Mega Trends in 2040

Mega Trends in 2040



Mega Trends 2040 renders a futuristic and comprehensive analysis of the transformative, global forces that define the future world, with their far-reaching impact on businesses, economics, cultures, and personal lives. As we look to 2040, we see 23 transformational themes emerging from our universe of 5 Mega Trends which will help the forward thinking organizations to create a constant pipeline of growth opportunities and be in a position to curate the future.

The study includes 23 Mega Trends that will influence and shape future markets with 70 sub-trends that represent shifts and levers likely to accelerate the pace of change. A set of impactful and diverse trend signals illustrating quantifiable opportunities, across Social Evolutions, Business Model Transformations, Economic & Political Shifts, Environmental Priorities and Technological Advancements are provided.

The study allows an understanding of core trends which will drive growth opportunities and illustrates a suite of mechanisms that translate trends into optimal growth potential acting as innovation fuel to drive new ideation and support existing initiatives. In order to thrive, companies must be prepared to adapt to evolutions and dynamics in the market. Proper actions and developments must be planned now to avoid any future consequences and prepare for the new world of constant change.


Strategic Imperative
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Our Mega Trend Universe—Overview
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Executive Dashboard
Transformational Scenarios in 2040
Transformational Scenarios in 2040
Strategic Context
Social Evolution
Education & Skilling Evolution—Lifelong Learning
Education & Skilling Evolution—Adaptive Education
Emerging Demographic Patterns—Accelerated Migratory Flows
Emerging Demographic Patterns—Global Birthrate Decline
Emerging Demographic Patterns—Gen Z in 2040
Emerging Demographic Patterns—Generation Alpha as the Next Consumer
Emerging Demographic Patterns—Demographic Diversification
Expanding Humanistic Economies—Creative Economy
Expanding Humanistic Economies—Caring Economy
Redefining Humanity—Reverse Aging
Redefining Humanity—Disease-free Societies
Redefining Humanity—Cyborgism/Transhumanism
Redefining Humanity—Self-defined Spirituality
Virtual Identities—Self-multiplicity
Virtual Identities—Bifurcation of the Virtual Fashion Industry
Virtual Societies—Virtual Tribalism
Virtual Societies—Surveillance Societies
Virtual Societies—Social Economy Revolution
Mega Trend—Technology Advancements
Advanced Computing & Communication—Integrated Quantum Systems
Advanced Computing & Communication—Zettascale Supercomputing
Advanced Computing & Communication—BCIs
Advanced Computing & Communication—AGI
Advanced Computing & Communication—Ubiquitous Sensorization & Sensor Fusion
Advanced Computing & Communication—Cyber Arms Race
Advanced Materials—4D Materials & Programmable Matter
Advanced Materials—Biopolymers
Asset Autonomy—Connected Robotic Communities
Asset Autonomy—Autonomous Mobility
Augmented Experiences—Total Sensory Immersion
Augmented Experiences—Mixed Reality
Biotechnical Intervention—Synthetic Biology & Artificial DNA
Biotechnical Intervention—Gene Editing & Designer Genetics
Biotechnical Intervention—Diversification of Protein Sources
Biotechnical Intervention—Improved Food Yield
Mega Trend—Environmental Priorities
Ecotransparency—Radical Reporting
Ecotransparency—Consumer Sustainability Mindset
Emerging Carbon Economy—Carbon Negativity
Emerging Carbon Economy—Carbon Marketplaces
Fragility vs Resilience—Biodiversity Collapse
Fragility vs Resilience—Resource Scarcity
Limitless Energy—Quest for Nuclear Fusion
Limitless Energy—100% Clean Energy
Limitless Energy—Hydrogen Economy
Limitless Energy—Energy Transition (Electrification)
Space Commoditization: The Endless Frontier—Extraterrestrial Mining
Space Commoditization: The Endless Frontier—Space Tourism/Colonization
Economic & Political Shifts
Cyberpolitical Systems—Virtual Warfare
Cyberpolitical Systems—Virtual Citizenship
Data-enabled World—Data Prosumption
Data-enabled World—Data Litigation
Distributed Governance—Individualist Politics
Distributed Governance—Global Cities
Distributed Governance—Disinformation & Trustless Societies
Next Growth Centers—Africa as a Central Economic Battleground
Next Growth Centers—Asian Tilt
Rethinking Economic Fundamentals—Rise in Growth Skepticism
Rethinking Economic Fundamentals—Asymmetrical Productivity to Population Growth
Rethinking Economic Fundamentals—Localization/Globalization 2.0
Rethinking Economic Fundamentals—Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Rethinking Economic Fundamentals–Digital Currencies
Business Model Transformations
Increasingly Connected Consumption—Invisible Commerce
Increasingly Connected Consumption—XaaS
Increasingly Connected Consumption—Personalization
Increasingly Connected Consumption—Sharing Economy
Reimagining Value Networks—Value Chain Compression
Reimagining Value Networks—Prosumption Economy
Reimagining Value Networks—Circular Value Chain/Reverse Value Chain
Reimagining Value Networks—Strategic Redundancy
Reimagining Value Networks—Modular/Flexible and Nano Batch Manufacturing
Reimagining Value Networks—Platformization
Next Steps
Identifying Your Company’s Growth Zone
Your Next Steps
Why Frost, Why Now?
About The Growth Pipeline Model™
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