Climate change gets at the long-term shifts in global weather patterns and average temperatures that have been observed over decades due to human-caused acceleration of the greenhouse effect. Scientists have warned of the profound impacts on ecosystems and communities if rapid action isn’t taken to...
High-speed transit consists of passenger rail systems operating at top speeds significantly exceeding 200 km/h (125 mph) designed to connect major cities and shuttle travelers with airliner speed minus the hassles of airport transportation. With emerging high-speed corridors expanding among sub-regions, this modernized rail travel...
Experts predict several major economic trends will shape the next decade as changing demographics, disruptive technologies and environmental pressures restructure markets and societies globally. How governments, businesses and individuals adapt now could determine everything from global financial stability to the jobs landscapes for upcoming generations.A...
Precision medicine is an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle. It allows doctors and researchers to predict more accurately which treatment and prevention strategies for a particular disease will work in which groups...
Law enforcement agencies are embracing new technologies and community-oriented collaboration models to enhance crime prevention, evidence collection, and public relations while optimizing resource allocation in the years ahead.Interactive crime mapping platforms powered by historical data, real-time incident reporting from connected systems and AI inform commander...
The global freight industry is modernizing operations through emerging technologies and business models that promise more sustainable, efficient and responsive delivery of consumer goods and commercial products in the years ahead.Top innovations set to transform freight transportation include alternative fuel vehicles, automation, real-time supply chain...
Public safety organizations like police and fire departments are harnessing new technologies alongside community partnership models to enhance incident response, deter crimes, boost emergency preparedness and build public trust.Advanced analytics platforms are equipping stations with data to accurately predict risks and deploy resources accordingly ahead...
Connected cars are vehicles with internet connectivity enabling advanced infotainment, navigation, predictive maintenance, and safety features powered by continuous data exchange with external sources like cell networks, satellites, and dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) infrastructure.Onboard telematics control units process wireless signals and feed vehicle sensor data...
Mobility is undergoing a profound transformation driven by emerging technologies that will reshape transportation infrastructure, systems and services in the years ahead towards connectivity, automation, electrification and shared access.Connectivity will enable vehicles, roads, traffic signals and more to communicate, increasing efficiency and safety. Integrating sensors,...
Generational keynote speakers and futurists on Gen Y, Z, Alpha and more have their hands full as differences and perspectives continue to shape society. Accordingly, featured guests at major events will increasingly focus presentations on emerging trends through a cross-generational lens. Per top generational keynote...
