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AI, XR, Synthetic Biology, and the Other Emerging Trends Impacting Your Industry

AI, extended reality, and synthetic biology are no longer future concepts. Christina von Messling breaks down the emerging trends already impacting industries today and challenges leaders to rethink how they adapt, invest, and build for a rapidly changing landscape.

Christina von Messling is a futurist and foresight advisory partner at Foresight Factory, where she helps global organisations anticipate change and design strategies for emerging opportunities and risk. She is a sought-after speaker on emerging technology, AI, and long-term strategic thinking, helping leaders understand what is coming next and how to respond with clarity and confidence.

Previously, Christina served as Head of Europe and Senior Foresight Manager at the Future Today Strategy Group, working with organisations across industries to translate foresight into actionable business strategy. Her work sits at the intersection of technology, society, and innovation, with a focus on how AI, extended reality, and other transformative forces are reshaping markets, work, and decision-making.

In her talks, Christina brings a practical, forward-looking perspective that equips audiences to identify early signals of change, challenge assumptions, and build future-ready organisations. She is known for making complex trends accessible and relevant, sparking strategic conversations about growth, resilience, and the role of technology in shaping what comes next