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

Governance / Policy / Data privacy

Communication & Connectivity

Computing & Gaming

Home & Entertainment

Smart Home