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Unpack the global, technological, and cultural forces that will define the year ahead. From economic pressure points to emerging power blocs and the next wave of digital disruption, we will explore the signals that matter most for leaders and organisations.
Learn what’s coming for the workforce, consumers, and communities. We’ll break down the trends reshaping behaviour, expectations, identity, and trust, and show where the biggest opportunities and risks will emerge across 2026.
Walk away with a clear, practical understanding of what these shifts mean for planning, leadership, and decision making. You’ll learn how to interpret trends, anticipate disruption, and build a forward looking strategy with confidence and clarity.
Our Future Forecast is built on rigorous, forward looking research that blends data, behavioural insight, and real world signals. Each year, we analyse global trends across politics, the economy, technology, society, and culture, then translate them into clear implications for organisations and leaders.
We also surveyed more than 1,000 Australians to uncover how people are really feeling about the year ahead. Our approach combines:
• Nationally representative survey data capturing how Australians feel about the future
• Trend scanning and signal mapping across global markets, policy, and emerging technologies
• Expert commentary and industry insight drawn from ThinkerTank’s advisory work across sectors
• Narrative and pattern analysis to identify the forces shaping how we live, work, and play
The result is research that is evidence based yet accessible, helping leaders understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare now for what comes next.