If 2024 was about laying the groundwork for digital transformation, 2025 is about scaling those innovations in ways that redefine industries—but there’s a catch. We’re standing at the crossroads of major technological and environmental shifts. In the second installment of our Biggest Trends Across Industries series, we explore how smart cities, Web3, and regenerative agriculture…
As the pace of innovation speeds up and global concerns over the climate crisis hit a critical inflection point, consumers are demanding more than one-size-fits-all solutions. They want hyper-personalized experiences, seamless digital interactions, and products that align with their values. At Innovationedge, we’re monitoring shifts in consumer preferences, how companies respond, and which emerging technologies…
As organizations navigate rapid technological advancements, economic volatility, and shifting workforce dynamics, a new set of trends has emerged over the last 12 months that’s reshaping industries and redefining priorities for leaders worldwide. From the explosive rise of AI-driven innovation to the growing regenerative movement that’s pushing us to get “back to our roots,” this…
Every year I come away from CES (Consumer Electronics Show) amazed at how influential technology has become in our lives. It’s not just about clever gadgets, large screen TVs, concept cars, and shiny objects – it’s about the many ways our world is changing. The displays and talks reflected how everything from healthcare, the environment,…
What is one of the fastest ways to reach more customers, tap new markets, and test new product concepts? If you guessed Amazon, you’re right. As e-commerce is becoming integral to companies’ go-to-market strategies, having an Amazon strategy is key. For many of our clients, the shift to selling on Amazon is a priority – and…
Accenture, a global consulting firm, predicts that intelligent automation will be 2016’s biggest tech trend, perhaps even the biggest trend of the century. Although I think it’s a little early to forecast one trend for all of this century (it’s still pretty early yet!), I do think IA already has made a significant shift in…
Grow your own meat? Killing animals for meat may someday become a thing of the past. Scientist Mark Post is the head of the department of vascular physiology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and he is at the forefront of developing research to produce meat without the need for livestock breeding. In this video,…
Many inventors, entrepreneurs and companies I’ve worked with have been embracing some unusual and unique creative strategies to deliver innovation and growth. It’s that kind of creativity that brings me to Portugal this morning, presenting at the 12th annual European Conference on Creativity and Innovation. It’s a hands-on experience in which I am helping leaders…
I’m in Amsterdam, wrapping up a two-day Masterclass Collaboration Frameworks for Innovation workshop showing innovators a hands-on approach to leveraging internal and external networks to extend their capabilities. It’s been a fantastic experience both for me as a teacher/speaker and for those who are now going to apply all they’ve learned about the tools and…
I recently returned from our first Food & Beverage 2011: Sustainable Innovation Summit last week in Chicago, where some of the top innovation leaders from small and large global food giants (Kraft, General Mills, Heinz, Smuckers and many others), gathered to talk about innovation. We learned from each other how to better create a user…
