Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are firm staples of consumers' dining habits, and 2023 saw all manner of major trends dominating the sector that are laying the foundations for 2024 success. Think convenient off-premise formats, sustainable operations, enhanced real estate, transparent sourcing, and hyper-customization through digital...
Digitalization across sectors shows no signs of slowing, compelling enterprises to adapt IT strategy to new technologies shaping customer and employee experiences. Emerging IT trends for 2024 would be advanced multi-experience platforms, expanded automation, proliferated use of data and analytics, as well as embedded cybersecurity...
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry continues driving tremendous digital transformation, as enterprises shift business processes to scalable cloud applications accessible from anywhere. Circa 2024, SaaS growth will stem from artificial intelligence (AI) integrations, vertical specialization, pricing model evolution and embedded business insights.AI integration makes technology platforms...
Cloud adoption accelerates as organizations continue migrating workloads away from data centers towards on-demand, scalable cloud infrastructure and platforms. The way the field's top IT futurists and future trends experts, leading trends steering the cloud sector include multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud deployments, cloud-native development, AI integration,...
The $600+ billion global convenience store industry is always adapting to meet evolving shopper demand for speed, value, and innovative offerings. If you're not tracking them yet, major trends shaping convenience retail in 2024 include a push towards healthier and contemporary foods, digitalized shopping journeys,...
As data breaches and surveillance concerns mount globally, data privacy is transforming into a make-or-break priority for companies and governments alike. According to futurist keynote speakers, top trends steering privacy in 2024 span rising consumer rights, built-in data protection mandates, ethical artificial intelligence (AI) practices...
Urban planning continues reimagining the shape of cities to tackle issues like rapid urbanization, sustainability and livability through strategic adaptations to how cities are designed and managed. The big trends steering cities this year include mixed-use development, sustainable infrastructure, equitable mobility, smart cities technology and...
The alcohol space is adapting and shifting to meet changing consumer tastes and increasing demand for variety. Top trends to watch would be a proliferation of craft beer, wine and spirits, innovative low and no options, unique flavors, and direct-to-consumer models.Craft brewing has exploded globally...
Farming continues to change and adapt thanks to technology, sustainability initiatives and changing consumer demand. Major farmer and farms trends in the coming years will focus on smart agriculture, regenerative practices, vertical farming and alternative proteins.Precision agriculture leverages sensors, drones, satellite imagery and AI to...
The luxury market stands resilient even against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, as affluent consumers continue indulging in premium experiences and products. For 2024, core trends steering the high-end segment include a rising focus on sustainable offerings, highly personalized services, innovative material sciences and solid...
