CINXE.COM

<!Doctype html> <html lang='en'> <head> <title>Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian : tech startups</title> <link rel='canonical' href='https://www.futurefestival.com/news/tech-startups' /> <meta property='fb:page_id' content='58207373724' /> <meta property='title' content='Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian tech startups'/> <meta name='description' content='tech startups - Trend Hunter’s Future Festival World Summit brings together the world’s top innovators, and among this impressive attendee list, are co...'/> <meta name='keywords' content='tech startups, tech-startups'/> <meta name='copyright' content='Trend Hunter Inc.'> <meta property='image' content='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp'/> <link rel='image_src' type='image/jpeg' href='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp'/> <meta property='og:title' content='Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian' /> <meta property='og:description' content='tech startups - Trend Hunter’s Future Festival World Summit brings together the world’s top innovators, and among this impressive attendee list, are co...'/> <meta property='og:url' content='https://www.futurefestival.com/news/tech-startups'/> <meta property='og:site_name' content='TrendHunter.com'/> <meta property='og:image' content='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp'/> <meta property='og:type' content='article'/> <link rel='preload' href='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp' as='image'> <meta name='viewport' content='width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0'> <meta charset='UTF-8'> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/icons/manifest/apple-touch-icon.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/icons/manifest/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/icons/manifest/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="mask-icon" href="https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/icons/manifest/safari-pinned-tab.svg" color="#000000"> <meta name="theme-color" content="#000000"> <link rel="manifest" href="https://www.trendhunter.com/apps/inc/manifest.json"> <meta property='fb:app_id' content='85925738555' /> <meta name='copyright' content='Trend Hunter Inc.'> <link rel='preconnect' href='https://www.trendhunter.com' /><link rel='preconnect' href='https://fonts.gstatic.com' /> <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto+Mono&family=Roboto:wght@100;300;400;500;700&family=Material+Icons&display=swap' rel='preload' as='style'> <link href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto+Mono&family=Roboto:wght@100;300;400;500;700&family=Material+Icons&display=swap' rel='stylesheet'> <link href='https://www.trendhunter.com/apps/css/style?s=all&v=17326.4' rel='stylesheet' async type='text/css'> <script type='application/ld+json'> {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Article","articleBody":"Trend Hunter's Future Festival World Summit brings together the world's top innovators, and among this impressive attendee list, are countless technology startups that use Future Festival's Future Party as a platform to demonstrate their work, and network with other like-minded individuals. An article written by The Toronto Guardian titled 'Cool Startups from the Trend Hunter Future Festival World Summit' explores some of the impressive tech startups that attended the event in early October. The list details innovative companies such as North Eyewear, Sprout Collection, Occupied Virtual Reality, Wish Play, Trees for the Future and more. You can read The Toronto Guardian's full list of impressive tech startups that attended Future Festival <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https:\/\/torontoguardian.com\/2019\/11\/startups-trend-hunter-future-festival\/">here<\/a>.","datePublished":"2019-11-27T16:55:00Z","headline":"Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TREND HUNTER Inc.","url":"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/cdn.trendhunterstatic.com\/Logo2019-400.png"},"dateModified":"2019-11-27T16:55:00Z","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/news\/tech-startups"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ellen Smith","url":"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/cdn.trendhunterstatic.com\/thumbs\/418\/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp","width":800,"height":800}} </script> <style> :root{--btn-hover:#EA2027}; </style> <style> .tha__loginDialog{position:absolute; bottom:50%; transform:translateY(50%);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);padding:15px;width:calc(100% - 80px); margin:5px;left:5px;} .tha__loginDialogMessage{font-size:19px;text-align:center; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:20px;} .tha__loginDialogButtons{text-align:center;} .tha__loginDialogButton{display:inline-block;width:auto;} .tha__loginDialogButton:first-child{margin-right:5px;} .tha__loginDialogButton:last-child{margin-left:5px;} .tha--toplist .tha__loginDialog{position:relative; bottom:0%; transform:none; width:100%; margin:0px; margin-bottom:var(--aspace); border:1px solid black;left:0px;background:white;} .tha--ideablurred .tha__articleInner{display:flex; flex-flow:column;} .tha--ideablurred .tha__gallery {order:0;} /*reverted*/ .tha--ideablurred .gal__mainImage{max-height:40vh; } .th--hasdisplay .tha--trends .tha__title2{text-align:left;} .th--hasdisplay .tha--trends .tha__references{text-align:left;} .tha--news .tha__scoreCont{display:none; } @media(max-width:767px){ .tha__loginDialog{width:calc(100% - 20px);} } </style> </head> <body class='th th--hasdisplay' data-url='/news/tech-startups' data-id='418540'> <header class='th__header thh thh--hasCatMenu '>  <div class='thh__inner'> <div class='th__container thh__container'> <div class='thh__logoCont thh__logoCont--futurefestival'> <i class='material-icons thh__menuBtn'>menu</i> <a href='https://www.futurefestival.com' ><img alt='Future Festival Logo' border=0 width=137.2 height=40 class='thh__logo thh__logo--futurefestival' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/logos/trend-hunter-future-festival-innovation-conference.png?auto=webp'/></a> <i class='material-icons thh__searchTopIcon'>search</i> </div> <div class='thh__navs'> <form class='thh__searchFormMobile' action='https://www.trendhunter.com/results'> <input type='text' class='thh__textInput' name='search' placeholder='Explore a topic'/> </form> <nav class='thh__nav'> <a data-page='content' title='Ideas' href='https://www.trendhunter.com' class='thh__link'>Ideas</a> <a data-page='insights' title='Insights' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/pro' class='thh__link'>Insights</a> <a data-page='innovation' title='Innovation' href='https://www.innovationstrategy.com' class='thh__link'>Innovation</a> <a data-page='advisory' title='Services' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports' class='thh__link'>Services</a> <a data-page='ai' title='AI' href='https://www.trendhunter.ai' class='thh__link'>AI</a> <a data-page='gpt' title='GPT' href='https://www.trendhunter.ai/gpt' class='thh__link'>GPT</a> <a data-page='tools' title='Dashboard' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/dashboard' class='thh__link'>Dashboard</a> <a data-page='newbook' title='Books' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/best-innovation-books' class='thh__link'>Books</a> <a data-page='keynotes' title='Keynotes' href='https://www.jeremygutsche.com' class='thh__link'>Keynotes</a> <a data-page='masterclasses' title='training' href='https://www.futuristu.com' class='thh__link'>Training</a> <a data-page='events' title='Events' href='https://www.futurefestival.com' class='thh__link'>Events</a> <a data-page='categories' title='Categories' href='https://www.futurefestival.com' class='thh__link thh__link--mobileonly'>Categories</a> </nav> <div class='thh__nav2'> <a data-page='about' title='About    ' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/about-trend-hunter' class='thh__link thh__link--about'>About    </a> <a data-page='profile' title= 'Log in' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/login' class='thh__link thh__link--login'>Log in</a> <i class='material-icons thh__searchIcon thh__icon' data-page='search'>search</i> <i class='material-icons thh__emailIcon thh__icon' data-page='email'>share</i> <a data-page='futurefestivalcom' title='FutureFestival.com' href='https://www.futurefestival.com' class='thh__link thh__link--mobileonly'>FutureFestival.com</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pages'> <div data-page='content' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com'>Ideas</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 478,779 inspiring examples.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendreports.com'>Trend Reports</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Discover why 1,287 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/newsletter'>Newsletter</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Join 104,865 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrends'>How to Hunt</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='insights' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/pro'>Consumer Insights</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendreports.com'>Trend Reports</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Discover why 1,287 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/newsletter'>Newsletter</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Join 104,865 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrends'>How to Hunt</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='advisory' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports'>Advisory & Services</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendreports.com'>Trend Reports</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/plans'>Plans</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='innovation' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.innovationstrategy.com'>Articles & Magazine</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.innovationstrategy.com/awards'>Innovation Awards</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports'>Advisory & Services</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.innovationassessment.com'>Innovation Assessment</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futuristu.com'>FuturistU</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/best-innovation-books'>Innovation Books</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='keynotes' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.jeremygutsche.com'>Jeremy Gutsche</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/best-innovation-keynote-speakers'>Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com/custom-training'>Custom Training & Events</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='masterclasses' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futuristu.com/custom-innovation-masterclass'>Custom Masterclasses</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futuristu.com/future-festival-masterclass'>FuturistU 5-Day Program </a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futuristu.com/elearning'>Online eLearning</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrends'>How to Hunt</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='about' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/contact'>Contact</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/about-trend-hunter'>About Us</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/social'>Follow-Us</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrends'>How to Hunt</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/faq'>FAQ</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/community'>Community</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/team'>Team</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/jobs'>Jobs</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/news'>News</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/join'>Join</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/advertise'>Advertising</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='profile' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/portfolio'>Portfolio</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/submit'>Add a Trend</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/mytrends'>My Trends</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/settings'>Settings</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl thh__itemLbl--login' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/redirectlogin'>Login</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='events' class='thh__page'> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com'>Future Festival<br/> Innovation Events</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/innovation-webinars'>Free Webinars</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.</div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__pageLine'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com/custom-training'>Custom Training & Events</a> <div class='thh__itemDesc'>Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='categories' class='thh__page'> <div class='th__container'> <div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/'>All</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/ai'>AI</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/tech'>Tech</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle'>Life</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture'>Culture</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign'>Design</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing'>Ads</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/business'>Business</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/eco'>Eco</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood'>Good</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury'>Luxury</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion'>Fashion</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/unique'>Bizarre</a> </div><div class='thh__itemLine'> <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/keynotetrends'>Keynotes</a> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='futurefestivalcom' class='thh__page'> <div class='th__container'> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com'>Conference Info</a> </div> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com/sponsorships'>Sponsorships</a> </div> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com/faq'>FAQ</a> </div> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com/newsandupdates'>News & Updates</a> </div> <div class='thh__itemLine th__container' > <a class='thh__itemLbl' href='https://www.futurefestival.com#buynow'>Buy Tickets</a> </div> </div> </div> <div data-page='search' class='thh__page'> <div class='th__container'> <div class='thh__searchMsg'>Search our database of 478,779 cutting edge ideas.</div> <form class='thh__searchForm' action='https://www.trendhunter.com/results'> <input type='text' name='search' class='thh__textInput' placeholder='Explore a topic'/> <button type='submit' class='th__btn th__btn--wonb'>SEARCH</button> </form> <div class='thh__searchTags'></div> </div> </div> <div data-page='email' class='thh__page thh__page--newsletter'> <div class='th__container'> <div class='thh__newsletterMsg'>Join 104,865 entrepreneurs, innovators and CEOs who rely on our weekly trend report to stay ahead of the crowd.<br/>You'll get special access to premium content and trend research that cannot be found anywhere else.</div> <a class='thh__newsletterLink' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/newsletter'>View last week's newsletter</a> <form class='thh__newsletterSignup' action='https://www.trendhunter.com/newsletter' target='_blank' method='post'> <input style='display:none;' type='text' name='email' class='thh__textInput' placeholder='Your Email'/> <button type='submit' class='th__btn th__btn--wonb'>SUBSCRIBE NOW</button> </form> <div class='thh__socialMessage'>Follow Trend Hunter</div> <div class='thh__social'> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' target='_blank' href='https://www.facebook.com/trendhunter' rel='me noopener noreferrer' ></a> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' target='_blank' href='https://www.twitter.com/trendhunter' rel='me noopener noreferrer'></a> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--youtube' target='_blank' href='https://www.youtube.com/trendhunter' rel='me noopener noreferrer'></a> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' target='_blank' href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/trend-hunter/' rel='me noopener noreferrer'></a> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--instagram' target='_blank' rel='me noopener noreferrer' href='https://instagram.com/trend_hunter'></a> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' target='_blank' rel='me noopener noreferrer' href='https://pinterest.com/trendhunter/'></a> <a class='thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--tiktok' target='_blank' rel='me noopener noreferrer' href='https://www.tiktok.com/@trend_hunter'></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class='thh__catNav thh__catNav--custom'> <div class='th__container thh__catNavInner'> <a href='https://www.futurefestival.com#whyattendthisyear' title='Why Attend?' class='thh__catLink '>Why Attend?</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com#speakers' title='Speakers' class='thh__catLink '>Speakers</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com#content' title='Content' class='thh__catLink '>Content</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com#schedule' title='Schedule & Venue' class='thh__catLink '>Schedule & Venue</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com/sponsorships' title='Sponsorships' class='thh__catLink '>Sponsorships</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com/mediapartners' title='Media' class='thh__catLink '>Media</a><a href='javascript:void(0);' title='Brochure' class='thh__catLink freeOverview'>Brochure</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com#faq' title='FAQ' class='thh__catLink '>FAQ</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com/newsandupdates' title='News & Updates' class='thh__catLink '>News & Updates</a><a href='https://www.futurefestival.com#buynow' title='Buy Tickets' class='thh__catLink '>Buy Tickets</a> <a title='DASHBOARD' class='thh__catLink thh__catLink--mobile' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/dashboard'>DASHBOARD</a> <a title='RESEARCH' class='thh__catLink thh__catLink--mobile' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports'>RESEARCH</a> <a title='KEYNOTES' class='thh__catLink thh__catLink--mobile' href='https://www.jeremygutsche.com'>KEYNOTES</a> <a title='EVENTS' class='thh__catLink thh__catLink--mobile' href='https://www.futurefestival.com'>EVENTS</a> </div> </div> </div><div class='thh__fixedSpacer'></div><div class='thh__shadowCover'></div> </header> <div class='tha__outer'> <div class='th__article th__container tha tha--idea tha--news ' data-eid='418540' data-cid='16' data-relorder='[418540,414219,406805,412811,397654,403288,410604,410278,415520,410631]' > <div class='tha__inner'> <div class='tha__top'> <h1 class='tha__title1'>Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian</h1> <div class='tha__tg' > <div class='tha__tgSec tha__tgSec--left' data-btn='tgback'> <div class='tha__tgSecLbl'> Previous<br/>Set of<br/>Related<br/>Ideas </div><button type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--tg tha__btn--square' ><i class='material-icons'>arrow_back</i></button> </div> <div class='tha__tgArticles'><div class='tha__tgArticlesInner'><a class='tha__tgLink tha__tgLink--campaign' data-is='468' data-pc='1' data-rrcampaignid='51' data-id='1' href="javascript:THFormUserLoad();"> <div class='tha__tgImgCont'> <img width=230 height=150 class='tha__tgImg' loading='lazy' alt='FREE 2025 Trend Report' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/trendreport/2025-Trend-Report-Ad_TitleOnly.png' /> </div><div class='tha__tgTitle'>FREE 2025 Trend Report</div> </a><a class='tha__tgLink ' data-is='468' data-pc='1' data-id='414219' href="/news/2020-trend-report"> <div class='tha__tgImgCont'> <img width=230 height=150 class='tha__tgImg' loading='lazy' alt='Trend Hunter's 2020 Trend Report' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/414/414219/414219_1_230c.jpeg' /> </div><div class='tha__tgTitle'>Trend Hunter's 2020 Trend Report</div> </a><a class='tha__tgLink ' data-is='468' data-pc='1' data-id='406805' href="/news/super-early-bird"> <div class='tha__tgImgCont'> <img width=230 height=150 class='tha__tgImg' loading='lazy' alt='Future Festival Super Early Bird' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/406/406805/406805_1_230c.jpeg' /> </div><div class='tha__tgTitle'>Future Festival Super Early Bird</div> </a><a class='tha__tgLink ' data-is='468' data-pc='2' data-id='412811' href="/news/talking-to-strangers-review"> <div class='tha__tgImgCont'> <img width=230 height=150 class='tha__tgImg' loading='lazy' alt='Talking to Strangers' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/412/412811/412811_1_230c.jpeg' /> </div><div class='tha__tgTitle'>Talking to Strangers</div> </a><a class='tha__tgLink ' data-is='468' data-pc='1' data-id='397654' href="/news/retail-trend-keynote-speaker"> <div class='tha__tgImgCont'> <img width=230 height=150 class='tha__tgImg' loading='lazy' alt='The Future of Retail' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/397/397654/397654_1_230c.jpeg' /> </div><div class='tha__tgTitle'>The Future of Retail</div> </a></div></div> <div class='tha__tgSec tha__tgSec--right' data-btn='tgforward'> <div class='tha__tgSecLbl'> Next<br/>Set of<br/>Related<br/>Ideas </div><button type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--tg tha__btn--square' ><i class='material-icons'>arrow_forward</i></button> </div> </div> <article class='tha__articleCont'> <div class='tha__articleInner'> <div class='tha__gallery gal'> <div class='gal__main'> <img alt='Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian' class='gal__mainImage' data-btn='gallerynext' width=400 height=400 data-src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp' loading='eager' fetchpriority='high' srcset='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/418/418540/418540_1_230.jpeg?auto=webp 230w, https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/418/418540/418540_1_300.jpeg?auto=webp 300w, https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/418/418540/418540_1_468.jpeg?auto=webp 468w, https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/418/418540/418540_1_600.jpeg?auto=webp 600w, https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp 800w' sizes='(max-width:230px) 230px, (max-width:300px) 300px, (max-width:468px) 468px, (max-width:600px) 600px,(min-width:601px) 800px' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/418/tech-startups.jpeg?auto=webp' /> <button aria-label='Next Image' type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--gallery tha__btn--galleryNext' data-btn='gallerynext'></button> <button aria-label='Previous Image' type='button' class='tha__btn tha__btn--gallery tha__btn--galleryPrev' data-btn='galleryprev'></button> <div class='gal__buffer'></div> </div> <div class='gal__thumbs'> <div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='414219' data-pn='1'> <img loading='lazy' alt='Trend Hunter's 2020 Trend Report Image 1' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/414/414219/414219_1_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div><div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='406805' data-pn='1'> <img loading='lazy' alt='Future Festival Super Early Bird Image 1' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/406/406805/406805_1_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div><div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='412811' data-pn='1'> <img loading='lazy' alt='Talking to Strangers Image 1' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/412/412811/412811_1_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div><div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='412811' data-pn='2'> <img loading='lazy' alt='Talking to Strangers Image 2' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/412/412811/412811_2_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div><div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='397654' data-pn='1'> <img loading='lazy' alt='The Future of Retail Image 1' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/397/397654/397654_1_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div><div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='403288' data-pn='1'> <img loading='lazy' alt='Future Festival in The Hype Magazine Image 1' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/403/403288/403288_1_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div><div class='gal__thumb' data-btn='galthumb' data-id='410604' data-pn='1'> <img loading='lazy' alt='Future Festival in Cult/Tech Image 1' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/410/410604/410604_1_80.jpeg' class='gal__thumbImage' width=80 height=80 /> </div> <button type='button' class='tha__btn gal__similar' data-btn='gallerynext'> <div class='gal__similarNum'>11</div> <div class='gal__similarText'>SIMILAR</br>PHOTOS</div></button> </div> </div> <div class='tha__articleBody'> <h2 class='tha__title2'>The Innovative Tech Startups that Attend Future Festival</h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith</a> — November 27, 2019 — <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/about'>About</a></div></div><div class='tha__social'> <a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open("https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups","_blank");' rel='nofollow' href='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook</a> <a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open("https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Future+Festival+in+The+Toronto+Guardian+-+The+Innovative+Tech+Startups+that+Attend+Future+Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups","_blank");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter</a> <a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open("https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups&title=Future+Festival+in+The+Toronto+Guardian+-+The+Innovative+Tech+Startups+that+Attend+Future+Festival","_blank");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn</a> <a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open("https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Future+Festival+in+The+Toronto+Guardian+-+The+Innovative+Tech+Startups+that+Attend+Future+Festival","_blank");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest</a> </div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>Trend Hunter's Future Festival World Summit brings together the world's top innovators, and among this impressive attendee list, are countless technology startups that use Future Festival's Future Party as a platform to demonstrate their work, and network with other like-minded individuals. <br /> <br /> An article written by The Toronto Guardian titled 'Cool Startups from the Trend Hunter Future Festival World Summit' explores some of the impressive tech startups that attended the event in early October. The list details innovative companies such as North Eyewear, Sprout Collection, Occupied Virtual Reality, Wish Play, Trees for the Future and more. <br /> <br /> You can read The Toronto Guardian's full list of impressive tech startups that attended Future Festival <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://torontoguardian.com/2019/11/startups-trend-hunter-future-festival/">here</a>.</div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'> <div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes</div> <div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'> <div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Innovative Eyewear - </b>There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry by incorporating advanced technology and unique design elements.</div> </div><div class='tpt__aItem'> <div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Sustainable Fashion - </b>The fashion industry can be revolutionized by incorporating sustainable practices and materials to create eco-friendly clothing and accessories.</div> </div><div class='tpt__aItem'> <div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Virtual Reality Experiences - </b>There is a potential for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry through the development of immersive virtual reality experiences and applications.</div> </div></div> </div><div class='tpt__aSec'> <div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications</div> <div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'> <div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Eyewear - </b>The eyewear industry can benefit from exploring new technologies and materials to create innovative and stylish products.</div> </div><div class='tpt__aItem'> <div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Fashion - </b>The fashion industry has an opportunity to integrate sustainability into its practices to meet the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options.</div> </div><div class='tpt__aItem'> <div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Entertainment - </b>The entertainment industry can leverage virtual reality technology to create immersive and engaging experiences for audiences.</div> </div></div> </div></div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>0.4</div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score</div></div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity</div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:2%;'></div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:98%'></div></div></div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity</div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:1%;'></div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:99%'></div></div></div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness</div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'></div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'></div></div></div></div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'></span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'></span></div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'></span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'></span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'></span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'></span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'></span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__senior'></span></div></div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-316px ;background-color:#000000; '></div></div></div></div></div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='418540'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more</i></button></a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT</button></a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY</button></a></div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'></div> </div> </div> <div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:4%;'></div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:96%;'></div></div> </article> <aside class='tha__asideCont'> <a href='https://www.futurefestival.com' class='tha__sbb' > Future Festival Innovation conference <div class='tha__sbbImg' style='background-image:url("https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/ads/ff/future-festival-innovation-conference-vip-experience2.jpg");'></div> </a> <div class="sbb2 sbb2--display"> <div class="sbb2__display"> <a href="https://www.futurefestival.com"><img alt="Future Festival Innovation Conference" src="https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/ads/ff/future-festival-innovation-conference-team-ticket2.jpg" width=300 height=600 /></a> </div> </div> </aside> </div> <div class='tha__bottom'> <div class='tha__relPage' data-page='0'><a data-is='230c' data-id='403288' data-pc='1' href='/news/the-hype-magazine' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Future Festival in The Hype Magazine' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/403/403288/403288_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Future Festival in The Hype Magazine</div> <div class='thar__title2'>President Shelby Walsh Shares Future Festival Insights</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:48%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:52%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='410604' data-pc='1' href='/news/future-of-ai' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Future Festival in Cult/Tech' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/410/410604/410604_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Future Festival in Cult/Tech</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Lee Schneider Details His Takeaways on the Future of AI</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:14%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:86%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='410278' data-pc='1' href='/news/apco-worldwide' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='APCO Worldwide's 5 Future Festival Takeaways' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/410/410278/410278_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>APCO Worldwide's 5 Future Festival Takeaways</div> <div class='thar__title2'>APCO Recaps Their Future Festival Experience</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:14%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:86%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='415520' data-pc='1' href='/news/future-festival-takeaways' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Future Festival in Ryerson University's Fashion Zone' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/415/415520/415520_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Future Festival in Ryerson University's Fashion Zone</div> <div class='thar__title2'>The Fashion Zone's Future Festival Takeaways</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:15%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:85%'></div> </div> </a><a data-is='230c' data-id='410631' data-pc='1' href='/news/future-x' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five '> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Futurist Ady Floyd on the Future X Podcast' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/410/410631/410631_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Futurist Ady Floyd on the Future X Podcast</div> <div class='thar__title2'>Ady Floyd Speaks to the Process of Making a Keynote</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:12%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:88%'></div> </div> </a><a data-rel='["408598","409025","409035","409048","409156","409552","409572","409617","409618","409641"]' data-is='230c' data-id='412105' data-pc='10' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/september-2019-eco' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five thar--toplist'> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Top 100 Eco Trends in September' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/412/412105/412105_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Top 100 Eco Trends in September</div> <div class='thar__title2'>From Zero Waste Pizza Packaging to Reusable Mascara Tubes</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:65%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:35%'></div> </div> </a><a data-rel='["432651","432693","432697","433017","433027","433060","433076","433086","433130","433303"]' data-is='230c' data-id='437586' data-pc='10' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/october-2020-interactive' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five thar--toplist'> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Top 90 Interactive Trends in October' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/437/437586/437586_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Top 90 Interactive Trends in October</div> <div class='thar__title2'>From Televised Interactive Festivals to VR Fashion Shows</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:52%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:48%'></div> </div> </a><a data-rel='["508614","511816","512059","512288","513982","514258","514261","514292","514376","514388"]' data-is='230c' data-id='515930' data-pc='10' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/october-2023-business' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five thar--toplist'> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Top 88 Business Trends in October' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/515/515930/515930_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Top 88 Business Trends in October</div> <div class='thar__title2'>From Anti-Consumerism Subscriptions to Virtual Shoppers</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:77%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:23%'></div> </div> </a><a data-rel='["494100","494242","494625","495663","496214","496238","497016","497778","498403","500108"]' data-is='230c' data-id='519446' data-pc='10' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/aromatherapy-gift' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five thar--toplist'> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='40 Aromatherapy Gifts' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/519/519446/519446_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>40 Aromatherapy Gifts</div> <div class='thar__title2'>From Soothing Candle Sets to Perfumable Jewelry Collections</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:80%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:20%'></div> </div> </a><a data-rel='["534672","535072","535076","535095","535101","535102","535130","535132","535139","535142"]' data-is='230c' data-id='538006' data-pc='10' href='https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/july-2024-business' class='tha__relArticle thar thar--five thar--toplist'> <div class='thar__imgCont'><img width=468 height=150 class='thar__img' alt='Top 100 Business Trends in July' loading='lazy' src='https://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/538/538006/538006_1_230c.jpeg?auto=webp' /></div> <div class='thar__text'> <div class='thar__title1'>Top 100 Business Trends in July</div> <div class='thar__title2'>From AI Dairy Sensing Solutions to Refreshed Retail Initiatives</div> </div><div class='thar__scoreBar'> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--filled' style='width:92%;'></div> <div class='thar__scoreBarPart thar__scoreBarPart--empty' style='width:8%'></div> </div> </a></div> </div> <button class='tha__btn tha__btn--more' data-btn='more' type='button'>VIEW MORE RELATED</button> <div class='tha__moreLoader'><div class='tha__moreLoaderInner tha__loadCircle'></div></div> </div> <script id='tha__relData' type='application/json'>{"418540":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>The Innovative Tech Startups that Attend Future Festival<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith<\/a> \u2014 November 27, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Future+Festival+in+The+Toronto+Guardian+-+The+Innovative+Tech+Startups+that+Attend+Future+Festival&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups&title=Future+Festival+in+The+Toronto+Guardian+-+The+Innovative+Tech+Startups+that+Attend+Future+Festival\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftech-startups&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Future+Festival+in+The+Toronto+Guardian+-+The+Innovative+Tech+Startups+that+Attend+Future+Festival\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>Trend Hunter's Future Festival World Summit brings together the world's top innovators, and among this impressive attendee list, are countless technology startups that use Future Festival's Future Party as a platform to demonstrate their work, and network with other like-minded individuals. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nAn article written by The Toronto Guardian titled 'Cool Startups from the Trend Hunter Future Festival World Summit' explores some of the impressive tech startups that attended the event in early October. The list details innovative companies such as North Eyewear, Sprout Collection, Occupied Virtual Reality, Wish Play, Trees for the Future and more. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nYou can read The Toronto Guardian's full list of impressive tech startups that attended Future Festival <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/torontoguardian.com\/2019\/11\/startups-trend-hunter-future-festival\/\">here<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Innovative Eyewear - <\/b>There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the eyewear industry by incorporating advanced technology and unique design elements.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Sustainable Fashion - <\/b>The fashion industry can be revolutionized by incorporating sustainable practices and materials to create eco-friendly clothing and accessories.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Virtual Reality Experiences - <\/b>There is a potential for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry through the development of immersive virtual reality experiences and applications.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Eyewear - <\/b>The eyewear industry can benefit from exploring new technologies and materials to create innovative and stylish products.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Fashion - <\/b>The fashion industry has an opportunity to integrate sustainability into its practices to meet the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Entertainment - <\/b>The entertainment industry can leverage virtual reality technology to create immersive and engaging experiences for audiences.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>0.4<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:2%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:98%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:1%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:99%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-316px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='418540'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:4%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:96%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/tech-startups","t":"Future Festival in The Toronto Guardian : tech startups"},"414219":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"Trend Hunter's 2020 Trend Report","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>Discover the Most influential trends of 2020 and beyond<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/hannahwhite'>Hannah White<\/a> \u2014 October 1, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2F2020-trend-report\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Trend+Hunter%26%23039%3Bs+2020+Trend+Report+-+Discover+the+Most+influential+trends+of+2020+and+beyond&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2F2020-trend-report\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2F2020-trend-report&title=Trend+Hunter%26%23039%3Bs+2020+Trend+Report+-+Discover+the+Most+influential+trends+of+2020+and+beyond\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2F2020-trend-report&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Trend+Hunter%26%23039%3Bs+2020+Trend+Report+-+Discover+the+Most+influential+trends+of+2020+and+beyond\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText '>Trend Hunter\u2019s much-anticipated <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports\">2020 Trend Report<\/a> has officially been released! This detailed report leverages our proprietary framework of 18 Megatrends and 6 Patterns of Opportunity to explore critical trends that will shape 2020 and beyond.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nLaunched at the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefestival.com\">Future Festival World Summit<\/a>\u2014the world's leading innovation conference, hosted by Trend Hunter\u2014in Toronto, the 2020 Trend Report is a must-read for anyone looking to accelerate innovation personally or on behalf of their organization. This year\u2019s topics include everything from Branded Podcasting to P2P Advice, Genderless K-Pop and more. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nEach of the top trends profiled in this report has been paired to an overarching Megatrend, a broader Insight and a Workshop Question to spark disruptive thinking and prepare you for success in the next 3 to 5 years.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhether you're looking to spark new ideas, get caught up on the latest innovations or get a competitive edge in your industry, download your free <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports\">2020 Trend Report<\/a> to get started.<\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>7<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:100%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:0%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:100%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:0%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-553px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='414219'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:70%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:30%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/2020-trend-report","t":"Trend Hunter's 2020 Trend Report : 2020 Trend Report"},"406805":{"cn":"Business","cu":"business","t1":"Future Festival Super Early Bird","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>For a Limited Time, Save $1,000 USD on Our Innovation Conference<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/knedelch'>Kalin Ned<\/a> \u2014 June 25, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fsuper-early-bird\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Future+Festival+Super+Early+Bird+-+For+a+Limited+Time%2C+Save+%241%2C000+USD+on+Our+Innovation+Conference&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fsuper-early-bird\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fsuper-early-bird&title=Future+Festival+Super+Early+Bird+-+For+a+Limited+Time%2C+Save+%241%2C000+USD+on+Our+Innovation+Conference\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fsuper-early-bird&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Future+Festival+Super+Early+Bird+-+For+a+Limited+Time%2C+Save+%241%2C000+USD+on+Our+Innovation+Conference\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>Custom data, actionable insights, and innovative frameworks are just a few of the perks attendees can expect during Trend Hunter\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefestival.com\/#_ga=2.71638549.781180953.1561466588-1397204134.1530763831\">Future Festival <\/a>\u2014 an innovation conference that has been rated with 97% favourability among audiences. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nDisrupt or be disrupted are words we live by, and this event is the culmination of that thought. With day-long touring events across the United States and in Berlin, as well as a two-day event in Ecuador behind us, this has been Future Festival\u2019s strongest year yet. Our Super-Charged three-day <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefestival.com\/toronto\">World Summit<\/a> in Toronto is coming up on October 1st and we are currently offering <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefestival.com\/toronto#buytickets\">Super Early Bird pricing<\/a> for a limited time. Until August 1st, innovators have the chance to claim a spot at this action-packed conference at a rate that saves them $1,000 USD. Guaranteeing an immersive experience through a sizeable tech demo of cutting-edge products across various industries, Trend Safaris that have been carefully selected to bring our insights to life, and hands-on workshops, our three-day event in Toronto is sure to leave you inspired and empowered to cut through the noise and reach your best idea yet.<\/div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Custom Data - <\/b>Opportunity for data-driven companies to develop custom data methods that yield actionable insights for industry events and beyond.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Immersive Experiences - <\/b>Opportunity for event companies to provide immersive experiences that incorporate hands-on workshops and tech demos to increase audience engagement.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Trend Safaris - <\/b>Opportunity for companies to offer trend safari services that provide attendees with an intimate and exclusive experience related to the industry event they are attending.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Event Planning - <\/b>Opportunity for event planning companies to offer immersive experiences that incorporate data-driven insights and hands-on workshops to increase engagement and satisfaction among event attendees<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Tech Demos - <\/b>Opportunity for tech companies to showcase cutting-edge products across various industries that will leave attendees inspired and excited to incorporate these technologies into their lives.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Data Science - <\/b>Opportunity for data science companies to partner with event planning firms to offer custom data methods and actionable insights for industry events and beyond.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>7<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:100%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:0%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:100%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:0%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-553px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='406805'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:70%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:30%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/super-early-bird","t":"Future Festival Super Early Bird : Super Early Bird"},"412811":{"cn":"Business","cu":"business","t1":"Talking to Strangers","pc":"2","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>Fascinating New Book by Malcolm Gladwell Releases Today<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/Jeremy'>Jeremy Gutsche<\/a> \u2014 September 10, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftalking-to-strangers-review\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Talking+to+Strangers+-+Fascinating+New+Book+by+Malcolm+Gladwell+Releases+Today&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftalking-to-strangers-review\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftalking-to-strangers-review&title=Talking+to+Strangers+-+Fascinating+New+Book+by+Malcolm+Gladwell+Releases+Today\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ftalking-to-strangers-review&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Talking+to+Strangers+-+Fascinating+New+Book+by+Malcolm+Gladwell+Releases+Today\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText '>Today, superstar thinker Malcolm Gladwell launches his new book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know. The book explores how our understanding of people is shaped by our own cultures and expectations, which often cause us to misunderstand the potential of what we can learn from that person.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nI had a chance to interview Malcolm Gladwell as he prepared to keynote our Trend Hunter Future Festival. We covered a number of topics related to innovation and inspiration, but we also covered the new book, part way through the interview. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhen chatting with him, he explained, \"It's pretty clear to me that we have a set of rules, of ideas, about the way someone else's mind operates and those ideas are not present at birth. They are acquired, culturally acquired, and sometimes those ideas are wrong. The reason you study ideas is to figure out which ones are useful and which ones are lousy, because they matter.\"<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThere's also a filter that slows us down from being open minded, which is that we are taught from children that strangers are some sort of threat. So we tend to enter into new situations without fully thinking about opportunity. We approach new situations with a sense of skepticism.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nHe related this concept to how much you can learn, \"If you understand statistics, you think about economics or health or any number of things in a profoundly different way than if you don't. Once you're exposed to a set of concepts, you use them in ways you may even not be aware of and they shape the way you understand the world. I don't think of the study of ideas as trivial. I think of it as ideas are the software we use to kind of navigate everyday experience. Nothing could be more important than that.\"<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf you are looking to expand your thinking, or to learn WHY the stranger has so much to teach you, check out the new book. As of this morning, it has already rocketed to #2 on Amazon's nonfiction list, and I'd expect it to hit #1 once the buzz catches up. Here's the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People\/dp\/0316478520\">link<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>7<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:100%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:0%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:100%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:0%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-474px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='412811'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:70%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:30%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/talking-to-strangers-review","t":"Talking to Strangers : talking to strangers review"},"397654":{"cn":"Keynote Trends","cu":"keynotetrends","t1":"The Future of Retail","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>Retail Trend Keynote Speaker Ady Floyd on the Rise of Omnichannel Retail<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/hannahwhite'>Hannah White<\/a> \u2014 February 13, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fretail-trend-keynote-speaker\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=The+Future+of+Retail+-+Retail+Trend+Keynote+Speaker+Ady+Floyd+on+the+Rise+of+Omnichannel+Retail&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fretail-trend-keynote-speaker\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fretail-trend-keynote-speaker&title=The+Future+of+Retail+-+Retail+Trend+Keynote+Speaker+Ady+Floyd+on+the+Rise+of+Omnichannel+Retail\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fretail-trend-keynote-speaker&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=The+Future+of+Retail+-+Retail+Trend+Keynote+Speaker+Ady+Floyd+on+the+Rise+of+Omnichannel+Retail\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText '>According to retail trend keynote speaker Ady Floyd, the \u201cretail apocalypse\u201d we\u2019ve heard so much about in recent years is not truly likely to become a reality any time soon. Although we\u2019ve seen thousands of big brands close their brick and mortar stores as ecommerce has surged in popularity, the worlds of physical and digital shopping aren\u2019t necessarily at odds in the way we might think. In fact, when multiple forms of retail are allowed to strategically co-exist, it can be incredibly beneficial for consumers and brands alike.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nIn her keynote on the future of retail, Trend Hunter Futurist Floyd dives into the increasingly popular practice of adopting \u201comnichannel\u201d retail strategies, in which brands create a seamlessly unified shopping experience that spans both physical and digital channels. Brands that engage in omnichannel retail retain roughly 90% of their customers, solidifying it as a vital practice for those looking to compete in today\u2019s market.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPreview Floyd\u2019s presentation with the clip above, or see her in action at Future Festival, our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefestival.com\">top innovation conference<\/a>. If you\u2019d like to book a retail trend keynote speaker or other presenter for your own event, visit our website and find out what makes Trend Hunter Futurists the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/best-innovation-keynote-speakers\">best innovation keynote speakers<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>6.7<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:96%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:4%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:96%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:4%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:9%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:91%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-553px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='397654'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:67%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:33%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/retail-trend-keynote-speaker","t":"The Future of Retail : retail trend keynote speaker"},"403288":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"Future Festival in The Hype Magazine","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>President Shelby Walsh Shares Future Festival Insights<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith<\/a> \u2014 May 10, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fthe-hype-magazine\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Future+Festival+in+The+Hype+Magazine+-+President+Shelby+Walsh+Shares+Future+Festival+Insights&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fthe-hype-magazine\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fthe-hype-magazine&title=Future+Festival+in+The+Hype+Magazine+-+President+Shelby+Walsh+Shares+Future+Festival+Insights\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fthe-hype-magazine&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Future+Festival+in+The+Hype+Magazine+-+President+Shelby+Walsh+Shares+Future+Festival+Insights\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>Trend Hunter's Future Festival has made a name for itself as one of the most innovative conferences consumers can attend, largely due to the vast quantity of industry insights, trends and actionable takeaways attendees leave with. In an interview with The Hype Magazine, Trend Hunter's President, Shelby Walsh breaks down the Future Festival experience, and highlights what to expect for this year's event. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhen asked if each Future Festival differs from the last, Walsh responded with \"Our 1,000-person World Summit, which will be taking place in Toronto this year on October 1st-3rd is going to have dozens of new educational trend safaris. These are essentially field trips we take attendees on to experience the trends we speak about on stage first-hand from the people creating them. We\u2019ll also have a ton of new immersive experiences at our Future Party this year.\" <br \/>\n<br \/>\nYou can read the full interview on The Hype Magazine <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehypemagazine.com\/2019\/05\/trend-hunters-shelby-walsh-on-future-festival-the-role-of-influencers-trends-more\">here<\/a> and learn more about Future Festival <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.futurefestival.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8_mBRCLARIsAKxi0GIxhJnbByCDLl6mWZVdvLkNIQ-1fWjcUaHf2FOhSRg9qR_X_o68jFEaAqxUEALw_wcB\">here<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Educational Trend Safaris - <\/b>Opportunity to provide attendees with field trips to experience the trends discussed on stage first-hand.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Immersive Experiences - <\/b>Potential to offer new and engaging experiences at the Future Party.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Innovative Conferences - <\/b>Growing demand for conferences that provide industry insights, trends, and actionable takeaways for attendees.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Event Management - <\/b>Opportunity for event management companies to organize conferences that offer educational field trips and immersive experiences.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Education and Training - <\/b>Potential for educational institutions and training providers to create programs that provide hands-on experience of emerging trends.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Media and Entertainment - <\/b>Growing market for media and entertainment companies to incorporate immersive experiences into their events and parties.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>4.8<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:67%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:33%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:67%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:33%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__middleAge'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-0px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='403288'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:48%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:52%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/the-hype-magazine","t":"Future Festival in The Hype Magazine : the hype magazine"},"410604":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"Future Festival in Cult\/Tech","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>Lee Schneider Details His Takeaways on the Future of AI<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith<\/a> \u2014 August 13, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-of-ai\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Future+Festival+in+Cult%2FTech+-+Lee+Schneider+Details+His+Takeaways+on+the+Future+of+AI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-of-ai\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-of-ai&title=Future+Festival+in+Cult%2FTech+-+Lee+Schneider+Details+His+Takeaways+on+the+Future+of+AI\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-of-ai&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Future+Festival+in+Cult%2FTech+-+Lee+Schneider+Details+His+Takeaways+on+the+Future+of+AI\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText '>It's hard to engage in meaningful discussion about the future of technology without exploring the changes that will be brought about by artificial intelligence. Trend Hunter's Future Festival offers a deep dive into this topic, helping attendees visualize what the not-so-distant future might hold. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nLee Schneider attended Future Festival in Los Angeles, and detailed his post-conference insights in an article titled 'AI Is Scary or Awesome, Depending on Where You Stand.' In this piece, Schneider discusses the moral implications of AI, what the technology might look like in the workplace, and all the different ways brands are already leveraging artificial intelligence. Equipped with the facts presented by Trend Hunter's CEO, Jeremy Gutsche, Lee Schneider's article aims to answer the question \"What are the brands going to do with the power AI brings them?\"<br \/>\n<br \/>\nYou can read the full article on Cult\/Tech, a publication from the Future X Podcast, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/cult-tech\/ai-is-scary-or-awesome-depending-on-where-you-stand-f21fa24be80c\">here<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>1.4<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:9%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:91%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:24%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:76%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-0px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='410604'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:14%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:86%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/future-of-ai","t":"Future Festival in Cult\/Tech : future of ai"},"410278":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"APCO Worldwide's 5 Future Festival Takeaways","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>APCO Recaps Their Future Festival Experience<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith<\/a> \u2014 August 8, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fapco-worldwide\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=APCO+Worldwide%26%23039%3Bs+5+Future+Festival+Takeaways+-+APCO+Recaps+Their+Future+Festival+Experience&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fapco-worldwide\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fapco-worldwide&title=APCO+Worldwide%26%23039%3Bs+5+Future+Festival+Takeaways+-+APCO+Recaps+Their+Future+Festival+Experience\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Fapco-worldwide&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=APCO+Worldwide%26%23039%3Bs+5+Future+Festival+Takeaways+-+APCO+Recaps+Their+Future+Festival+Experience\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>The actionable takeaways presented at Trend Hunter's Future Festival are designed to empower all attendees, no matter what industry they represent. APCO Worldwide joined Trend Hunter at this year's one-day innovation event in Chicago, gaining valuable insight into the world of trend research. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nRepresenting APCO Worldwide, Emily Coghlan and Emilie Williams-Sinn recapped their experience in an article titled 'How to Win the Future: Tips From Future Festival.' There, they outlined five key takeaways which include understanding the past's ability to impact the future, shaking up routines to avoid falling into a rut, advice on how to get the best ideas from your colleagues, tips on how to avoid overlooking disruption, and exercises on out-of-scope brainstorming sessions. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nYou can read the full article at APCO Worldwide <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/apcoworldwide.com\/blog\/how-to-win-the-future-tips-from-future-festival\/\">here<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Future Forecasting - <\/b>There is an opportunity for companies to invest in tools and experts to better forecast future trends and stay ahead of the competition.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Collaborative Creativity - <\/b>Opportunity for companies to encourage cross-departmental collaboration and idea sharing to drive innovation.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Outside-the-box Thinking - <\/b>Companies should invest in exercises and strategies to encourage out-of-scope brainstorming sessions for creative problem solving.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Marketing - <\/b>Marketing professionals should focus on future forecasting and creating campaigns that appeal to changing consumer behaviors and preferences.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Corporate Training - <\/b>Corporate training and development companies can capitalize on the need for collaborative creativity by offering workshops and programs that encourage cross-departmental ideation sessions.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Innovation Consulting - <\/b>Innovation consulting firms can leverage the demand for outside-the-box thinking by offering customized brainstorming exercises and problem-solving strategies.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>1.4<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:16%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:84%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:16%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:84%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-0px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='410278'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:14%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:86%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/apco-worldwide","t":"APCO Worldwide's 5 Future Festival Takeaways : APCO Worldwide"},"415520":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"Future Festival in Ryerson University's Fashion Zone","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>The Fashion Zone's Future Festival Takeaways<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith<\/a> \u2014 October 18, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-festival-takeaways\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Future+Festival+in+Ryerson+University%26%23039%3Bs+Fashion+Zone+-+The+Fashion+Zone%27s+Future+Festival+Takeaways&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-festival-takeaways\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-festival-takeaways&title=Future+Festival+in+Ryerson+University%26%23039%3Bs+Fashion+Zone+-+The+Fashion+Zone%27s+Future+Festival+Takeaways\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-festival-takeaways&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Future+Festival+in+Ryerson+University%26%23039%3Bs+Fashion+Zone+-+The+Fashion+Zone%27s+Future+Festival+Takeaways\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>At the beginning of the month, Trend Hunter hosted more than 800 of the world's top innovators for three days at Future Festival World Summit. Engaging keynotes filled with actionable takeaways, the latest trends and industry insights were just some of what attendees left the event with. As mentioned by our partners at Ryerson University's Fashion Zone, Future Festival is a \"crash course in innovation\" that invites guests to experience award-winning workshops, engaging networking opportunities, and the tech-fueled Future Party. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe Fashion Zone detailed their experience in a blog post titled 'What We Learned from Future Festival - The Best Innovation Conference.' In addition to partaking in all three exciting days of the conference, The Fashion Zone demonstrated their innovations at the Future Party receiving exposure from a global network of entrepreneurs and innovators. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nRead the full article <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ryerson.ca\/fashion-zone\/news-events\/2019\/10\/future-festival-2019\/\">here<\/a> to learn more about The Fashion Zone's experience.<\/div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Innovation Conference Trends - <\/b>The latest trends and industry insights from Future Festival World Summit provide valuable knowledge for business professionals seeking innovation opportunities.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Tech-fueled Future Party Trend - <\/b>The tech-fueled Future Party at Future Festival World Summit demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the event planning and entertainment industries.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Networking Opportunities Trend - <\/b>Engaging networking opportunities at Future Festival World Summit highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in the business networking and professional development industries.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Fashion Industry - <\/b>The Fashion Zone's participation in Future Festival World Summit showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Event Planning Industry - <\/b>The tech-fueled Future Party at Future Festival World Summit demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the event planning and entertainment industries.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Business Networking Industry - <\/b>Engaging networking opportunities at Future Festival World Summit highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in the business networking and professional development industries.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>1.5<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:21%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:79%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:14%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:86%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__middleAge'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-0px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='415520'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:15%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:85%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/future-festival-takeaways","t":"Future Festival in Ryerson University's Fashion Zone : Future Festival Takeaways"},"410631":{"cn":"About","cu":"about","t1":"Futurist Ady Floyd on the Future X Podcast","pc":"1","ab":"<h2 class='tha__title2'>Ady Floyd Speaks to the Process of Making a Keynote<\/h2><div class='tha__references'><div><a rel='author' class='tha__referenceAuthor' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/ellensmiith'>Ellen Smith<\/a> \u2014 August 13, 2019 \u2014 <a class='tha__bcLink tha__bcLink--category' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/about'>About<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__social'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--facebook' data-social='facebook' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-x\",\"_blank\");' rel='nofollow'\thref='javascript:void(0);' >Share on Facebook<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--twitter' data-social='twitter' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Futurist+Ady+Floyd+on+the+Future+X+Podcast+-+Ady+Floyd+Speaks+to+the+Process+of+Making+a+Keynote&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-x\",\"_blank\");'\thref='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Twitter<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--linkedin' data-social='linkedin' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-x&title=Futurist+Ady+Floyd+on+the+Future+X+Podcast+-+Ady+Floyd+Speaks+to+the+Process+of+Making+a+Keynote\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on LinkedIn<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='tha__socialItem thh__socialItem thh__socialItem--pinterest' data-social='pinterest' rel='nofollow' onclick='window.open(\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trendhunter.com%2Fnews%2Ffuture-x&media=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.trendhunterstatic.com%2Fthumbs%2F418%2Ftech-startups.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp&description=Futurist+Ady+Floyd+on+the+Future+X+Podcast+-+Ady+Floyd+Speaks+to+the+Process+of+Making+a+Keynote\",\"_blank\");' href='javascript:void(0);'>Share on Pinterest<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tha__articleText tha__articleText--hasAt'>Those attending Future Festival can expect keynote presentations from Trend Hunter's team of Futurists that are as engaging as they are informative. To gain better insight into the process in which these presentations are created, Lee Schneider from the Future X Podcast sat down with Trend Hunter Futurist and Senior Research Manager, Ady Floyd. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nThe podcast episode titled 'Creative Keynotes With Ady Floyd of Trend Hunter' was recorded on-site at Future Festival Los Angeles. The interview took place following Floyd's 'The Future of Retail' keynote, in which she speaks on the latest trends in retail innovation, omnichannel and marketing. <br \/>\n<br \/>\nYou can listen to the full podcast episode on the Future X Podcast <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/leeschneider.substack.com\/p\/creative-keynotes-with-ady-floyd\">here<\/a>.<\/div><div class='tpt__aSecCont'><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Trend Themes<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Keynote Presentations - <\/b>Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new formats and interactive elements to make keynote presentations more engaging and informative.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Retail Innovation - <\/b>Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and strategies to enhance the retail experience, especially in the areas of omnichannel and marketing.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Podcasting - <\/b>Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative podcast formats and platforms to deliver informative and engaging content to a wider audience.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aSec'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecHeading'>Industry Implications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aSecItems'><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>1. Event Planning - <\/b>Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and interactive elements into event planning to enhance keynote presentations and engage attendees.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>2. Retail - <\/b>Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate new technologies and strategies into the retail industry to create a seamless omnichannel experience and effective marketing campaigns.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class='tpt__aItem'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='tpt__aItemText'><b class='tpt__aItemTitle'>3. Media - <\/b>Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new podcasting formats and platforms to reach a wider audience and deliver engaging and informative content.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreCont'><div class='tha__scoreBox'><div class='tha__scoreNum'>1.2<\/div><div class='tha__scoreLbl'>Score<\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreBars'><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Popularity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:17%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:83%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Activity<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:9%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:91%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__scoreLine'><div class='tha__scoreBarLbl'>Freshness<\/div><div class='tha__scoreBar'><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--filled' style='width:10%;'><\/div><div class='tha__scorePart tha__scorePart--empty' style='width:90%'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoBox'><div class='tha__demoLeft'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--gender'><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__male demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><span class='demo__female demo__genderBox'><\/span><\/div><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--age'><span class='demo__ageBox demo__baby'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__child'><\/span><span class='demo__ageBox demo__kid'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__youngAdult'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__middleAge'><\/span><span style='background-color:#000000' class='demo__ageBox demo__ageBox--on demo__senior'><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__demoRight'><div class='tha__demoSec tha__demoSec--map'><div class='demo__map demo__item' style='background-position-x:-120px;background-position-y:-316px ;background-color:#000000; '><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='tha__articleBtns'><a href='javascript:void(0);' class='tha__articleBtn'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white tha__btn--hasicon' type='button' data-btn='morestats' data-eid='410631'>VIEW MORE STATS <i class='material-icons'>expand_more<\/i><\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn tha__btn--white' type='button'>GET A CUSTOM REPORT<\/button><\/a><a class='tha__articleBtn' href='https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/trendreports'><button class='tha__btn' type='button'>SUBSCRIBE TO ADVISORY<\/button><\/a><\/div><div class='tha__advancedStats tas'><\/div>","sb":"<div class='tha__bigScoreBar'><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--filled' style='width:12%;'><\/div><div class='tha__bigScoreBarPart tha__bigScoreBarPart--empty' style='width:88%;'><\/div><\/div>","u":"\/news\/future-x","t":"Futurist Ady Floyd on the Future X Podcast : future x"}}</script> </div> </div> <footer class='thf' data-sv='Web 3 through Edgecast'> <div class='th__container'> <div class='thf__cont'> <div class='thf__links'> <a href='https://www.trendhunter.com/about-trend-hunter'>About Us & Contact</a>     <a href='https://www.jeremygutsche.com'>Innovation Keynote Speaker</a>     <a href='https://www.futurefestival.com'>Best Innovation Conference</a>     <a href='https://www.trendhunter.com/trendreports'>Custom Trend Reports</a> </div> <div class='thf__copyright'> <a href='https://www.trendhunter.com/'>Trends</a> Ⓒ 2024 <span itemprop='publisher' itemscope itemtype='https://schema.org/Organization'> <span itemprop='name'>TREND HUNTER Inc.</span> </span>     <a href='https://www.trendhunter.com/terms'>Terms of Use, Copyright Info & Privacy Policy</a> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script> </script>   <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.6.0/jquery.min.js" ></script>  <script src='https://www.trendhunter.com/apps/js/kite-header.js?v=17326.4' defer async></script> <script src='https://www.trendhunter.com/apps/redesign/ksite.js?v=17326.4' defer async></script> <script defer fetchpriority='low' type='text/javascript' async src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-NTQ3SGG'></script> <script type='text/javascript'> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('set','linker',{'domains':['trendreports.com','trendhunter.com','futurefestival.com','betterandfaster.com','exploitingchaos.com','jeremygutsche.com','keynotes.org','socialbusiness.org','trendhunter.ai','createthefuturebook.com','innovationassessment.com','innovationstrategy.com','keynotespeak.com','futuristu.com','pollfast.com','cleanthesky.com']}); gtag('config', 'AW-1068445809',{'allow_enhanced_conversions':true}); gtag('config', 'G-QB9B65FF8H'); </script> <script type='text/javascript'> // Pardot Website Tracking Campaign piAId = '788783'; piCId = 2646; piHostname = 'pi.pardot.com'; (function() { function async_load(){ var s = document.createElement('script'); s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://pi' : 'http://cdn') + '.pardot.com/pd.js'; var c = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; c.parentNode.insertBefore(s, c); } if(window.attachEvent) { window.attachEvent('onload', async_load); } else { window.addEventListener('load', async_load, false); } })(); </script> </body> </html>