From the printing press to refrigeration to IVF, innovations have transformed public life. But such technological advances can only succeed if the public is willing to embrace them. Considering escalating threats like climate change, food insecurity and strained health systems, the need for innovation is greater than ever. But disinformation can fuel fear and resistance to potential breakthroughs.
The report, which is in its seventh edition, covers trends such as technical advancements in AI, public perceptions of the technology and the geopolitical dynamics surrounding its development.
The region advances in close step, with less than 8.4 percentage points separating the top and bottom performers in this subindex. In 2025, the region has closed, on average, 65.0% of its gender gap in senior economic leadership positions.
Innovation thrives on technology convergence or combination, convergence and compounding. Mastering these can tackle global challenges and shape technology.
Technology convergence across industries is accelerating innovation, particularly in AI, biotech and sustainability, pushing us closer to the fifth industrial revolution. Bioprinting and AI-driven biomanufacturing are revolutionizing fields such as drug discovery and sustainable fuels, propelling bioeconomic growth across sectors. Multi-stakeholder collaboration and long-term investment are ...
Innovation in sustainability in the corporate sphere use AI, digital integration and biotech, driving transparency, collaboration and environmental goals.
The World Economic Forum’s presents the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025 that are expected to deliver real-world impact within three to five years and address urgent global challenges.
