Welcome and KEYNOTE - Tectonic Economic, Financial, and Technological Shifts Shaping the Decade Ahead

Recent headlines have been dominated by major economic challenges and a shift in geopolitics. In this talk, Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and Chairman of The Futurist Institute®, will explore the challenges of current economic and financial market dynamics, as well as geopolitical topics. Mr. Schenker's remarks will address the state of inflation, global debt, interest rates, equities, bond yields, commodities, and foreign exchange markets. There will also be a discussion of the potential near-term impacts of higher interest rates on economic growth, business investment, and the labor market. Mr. Schenker will discuss how Cold War Two® has contributed to the downdraft in financial markets and growth as well as what future challenges lie ahead for global stability, global supply chain, and commodity markets. Looking further into the future, Mr. Schenker will discuss how long-run trendlines in demographics and technology reveal some economic risks and opportunities. Mr. Schenker will share actionable takeaways and winning strategies to help companies succeed in the current era of uncertainty. Plus, Mr. Schenker will also share actionable winning strategies for the decade ahead.