Oct 12, 2021 · The pace of change in the technology sector has always been brisk. As much as 10 years worth of growth in e-commerce may have been compressed into just three months in late 2019, according to McKinsey & Company, which predicts that we’ll experience more technological progress in the coming decade than we did in the preceding 100 years put ...

May 10, 2022 · Innovation is critical to the future well-being of society and to driving economic growth. The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneer community is composed of early to growth-stage companies from around the world involved in the design, development and deployment of new technologies and innovations.

Jun 26, 2023 · The technology centres around phages, which are viruses that identify and infect specific types of bacteria with genetic information, says the report. Bioengineers can reprogramme a phage’s genetic information so it transmits genetic instructions to bacteria to change how it functions, enabling microbiome-associated diseases to be targeted ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Technology convergence across industries is accelerating innovation, particularly in AI, biotech and sustainability, pushing us closer to the fifth industrial revolution. Bioprinting and AI-driven biomanufacturing are revolutionizing fields such as drug discovery and sustainable fuels, propelling bioeconomic growth across sectors.

Jun 25, 2024 · Immersive technology for the built world and AI-driven blended reality tools could have critical parts to play in its cleaner future, helping anticipate challenges and optimize projects for delivery in the real world. Digital twins, for example, can be used to simulate complex outcomes, increasing efficiency, while virtual prototyping and ...

Dec 18, 2024 · How to build resilient governance that facilitates AI innovation while mitigating risks. Image: World Economic Forum/Accenture A paper on the evolution and impact of AI agents , published in December by the Alliance, looked at how these autonomous systems can enhance efficiency across sectors, including healthcare, education and finance.

Jan 21, 2025 · Innovation thrives on technology convergence or combination, convergence and compounding. Mastering these can tackle global challenges and shape technology.

Dec 18, 2023 · When it comes to technology, the innovation that probably comes to mind for 2023 would be artificial intelligence (AI). From regulation and governance to its impact on the world of work, there's no doubt that AI has dominated a lot of tech thinking this year – but it's not alone.

Jan 14, 2024 · Technology is evolving rapidly, and companies, particularly in the manufacturing sector must master the art of introducing emerging technologies to the shop floor. This report, a collaboration with University of Cambridge and constituent members of the Manufacturing Workers of the Future initiative, looks at how technology can be integrated in ...

Nov 16, 2021 · Meeting those commitments will, over the next three to five years, demand unprecedented innovation and scaling to industrial levels of nascent technologies such as: mass energy storage, low/no carbon chemical sources, revitalized rail transport, carbon sequestration, low carbon agriculture, zero emission vehicles and power sources, as well as ...