17. Future of Europe

11/08/21 • 41 min

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As a collection of sovereign nations, the future of Europe depends on a complex balance of priorities across countries and collaboration on big socio-political issues. However, two areas where Europe comes together to drive the agenda Globally is on the subjects of sustainability and wellbeing.

Join our host, global foresight leader Sophie Briercliffe, as she explores the different factors and possible barriers that may make or break health, wellness and sustainability and how they will affect the future of Europe. She is joined by two renowned experts in the world of food, drinks, and consumerism: food-and-drinks industry expert Cathryn Sleight, the Global Chief Growth Officer at Mars Wrigley, and consumer-goods industry expert and futurist, Trevor Davis, a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts.

Want to get a glimpse of how European businesses will respond to the sustainability demands of consumers? Tune in and get curious about how Europe is navigating the quest towards a more sustainable world!

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All views are those of the podcast hosts and guests only and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer(s).

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All views are those of the podcast hosts and guests only and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer(s).

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16. Macro Futures

Today, we’re taking you higher, up to the macro themes influencing our world.

Join our host, global foresight leader Jo Lepore as she explores higher-level contextual themes through the cultural, technological and political macro forces.

Joining her are two respected experts in futurism: renowned futurist for the Fortune 200 and highly regarded original thinker Faith Popcorn – founder and CEO of BrainReserve. Alongside history, geo-politics and disruptive technology thought leader Jake Sotiriadis – CEO at Global Futures Advisory Group and Director of Operations and Engagement for the National Intelligence University.

Together, they take us from history to parallel universes, and everything in between that’s going to disrupt modern-day businesses. In better understanding the macro futures likely to play out in all our futures, we must make room to think critically, to consider uncomfortable alternatives and to embrace complexity.

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18. East & West Futures

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Today, we’re taking you on a trip around the world.

Join our hosts, global foresight leaders Jo Lepore, based in the US, and Lianne Kwan, based in China, as they explore the differences and similarities between East and West markets, and how key factors influence the growth, innovation and culture within them.

Joining the global conversation are two highly respected experts in the world of consumer behavior and marketing: Jidi Guo, Managing Partner at Inner Chapter from Shanghai; and Martin Schiere, Principal and Marketing Strategy lead at Glocalities from Amsterdam.

Together, they break down some of the biggest myths surrounding East vs West cultures and discuss the dichotomies and commonalities likely to be most influential in this decade. Wherever you are around the world, this is one to tune into!

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All views are those of the podcast hosts and guests only and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer(s).