Agenda
7:15 - 8:30 p.m. Discussion
Event Summary
Join us for an insightful online discussion of "What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready," an essential guide to thriving in an era of rapid change. This book offers a roadmap for individuals and organizations seeking to navigate the accelerating pace of technological and societal transformation--a timely read as we all ponder our plans for 2025! With practical advice on how to stay ahead of trends, build resilience, and embrace change, What’s Next Is Now emphasizes the need for adaptability and foresight in a constantly evolving world.
The author challenges us to rethink how we approach innovation, urging readers to not just react to change but to actively prepare for it. The book covers a wide range of future-shaping forces—technology, economics, and culture—and provides actionable insights on how to remain “future-ready” in both personal and professional spheres.
This discussion will explore how to anticipate future trends and make proactive choices to succeed in a fast-changing landscape. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the future, this conversation will equip you with the tools to thrive in an uncertain world. We look forward to the great conversation to end the programming year for the Austin Forum, and we hope you will participate in this discussion!
Key Topics:
Building resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing world
Anticipating and preparing for future trends
Practical strategies for both personal and organizational success
Attendance Instructions
Online via Google Meet
Once you register via Ticketbud, you will receive the direct link in your confirmation email. You will also receive the link in a reminder email one day before the event.
Moderator
Jay Boisseau, Executive Director, Austin Forum on Technology & Society and CEO, Vizias
Jay is the executive director and founder of The Austin Forum on Technology & Society, which he started in 2006 and is now the leading monthly technology outreach and engagement event in Austin--and starting to attract national and even international attendees online. The Austin Forum is one of the pillars of the Austin tech scene, providing connections to information, ideas, collaborations, and community overall. Through Vizias, Jay also founded the Austin Smart City Alliance (July 2015, formerly Austin CityUP Consortium) and currently serves as the Executive Director, with a vision of creating an integrated smart city fabric throughout Austin—leveraging mobile devices and IoT data collectors, as well as supercomputers and AI for predictive analytics and scenario simulation—in the years ahead to address city issues, empower city planning, and improve city life in general.