Who?
Tom Palmaerts is a trendwatcher and partner at Trendwolves, a trend agency with a focus on young consumers and modern families. He is a worldwide keynote speaker and trend consultant.
Are you ready for the future? Tom Palmaerts travels the world with one goal: giving people an appetite for the future.
Mid-sized Session
Quantum multiverse. Beyond the AI hype
For the past two years, AI has been the buzzword, with innovations emerging at a remarkable pace. But what happens when we look beyond the hype and examine what else is in the pipeline? In this session, we’ll explore the next big thing: quantum computing. Whereas AI still operates in a binary way—on or off—quantum computing unlocks near-limitless possibilities.
Processes that currently take years could, in the future, be solved in seconds. We’ll discuss the potential impact on innovation, the economy, healthcare, and security. This is a glimpse of a future that may seem both daunting and extraordinarily promising.
Optimistic futures. A fresh perspective on tomorrow
In a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical and economic uncertainty, it can be a challenge to remain optimistic about what lies ahead. Yet, there are countless inspiring signals around us—from graffiti artists in South Africa to tech innovators in Ghent. In this session, I’ll share my latest trend updates and the stories that prove there truly are reasons to believe in tomorrow.
What will we eat? Where will we work and live? How will we travel, and how will we generate our energy? Which clothes will we wear? We’ll explore how businesses can seize opportunities to help shape a future brimming with possibility. The outlook is bright.