Speculation about how AI and the Internet of Things would impact the global economy has dominated global economic discussions for years. Now, the technology that could make these predictions a reality is here. Which sectors are poised to see disruption? What are the implications for transportation, as the technology that would enable self-driving cars and trucks becomes available? How can healthcare providers optimize their systems to make use of 5G-enabled collaborative, predictive medical care? How will goods and service providers change the customer experience, using data gleaned from connected devices? Our panel of thought leaders discusses how the arrival of 5G will bring about monumental change.

When the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presented the special report on the impact of global warming, there was an immediate call to action to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030. According to the Exponential Climate Action Roadmap report published in September, the digital technology sector may play a more crucial role than any other in achieving this goal — influencing whether global temperatures increase by 1.5°C or by 3°C over the next 12 years. Our panel discusses the progress that’s been made in reducing emissions thus far, the need to build the fundamental infrastructure of the future and the innovations in development that could help put the global community on a 1.5°C pathway, helping to create a more sustainable future.