The mass adoption of industrial robots has yet to take place, but that is about to change. PwC estimates that by 2030, 70% of global GDP growth will come from the machine economy. Listen as Daniel Theobald, CEO and founder of Vecna Robotics, explains his work as a leader in advancing the use of robotics and AI to improve warehouse automation. The journey is complex, for both robots and humans.

The network effect adds exponential power the more people use it. Digital tech let us move seamlessly across environments. Now imagine a transportation system offering that seamless, interconnected experience to everyone. Matt Jones, Ford director of technology, explains the opportunities software could provide to those less able or financially advantaged. By 2032, the world of transportation could be fundamentally transformed.

As Gen X and younger leaders move into energy companies, an intelligent-systems approach is unfolding. Innovations, such as mini power grids that can complement or even supplant conventional grids, appear inevitable. Sylvie Ouziel, CEO of Shared Platforms at the French PR and ad company Publicis Groupe, discusses what will likely seem normal — and what will look archaic — a mere decade from now.

Airmap is developing sky maps for the drones that are expected to be common by 2030. Extending the Google and Waze model, the company envisions 4-D maps that act as autonomous air control system, helping drones of all sizes safely navigate the skies. Airmap Chair Ben Marcus explains why he believes drones can help solve urban overcrowding, better service rural areas, and expand personal transportation.

The future of B2B customer success will not lie in completed surveys. It will change radically by 2030 based on shared data and AI. Hear Amit Ronen, senior VP of Customer Success at Wind River, discuss his life lessons in the field, from his national service in the Israeli military to his experiences with Operation Solomon, which evacuated 14,000 Ethiopian Jews on just 35 airplanes.

Though we rely on technology every day, a true cloud-based future will require a radically different infrastructure. Verizon, the second-largest carrier in the world, is building that infrastructure now around 5G. Hear Srini Kalapala, VP of Technology Strategy & Network Cloud at Verizon, discuss how the technology will support near-latency-free services to people, companies, and machines around the globe.

Cadillac is an old and unique U.S. brand, with a history of both quality and innovation. It produced the first electric starter, the first airbags, and the first actual hands-free driving. Cadillac CMO Melissa Grady Dias discusses how innovation has driven internal rewards within the company, pushing from design to engineering, as well as the vision of electric vehicles at Cadillac.

Imagine drones reaching a crisis before the emergency teams arrive. Imagine teachers using drones to collect data during a live class session on statistics. Imagine a drone delivering fire retardant to a specific destination in a wildfire. Listen as Romeo Durscher, VP of Public Safety at Auterion, discusses the future of drones in enterprise, public safety, humanitarian work, mitigating risk, and more.

The challenge of any great technology lies in its accessibility. Cristina Rodriguez, VP of Intel’s Network and Edge Group, sees now as the time when the edge, latency-free technologies, and 5G can all connect to open up opportunities for underserved communities across the globe. Hear her unique view about how tech companies can change their impact on our world by 2031.