Carol Aquino

Head of Consumer Tech
WGSN
Carol has more than 10 years' experience in research and consumer insights. As part of our forecast team, she distills varied information to bring poignant and actionable insights to brands, assisting them in creating valuable products and services for consumers across the globe. Prior to joining WGSN, Carol worked in trend forecasting and at companies such as J. Walter Thompson as well as across the political arena in Brazil.

Sessions

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
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