6 Sep 2025 – 10:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
15 min
Scene Setter - The Future of Intelligence
Get ready to dive into the future of AI with Abdulrahman Hadi, WGSN’s Consumer Tech UX Trend Strategist, who explores how technology is no longer just smart, but deeply emotional, present and personally connected.
Speakers A. Hadi (WGSN)
Language: English
AI
Robotics
Communication & Connectivity
Computing & Gaming
Home & Entertainment
7 Sep 2025 – 10:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
15 min
Scene Setter - The Future of Smart Societies
Prepare for the next era of living. Carol Aquino, Head of Consumer Tech at WGSN, presents The Future of Smart Societies, exploring upcoming innovations built on convenience, wellbeing and inclusion. 
Speakers C. Aquino (WGSN)
Language: English
Sustainability
Wearables
Communication & Connectivity
Home Appliances
Fitness & Digital Health
Smart Home
7 Sep 2025 – 13:15
Creator Stage (Creator Hub, Palais)
45 min
Big Ideas, Big Impact: Winning Strategies for Consumer Tech in 2027
Don’t miss Carol Aquino, WGSN’s Head of Consumer Tech, live on stage as she dives into the key shifts shaping tomorrow’s tech, from empowering human connection to creating culturally and environmentally adaptive products. This is your front-row pass to get ahead of the strategies that’ll matter most in 2027 and beyond.
Speakers C. Aquino (WGSN)
Language: English
Connectivity
Extended reality (AR/VR/XR)
Sustainability
Communication & Connectivity
Computing & Gaming
Fitness & Digital Health
Home & Entertainment
8 Sep 2025 – 10:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
15 min
Scene Setter - The Future of Connectivity
Unlock the power of next-gen connectivity. Abdulrahman Hadi, WGSN’s Consumer Tech UX Trend Strategist, presents The Future of Connectivity, revealing how hyper-connected networks are enabling seamless digital-first experiences while addressing critical needs for data privacy, security and protection. 
Speakers A. Hadi (WGSN)
Language: English
Connectivity
Governance / Policy  / Data privacy
Sustainability
Communication & Connectivity
9 Sep 2025 – 10:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
15 min
Scene Setter - The Future of Sustainability
Navigate the essential shift to a more sustainable future. Join Carol Aquino, WGSN’s Head of Consumer Tech, to explore how circularity and eco-innovation will be the foundation of your brand’s success. This session will equip you with need-to-know strategies to ensure your brand doesn’t just survive, but thrives in a planet-first world.
Speakers C. Aquino (WGSN)
Language: English
Sustainability
AI
Governance / Policy  / Data privacy
Communication & Connectivity
Computing & Gaming
Home & Entertainment
Smart Home