Forget linear thinking. The future is unpredictable, uncomfortable, and moves fast. While data is important, the ability to spot signals and ask the right questions to arrive at what could be, not just what is, means taking risks and tuning in to what others may avoid. It's where opportunities lie. 

Other times, spotting emerging trends and disruptive forces is easy, and the challenge becomes timing and assessing scale. If you wait too long for the disruptive idea or emerging space to mature, the opportunity may be lost. The ability to identify new spaces and act matters more than ever to remain competitive. 

Preparing for the future starts with recognizing small, often-overlooked signals that have the potential to spark major change. This half-day virtual program will delve into what the future holds through the lens of hand-picked experts adept at separating signals from the noise on the internet. 

Stay curious. Stay human. And keep building things that matter.

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VIRTUAL LIVE:    February 12, 2026 | 10:00am - 2:30pm ET

ON DEMAND:     Until Dec 31, 202

THE AGENDA

Future Forward: What Matters and What’s Next

  • Presenter: Kelly Kovack, Founder + CEO, BeautyMatter

From Vanity to Vibe: How Experience is Rewriting Beauty

  • Presenter: Neda Whitney, President + Managing Director, MATTE Projects

Inside China Beauty: The Trends Driving the Market

  • Presenter: Elisa Harca, Co-Founder, Red Ant Asia

The Dichotomies: Brand Trends 2026

  • Presenter: Nick Vaus, Co-Founder + Managing Partner, Free the Birds

The Face of the Future: A Journey Into Beauty in 2036

  • Presenter: Alex Bee, Project Director, Foresight and Strategy, Space Doctors

The Future of Beauty

  • Presenter: Lynn Casey, Founder + CEO, Shine Scout, Inc

The Great Beauty Blur

  • Presenter: Olivia Houghton, Insights and Engagement Director, The Future Laboratory