Blockchain… Fad or Future

A World Economic Forum report predicts that by 2025, 10 percent of GDP will be stored on blockchains or blockchain-related technology. Hype phase aside, knowing what blockchain and its variants are, and are not, is a question that must be addressed. Why such hype and why are distributed, decentralized ledgers so important? Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Group, shared his view on blockchain technologies and the implications in commerce.

Innovating to Win

Leaders from eBay, Safeguard, and Walmart discussed how their companies are innovating and organizing for success. The discussion included perspectives for how an innovative culture can help create competitive advantage.

What Tech Trend Will Affect Your Business?

Kelly Ungerman shared McKinsey & Company’s perspective on trends affecting businesses and why they matter, specifically highlighting consumer demands for trust, security, and convenience.