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The Future of Work
A point of view on how, where and why the future of work is in flux. The future of work is increasingly uncertain. What is clear is that we are in the midst of a major transformation driven by multiple drivers of change. How individuals, companies, cities and governments respond to the upcoming shifts will be pivotal for future economic and social wellbeing, but this is far from straightforward. Some major decisions lie ahead. Ahead of a speech to MPs in London next month and several subsequent expert discussions, this is a point of view on how, where and why the…
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Future of Energy Infographic
Insights on Energy Use and Future Ambitions in the Nordics. Following on from the recently shared insights on the Nordic view on the future of energy, here is an infographic that highlights some of the key points. It details the leading renewable use across many of the Nordics plus some of the bold ambitions in place to accelerate electrification of the system.
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The Future of Digital Identity
A major new project kicks off with new point of view and workshops. Our interconnected digital world has started to make a mockery of traditional forms of identification. Being asked to produce ‘two forms of ID; at least one from each of the two following lists’ already seems hopelessly anachronistic in a world of automated password-managers, RFID-driven payments systems, and bio-metric authenticators on our mobile phones. The idea of having a single digital identity (Digital ID) that can replace the need to hold a plethora of cards and documents, from your passport and driving license to your library card and…
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The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
How, where and when will autonomous vehicles really have impact? With so much investment and tech development underway, many are asking where, how and when will we see self-driving cars, buses and trucks on the streets in earnest? A host of companies, cities and countries are competing and collaborating to move things forward – but is could be a decade or so before there is mass market traction. In addition, what about seaborne AV as well as drones, air-taxis and, maybe, pilotless planes? Ahead of the launch of a detailed initial perspective in February this is a summary of 30…
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Future of Energy – A Nordic View
As a leader in renewable energy, what is the future view for the Nordics? With the combined challenges of climate change, air pollution and energy security, the opportunities from renewables and electrification are top of many a national agenda. While many are talking about changes to come and making tentative steps, in some key regions major transitions are underway. Bold ambitions are being delivered. The Nordics is one such region and its success and perspectives on the future hold lessons for many others. Over past three years there have been over 200 Future Agenda workshops globally exploring many related issues…
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Health Data – The Danish Perspective
Denmark is recognised as one of the leading nations for healthcare and is at the forefront of digital transformation in the sector. As new challenges and opportunities emerge over the next decade this article considers what the core drivers of change may be and explores how developments in the availability and use of more and better patient data may impact the Danish health system. Linking together previous research, a recent related Future Agenda initiative and insights from a number of expert discussions in Copenhagen, it then examines the pivotal issues that will affect healthcare providers in the future and considers…
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Future of Energy – Nordic Edge
s part of the Nordic Edge 2018 event, and in partnership with ISPIM, we are running an accelerated session focused on key shifts for energy in smart cities over the next decade or so. This is the starting stimulus and context overview. More details are on https://www.nordicedgeexpo.org/program/ispim-immersive-workshop This draws on previous future agenda focus on the future of energy, the future of cities and the future of transport and is the starting point for a new more detailed exploration of the specific challanges and opportunities for low carbon, renewable EV driven urban energy strategies.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/future-of-energy-nordic-edge/
Future Value of Data – Interim Summary
Sunday 2nd September 2018 Ahead of the final expert workshops in the 2018 future value of data project, this is an interim summary of key insights to date. This detailed presentation covers 7 areas: Scope of Project What is Data? Areas of Agreement Issues of Debate Regionally Specific Topics Questions on Value Next Steps To complete the research, over the next two months we will host more expert workshops across Europe and the Americas plus two more in Asia. We will then prepare a synthesis of all the different expert views we have heard and, as with all our projects,…
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Accenture Health Data Webcast
Monday 27th August 2018 The latest sharing of insights on the future of patient data in partnership with Accenture is a webcast taking place Tuesday 28 August. Registration / access is via https://accntu.re/2nwoXVP Event is led by Caroline Dewing with Accenture thought-leaders from Norway, Spain and the UK discussing how recent advances in data access and use are showing the way for the future of health. Many thanks again to @accenturehealth for the excellent partnership and support for this project which involved 12 events around the world engaging with over 300 leading experts.
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10 Questions Future of Autonomous Vehicles
Here are the top 10 questions from discussions to date. 1. Where will be the key hot-spots for AV development and deployment? 2. What sociopolitical forces may accelerate the adoption of full level 5 automation? 3. What level of safety (crashes) is acceptable for the full launch of AV in the next decade? 4. Will AV increase or decrease total traffic flow and congestion? 5. Will automated mobility services replace, reduce or extend the reach of public transport? 6. Of all the tech in the mix, which are in greatest need of further development before the benefits of AV can…
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Future Value of Data – Insights at Halfway
The Future Value of Data project has engaged a wide range of organisations around the world keen to discuss how this important issue may unfold. Sixteen events have now taken place in key locations across Africa and Asia as well as in Madrid and Sydney. Each event brought together between 25 and 30 experts from across and around the data arena to debate what are the most significant developments and where and why impact will be greatest. Researchers, business leaders, governmnet, students, big tech and start ups have all kindly contributed their time and thoughts to this programme and multiple organisations…
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Future of Autonomous Vehicles
As different companies, countries and technologies all seek to take a lead, as with previous projects on fields with multiple interested parties and ambitions, we will be running expert workshops in multiple locations around the world to build an informed, collaborative and shared view for all. Looking out 10 to 15 years across the whole AV arena, we will be bringing together, building and challenging global, regional and sector perspectives of how, where and why key changes will occur. At a time when major investment decisions and regulations are being defined across AV, several major organisations are supporting this project.…
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