Artificial intelligence is displacing workers at a rising rate, but that is also giving rise to another trend. More and more entrepreneurs are starting their own businesses after having been laid off. In 2024, 67% more entrepreneurs launched a venture after layoffs, and that number could keep growing as AI becomes even more entrenched. As someone who has experienced job
The past year was transformative for associations as they work to meet member needs and grow non-dues revenues to combat economic uncertainty. Now more than ever, associations must close critical gaps with their members to recruit, retain, and boost revenue. To navigate these challenges, the biggest association trends for 2026 are centered on optimization and efficiency.
In 2025, work arrangements stabilized, the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices accelerated, and the adoption of AI in buildings matured from pilot projects to mainstream investment. Meanwhile, sustainability and cybersecurity pressures intensified, driving more and more organizations to evaluate how facility performance and optimization solutions can improve efficiency and reduce risk. These dynamics
J.P. Morgan’s 44th annual Healthcare Conference, the industry’s largest and most informative healthcare event, recently wrapped up in San Francisco. Connecting global investors, industry leaders, high-growth companies, innovative technology creators and senior government officials, the conference provides crucial insight into what lies ahead for the industry. What does 2026 hold for healthcare? Here are five key
In the first quarter of 2026, the global economy faces familiar headwinds. The United Nations’ latest outlook puts global growth at around 2.7%, still below pre-pandemic averages, while the Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 describes an “age of competition” marked by geopolitical tension and fragmented capital flows. Last month, the future of economic growth was a major topic
Control or empowerment? Stability or agility? Automation or augmentation? Last year, we explored these tensions and the need to navigate the polarities at play. But in 2026, the pace of change is sharpening the edges of these questions. Organizations are no longer just trying to balance competing forces: They are standing at a tipping point.
Ever since Ghostwriter’s so-called “Fake Drake” song “Heart On My Sleeve” hit TikTok in May 2023, the music industry has been fixated on the opportunities and threats of the AI age. A lot has transpired since then. While 2023 was defined by the launch of many AI music companies, including Suno in the final days
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education faster than many can realize or believe. According to a 2025 report by Microsoft, 86% of education organizations now use generative AI – the highest adoption rate of any industry and an uncharacteristically rapid pace for a sector which has historically lagged behind in technology adoption. Across educational organizations, AI is moving from
I spend most of my year in conversations with technology leaders, asking what’s working, what isn’t, and what keeps them up at night. Lately, those conversations have taken on a different quality. The question used to be “What can we do with AI?” Now it’s “How do we move from experimentation to impact?” The focus
The rise of digital entrepreneurship, a sector led by visionaries who utilize technology to disrupt and reinvent industries, has permanently altered the face of modern business. Such entrepreneurs, exemplified by figures like Martin van Blerk, leverage technological advancements to innovatively address new or existing market needs. The importance of entrepreneurs in the tech sector cannot be overstated as they create
