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Beyond Bigger: The Next Wave of Emerging Tech Is Local, Distributed, and Personal

31 August 2026

We’ve spent decades making new technologies bigger. But the next wave of tech may be heading in the opposite direction.

The World Economic Forum’s new Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report reveals a surprising pattern emerging across this year’s breakthrough innovations:

  • Energy systems powered by parked cars and buildings
  • Medicines tailored to a single person
  • Innovations that are becoming more local, distributed and personal

Hear from Kimmy Bettinger, who leads the report, as she unpacks the trends behind this year’s most important emerging technologies. You can find out more about them in the report: https://ow.ly/m1at50ZHgta

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About Susan Mckenzie

Susan has been providing administration and consultation services on various businesses for several years. She graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor degree in International Business. She is now a Vice-President, Global Administration at World Certification Institute - WCI. She has a passion for learning and personal / professional development. Love doing yoga to keep fit and stay healthy.

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