The Incredible Rise Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) The incredible explosion in data, allows computers to… See e.g. Alexa standing by to answer your every command Gauge our emotions e.g. Alexa being able to answer you 6. The Unstoppable Freight Train That Is Automation The more intelligent machines become, the more they can do for us Jobs that are likely to be affected by automation - truck drivers to bricklayers to doctors Functions and systems can be automated through algorithms or robots Humans will no longer be needed to do the jobs that machines can do faster, safer, cheaper and more accurately 47 % of US jobs are at risk of automation 7. Blockchains - An Invention That Could Change Our World Blockchain technology is a very practical solution to the problem of storing, authenticating and protecting data 90% of major European and North American banks are exploring blockchain solutions Self-managed There's no one person or organization in charge of the entire chain Would be heavily adopted in Financial services Healthcare Insurance 8. 3D Printing Added New Opportunities With 3D printing complex shapes can be created, than in traditional manufacturing Materials used in 3D printing can be anything: The object is created by laying down, or adding, layers of material Powder ChocolateHuman tissue Plastic MetalConcrete Liquid 9. Platforms Are The Way Forward For Businesses The platform acts as a facilitator for participants, making interactions Possible Traditional business models like Ford, are beginning to develop platform strategies Platforms have given rise to businesses like SafeEasy 10. We're Interacting With Technology In Very Different Ways 20202016 2018 Mobile web usage, overtook web usage through traditional computers All businesses are integrating their products with the likes of Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant 50 % of all searches will be voice searches Around 30 % will involve no screen 11.