Trend lists

This List covers trend insights about the future of the nuclear energy industry, insights curated in 2022.

This List covers trend insights about the future of fusion energy, insights curated in 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the business world across industries, and operational models may never be the same again. For instance, the rapid shift to remote work and online commerce has accelerated the need for digitization and automation, forever altering how companies do business. This report section will cover the macro business trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023, including the increasing investment in technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to streamline operations and better serve customers. At the same time, 2023 will undoubtedly hold many challenges, such as data privacy and cybersecurity, as businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape. In what has been termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we may see companies—and the nature of business—evolve at an unprecedented rate.

Infrastructure has been forced to keep up with the blinding pace of recent digital and societal advances. For instance, infrastructure projects that boost internet speed and facilitate renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important in today's digital and environmentally conscious age. These projects not only support the growing demand for fast and reliable internet but also help mitigate the environmental impact of energy consumption. Governments and private industries invest heavily in such initiatives, including deploying fiber-optic networks, solar and wind energy farms, and energy-efficient data centers. This report section explores various infrastructure trends, including the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G networks, and renewable energy frameworks that Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.

In this report section, we take a closer look at the drug development trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023, which have seen significant advancements recently, particularly in vaccine research. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the development and distribution of vaccines and necessitated the introduction of various technologies into this field. For instance, artificial intelligence (AI) has played a crucial role in drug development, enabling faster and more accurate analysis of large amounts of data. Moreover, AI-powered tools, such as machine learning algorithms, can identify potential drug targets and predict their effectiveness, streamlining the drug discovery process. Despite its many benefits, there remain ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI in drug development, such as the potential for biased results.

This List covers trend insights about the future of climate change, insights curated in 2022.

Innovation in the Arts Sector discusses various unique methods, tools, artistic forms and expression, strategies, and more.

The world is seeing rapid advancements in environmental technologies that aim to reduce negative ecological impacts. These technologies encompass many fields, from renewable energy sources and energy-efficient buildings to water treatment systems and green transportation. Likewise, businesses are becoming increasingly proactive in their sustainability investments. Many are ramping up efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize waste, including investing in renewable energy, implementing sustainable business practices, and using eco-friendly materials. By embracing green technologies, companies hope to reduce their environmental impact while benefiting from cost savings and improved brand reputation. This report section will cover the green tech trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.

Biotechnology is advancing at breakneck speed, constantly making breakthroughs in fields such as synthetic biology, gene editing, drug development and therapies. However, while these breakthroughs may result in more personalized healthcare, governments, industries, companies, and even individuals must consider the ethical, legal, and social implications of biotech’s rapid advances. This report section will explore some of the biotech trends and discoveries Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.

Quantumrun Foresight's annual trends report aims to help individual readers better understand those trends that are set to shape their lives over the decades ahead and to help organizations make more informed decisions to guide their mid-to-long-term strategies. In this 2023 edition, the Quantumrun team prepared 674 unique insights, divided into 27 sub-reports (below) that span a diverse collection of technological breakthroughs and societal change. Read freely and share widely!

This List covers trend insights about the future of the ESG Sector. Insights curated in 2023.

This List covers trend insights about the future of pharmacy innovation, insights curated in 2022.

This List covers trend insights about the future of Artificial intelligence, insights curated in 2023.

This List covers trend insights about the future of world population, insights curated in 2022.

While the COVID-19 pandemic rocked global healthcare, it may also have accelerated the industry's technological and medical advancements in recent years. This report section will take a closer look at some of those ongoing healthcare developments that Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023. For instance, advances in genetic research and micro and synthetic biology are providing new insights into disease causes and strategies for prevention and treatment. As a result, the focus of healthcare is shifting from reactive treatment of symptoms to proactive health management. Precision medicine—which uses genetic information to tailor treatment to individuals—is becoming increasingly prevalent, as are wearable technologies that modernize patient monitoring. These trends are poised to transform healthcare and improve patient outcomes, but they are not without a few ethical and practical challenges.

Technological advancements are not restricted to the private sector, and governments worldwide are also adopting various innovations and systems to improve and streamline governance. Meanwhile, antitrust legislation has seen a marked increase over the last few years as many governments amended and increased tech industry regulations to level the playing field for smaller and more traditional companies. Misinformation campaigns and public surveillance have also been on the rise, and governments around the globe as well as non-governmental bodies, are taking steps to regulate and eliminate these threats to protect citizens. This report section will consider some of the technologies adopted by governments, ethical governance considerations, and antitrust trends that Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023.