Fourth Industrial Revolution
5 trends for the future of manufacturing
From the rise of the robots to Augmented Reality glasses.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Inclusive Growth
Towards a human-centered model of economic growth
The 21st century calls for a new kind of leadership to inspire confidence in the ability of technology to enhance human potential rather than substitute for it. This is precisely the lead...
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Podcast: Are we ready to live and work alongside robots?
How advanced will specialized robots that can interact safely with their environment be in the near future? What is the entrepreneurial system around these today, and how will the emergin...
Emerging Technologies
It’s time to think differently about cyber security
Forward-looking companies are thinking not only about how criminals can gain access to networks, but also what they do when they’re inside.
Future of Production
Why robots should inspire hope, not fear
Combining human brainpower with artificial intelligence, virtual reality and automatization will revolutionize how we work.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Q&A: What role will robots play in our lives?
Ding Xia is a Director of Investment at Ecovacs Robotics and a Global Shaper with the Suzhou Hub.
Innovation
Companies benefit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but do countries?
Innovative tech companies are outperforming their national economies. Here's why.
Environment
Nature is more valuable than you thought. Here are four reasons why
Nature, through evolution, has been solving problems for billions of years. Now, it could help us to solve some of the most pressing global challenges.
International Security
Six ways to spot a cyber security risk before it explodes
Cybersecurity is a microcosm of the human tendency to disregard a threat that is not immediate. This needs to change.
Work
How new technologies can create huge numbers of meaningful jobs
Technology has the potential to eliminate entire industries. But it also continues to create opportunities for employers and employees alike.
Big Data
'Big health’ and the future of medicine in China
The imminent launch of three national databases and the rise of wearables is the start of the revolution China’s over-burdened healthcare system badly needs.
China
How to follow our #amnc17 meeting in China
Here is our guide on how to follow #amnc17 on our digital channels, as well as how to embed individual sessions on your website.
Future of the Internet
Augmented Reality is already changing the way we work. Here's the proof
There’s no need to imagine AR’s potential for improving the way we do our jobs - it's already happening.
Aviation and Travel
When will we see a Tesla of the skies?
Recently, Boeing and JetBlue Technology Ventures announced their funding for an electric regional aircraft made by aviation start-up Zunum. Judging by the reactions from the media and the...
Future of Consumption
Universal Basic Income is no magic bullet against poverty, finds OECD
The idea of a guaranteed monthly income paid to everyone is gaining traction – but do the numbers add up?