Who?
Tom Palmaerts is a trendwatcher and partner at Trendwolves, a trend agency with a focus on young consumers and modern families. He is a worldwide keynote speaker and trend consultant.
Mid-sized Session
AI and Us
In the 1950s people didn’t trust automatic elevators, until the elevator operator was there to push the buttons. This story shows us how adding a human touch can make new technology feel safer. Today, AI is everywhere – in the news, at our jobs, and in our lives, making things both exciting and scary.
We asked Belgians how they feel about AI. Will it change their jobs for the better or make us feel more alone? Can AI become one of our team members? Will it be a good team member?
This talk is about the intersection of work, AI, and well-being. What is the AI's impact on employee wellbeing? We’re looking for today’s version of the lift operator.
This talk is based on research together with Accent and The Circle of Wellbeing.
The Friturist Special
Have you ever heard of a "friturist"? It was a funny slip of the tongue that happened to me once, but it made me think. When we talk about the future, we sometimes forget about the real and everyday stuff. Like the local ‘frituur’. How can we connect those big, far-off trends in work, living, mobility, sports, and community life with the things that matter to us every day?
What does the future of work look like for us, or the future of living, right here, right now? How will changes in mobility affect our commute or our weekend plans? What about the way we play sports or how we hang out with friends and family? And most importantly, how do all these changes touch the heart of our community life – our beloved frituur?
This talk is based on my monthly trend updates: Future Minds.