Reinsurance is a specialized type of insurance that insurance companies purchase to mitigate risk in their business operations. Essentially, reinsurance allows insurance companies to transfer a portion of their policy risks to another insurer – the reinsurer. The purpose of reinsurance is to diversify risk...
Smart factories are fully-integrated manufacturing environments enabled by interconnect industrial internet of things (IIoT) devices, artificial intelligence, extensive data analytics, and automated processes to optimize productivity, quality, operations and supply chain management. They are seen by some as the pinnacle of the fourth industrial revolution...
Connected cars are vehicles that use internet connectivity to enhance the driving experience. Connected car technology turns an automobile into a Wi-Fi hotspot, equipping it with online access, mobility services, and smart features through continuous data transmission. As with many internet of things (IoT) devices...
Gene therapy is an experimental technique that aims to treat or prevent disease by altering the genetic makeup of cells. The basic premise involves introducing genetic material into a patient's cells and tissues to elicit a therapeutic effect. Scientists have been studying gene therapy for...
Clean technology - often shortened to cleantech - encompasses instruments, supplies and processes developed to conserve natural resources and minimize environmental harm. It today focuses primarily on sustainable energy creation and storage as well as water purification, management and efficiency to pursue environmentally responsible economic...
Famous design thinking keynote speakers note that the pracrice has revolutionized how organizations approach complex problem solving and innovation. But where is this field headed next? Talks by leading futurists and design thinking keynote speakers on the future of innovation reveal a number of trends...
The field’s top personal technology keynote speakers observe that one of the biggest ongoing trends in consumer electronics are ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). From digital assistants to autonomous vehicles to personalized recommendations, AI is transforming how we use technology in our lives. The...
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...
