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6 futurist predictions about technology that actually came true

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6. Handheld technology

Beyonce takes a selfie Photo: Beyonce.com

If you thought the art of taking a perfect selfie was only practiced by the Instagram generation, think again.

Here are a few examples of when art inadvertently predicted the future.

5. Big Brother

George Orwell's 1984 Photo: Penguin/AP

OK, so the selfie may not have been predicted in ancient times, but George Orwell knew exactly what was going on back in 1949.

Big Brother is watching you, wrote the India-born author in his dystopian classic Nineteen Eighty-Four.

His vision of a surveillance society in which governments monitor and keep tabs on what we are doing is a reality today.

Big Brother on the big screen

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ABQ will be host to futurist conference

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Futurists and thought leaders are coming together to share their insights at the first ever Face the Future conference May 4 6 in Albuquerque.

The three-day event is designed for business leaders, CEOs, executives and entrepreneurs, and will cover topics that include robotics, education, technology, healthcare, media, privacy, finance, the workplace, big data, cybersecurity, branding and travel.

In todays digital environment, were facing an unprecedented rate of change, explained Face the Future event co-producer David Houle, also known as the CEOs futurist. This event will take us into the future to get a look at the catalysts propelling us into a new age of accelerated transformation and what it all means in terms of visionary leadership, strategic planning and implementation.

In addition to Houle, other conference keynote speakers include Gerd Leonhard, host of Switzerlands The Future Show; Edie Weiner, author of Future Think; J.O. McFalls, cybersecurity expert; and Ann Rhoades, president of People Ink, Jet Blue board member and former executive at Southwest Airlines.

Altogether, 28 national and global futurists and thought leaders will participate in 12 main stage events and 16 breakout sessions. After-hour events include presenters vying for cash prizes as they pitch their futuristic concepts; entrepreneurs competing for $20,000 in funding with three-minute pitches to Venture Capitalists; an evening of New Mexican food and entertainment at Civic Plaza and Future Crawl, an opportunity for attendees to visit several innovative downtown Albuquerque businesses to meet with the principals and directors personally.

What were creating is an opportunity to create collisions, said Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry. We want people to meet, exchange ideas and information, and create the next big idea or opportunity.

The event is being produced with the support of the City of Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau and Heritage Hotels and Resorts. Sponsors to date include US Bank, Entrega, Blueliner Marketing, Soothe and Meddle.

Registration is now open at http://facethefuturenow.com/registration. Individual prices start at $595, and group discounts are available.

Organizations interested in sponsoring the conference can visit http://facethefuturenow.com/sponsorship-opportunities.

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February Forecast: Foresight 20/20–Futurist Jack Uldrich to Discuss Current Technological Trends In Wisconsin, Texas …

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 02, 2015

The Internet of Things, Big Data, and 3D Printing are just a few of the current technological trends that are taking the world by storm and futurist Jack Uldrich makes a living helping companies navigate through them. He speaks over 100 times a year to a wide variety of businesses and organizations, especially on the transformation of health care, agriculture, education, energy, finance, retail and manufacturing. His platform is that creativity and action are more powerful and versatile than knowledge.

Uldrich says, "As a professional futurist, I frequently end my talks with the rather obvious reminder that no one can predict the future. I then twist this fact by flashing Peter Druckers famous quotation: The best way to predict your future is to create it. His keynotes tend to have an extra bit of fire based on his passion for the idea; "I love this idea of creating the future because it is empowering, optimistic and action-oriented. But, above all, it is true!"

His speaking topics range from custom presentations to "The Big AHA", "Business as Unusual" and "How the Internet of Things Will Open Up a Future of Opportunity." Following on the heels of nine presentations in January for clients such as the 2015 PIMA Annual Meeting, ACI and ACEC of NY's annual meetings, as well as the Independent Bike Dealers Summit and several private clients in telecommunications and banking, Uldrich will be addressing the following clients across the U.S. in February:

FEB 2: Wisconsin Bankers Association Milwaukee, WI

FEB 12: Farm Credit Bank of Texas Farm Credit and AgFirst San Antonio, TX

FEB 16: Outsourcing World Summit Int'l Assoc. of Outsourcing Professionals Phoenix, AZ

FEB 17: Hunter Douglas Event Hunter Douglas Las Vegas, NV

Parties interested in learning more about him, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about either these events or interviewing Jack as a futurist or trend expert can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

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Banking Beyond 2020: Futurist Jack Predicts the Trends for Wisconsin Bank Execs

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Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) February 02, 2015

Futurist Jack Uldrich's job isn't just about clarifying the top trends that are coming. He also aims to help companies leverage technological advances to their advantage, and unleash underlying philosophies that help organizations embrace change. "The future is predictably unpredictable," but he also says, "executives attitudes and management philosophies can help them and their organizations soar through the myriad of changes that will be coming their way." To that end, Uldrich has been invited as the keynote speaker for this year's "BE" Conference in Milwaukee addressing executives in the banking industry on February 2nd.

The WBA's theme of "Banking in 2020 and Beyond" makes for a perfect diving board for Uldrich's keynote "Foresight 20/20: Ten Trends Transforming Tomorrow." Uldrich will draw on highlights from his upcoming book: "Business as Unusual: How to Future-Proof Your Business Against Tomorrow's Trends, Today," He will also share insights on trends such as the Internet of things, Big Data, nanotechnology, mobile banking and the Big AHA with WBA audience members.

When it comes to finance, Uldrich says, "Banking executives need to become what I call 'Exponential Executives.' That is leaders who understand that as impressive as past technological advances have beenthe ATM, online banking and mobile banking, etcthey are just the beginning. Banking Interactions will continue to evolve as customers physical and virtual worlds become intertwined, and social networks and mobile platforms will transform customers banking experiences and expectations. Still other advances will create an environment where a premium is placed on unconventional thinking and risk-taking."

A highly acclaimed futurist and trend expert, Uldrich has spoken all over the world to a variety of industries and organizations. He has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and National Public Radio and is a guest commentator on the Discovery Channel's "FutureScape." In addition to addressing the WBA, Uldrich has addressed financial clients such as Wells Fargo, CoBank, the Detroit Economic Forum, AgBank and most recently he spoke at the annual Institutional Investor Forum held in Deer Valley, Utah.

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about the event or interviewing Jack can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

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Banking Beyond 2020: Futurist Jack Predicts the Trends for Wisconsin Bank Execs

A Futurist's Forecast For Latest Business Trends in the Affinity Benefits Industry

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Tampa Bay, FL (PRWEB) January 30, 2015

As the closing keynote speaker for this year's Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) Conference global futurist Jack Uldrich aims to help PIMA members understand how technological trends, business forces and social media are merging to create fresh and innovative opportunities in the affinity market.

Uldrich's keynote for the event, "The Big AHA: How to Future-Proof Your Business Against Tomorrow's Trends will address the cutting edge trends in technology, including advances in mobile payments, the Internet of Things, "Big Data," peer-to-peer lending, wearable technology, artificial intelligence and collaborative consumption.

With his keen ability to hone in on relevant trends, Uldrich is tremendously adept at custom designing his message to each individual audience. He also offers powerful, constructive guidance for leveraging rapid technology-driven change into a competitive advantage. His captivating style blended with humor and anecdotes, along with timely and provocative insights (e.g., "Will Google Insure the Future?") motivates audiences like PIMA to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead and help them achieve their mission of thriving in a dynamic market place.

"The pace and scale of tomorrows change begs the obvious question: How does a business leader prepare for a constantly changing future? The answer can be found in a simple acronym: AHA. It stands for: Awareness, Humility and Action." Says Uldrich and this, in addition to covering the top technological trends, will be the jumping off point for his keynote.

Uldrichs bestselling and award-winning books include: Foresight 20/20; Unlearning 101: 101 Lessons in Thinking Inside-Out the Box; Higher Unlearning: 39 Post-Requisite Lessons for Achieving a Successful Future; and Jump the Curve: 50 Essential Strategies to Help Your Company Stay Ahead of Emerging Technologies. Among his many insurance based clients are: Fireman's Fund Insurance, the CAS (Actuarial Society), and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society (CPCU.)

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about either the event or interviewing Jack can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

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Global Business Trends in Cleaning "For Better Living"

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Orlando, FL (PRWEB) January 29, 2015

Cleaning products play an essential role in our daily lives, and over the years technological advances have revolutionized the industry. Cleaning crosses into our homes and businesses, and out onto our streets. Cleaning products and services have become essential in the everyday life of the modern consumer. And the market continues to grow year after year - global sales of household cleaning products alone are predicted to reach $147 billion in 2017. Enter futurist Jack Uldrich.

On January 30th the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is gathering for their Annual Meeting & Industry Convention in Orlando with futurist and business trend expert Jack Uldrich as one of their keynote speakers.

Uldrich, who annually predicts the global trends for each coming year, speaks all over the world to a vast array of audiences from large telecommunications firms like Verizon to his most recent keynote delivered to the Independent Bike Dealers (IBD) in Arizona. Uldrich paints vivid pictures of what the world may look like in just a few short years. He provides an in-depth exploration of how the Internet of Things, Big Data, social media, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and collaborative consumption will change everyday life for all of us in the very near future.

Uldrich's passion for nanotechnology spurs him to deliver potent insights on the trends toward environmental awareness in the cleaning industry, as well as shine insights on how technology will affect things like fragrance, and aesthetics in the industry. And his knowledge of manufacturing trends will hone in on how the packaging of cleaning products will shift in the years to come. Uldrich's goal is to help members of ACI future-proof their businesses so that they can leverage the tides of change to their advantage.

Following his keynote address for ACI Uldrich will be speaking to Professional Insurance Marketing Association, the Wisconsin Bankers Association, the Farm Credit Bank of Texas and at the Outsourcing World Summit.

Parties interested in learning more about him, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about either the event or interviewing Jack as a futurist or trend expert can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

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Future Business Trends in Biking to be Addressed by Futurist Jack Uldrich

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 28, 2015

Charles M. Schulz, author of the Peanuts cartoon, once famously said, "Life is like a ten speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use." "Nothing could be more true in today's world where our metaphorical gears are increasing at warp speed," says futurist Jack Uldrich. Uldrich will be addressing the Independent Bike Dealers (IBD) Summit, in Tempe, Arizona on Thursday, January 29th with his keynote address, "Business as Unusual" which will focus on how the IBD can start future-proofing their businesses against the trends of tomorrow.

Highly acclaimed speaker and best selling author Jack Uldrich travels the world addressing a wide variety of organizations from telecommunications to healthcare, manufacturing to education. His message is clear: The future is predictably unpredictable. And the way to prepare for it is by embracing the paradox of seeing your own ignorance as the path to wisdom.

From the League of Innovation to Pfizer and Verizon, Uldrich addresses the top business trends affecting all of these industries. In one of his latest blog posts he covers the top ten technological trends that will transform the world in 2015. When it comes to the IBD, Uldrich says the trends in nanotechnology, manufacturing and 3D printing will in all likelihood have the most impact.

While the need for speed may be the goal some consumers have in mind when it comes to cycling, others are looking at the quality of the bikes themselves with the materials that are light and long lasting. Others simply want to know that the simple joys of biking won't be undone by the technological advances. In other words, that the gears beyond 10 won't complicate life so much that getting out on the trail or road will inhibit the joys of a good ride.

In addressing organizations like The Entrepreneurs Organization and IBD, Uldrich aims to inform these innovative business people of the trends that are coming their way and to encourage them to embrace his acronym of AHA---Awareness, Humility and Action---as fundamental tools that will guide them through the technological tides of change. "While technology may be changing at warp speed, good business sense is firmly rooted in these principles of the past. The paradox of embracing both is crucial to an independent dealer's success."

Parties interested in learning more about Jack, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about this specific event or those interested in scheduling an interview with Jack can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

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Futurist Jack Uldrich: When it Comes to Future Business Trends, the Only Constant is Change

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Montgomery, AL (PRWEB) January 27, 2015

Telecommunications is a constantly changing business. Every day older technology is being usurped with new technology that is faster, lighter and more efficient. Indeed, the only constant in the telecommunications business is change. As a future business trends expert, Jack Uldrich speaks on those trends and how to best embrace them for the coming years. In other words, Uldrich is in the future-proofing business.

On January 27th, Uldrich will be delivering a keynote address to one of the world's leading global providers of networking and communications equipment. Their products enable voice, data, video and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures. Their solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide.

Uldrich will focus on his concept of the Big AHA--utilizing Awareness, Humility and Action as precepts to embracing change and jumping the curve when it comes to technological innovation. Uldrich will also discuss the specific future trends that may have the most impact on the firm's leaders and it's employees.

Uldrich has spoken all over the world on the topics of future trends, emerging technologies, innovation, change management and leadership. He has provided an in-depth exploration of how the Internet of Things, Big Data, social media, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and collaborative consumption are changing the world we live in. Most recently, Uldrich has spent his time addressing companies like Verizon Wireless, ABB, Informatica, Signal Hill and the American Vision Council.

Uldrich says, "In the near future, the greatest change will be the accelerating rate of change itself. My job as a futurist is to help the organizations I speak with to identify concrete actions to be taken today to future-proof their businesses against the tides of tomorrow.

Uldrich, hailed as "The Chief Unlearning Officer" by BusinessWeek Magazine, believes the principles of AHA are basic tenants for future-proofing, with humility being of particular importance. "Being humble enough to embrace the fact that we don't know what we don't know," says Uldrich, "opens us up to greater knowledge. It's a great paradox and one that all organizations can benefit from. Humble people are great to work with and they help create a terrific environment of collaboration and openness. That in turn makes for furtive ground for change and growth."

Uldrich will round out the month of January speaking in Phoenix and Florida. Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about this event or to schedule an interview with Jack may contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

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