solving global issues and the opportunity to contribute to the exploration of future trends. Each year, the Forum recognizes a new cohort of Technology Pioneers and incorporates them into its initiatives, activities, and events.
Meet 3 social innovators using tech to empower the next generation
Aug 12, 2024 · Meet 3 social innovators using tech to empower and educate the next generation. The Youth for Technology Foundation provides programmes, training and opportunities for youth and women in developing nations. Social enterprises generate around $2 trillion in revenue annually and employ nearly 200 million people. Social innovators around the world ...
How the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 will impact the …
Jun 25, 2024 · Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024: AI-powered scientific discovery and elastocalorics are among the 10 listed technologies. Image: World Economic Forum. This article is part of: Annual Meeting of the New Champions. The World Economic Forum's Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 report lists this year's most impactful emerging technologies.
8 ways technology will impact our lives in the future
Jan 18, 2023 · 5. ChatGPT-like tech will become the norm. Large language models will become a given because they lower the cost of artificial intelligence (AI) by allowing you to have multiple models over one base, giving you a speed advantage, says Krishna. “Beyond language is going to be a given, language because code can be a form of language and then ...
Why we need different generations in the workplace
Jan 20, 2020 · An ageing population and longer working lives are reshaping the labour market. Different generations working alongside each other can help transfer skills and experience. New generations are challenging existing operating models. A new generation entering the labour market and shaking up old habits is nothing unusual.
How to engage millennial and Gen Z talent in the workplace
A study by BridgeWorks shows that millennials and Gen Z consider their work a reflection of their identities, while a study by American Express shows that 75% of millennial leaders prefer to work with people and organizations that share their values. 3. Mastery. The new generation of talent is prizing employability above long-term employment.
These next-generation batteries could end energy poverty
Jun 23, 2016 · Source: GWEC. Within the past few years, new kinds of batteries have been demonstrated that deliver high enough capacity to serve whole factories, towns, or even “mini-grids” connecting isolated rural communities. These batteries are based on sodium, aluminium or zinc. They avoid the heavy metals and caustic chemicals used in older lead ...