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20 Trends into 2030: Are You Ready for The Massive Transformation of Just About Everything?
It's time to get your future on! In the era of acceleration, when everything is speeding up, it's difficult to imagine where we might be in 10 years. But I can do that - that's my…
"We Used To ...." - A Look Back at How Primitive Our World Was in 2019
Part of the art of figuring out the future comes not from looking forward, but by looking back. What that idea in mind, here's a list of things we used to do back in 2019 that we…
Keynote: Matheson Financial, Dallas, Texas - The Future of Construction in the Era of Robotics and AI
This company is involved in financing of major construction, energy and infrastructure projects, and once a year, brings together its key clients for a look at the key issues…
Keynote: Itron Leadership Meeting, San Diego, CA - The Future of Energy Utilities : Connected, Intelligent, Localized
This organization provides infrastructure and technology solutions to the energy utility sector. Once a year, they bring together their leadership team for an intense season to…
Keynote: The Energy Authority, Jacksonville : When The Future Redefines the Future for Utilities!
Micro-grids, renewable energy, electric-to-vehicle grid technology, intelligent infrastructure, the Internet of Things, a shift from carbon vehicles to electric resulting in a big…
19 Trends for 2019: #18 Intelligent Infrastructure Gains Traction
Do you ever stop and stare at streetlights and wondering how they are changing in the era of acceleration? I do! Intelligent infrastructure is the Rodney Dangerfield of the age of…
Daily Inspiration: "Intelligent, hyperconnected infrastructure is the Rodney Dangerfield of the era of autonomy!"
“Intelligent, hyperconnected infrastructure is the Rodney Dangerfield of the era of autonomy!” - Futurist Jim Carroll It gets no respect. Everyone’s talking about self-driving…
Article: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics In Construction: 'Massively Transformative'
When I spoke in Oman last November, I spent a little bit of my time on stage talking about artificial intelligence. It caught the attention of the folks from Gulf Construction…
19 Trends for 2019: #5 - The Impact of Massive Urbanization
Simply put, megacities are the future. This results in new careers, new infrastructure, new innovation, new trends! Cities own the future, and the impact will be everywhere. One…
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