We always hear influencers repeat the phrase: “I don’t gatekeep.” 🚫
However, society is returning to the idea that restriction is a luxury. Brands are starting to realize that keeping something just out of reach can create desire, status, and community.
In contemporary society, which is heavily reliant on access, exclusivity is becoming the ultimate differentiator. ✨
Discover more about pillar #4, The New Luxury of Gatekeeping, in our The Intimacy Imperative Megatrend Deep Dive through the link: https://t.co/qWnZRWjT6Q
We're excited to welcome Miguel Olarte, Global Breakthrough Innovation Lead at Diageo, to Future Festival NYC. Discover how leading organizations identify opportunities, navigate disruption, and transform bold ideas into market-changing innovations.
🚀 Join us in New York on June 9, 2026: https://t.co/sAImr3ONOf
At Future Festival NYC, Jonathon Brown and Jennifer Kang will lead an interactive exploration of the most impactful emerging shifts, challenging attendees to consider both the promise and the potential consequences of innovation.
Where should we focus our efforts? What future are we building?
Join us on June 9 in New York to find out: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA
Join Jenny Gusba, VP of R&D Beverage at PepsiCo, at Future Festival New York as she shares insights on product innovation, evolving consumer preferences, and the trends shaping the future of food and beverage.
📍 New York City
📅 June 9, 2026
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the leaders driving innovation at a global scale: https://t.co/sAImr3ONOf
The future is shaped by the signals we choose to pay attention to today.
Join Armida Ascano and Jennifer Kang as they explore the trends, innovations, and emerging signals with the greatest potential to shape what comes next.
📍 New York City
📅 June 9
Don't miss this conversation at Future Festival NYC: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA
⏰ Only 1 week until Future Festival NYC!
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🔥 NYC, are you ready?
In just a few days, the future lands in New York.
The biggest ideas.
The boldest innovators.
The trends shaping what's next.
📍 June 9
⏳ The countdown is on.
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We're excited to welcome Tess S., VP, Marketing & Consumer Insights at dsm-firmenich, to the stage at Future Festival New York.
Tess brings deep expertise in consumer insights, brand strategy, and the evolving relationship between innovation and consumer behavior. Join us as she shares the trends, signals, and opportunities shaping the future of marketing.
📍 New York City
📅 June 9, 2026
Join us June 9 at Meet Hospitality now Arch Meetings & Events at 140 Broadway for a day of breakthrough ideas, future-focused innovation, and meaningful connections with the world’s most curious minds.
From immersive experiences to game-changing insights, this iconic downtown venue will set the stage for what’s next.
🎟️ Future Festival NYC
📅 June 9
📍 ARCH Meetings & Events — 140 Broadway
The future is calling. Register Here: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA
Catch Tammy Butterworth, Sr. Director of R&D Operations at McCann, at Future Festival NYC this June!
🚀 Hear her insights on innovation, operational transformation, and navigating the future of business in a rapidly changing world. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from leaders driving meaningful change across industries.
🎟️ Register Today: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA
The future belongs to brands willing to think differently 🚀
Join Barry Krause of Brand Imagination Group and Kerry Strzelecki of Newell Brands at Future Festival NYC for a thought-provoking discussion on innovation, creative risk-taking, and what it takes to build meaningful brand impact today. Sponsored by Brand Imagination Group, this session is designed to challenge assumptions and inspire what’s next.
🎟️ Register Today: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA
From AI-enabled innovation and trend intelligence to hands-on strategy sessions, Future Festival NYC is built to help leaders turn signals into action. 🚀
Join us June 9 in New York for a full day of future-focused keynotes, trend showcases, collaborative discussions, and actionable frameworks designed to help your team stay ahead of disruption.
Highlights include:
🔮 Human Innovation, AI Enabled
📡 Trend Intelligence Showcase
🧠 The 6 Patterns of Opportunity
🤝 Co-Create with AI
📈 Trend Translation Panels & Methodologies
🥂 Happy Hour Networking
Swipe through the schedule and get ready for a day built around the future of innovation, culture, and consumer behavior. 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Today: https://t.co/sAImr3ONOf
Meet Armida Ascano at Future Festival NYC 🔮
As Trend Hunter’s Chief Insights Officer and one of its most-requested Futurists, Armida has spent over a decade decoding consumer behavior, generational shifts, and the future of innovation.
Having analyzed 50,000+ trend case studies and billions of digital interactions, she brings unmatched expertise in Internet culture, marketing, lifestyle, and emerging consumer expectations. Her work has helped brands like Samsung, Red Bull, and TOMS innovate for what’s next.
Join Armida at Future Festival NYC for a powerful look into the trends shaping the future of consumers, culture, and business. 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Today: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA
Bring your team to Future Festival NYC to explore the innovations shaping what’s next, align on emerging opportunities, and spark conversations that continue long after the event ends.
From strategy leaders to marketers to innovation teams, attending together means turning inspiration into action faster.
Plus, with group rates available, it’s easier to bring the whole team along.
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Future Festival NYC is bringing together leading voices in innovation to answer one big question: Which signals should brands actually act on? 🚀
Join our Trend Translation Panel featuring experts from some of the world’s most influential companies, with insights from dsm-firmenich, Diageo, PepsiCo, and McCain Foods on the future of consumer behavior, strategy, and innovation.
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How can organizations use AI without losing the human advantage?
At Future Festival NYC, Sean Watson will explore how teams can pair creativity with AI to generate stronger ideas, uncover new opportunities, and accelerate innovation.
Drawing from Trend Hunter’s innovation frameworks, Sean’s keynote will share practical ways to integrate AI into the creative process while keeping human intuition and strategy at the center.
Join us to discover how the future of innovation is built through co-creation.
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🧠 What happens when human intuition meets AI-powered thinking?
Join Jonathon Brown at Future Festival NYC for Human Innovation, AI Enabled. A keynote exploring how leaders and innovators can use AI to strengthen decision-making, spark stronger ideas, and innovate with greater intention.
Blending practical frameworks with actionable insights, this session will challenge the way you think about the future of innovation.
Catch him live at Future Festival NYC. 🗝️ Register Today: https://t.co/y2DfEjkelA