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With a business model that encompasses all aspects of the food and beverage market, PepsiCo is an industry-leading company that understands nostalgia's cultural impact. For Tammy Butterworth, Front End Innovation Lead at PepsiCo, a vision of a brighter and more sustainable future in the food and beverage space drives her and her team's creativity and curiosity.
Passionate about understanding her consumers and their unique nuances, Jamie Wideman is the VP, Innovation at Molson Coors. In addition to leading a diverse team at Molson Coors, Jamie shares how the brand is evolving with the help of multicultural insights and co-creation opportunities with consumers that address unmet needs in the market.
Believing that food is a "celebration, a language, and even a personal ethos," Nigel Hughes is the SVP of Global Innovation and R&D at Kellogg Company. Nigel is passionate about diversity across his team and globally when it comes to the food system and food access for all.
With over 35 years of experience in consumer product and packaged goods, David Dombrowski founded rdpkOPINN with one goal in mind: to be a world-class R&D packaging function innovating the future of packaging to deliver better everyday health. He is the IDSA, DMI Director and Head of rdpkOPINN at Haleon.
A leader in seasonings, spices and flavor development, McCormick helps consumers take culinary experiences to new heights. Specializing in innovation and consumer insights, Lydia Poole is the Director of Consumer & Market Insight at McCormick. Lydia believes that creating a culture of innovation takes love, commitment, and time, and stresses the importance of new learning experiences with her team, even within failure.
As a Sr. Tech Evangelist at HP, Luke Thomas understands the crucial role consumers play in innovation. In addition to listening to ever-changing consumer needs, Luke relies on another important consumer segment–his own team at HP–to extract organic insights into tomorrow’s next big ideas.
With past roles in both product development and loyalty marketing, Kevin Swanson has worked on innovation at Hallmark for over 15 years. Believing in the value of cross-disciplinary innovation teams, Swanson walks us through his ideation process and the rituals he relies on to reset creativity and overcome challenges.
An Interview with Einar Örn Ólafsson, CEO of PLAY airlines - Einar Örn Ólafsson is the CEO of PLAY airlines, previously serving as chairman of the board at the company. Einar has been involved in the operation of numerous companies, both as an investor,...
An Interview with Mara Dumski, Chief Fragrance Experience Officer, Pura - Pura’s Chief Fragrance Experience Officer Mara Dumski is leading the way in the home fragrance sector. Joining Pura in 2019 as VP of Fragrance and now serving as Chief Fragrance Experience...
An Interview with Melody Adhami, CEO, Pollin Fertility - Melody Adhami is co-founder and CEO of Pollin Fertility, an innovative health-tech company in Toronto that operates leading fertility clinics powered by its proprietary software designed to increase...
An Interview with Lisa Mattam, CEO & Founder, Sahajan - Lisa Mattam, the visionary behind Sahajan, serves as its Founder and CEO, leading the charge in revolutionizing the beauty industry with Ayurvedic principles and clean formulations that yield proven...
An Interview with Sherri Stevens, Owner and CEO of Women's Executive, Network (WXN) - In the vibrant landscape of Canadian entrepreneurship and women’s leadership, Sherri Stevens stands as a beacon of innovation, empowerment, and excellence. As the Owner and CEO of Women’...
An Interview with Suvi Haimi,, CEO and Co-founder, Sulapac Ltd - Suvi Haimi is the CEO and Co-founder of Sulapac Ltd, an award-winning material innovation company bringing solutions to the global plastic crisis. 1. What does innovation mean to you? The only way...
An Interview with Elizabeth Hardy, Owner and Designer, Espe - My entire career working in fashion has led me to Espe. After 25 years as a CEO of an international fashion brand, I decided it was time to start something of my own. Espe was born from my lifelong...
An Interview with Colleen Cirillo, Environmental Educator, and Butterflyway Project Lead, David Suzuki Foundation - The Butterflyway Project is a citizen-led movement growing highways of habitat for bees and butterflies across Canada. In 2017, David Suzuki Foundation initiated the Butterflyway Project, and its...
An Interview with Phil De Luna, Chief Carbon Scientist and Head of, Engineering, Deep Sky - Phil De Luna is Chief Carbon Scientist and Head of Engineering at Deep Sky, a carbon removals developer building large scale infrastructure to reverse climate change. Prior to Deep Sky, Phil led...
An Interview with Marsha Flanagan, CEO, International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) - Marsha Flanagan is the dynamic President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), a prominent US-based trade association. With a mission to globally champion the...
An Interview with TJ Rooney, President of Loacker North America - As the President of Loacker North America, TJ Rooney oversees operations at the company, bringing five years of experience with Loacker and a robust two-decade background at Nabisco/Kraft/Mondelez,...
An Interview with Susanne Caspar and Umberto Ciriello,, CEO and Chief R&D Officer at Linnea - With over 40 years of industry experience, Linnea stands as a trusted brand in pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1982 and based in Ticino, Switzerland, their GMP certified facility ensures top-notch...
An Interview with Carolina Ardila, Consumer Strategic Insights, Manager & Natalia Gadioli, Head of New Business, Kimberly-Clark - Carolina Ardila: A seasoned Marketeer and Market Researcher with a Masters in Marketing Management, Carolina Ardila is the LATAM Consumer Strategic Insights Leader for Adult & Feminine Care at...
An Interview with Gabrielle Walker, R&D Scientist, PepsiCo - As an R&D Scientist at PepsiCo, Gabrielle Walker drives early-stage innovation within and relies on design thinking to lead the way. Her experience spans benchtop and conceptual work, along with...
An Interview with Lee Barnsley, Global Design Officer, Reckitt - A seasoned design leader with 25+ years of global experience across agency and client roles, Lee Barnsley is the Global Design Officer at Reckitt. He has successfully managed creative agencies, in-...
An Interview with Melodie Reynolds, Founder and CEO, Elate Beauty - Elate represents conscious beauty, emphasizing intention, purpose, and ritual. Rather than mere routine, the brand transforms daily actions into meaningful rituals, nurturing self-love, confidence,...
An Interview with Dr. Ginger Grant, Dean of Research and Innovation, at Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning - Dr. Ginger Grant, Dean of Research and Innovation at Humber College, is a dynamic ‘pracademic’ renowned for her leadership in community-based action research, focused on innovation...
An Interview with Carolyn Tomlinson, Director,, Break Through Innovation at Rich Products - With over 17 years of food industry experience, Carolyn Tomlinson is a thought leader, marketer, and innovator. Committed to leveraging research for impactful innovation and driving relevance and...
An Interview with Paul McQueen, VP of Wealth at Libro Credit Union - As the VP of Wealth at Libro Credit Union, Paul McQueen works with a world class team of investment and insurance professionals. A financial planner and analyst by training, with many years of...
An Interview with Madgalena Mook, CEO, International Coaching Federation - As the CEO of International Coaching Federation (ICF), Magdalena Mook brings a wealth of experience in consulting, coaching, association management, and fundraising. She is responsible for the...
The Power of Intrapreneurship and its Benefits - In today’s dynamic business landscape, where agility and adaptability are paramount, large organizations are increasingly seeking ways to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit within their...
The Most Innovative Trends this Week - March 13, 2024 - In an age where creativity meets convenience, even the most everyday challenges are met with innovative solutions that spark joy and add ease to our lives. Take, for example, the clever partnership...
The Most Innovative Trends this Week - February 27, 2024 - In a world where the unexpected becomes the norm, the fusion of industries brings about innovations that capture our imagination in the most delightful ways. Picture this: the iconic tastes of...
Trend Hunter's Latest Webinar Dives Into AI and Modern Wellness - In Trend Hunter’s latest webinar, Wellness Evolution, the company dives into the recent trends and notable technologies in the wellness space. The session was streamed live on February 22nd,...
Explore the Top Tech Trends of 2024 - In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses and innovators alike. As we delve into 2024, we have identified key trends that are set to...
Revolutionizing Learning: How Technology is - In the digital age, education is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the relentless advance of technology. The landscape of learning is evolving rapidly, offering unprecedented...
The Most Innovative Trends this Week - February 14, 2024 - In an era where technology bridges gaps and nurtures connections, the digital and physical realms are intertwining in fascinating ways. Take Roblox’s recent innovation: a real-time AI chat...
Disruptive Innovations: Startups That Have Changed the Game - In the rapidly evolving business landscape, innovative startups are not just entering the market; they’re reshaping industries with groundbreaking technologies and novel approaches. This...
The Most Innovative Trends this Week - February 7, 2024 - As the digital age advances, the ways we interact with technology in our daily routines are undergoing subtle yet profound transformations. The introduction of AI-powered assistants in online...
Changing the Face of Executive Decision-Making - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is drastically changing the landscape of executive decision-making, providing business leaders with advanced tools to make informed, strategic decisions. This article...
The Most Innovative Trends This Week - February 1, 2024 - As we bite into the future of business, we’re savoring flavors of innovation that are both delicious and sustainable. Enter the scene, Too Good To Go, with their AI-powered solution tackling...
Join Future Festival as a Pair, Buy 1, Get 1 to Share! - After an epic Future Festival World Summit 2023 centered around AI’s massive impact, we invite you to secure tickets for this year’s event. For a limited time, when you join Future Festival as...
In times of chaos, the one tried and true marketing tactic that always...
In this module, Trend Hunter's Chief Culture Officer, Jaime Neely, re-...
The first module of Re-Imagining Work Culture takes a look at how the ...
This module introduces the concept of optionality and looks how decisi...
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CEO & Top Innovation Keynote Speaker
One of the world’s top innovation keynote speakers, Jeremy Gutsche is a New York Times Bestselling author with two bestselling books on chaos, change and disruptive innovation.
Chief Content Officer
Innovation Facilitator for 100+ Top Brands
One of the most popular keynote speakers on trends, Armida leads Trend Hunter’s content and Futurist Team and is one of our best keynote speakers.
Chief Growth Officer
Interviewed 400+ CEOs & Innovation Leaders
As Trend Hunter’s Chief Growth Officer, Jonathon Brown is an expert in maximizing innovation potential of ambitious companies.
VP Client Success
Advisor to 50+ Leading Brands
Ady is one of Trend Hunter’s best Research Managers, advising dozens of top brands about innovation strategy, curating and customizing trend research to suit their needs.
SVP, Client Success
Author of more than 3,000 Trend Articles
Gil Cohen is one of Trend Hunter’s most broadly experienced keynote speakers on Innovation in Retail, with a background that spans trend writing, business innovation, client research and client success.
President
Project Lead for the Innovation Assessment
As Trend Hunter’s President, Jaime managed Trend Hunter’s team growth while developing culture programs and innovation assessments for many of the world’s best innovation teams.
Chief Client Officer
Managed 8,000 Custom Trend Projects
Courtney is the founder of Trend Hunter’s Client Research Team, which today has completed more than 8,000 custom trend report and workshop projects for hundreds of the world’s best innovation teams.
Director of Special Projects
Interviewed 200+ CEOs & Innovation Leaders
As Trend Hunter's resident tech specialist, Sean has run private keynotes and innovation sessions with brands such as Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, and Google.
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How Sleep Affects Your Emotions: Matt Walker's Video is Part of TED's Sleeping with Science Series
Sharing Unique Stories: Aimée Eubanks Davis Shares How Your Unique Story Can Get You Hired
Improving Our Relationship with Money: Thasunda Duckett Sparks an Honest Conversations About Saving
How to Make Faster Decisions: Patrick Mcginnis Shares the Dangers of the Fear of Better Options
Leveraging Tech in the Black Community: Stefan Grant Discusses The Need for More Diversity in Tech
Lessons From African-American Entrepreneurs: A Look at Bloomberg's 'Building a Brand' Panel Talk
Salt Repurposing Projects: Tina Arrowood Considers the Circular Salt Economy to Protect Fresh Water
How Deepfakes Threaten Democracy: Danielle Citron Considers the Implications of Deepfake Technology
Confronting the Plastic Problem: Andrew Forrest's Talk Discusses an Economic Solution to Plastic
Breaking Vaccination Myths: Ethan Lindenberger's Talk on Vaccines Boasts the Power of the Internet
Bacteria Against Climate Change: Morgan Vague's Talk on Plastic-Eating Bacteria Offers a Solution
Functional Tattooing: Carson Bruns' Keynote on Tattoos Boasts Possible Uses of Function-Forward Ink
Stopping Remote Work Burnout: Morra Aarons-Mele's TED Talk Shares 3 Steps to Stop Burnout
The Power of Courageous Expression: Actor Ethan Hawke Delivered a Talk on Creativity for TED
How Drawing Can Set You Free: Artist Shantell Martin
Astrophysics Earthly Applications: Federica Bianco Outlines How Astrophysics Can Help Urban Science
Scientifically Falling Out of Love: Artist Dessa Discuses an Unconventional Approach to Heartbreak
Discovering the Origin of Life: Tara Djokic's Discovery Suggests an Alternative Evolution of Life
The 1-Minute Secret to Forming a New Habit: Christine Carter Shares Simple Steps For Motivation
America's Racial Wealth Gap: Kedra Newsom Reeves Dives into Racial Wealth Inequality History
The Ties Between Climate and Racial Justice: David Lammy Explores How the Two Topics are Related
The Negative Impact of Algorithms: Yaël Eisenstat's Talk on Facebook Speaks to Its Insidious Effect
Participatory Government Budgeting: Shari Davis Explores the Community's Role in Public Spending
Understanding Microaggressions: Angela Glover Blackwell's Microaggressions Talk is Empathy-Focused
How to Embrace Emotions at Work: Liz Fosslien Educates Viewers About Selective Vulnerability
Transforming the Hiring Process: Gil Winch Shares Ways to Unlock Potential With New Hiring Tactics
The Benefits of Reverse Mentorship: Patrice Gordon Shares Tips on How to Create a Better Workplace
How to Lead in a Crisis: TED's Talk by Amy C. Edmondson Shares The Keys to Adapting Amid Change
Simplifying the American Voting Process: Amber McReynolds Delivered a Talk on Voting for TEDx
Finding the Courage to Ask for Help: YeYoon Kim Considers How Kids' Instincts Can Inform Adults
Organizing for Civil Rights and Freedom: Bryan Stevenson Speaks with Civil Rights Leader John Lewis
Justice for the US-Mexico Border: Erika Pinheiro's Talk on Seeking Asylum Gives Cause for Concern
A Future Without Belongings: Orit Dolev Gave a Talk About Cherishing Experiences Over Owning Items
Science's Geography Problem: Ella Al-Shamahi Talks About Exploring Hostile and Unstable Areas
The Anxiety of Perfection: Daisy Jing Gives a Talk About Perfection and Its Consequences on Society
Self-Actualization Road Maps: Shannon Lee Discusses the Philosophy of Self-Actualization