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Health care: The Future is Now

A report on my keynote for the 2016 Benefits Pro conference in Fort Lauderdale earlier this week. Health care: The Future is Now BenefitsPro, April 2016 BY SHAWN MOYNIHAN When listening to futurist Jim Carroll speak, one thing becomes apparent quickly: The future belongs to those who are fast. Onstage Monday delivering the keynote at […]

The Kids Who Own Our Future!

So I golf with this guy at our Club. He’s a grade 5 teacher, and this has led to some fascinating discussions about the next generation. At one point, he asked me to come in and speak to his class. I initially demurred; while I spend a great deal of time speaking at massive association […]

Dow Interviews Jim Carroll on the World in 2025

I was recently interviewed by IN Magazine, the global publication of Dow’s Packaging Division, for why thoughts on trends that will impact the packaging industry, and hence, throughout the consumer and packaged goods sector. —— Four trends driving change towards 2025 are……. Impact of technology, especially digital The next workforce generation has a fundamentally different outlook […]

Article: “As a PGA Pro, What Are You Going to Do With Drones?”

I just wrote an article for the PGA of Canada, around the issue of new technologies coming into the game. Enjoy! You can access the full PDF of the article As a PGA Pro, What Are You Going to Do with Drones? Sometime in the next few years, someone is going to arrive at a […]

Why Today’s Tesla ModelS3 Announcement is Bigger Than You Think – No Industry “Owns” Their Future in the Future!

Back in 2003, or maybe it was 2005 …. I was invited by DaimlerChrysler — then the merged entity of Chrysler and Mercedes Benz, a merger which would eventually fail — to participate in a strategic planning session that would look at the future of the auto industry. And so I travelled to Mercedes HQ […]

Futurist Jim Carroll to Urge Faster, More Strategic Innovation During PRISM Keynote Address

In May, I’ll open the Professional Records & Information Services Management annual conference in Bonita Springs, Florida, and will focus on some of the key issues in terms of corporate records management. They recently interviewed me, and have run this article on my keynote. Futurist Jim Carroll to Urge Faster, More Strategic Innovation During PRISM […]

Article: 4 Truths About the Future of Associations

In a few weeks, I’ll keynote the Digital Now conference — it’s a get together of executives from major associations across the US. I’ve spent quite a bit of time speaking to, and writing about, the association sector — check out the Association Trends section of my blog for more. Deirdre Reed writes numerous articles […]

Article: ‘Think Like A Farmer’ – The Real Innovators

The National Watermelon Association recently ran a blog post, with some succinct coverage of my thoughts on the future of agriculture, and the opportunities that come from innovation. It seemed like a good read, so I’ll repost it here! I know that I’m ‘singing to the choir’ when I write that the real innovators of […]

Article: 5 Essential Things to Know About the Accelerating Future

Another one of my articles for GE Reports has been published. In this era of hyperconnectivity, transformation is happening faster and impacting every industry. To thrive in this environment, you need to understand these five things. Someday, we will look back and realize that we live in one of the most fascinating periods in history, […]

Video: The Rapid Emergence of New Careers

From my keynote for the global Worldskills conference in São Paulo, Brazil! What types of new careers are emerging around us?

Video: The Acceleration of Skills in the Era of the Internet of Things @WorldSkills in São Paulo

From my keynote in São Paulo for the WorldSkills Global Competition …. how will the iOT impact skilled trades and other careers?

Trend: My thoughts on the future of ‘specialty foods’

I was recently interviewed by the folks at the Speciality Foods Association, for my thoughts on what is happening in their sector. How a Futurist Deciphers Trends By Brandon Fox, January 2016 Author, speaker, and consultant Jim Carroll offers global trend analysis and strategies for change to companies as varied as Johnson & Johnson, the […]

Article: “Can’t ignore the trends in agriculture”

Farm & Dairy Magazine interviewed me a few months back, and have since published an article with some of my thoughts about the future of agriculture. It’s a good read! Can’t ignore the trends in agriculture Farm & Dairy, by Susan Crowell January 2016 I must’ve read at least 10 “top trends for 2016” articles […]

Trend: The Future of Sports? All Interaction, All The Time!

Last week, I appeared in USA Today, in an article about the future of sports. They interviewed me just after my keynote on the main stage at the massive PGA Merchandise Show, and so there is an obvious slant towards golf. My quote and obserations are below. This isn’t the first time I’ve talked about […]

Article: “Jim Carroll: Power to the people means energy-sharing”

A few weeks ago I was interviewed by The Big Issue, a UK publication that is mostly sold by the homeless and long-term unemployed. As noted on their Web site, “Since The Big Issue was launched in 1991 we have helped thousands of vulnerable people take control of their lives. We currently work with around 2000 […]

Video: Why Autonomous Vehicle Technology is a Lot Like Teenage Sex!

(Yes, it’s safe for work!”) From a recent keynote for Volvo / Mack Trucks North America leadership meeting. A dinner talk, so you have to build some tremendous fun into it. I had the crowd in stitches! But the clip makes a point — autonomous technology is coming quickly, but we’ll go through the Gartner […]

Trend: Golf, Technology, and Growing the Game: My Most Recent Keynote for the PGA!

The PGA of America invited me in again to headline their main stage, to talk about how various emerging technologies will provide opportunities to grow the game. I was delighted to share the same stage as Bubba Watson, Lee Trevino and Hank Haney among others! Here’s the entire video, running about 35 minutes in length. […]

A Keynote at the PGA Merchandise Show!

The PGA of America (Professional Golfers Association) invited me back! I previously was the opening keynote speaker for the 2010 Annual General Meeting. They brought me into the massive PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week; I was invited to provide a keynote on the main stage on the future impact of technology on golf, […]

3 Ways Energy Innovation Will Heat Up in 2016

From an article I wrote for GE Reports, a global publication of General Electric. From advances in renewables to data-driven efficiencies and empowered consumers, 2016 offers the opportunity to shape the future of energy. In my view, 2016 will prove to be a watershed year when it comes to sustainable energy. Years from now, we’ll […]

I’m keynoting Mosaic AgCollege this January!

[ I’m honored to be one of the keynote speakers at the 2016 Mosaic AgCollege in Orlando in January. It’s an annual event held by the Mosaic Company, the world’s leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash, nitrogen fertilizers and feed ingredients for the agriculture industry, for their key clients. My focus? The future of […]

Trend: Why Manufacturing Needs to Reinvent Itself – Fast!

I had a long conversation with a potential client in the manufacturing sector the other day; they’re looking to bring me in for a keynote in 2016. I’ve developed a reputation in the industry for some cutting edge insight into the key trends that are redefining every single aspect of the sector at an extremely […]

Accelerating the Auto Industry – and the Challenge of Change!

I’ve been doing a number of keynotes in the automotive, trucking and transportation sector. Groups such as Volvo/Mack Trucks dealer conference; the Colorado Transportation Summit, the National Association of Truck Stop Owners, Chrysler, and various motor vehicle dealer association conferences. I’ve also had some fairly widespread coverage in the media. There are a large number […]

Article: 6 Ways the Real Estate Game will be Different in 2045

I just remembered about this article; Real Estate Australia (the national association for realtors) interviewed me about future real estate trends. You can find the original article here. 6 ways the real estate game will be different in 2045 by REA , 26 JUN 2014 Close your eyes for a minute and just imagine how […]

GE Reports: "What Can The Energy Sector Learn From The MP3? Interview With Futurist Jim Carroll"

We are now in the era of `personal energy infrastructure management,’” where connected consumers are gaining increasing control over energy consumption and production, says Jim Carroll, a futurist and energy expert. Could the energy generation and distribution industry find itself in the same position as music companies did n the past — stuck defending an […]