Session 1 | Introduction - Our Trend Universe

6 minutes

Video Overview

An introduction to our megatrends universe part one, followed by some detailed discussion around the key trends or megatrends that we expect to have multidimensional impact in future.

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Session 1 | Megatrend 1 - Education & Skilling Evolutions

6 minutes

Video Overview

Discover the future growth trajectory of the mega trend education and skilling development, observing there are two main shifts or trends that is the growth of lifelong learning and also the escalation of adaptive learning.

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Session 1 | Megatrend 2 - Advanced Computing & Communication

6 minutes

Video Overview

This trend is very broad because we include both software as well as hardware-oriented technology when we talk about advanced computing and communication.

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Session 1 | Megatrend 3 - Emerging Carbon Economy

7 minutes

Video Overview

Here we explore some of the significant trends that will actually shape the global transition towards a low carbon future.

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Session 1 | Megatrend 4 - Limitless Energy

5 minutes

Video Overview

Here we explore Limitless clean energy which is characterised by clean and abundant energy.

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Session 1 | Megatrend 5 - Next Growth Centers

5 minutes

Video Overview

Here we discuss the new global growth centers, that is Africa and Asia. African and Asian countries will be in limelight in the years to come and increase investment in these regions will it will open up many new B2B opportunities.

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Session 1 | Megatrend 6 - Reimagining Value Networks

9 minutes

Video Overview

Here we consider the multiple crises have been faced globally like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical cures which is still not over yet, and climate change.

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Session 1 | Conclusion

5 minutes

Video Overview

Frost and Sullivan have identified 5 steps that need to be considered by all businesses to stay ahead of these megatrends. Listen to them here.

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Session 1 | Q&A

10 minutes

Video Overview

Listen to questions from the audience.

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Session 2 | Introduction - Our Trend Universe

6 minutes

Video Overview

An introduction to our megatrends universe part two, followed by some detailed discussion around the key trends or megatrends that we expect to have multidimensional impact in future.

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Session 2 | Megatrend 1 - Emerging Demographic Patterns

9 minutes

Video Overview

Here we explore how this megatrend reflects the major shifts in population dynamics, fertility rates, ageing population as well as migration.

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Session 2 | Megatrend 2 - Advanced Materials

5 minutes

Video Overview

Within this megatrend we examine the two most important shifts that 4D materials will revolutionise, material science and manufacturing, and further increase adoption of biopolymers will pave the way for the development of more environment friendly products.

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Session 2 | Megatrend 3 - Biotechnical Intervention

4 minutes

Video Overview

Biotechnical intervention is a technology that allows humans to manipulate nature. This includes technology areas such as synthetic biology which comprises many tools for engineering organisms be it through things like artificial DNA or gene editing.

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Session 2 | Megatrend 4 – Ecotransparency

5 minutes

Video Overview

This megatrend lays emphasis on sustainable practices adopted by companies which is reflected by transparency in reporting measures and changing consumer preferences towards brand that integrate eco friendly practices.

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Session 2 | Megatrend 5 - Fragility vs Resilience

4 minutes

Video Overview

Fragility versus resilience demonstrates the impact of environmental degradation, excessive consumerism and urbanisation due to population growth which is leading to biodiversity collapse and shortage of resources.

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Session 2 | Megatrend 6 - Cyberpolitical Systems

7 minutes

Video Overview

In this megatrend we discuss how digitalisation is impacting nations at a macro level.

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Session 2 | Conclusion

3 minutes

Video Overview

Here we discuss the various potential threats that a few of the discussed megatrends can pose in the future biotechnical intervention.

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Session 2 | Q&A

14 minutes

Video Overview

Listen to questions from the audience here.

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Global Megatrends

This tutorial, delivered in two sessions by Frost & Sullivan, discusses global forces that define the future world with their far-reaching impact on business, societies, economics, cultures and personal lives.

In the first session, you’ll hear how to stay ahead of the curve with insights on megatrends in education & skilling evolutions, advanced computing & communications, emerging carbon economy, limitless energy, next growth centers and reimagining value networks.

In the second session, you’ll learn how to stay ahead of the curve with insights on megatrends in emerging demographic patterns, advanced materials, biotechnical intervention, ecotransparency, Fragility V Resilience and cyberpolitical systems.

Chapter List

120 minutes
18 videos