THE FUTURISTS

THE TREND EXPERT

MEGATRENDS 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism
As human consciousness evolves, so does the business model we call capitalism. We the people have the power to heal capitalism. And when we do, when we shift from ‘unconscious’ capitalism to Conscious Capitalism, then we will truly possess the power to change our world. Learn first-hand the business trends that together constitute the megatrend of Conscious Capitalism, and delve deeper into:

• The Dawn of Conscious Capitalism
• The Power of Spirituality: from Personal to Organizational
• The Values-driven Consumer
• The Wave of Conscious Business Solutions
• The Boom in Socially Responsible Investing

Patricia Aburdene
Author, MEGATRENDS 2010: The Rise of Conscious Capitalism

THE FUTURIST

The Extreme Future: The Top Innovation Trends that Will Shape the 21st Century
Innovation is the central competitive force of the 21st century organization. Innovative leaders must stay on top of the trends that will shape the future of business and society. Using fresh research and forecasts, this session delivers a strategic briefing on what disruptions and opportunities are coming fast that will impact your world. Future trends covered include: Climate, energy, technology, the workforce, security, the economy, health care, demographics, entertainment, and lifestyles. Find out what's next and how to prepare today for the future marketplace, using strategies to grow market share, establish competitive advantage, better deliver customer experiences and enhance quality.

Dr. James Canton
Author, The Extreme Future; Founder, Institute for Global Futures

THE CONVERSATION STARTER

Fat Bottoms and YOUR Bottom Line:  The Impact of Healthcare Spending on American Health, Corporate Profitability, and Global Competitiveness
Today, 17.6% of our GDP is being spent on health care costs, directly impacting corporate profitability.  Learn why the United States has the highest rates of cancer of any country in the world, as well as the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, asthma, ADHD and allergies and other chronic conditions.  Robyn O’Brien, nationally acclaimed writer and former equity analyst, highlights how the recent deregulation of the food system parallels the deregulation of the financial system, and the impact that deregulation has had on the American food supply, our health, our corporate profitability and global competitiveness (as evidenced by the example that Starbucks spends more on health care than they do on coffee) and what we can do about it. 

Robyn O’Brien
Author, The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It

THE PURISTS

Eco-Preneur Panel: The Purists… In Action!
For these executives, eco-innovation is a way of life, rather than the latest trend. Meet the “purists” who developed their organizations with sustainability as the end goal.