Opportunity Profiles: Economic Megatrends
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- Is your company positioned to capture value from GCC’s growth?
- Utilize rising state-led investment in AI and low-cost renewables.
- What growth gaps must be closed to navigate shifting geopolitics?
- Adopt strategies to reduce import dependence through renewables.
- Leverage product development & diversification to gain an edge.
- Align with growth priority areas such as experiential consumption.
- Refine your supply chain strategy with nearshoring for resilience.
- Utilize alternative payment rails to reduce sanctions-related risks.
- Which factors will drive CEE’s macroeconomic transformations?
- Prepare to capture the next wave of CEE growth opportunities.
- Assess critical growth avenues in AI, defense, and renewables.
- Regionalize operations to ensure resilience in a fragmented economy.
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Next Generation 911 in the United States
- How can you address growth gaps to outperform competitors in public safety?
- Capitalize on key prospects by aligning organizational design with innovations.
- Identify opportunities reshaping the next generation 911 (NG911) landscape.
Private 5G Network Landscape
- Are you equipped with new technologies to thrive amidst transformation?
- Maximize growth by harnessing networks to enhance performance.
- Align your strategy with megatrends reshaping private 5G networks.
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Coinciding with Frost & Sullivan’s 65th anniversary, the summit featured more than 300 speakers and 150 keynote presentations and panel discussions. Topics included artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, consumer markets and investment - highlighting the forces reshaping global competitiveness and transformational growth.
The event combined a flagship plenary programme with 10 parallel forums and the fifth edition of Frost & Sullivan’s New Investment Event, fostering collaboration across business, finance, government, academia and research.
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Frost & Sullivan Appoints Dr. Vinod K. Aggarwal as Chief Economist
Frost & Sullivan recently announced the appointment of Dr. Vinod K. Aggarwal as Chief Economist. Having collaborated with the company for more than two decades across a range of advisory and leadership roles, Dr. Aggarwal brings deep expertise in the interplay of industries, policy and global strategy.
In this new capacity, Dr. Aggarwal will lead Frost & Sullivan’s global initiatives to help governments, corporations and investors navigate the shifting dynamics of industrial policy, economic statecraft and non-industry strategy. His work will focus on how geopolitical change and technological transformation are redefining global competitiveness.
Capturing India’s Next Growth Phase: Emerging Investment Opportunities Across Manufacturing and Digital Infrastructure
India’s economic growth story is entering a decisive phase, with resilient consumption, public capital expenditure, digital transformation, and manufacturing initiatives strengthening the country’s long-term growth foundations through 2040.
By 2040, India’s economy is projected to reach USD 11.46 trillion. Rising exports, expanding urban clusters, a growing working-age population, and the continued expansion of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are expected to create new opportunities for long-term value creation.
How Care Economy Growth Opportunities Are Reshaping Technology, Infrastructure, and Childcare Priorities Through 2035
Care economy growth is gaining strategic relevance across workforce planning, infrastructure investment, technology adoption, and capital allocation. By 2035, the global care-dependent population is projected to reach 3.2 billion to 4.6 billion, increasing pressure on healthcare systems, employers, households, and public services.
Benchmarking Innovation Performance: Key Practices Shaping High-performing R&D Organizations
While some organizations consistently accelerate product development, adopt emerging technologies more effectively, and achieve stronger commercialization outcomes, others struggle with lengthy development cycles, fragmented processes, and capability gaps. The difference often lies not in the amount invested, but in the operating models, governance frameworks, digital capabilities, and execution practices that shape innovation performance.
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Check out the latest news covering key industry developments and major company highlights to stay up-to-date in the investor transformation landscape.
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- Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
- US service sector maintains strong growth pace in July
- FPIs turn buyers again, pump Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in August
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The 20th Frost & Sullivan Global Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Summit and the 5th New Investment Event
Dates: 4-5 August 2026
Venue: Shanghai, China
On August 4-5, 2026, the 20th Frost & Sullivan Global Growth, Innovation and Leadership Summit and the 5th New Investment Event will have its grand opening at the Shangri La Hotel in Jing'an, Shanghai. This will also mark the 20th year milestone for Frost & Sullivan China to continue building on an international high-end communication platform for enterprises across China as well as the rest of the world.
Infosecurity Europe
Dates: 2-4 June 2026
Venue: ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
Infosecurity Europe is the leading gathering for the cybersecurity industry in Europe. Each year, we bring the community together to share the latest innovations, learn from one another, and test and benchmark solutions.
For cybersecurity decision-makers, it’s a vital place to make informed investment and information assurance decisions. Stakeholders at every level attend to gain the insights and solutions needed to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. This year, you’ll find more new features, zones, stages, networking events, product demos, learning opportunities and experiences than ever before. Are you ready to join us on our mission to build a safer cyber world? We look forward to welcoming you.
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