Non-Obvious Diversity Summit: Toward the Future Normal: Futurists Share Diversity Predictions

Despite market and cultural predictions for diversity and inclusion, we don’t have to be passive recipients of what the future brings. In this panel, a group of pioneering futurists discuss their predictions, along with the role we all need to play in carving out an equal future for everyone. This interview is part of the Non-Obvious Beyond Diversity Summit, an ambitious gathering of more than 200 experts and visionary speakers working across industries to help build a more diverse and inclusive world. Learn more and see the full list of sessions at www.nonobviousdiversity.com. About the Speakers: Henry Coutinho-Mason, Evangelist-at-large TrendWatching; Author, Future Normal - Henry is the former Managing Director of TrendWatching, author of Trend-Driven Innovation and now writing a new book, The Future Normal: The Ideas & Instigators That Are Creating A Fairer, Healthier and Greener Future For Us All. He is also cofounder of award-winning social enterprise, 3Space. Lydia Caldana, Senior Consultant at WGSN - Lydia is a Brazilian-born, NYC-based foresight strategist and cultural researcher working with global consultancies to develop inclusive and sustainable societies. She is also an MA candidate at The New School, and a futures decolonizer at Future Resources (@future.recourses). Tiffany Lung, Retail Analyst - Tiffany Lung is a retail analyst specialising in the Asia retail scene, with a focus on technology, innovations, and consumer behaviours. From covering rising DTC brands to unmanned stores, her analysis and insights are often shared at industry events and featured regularly in local and international media. Nathania Christy, Head of Academy, TrendWatching - Nathania Christy is one of TrendWatching’s key speakers, who has delivered 90+ consumer trend keynotes and innovation workshops in major cities across 4 continents from Stockholm to Singapore to Sydney. An Indonesian based in Singapore, She currently leads the Academy team globally and is responsible for the conceptualisation and delivery of TrendWatching’s workshops and courses for clients across a range of industries.