Future Forward: Tech Trends Now. Listeners, as we stand on the cusp of 2026, the tech landscape is accelerating faster than ever, driven by breakthroughs in AI, deep tech, and global collaboration. Just this month, COMEUP 2025 wrapped up in Seoul, drawing participants from 46 countries under the theme "Recode the Future," according to a PR Newswire release from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. The event featured 3,447 investment meetings, national pavilions from nations like Saudi Arabia and India, and new programs nurturing Gen Z founders, proving startups are redefining industries through innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Cybersecurity emerged as a frontline battleground at Black Hat Europe 2025 in London, where Business Wire reports record attendance and keynotes on AI's dual role as threat and defender. Highlights included the AI Security Summit tackling machine learning vulnerabilities, Startup City showcasing tools like VulnCheck's exploit intelligence, and Geordie AI winning the Spotlight Competition for its groundbreaking solutions. Organizers emphasized bridging the workforce gap with trainings on cloud security and leadership, underscoring that the future of digital defense hinges on skilled humans outpacing adversaries.

Meanwhile, the NEXT Conference review on nextconf.eu captured 2025's pivotal shift: AI isn't just replacing work—it's forcing us to redefine human creativity and embodied interaction. Screens have hit their limit, paving the way for mixed reality and spatially aware AI companions. Yet, as energy transitions accelerate with cheap solar and wind, the real challenge is political—building equitable governance amid turbulence. ET Future Forward in Hyderabad echoed this, with Economic Times reporting HR leaders positioning themselves as futurists, using predictive analytics for AI talent pipelines in Global Capability Centres.

Fortune's analysis of enterprise AI rollouts nails three trends: back-end automation booming for real gains, people-first strategies easing anxieties, and problem-led adoption trumping tech hype. CES 2025 previews from ces.tech hint at empathetic AI from LG and mass-market tools from SK, setting the stage for 2026.

Listeners, these events signal a future where tech amplifies human potential—if we prioritize ethics, skills, and collaboration. Stay ahead by embracing uncertainty and building resilient systems.

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