Trends in world events from experts

Latest Trends

Anything can happen. And it usually does.

If you want to stay one step ahead of world events, you must know as much as you can. Pictet has been analysing megatrends for more than 200 years, and it’s more important now than ever to have command of both the detail and the broad sweep.

Responsible Future & Philanthropy

Can laser-powered nuclear energy light up the future?

Creating AI powered sustainable alternatives to non-recyclable packaging

Cities lead the way in building resilience to climate change

Decarbonising the built environment

Deploying battery-powered renewable energy

Creating sustainable water and energy solutions

Humanising the fashion supply chain

Family Business

Jacques de Saussure and Sven Holstenson - A partnership built on respect, humility and putting clients first

Alfredo De Massis ― Innovation through tradition

Jan Ryde ― The rest is business

Olivier Audemars and Ilaria Resta ― Ahead of the times

Estate planning: tackling fundamental questions to build a secure legacy

Philippe d’Ornano ― Maintaining growth and success across generations

Hsin Chih Cheng: Navigating a business sale | Podcast

Entrepreneurship

Virgilio Martínez and Pía León ― High cuisine

Recycling and refurbishing electronics for circular economics

Bringing circular economics to the built environment

Ryuichiro Masuda ― Onwards and upwards

Boosting sustainability startups in Asia

Tony Beltramelli - Using AI to disrupt how digital products are designed

Sibylle Salzmann Ciarrocchi - Guiding entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey

Technology & science

Exploring the role of AI in philanthropy

Harnessing wind power with rotor sails

As Artificial Intelligence comes of age, it’s time to unearth its promise

Reinventing payday

Technology’s ability to address the global healthcare challenge

Why businesses are integrating blockchain for supply-chain transparency

The untapped potential of preventive health care

Navigating Asia

Why the family mission matters

Innovative Infrastructure for a Net Zero future

Why companies are increasingly focusing on a more purpose-driven approach

Anchoring your philanthropic efforts in Asia

From tradition to modernity―Eight ways that Asian philanthropy is evolving

‘A force to be reckoned with’: What the next decade has in store for Asian economies

Peggy Choi on building a business that ‘powers the new knowledge economy’

Environment

Resilience and regeneration

Curbing the tide of coral degradation

Climate Crunch: A closer look at the transition risks of net zero

Pioneering sustainable solutions in waste management

Closing the loop in textile recycling

Sophie Chapman, EcoBricks

Reducing CO2 through eco-architecture

Summaries and predictions for the world of today and tomorrow

Identifying the big and small changes in society and the economy has been our job for more than 200 years. Our megatrends analysis tracks change, including growing disparities in health and wealth in society; the specialisation and sophistication of the network economy; new technology and science in materials including medicine; the threat of climate change, and how changing economic power affects corporate and social governance; moreover how capitalism itself must invest along more sustainable lines to safeguard against tragedy, injustice and instability for the benefit of us all. Pictet’s megatrends give you insights into the patterns and counter-movements that will shape the future.