We are in the midst of a global economic upheaval of unprecedented magnitude and the largest expansion of the U.S economy in history. This keynote is Mary’s ongoing economic forecast that she updates as frequently as necessary given the conditions and changes. Mary’s economic forecasts are valued for her accuracy and insights. Today we are […]
We are in the midst of a global economic upheaval of unprecedented magnitude. Global headwinds continue to gather as the trade wars escalate, the Eurozone stalls out and there is a global synchronized deceleration which includes China and Japan. Talk of a global recession increases and global risks are on the downside. The short-term looks
Powerful disruptive and diverse forces are sculpting a new economic and social landscape in America and across the globe. In this provocative, energizing keynote, Mary discusses the disruptive changes in this “age of acceleration” and the extreme difficulty of human adaptability. Includes some surprising demographic shifts; the diffusion of AI and IoT, and a look
There are six major social shifts in Chinese society that will make all of China’s generations dynamic for the foreseeable future. These shifts are creating fault lines in the Chinese social landscape and rapid change in the values and attitudes within each of China’s generations. Yet, overall social change will unfold in uneven and surprising ways. Adoption
Work as we know it is ending. What are the skills of the next future? What about the rise of smart machines? What if there isn’t enough work for everyone of the working age? How long will people work given the extreme longevity unfolding? The Millennial generation joins the workforce with markedly different expectations and
Increasingly, the future will unfold in emerging markets. On this site, Mary shares her insight and foresight on the future of China and other emerging markets across many of skills you will need. Drawing on years of global forecasting experience, primary research and strategy work with global and national companies, Mary shows you how to
Accurately foretelling the future is Mary’s unique passion and skill. In 2000, soon after launching The Center for the Future of China at Peking University, and when she was still at The Institute for the Future in the Silicon Valley, she founded a new company focused on innovative and visionary strategies to navigate the future,
You are what you eat. The old adage is increasingly meaningful as consumers become more knowledgeable not only about health and nutrition, but about food sources and sustainability. The following seven long-term trends will shape the consumption of food for at least the next seven years and have profound implications across diverse industries: 1. Locally Sourced Consumers