In collaboration with FrontiersF L A G S H I P R E P O R TJ U N E 2 0 2 4Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024
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ForewordOrganizations make better choices when they understand the factors shaping the future. Since 2011, the Top 10 Emerging Technologies report has served as a vital source of strategic intelligence for professionals. Drawing on insights from scientists, researchers and futurists, the report identifies 10 technologies poised to significantly influence societies and economies within three to five years.In this 12th edition, we have broadened the scope and depth of our analysis. We have enlisted the expertise of over 300 world-leading academics from the Forum’s Global Future Councils and Frontiers’ global network of chief editors, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive perspective. Additionally, we have introduced an innovative trend analysis methodology encompassing academic literature, funding trends and patent filings, bolstering the rigour and accuracy of our selection process.With these enhancements, this year’s report spotlights technologies with immense potential for revolutionizing connectivity, addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and driving innovation across various fields. From advancements in materials science to transformative technologies in healthcare and beyond, the report showcases a diverse array of solutions poised to shape the future.Producing this report would not have been possible without the Co-Chairs of our Emerging Technologies Steering Group, Mariette DiChristina and Bernard Meyerson, whose leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the content and ensuring its relevance and impact. We extend...
