Current megatrends
Megatrends affect all of us!
The four “big Ds” – decarbonization, deglobalization, demographic change and digital transformation – are having a profound long-term impact across all industries, technologies and social groups. They will ultimately transform the way we live and do business.
The four big "D"
The world of tomorrow begins today. Megatrends are already having a visible impact across our societies, driving social, technological and economic change. Those who understand these powerful forces will help shape the future.
Transitioning toward a climate-neutral economy – unlocking new markets and securing existing ones
The shifting path of globalization – new opportunities and risks
Our societies are changing – the threat posed by skilled worker shortages
Technological change in business and society – taking us into the new digital age
Projects, studies, rankings
Well-founded data and creative insights make megatrends and their effects tangible, allowing effective strategies for the future to be developed.
On September 27, 2023, specialists, innovators and practitioners from the fields of master data management and digital standards will meet at the 9th…
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Expert voices
The trend is your friend: Those who understand the megatrends and their impact will open up a broad spectrum of promising options for the future.
Digitalization offers a great opportunity to work toward regional equality in Germany.
Digitalization is both the key to and an essential requirement for interoperable communication between systems and machines. It is fundamental to AI, automation, decarbonization and value creation through digital transformation.
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