We find ourselves in an era of exponential growth and transformation. The relentless pace of technological advancement is reshaping our world at a rate never seen before, making it increasingly challenging to stay abreast of these rapid developments. Join us for an insightful talk where we embark on a journey to explore the most significant technology trends set to unfold over the next decade. These trends promise to be nothing short of seismic, with the power to reshape every facet of our lives, from the way we work and learn to how we forge relationships and structure our society. Prepare to be enlightened as we delve into a future where the very fabric of our existence is on the brink of transformation. This talk is your compass to navigate the uncharted territory of tomorrow's world, and it's an opportunity you won't want to miss.

1. Emerging
& Future
Technology:
How to prepare for the next
10 years of radical digital
transformation
Damien Cummings
November 2023

2. Chief, Digital Strategy & Leadership, NUS-ISS
Damien Cummings
• 30 years’ experience as a digital transformation leader.
• Former CEO, HR tech company Peoplewave.
• Previously Global Head of Digital at Standard Chartered Bank,
Chief Marketing Officer at Philips, Regional Marketing Director
at Samsung, Consumer & SMB Director at Dell. Started at
McKinsey & Company.
• Master of Digital Management, Teesside University
• Executive Master of Digital Transformation, ESSEC Business School
• Doctor of Business Administration (candidate), University of
Canberra
www.linkedin.com/in/damiencummings

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6. Quantum Computing (2028 – 2035+)

7. 158,000,000
(158 million)
times faster

8. Smartphones become obsolete… (2032+)

9. …. replaced by Augmented Reality (2032+)

11. Artificial Intelligence (2023+)

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AI is learning emotions...

19. Yes, your job is at risk.
1. Global employers anticipate
creating 69 million new positions
by 2027 and eradicating 83 million
jobs—a net loss of 14 million roles.
2. Clerical workers will bear the brunt
of the fast-moving changes.
3. Around 26 million jobs in
administrative positions will be cut
due to AI.

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22. The Metaverse (2032+)

25. So what?
• You have a time machine – what decisions would you make
differently if you could go back 10 years? What about now, for the
next 10 years?
• How do you prepare for the exponential change over the next 10 –
15 years?
• Upskill, reskill and embracing constant learning.
• Will the “technology singularity” happen? Reflect on what this
means for you and your organization.

26. Thank you!
Questions?

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