Why thinking about tomorrow is incredibly exciting.

The beginning of a new economic cycle offers companies–whether SMEs or large corporations–opportunities like never before. It all starts with the realization that today’s macroeconomic challenges are not cyclical in nature and will not simply resolve over time. The changes ahead are marked by an unprecedented dynamism, where the future is becoming the present at high speed. As a result, our working world is transforming faster than we ever thought possible. The interplay and convergence of technologies play a central role in this shift. Different technologies are increasingly merging, creating new tools and possibilities that were once unimaginable. This development is taking us from a knowledge-based economy to a skills-based one. In this new form of economy, individual abilities and competencies matter more than traditional diplomas or job titles. In his keynote, Raphael Gielgen connects the dots and outlines both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. All stakeholders are called upon to shape the future while managing the present. We will be able to navigate the transformation of the coming decade in a positive way – but only if we ambitiously plan not just one possible future, but many.

The evening will be hosted by trend forecaster, mentor, and Google Certified Trainer Pavlína Louženská.