Location intelligence and the conference industry
Convene Magazine is the official publication of the Professional Convention Management Association. In their December 2009 issue, they have part 2 of their annual…
Associations · Media & Press
Pervasive Connectivity!
I still believe the defining trend of the next decade will involve "pervasive connectivity," as everything around us "plugs into the cloud" -- aka the Internet of Things…
Connected World (IoT & Digital Twins) · Future Trends (Videos)
PacMan in the streets! Challenge Yourself to Think Differently!
When you've got 4,000 people from large cities and small towns across America, thinking about how to solve some of the big problems faced by society, you can suggest…
Innovation Stories · Keynotes & Events
Innovation and the concept of "chameleon revenue"
I am not alone in thinking we're in the midst of a significant economic transformation. As Mick Fleming, president of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, said…
Faster - The Acceleration Economy · Growth Strategy
Location Intelligence and the Future of Recreation!
Here I am speaking to an audience of 4,000 at the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress in Salt Lake City - a keynote in which I challenge recreation…
Faster - The Acceleration Economy · Innovation Stories
Report: The future of education
Earlier this year, I was invited to keynote a conference of leading US higher educators and academics at the College Board Colloquium. This is one of the leading…
Education · Megatrends
Reinventing the future with transformative technology!
We live in transformative times. The sad fact is, many are unaware of that fact, and as a result, are missing out for opportunities for innovation. Bill Gates once…
Energy & Utilities · Megatrends
Today's jobless recovery was predicted in 1987
Way back in 1987, I was immersed in many of the early networking technologies which would one day form the Internet. I was convinced that we were at the edge of a…
Future & Trends · Human Capital
Article : The Future of Energy
There's no doubt that one of the biggest issues facing the planet and its inhabitants in the coming decades is how we treat the dual challenges of energy and the…
Energy & Utilities · Media & Press
What's next with economic development? My report from Missouri ....
Two weeks ago, I was featured as the closing speaker at the 2009 Governor's Conference on Economic Development, the 51st annual event of this type. Governor Jay Nixon…
Government · Growth Strategy
10 Questions to Ask Yourself as the Recovery Begins....
Are you in the right frame of mind to cope with the future, particularly as it becomes evident that an economic recovery is beginning. Here's a few questions you can…
Megatrends