Future of society

Lecciones aprendidas para las aulas del futuro 

Lecciones aprendidas para las aulas del futuro 

Herramientas como las habilidades blandas, la capacidad de comunicación, el uso de la tecnología o el pensamiento crí[…]

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Traditional and Digital health therapies, together and mixed up.

Traditional and Digital health therapies, together and mixed up.

Could digital medicine increase our life expectancy? Hopes (without hype) for a promising future.

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Heavy transport’s critical role in the net zero energy transition

Heavy transport’s critical role in the net zero energy transition

Fossil fuel alternatives for trucks are essential if we want to reach zero net emissions by 2050. Here are the challenge[…]

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Technologies that will shape the Net Zero future

Technologies that will shape the Net Zero future

Ongoing innovations in solar energy, green hydrogen or biogas technologies, boosted in the near future by quantum comput[…]

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Batteries of the future: new materials for energy storage

Batteries of the future: new materials for energy storage

New materials are allowing to design and build batteries that are more efficient, more durable, faster to charge and saf[…]

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Major challenges of the energy transition to clean and safe energies 

Major challenges of the energy transition to clean and safe energies 

No one doubts that energy is a driving force in the evolution of humanity. Whether or not we can maintain a sustainable […]

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Fighting climate change: data, investment, innovation and bold decisions 

Fighting climate change: data, investment, innovation and bold decisions 

Scientist Vaclav Smil offers insights into climate change, the evolution of the energy model and the possibilities of re[…]

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Sustainable transport: It’s time for urban transport to go digital

Sustainable transport: It’s time for urban transport to go digital

The technologies that can optimize urban commuting and boost sustainability with Gordon Feller.

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Will the human microbiome unlock the key to healthy ageing?

Will the human microbiome unlock the key to healthy ageing?

ease and ageing. To get there, we will need a good map to guide us.

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The future of cleantech: beyond renewables

The future of cleantech: beyond renewables

Renewables are just one branch of a new movement called cleantech: towards a more digitized, carbon-neutral and resource[…]

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Environmental commitment: startups that measure and net out their carbon footprint

Environmental commitment: startups that measure and net out their carbon footprint

Society is increasingly involved in caring for the environment and the number of startups that apply policies in this re[…]

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What is Net Zero and how will innovation help us achieve it?

What is Net Zero and how will innovation help us achieve it?

Governments and companies around the world embrace Net Zero as part of their environmental commitments, what are its cha[…]

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Akademia alum leads a project on the sustainability and efficiency of the water cycle 

Akademia alum leads a project on the sustainability and efficiency of the water cy[...]

We interviewed Teresa Alvariño, alumnus of Akademia, who leads in Galicia Cetaqua, an intelligent water management proj[…]

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FLUX within change and uncertainty is what we need to address the future

FLUX within change and uncertainty is what we need to address the future

What is a FLUX mindset? The ability to see all changes – whether big or small, expected or unexpected, exciting or frust[…]

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Three brilliant women with the will to transform neuroscience

Three brilliant women with the will to transform neuroscience

On International Women’s Day, we take a look at the work of three experts in neuroscience who approach the discipline fr[…]

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Making technology an ally in mental health care

Making technology an ally in mental health care

Well employed, technology can become a key ally in protecting mental health. We interviewed Álvaro Fernández Ibáñez […]

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Climate tech startups: on the front line against climate change

Climate tech startups: on the front line against climate change

LClimate-tech companies develop technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are increasingly central to venture ca[…]

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The sustainability talk in social media

The sustainability talk in social media

Our FIBK experts share on their social networks about sustainability and what they are setting the public agenda and to […]

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Four international experts share their perspective on education innovation.

Four international experts share their perspective on education innovation.

The education of the future needs to renew models, institutions, itineraries and subjects. And, of course, properly inte[…]

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Why is there an A in STEAM?

Why is there an A in STEAM?

The traditional arts have found their niche among test tubes, calculus and computers. The STEAM teaching model is coming[…]

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Illusion or reality? The main initiatives against climate change and their real impact

Illusion or reality? The main initiatives against climate change and their real im[...]

Although the big players do not agree, there are small contributions capable of curbing climate change. These are the ma[…]

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EdTech: Technology in the pursuit of Education

EdTech: Technology in the pursuit of Education

The technology-education binomial has reached its maximum exponent in EdTech. We explain what this trend consists of and[…]

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Which countries do it best to attract talent? 2021 ranking

Which countries do it best to attract talent? 2021 ranking

Attracting talent is key to increasing the capacity for innovation and improving the competitiveness of economies. Disco[…]

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In the knowledge society, companies must compete for intelligence

In the knowledge society, companies must compete for intelligence

Tammy Erickson, one of the 50 most influential management thinkers in the world, gives us the keys to success in retaini[…]

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Upskilling and Reskilling: Learning new skills will be part of our daily routine

Upskilling and Reskilling: Learning new skills will be part of our daily routine

What is called lifelong learning, will be incorporated into our way of life: there will be a change of mentality where l[…]

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The Changemaker effect: social innovation as a driver of change

The Changemaker effect: social innovation as a driver of change

We interviewed Henry De Sio, one of the great boosters of the huge social innovation development worldwide.

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Gene editing overtakes nature: it’s time to create better crops

Gene editing overtakes nature: it’s time to create better crops

Can new agricultural gene-editing techniques provide solutions to the climate crisis and feed humanity?

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Corporations: New organization and new spaces

Corporations: New organization and new spaces

To adapt to the challenge of the future of work, corporations must redesign their organization and create new workspaces[…]

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How to manage talent

How to manage talent

One of the main challenges of the future of work for organizations is to attract, manage and retain the best global tale[…]

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More Connected and Better Trained Professionals

More Connected and Better Trained Professionals

One of the main forces that will shape the future of work is the evolution of professionals, increasingly concerned abou[…]

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The role of Public Administrations in the future of work

The role of Public Administrations in the future of work

The role of Public Administrations is to design and facilitate innovative policies that accelerate positive changes to a[…]

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Companies with a purpose in pursuit of the best talent

Companies with a purpose in pursuit of the best talent

One of the main forces that will shape the future of work will be how companies will manage, retain and attract the best[…]

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Our experts’ recommendations regarding the future of work

Our experts’ recommendations regarding the future of work

The recommendations of the experts of the Bankinter Innovation Foundation focus on promoting 4 key elements to create a […]

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Towards prosperous digitalization: digital corporate culture

Towards prosperous digitalization: digital corporate culture

Artificial Intelligence is an enabler for digitization and data culture within companies.

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Next Generation Companies

Next Generation Companies

The future of work will bring with it new generation companies with purpose, whose main objective will be to add value t[…]

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New learning needs in the future of work

New learning needs in the future of work

In the future of work, lifelong learning will be an obligation for professionals who want to develop their professional […]

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Technology As an Enabler of New Ways of Working

Technology As an Enabler of New Ways of Working

Within the forces that will shape the future of work, technology has a very relevant role as a facilitator of new ways o[…]

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How is a learning system for professionals designed?

How is a learning system for professionals designed?

A new training system for professionals that is more specific, flexible and lifelong is a key element for the future of […]

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Attracting global talent

Attracting global talent

Attracting, retaining and enhancing talent is a key element for the future of work, according to the recommendations of […]

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A Future of Work More Socially and Environmentally Conscious

A Future of Work More Socially and Environmentally Conscious

Social and environmental awareness is presented as an essential element in shaping the future of work.

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Promote innovation and digitalization

Promote innovation and digitalization

Innovation and digitalization will be key elements on which to bet to ensure the development of the future of work.

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Create appealing conditions

Create appealing conditions

Recommendations from the experts of the Bankinter Innovation Foundation so that the future of work has attractive workin[…]

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What are xenobots and how will we share our bodies with them?

What are xenobots and how will we share our bodies with them?

From arterial transportation to tissue cleansing, xenobots are poised to become one of the most important breakthroughs […]

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The future of education lies in smart co-learning ecosystems

The future of education lies in smart co-learning ecosystems

We interviewed Wilfried R. Vanhonacker, a world pioneer in teaching methods, about the future of education and the trend[…]

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Universal Factors of Trust

Universal Factors of Trust

Main factors affecting the basis of digital trust

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Digital trust

Digital trust

Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, be them inter-personal, institutional, or business-related. 

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The success of smart cities does not depend on technology: it depends on people

The success of smart cities does not depend on technology: it depends on people

Often too focused on technology, what makes a smart city is smart government and citizens

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Decarbonization: how to consolidate the most sustainable energy innovation

Decarbonization: how to consolidate the most sustainable energy innovation

The decarbonisation of energy is essential so that other, more polluting sectors can also reduce CO₂

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The education of the future will be hybrid and multidimensional

The education of the future will be hybrid and multidimensional

Ángel Cabrera, president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, presents the keys to the education of the future.

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Higher Education Must Reach More People

Higher Education Must Reach More People

Answers to questions left unanswered in the last #FutureTalks about Education with Angel Cabrera on July 1

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La digitalización masiva revolucionará las profesiones del futuro

La digitalización masiva revolucionará las profesiones del futuro

Liderada por la computación en la nube y la inteligencia artificial, la digitalización masiva creará puestos de traba[…]

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Technological innovation, a crucial player for a long living society

Technological innovation, a crucial player for a long living society

Scientific development has enabled human beings to live longer. This is the challenge that technological innovation is f[…]

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Trust in the future

Trust in the future

Presentation of the recommendations of the experts of the Future Trends Form to regain confidence in the future.

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Regaining Trust: Challenges and Solutions

Regaining Trust: Challenges and Solutions

Faced with the loss of confidence in an institution or company, two movements can occur, which are not exclusive. from s[…]

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Trust Tech : Technologies to increase trust in digital era

Trust Tech : Technologies to increase trust in digital era

Trust in the digital world can be strengthened with technologies that ensure the authenticity of data, third parties and[…]

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International Women’s Day 2021: Inspiring Reflections from Great Women Innovators

International Women’s Day 2021: Inspiring Reflections from Great Women Innov[...]

In recognition of International Women’s Day, we share reflections of some of the extraordinary women who are part of the[…]

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Vehicles and the Internet of Things

Vehicles and the Internet of Things

One of the most prominent developments in IoT technology in the coming years is connected and autonomous cars.

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Health and Internet of things.

Health and Internet of things.

The Internet of Things is leading a revolution in the health sector, both in the improvement of treatments, as well as i[…]

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IoT and smart cities

IoT and smart cities

Impact of the Internet of Things on the development of smart cities, with examples such as Santander, Tel Aviv or La Rin[…]

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Mobility and Artificial Intelligence

Mobility and Artificial Intelligence

The role of AI in mobility is still emerging, but it already collaborates in its implementation in automatic cars and dr[…]

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Health & Wellness and Artificial Intelligence

Health & Wellness and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence helps us control our bodies and maintain good health and wellness habits.

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Get to know the city

Get to know the city

Technology will allow us to monitor activity in the city to make them more efficient.

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Gentrification and access to housing in the cities of the future

Gentrification and access to housing in the cities of the future

The cities of the future face the challenge of access to housing and gentrification.

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Citizen participation in the cities of the future

Citizen participation in the cities of the future

Citizens’ decisions will be key to the successful development of the cities of the future.

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Smart regulation for disruptive cities

Smart regulation for disruptive cities

The future of disruptive cities requires smart regulation that adapts to the new urban reality.

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Trends that will change cities

Trends that will change cities

Las megatendencias de innovación que lo están cambiando todo convergen en el futuro de las ciudades.

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New construction modes

New construction modes

There are new modes of construction: 3D printing of homes or collaborative design of cities.

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Redefining mobility

Redefining mobility

La movilidad es uno de los aspectos de la vida urbana que más prospección del futuro.

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Soft skills: la mejor inversión de una startup en la búsqueda del mejor talento

Soft skills: la mejor inversión de una startup en la búsqueda del mejor talento

Las habilidades técnicas pueden aprenderse, pero las competencias interpersonales (soft skills) son más difíciles de […]

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The Earth is urbanized

The Earth is urbanized

Most of the world’s population lives in cities, and it is a number that increases day by day and creates urgent logistic[…]

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Robot portrait of the population of cities

Robot portrait of the population of cities

Although it differs by the location of the cities, the profile of citizens will be increasingly long-lived, which requir[…]

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What is going to be our life expectancy?

What is going to be our life expectancy?

Science is working to prolong our life expectancy.

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Tasks for a long-lived world

Tasks for a long-lived world

Main tasks to face to achieve balance in an increasingly long-lived world.

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Therapy with animals (true and robotic)

Therapy with animals (true and robotic)

Animal and robot therapies are being developed for the needs of older people.

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Robotics for accompaniment

Robotics for accompaniment

Robots have human accompaniment as one of their primary functions. There are already robots that assist the needs of the[…]

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The Economics of Longevity: Empowering those over 50

The Economics of Longevity: Empowering those over 50

In a long-lived society, the empowerment of senior citizens creates innovation and business opportunities.

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Business models for longevity

Business models for longevity

The increase in longevity enhances the creation of new business models for this sector of the population and its specifi[…]

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Longevidad y educación

Longevidad y educación

Longevity requires an adaptation of the educational process since people will need to be trained throughout their lives.

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What is Longevity?

What is Longevity?

Nowadays Western societies with more and more longevity, and that implies consequences not only for the health that figh[…]

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Longevity and financial aspects

Longevity and financial aspects

Living longer entails a series of financial constraints that go beyond ensuring retirement.

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Economic Implications of Longevity

Economic Implications of Longevity

Increased longevity will mean the difference between life span and working life, causing major changes in the global eco[…]

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Longevity and Demographics

Longevity and Demographics

Longevity implies major demographic changes, the world’s population is aging and many historically unprecedented social […]

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