The Trends of 2024: What to Expect

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By: Mark McCrindle

While it may not feel like it sometimes, the future is not an inevitable destination, but something that is shaped by trends – and these can be influenced if understood and responded to. Read more

Will you Help Emojis Rule The World?

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By: Dr Pete Court

Emojis are the new global language. The democratised, adaptable communication of the future. Read more

As a Christian, I Went Down the A.I. Rabbit Hole. Here are 12 Things I Discovered

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By: Akos Balogh

“In a few years, Cyberdyne Systems will create a revolutionary defense system. It’s called Skynet. Read more

Virtuous Consumerism: A Growing Consumer Trend

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By: Mark McCrindle

The rise of virtuous consumerism highlights the growing concern for the future of our planet and the need for sustainable practices. Read more

Trust-Doom and ‘Intrapreneurs’: The Top Trends of 2023

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By: McCrindle

As futurists, we study trends and factors that impact the future Read more

ChatGPT, “AI-gerism” and the Ethics of it All

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Should we have ethical concerns over AI? Can you tell the difference between a piece written by AI and a human being? Is AI here to help or hinder? 
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Know How to Spot a Scam: Your Best Defence

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By: Amy Cheng

As more and more people fall victim to scams, Australians are being encouraged to learn new ways to identify scams. Read more

Why We Love the Corn Kid So Much

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By: City Bible Forum

Chances are you’ve come across the viral trend which has been taking the internet by storm the last fortnight. Read more

Digital Leadership Summit – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane this July

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by Kim Wilkinson

Take a courageous step towards the future with Imminent Leadership Summit – a one day learning experience on innovation, digital, brand, and engagement.

Join peers and leading practitioners for IMMINENT – a collective learning environment with robust discussions, case studies and practical next steps through the lenses of church, media, social justice, not-for-profits and education.

The focus is both the immediate and future actions needed in the spaces of digital, brand, engagement and innovation.

This one day summit will be held in the following cities:

Brisbane – Monday 11th July – 10am to 4pm

Melbourne – Tuesday 12th July – 10am to 4pm

Sydney – Thursday 14th July – 10am to 4pm

IMMINENT  will provide you and your team with a roadmap to be pro-active and innovative, presenting solid answers to these (and more) questions:

  • How can I lead and cultivate innovation in my context?
  • What do I need to consider so as to engage with technology wisely?
  • Who is my brand? (and why does it matter)
  • Post-lockdowns… what is the future intersection for virtual and face-to-face?
  • What is Web 3.0? And do I need to engage with NFTs, Blockchain andCrypto?
  • What are the ethical implications and moral choices likely to arise in aWeb3 world?
  • What does research tell us about the future for engagement, community development and donor retention?
  • How have the rules of engagement changed – and how do I play?…. And more.

Find out more and register online now – Imminent Leadership Summit

Headshot of all the speakers at Imminent Summit

Speakers

Guest speakers and conversation hosts include:

Nils Smith
Chief Strategist Social Media + Innovation

Richenda Vermeulen
Founder and CEO, ntegrity (Panel – Melbourne only)

Dave Adamson – aka Aussie Dave
Digital Strategist, Author and Speaker

Sam Valich
Senior Director of Global Brand at Compassion

Stuart Cranney
Director of Innovation, CV Global

Joshua Crowther
Executive Director, Dunham+Company Australia

So, bring yourself and your team members as together we’ll seek to provide answers you can start using tomorrow.

Article thanks to Christian Media and Arts Australia