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SUMMARY:
Speaker: Mr. Mark Bryan, Senior Foresight Manager for the Future Today Institute (FTI)
Speaker Credentials: Mark Bryan works for the Future Today Institute (FTI) as a Senior Foresight Manager. FTI studies trends happening today to help us see what is going to happen tomorrow. He helps organizations structure themselves for future success. (0:00-1:00)
Presentation Overview: Mr. Bryan explains how emerging technology will impact clients, work, and the industries where we are present. He uncovers ways to redefine how technology impacts that ways that we will do work. (1:00-3:15)
The Problem: Historically when we encounter technological advances we fear it. How do we make the future seem normal by removing fear, uncertainty, ambiguity, and doubt? (3:15-12:40)
Emerging Technological Trends: Mr. Bryan discussed emerging technological trends. (12:40-40:00)
- Artificial Intelligence: Learn some of the applications of AI that exist today such as floor plan generation, site selections for businesses, employee engagement, energy planning, and material specifications, structural performance, inspections/code compliance and see what the future can bring. (12:40-18:00)
- Digital Twins: Build a “Digital Twin” or a living BIM model that generate predictive reports based on existing conditions. (19:00-23:05)
- Additive Manufacturing: Learn of an example of how 3D/4D printing is being used to address homelessness and the housing shortage. (23:05-26:30)
- Connectable: Learn of “wearables” that connect us in ways that illustrate how “screens” will be a thing of the past. (26:30-29:05)
- Block Chains: See examples of how data can be saved in a safe and secure way but be accessible in a manner that allows us to do what we need. (29:05-31:45)
- Immersive Layers: Technology can create senses. Example, how can you communicate the sensation of a wine tasting with tech? (31:45-35:20)
- Materiality: How do we manufacture materials that impact your outcomes. Example, light weight aircraft paint that performs better and weighs less, or tile that self-cleans. (35:00-38:00)
Where do we go with these tools and how and what do we prepare for? Learn the ADAM rule for your organization, Act, Decide, and Monitor. (40:00-46:30)
Questions/Conclusion (46:30-51:24)