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Save the date! DLD22 is coming: On May 20-22, expect intellectual adventures at the edge of tomorrow, explore frontier technologies, dive into the rich world of startups, science and entrepreneurship…
With his humorous drawings, artificial intelligence researcher Iyad Rahwan makes readers both laugh and think, as he addresses some of the most important issues in technology.
Waste is expensive, and saving resources opens a whole new world of opportunities for entrepreneurs. Find out why the circular economy is the future.
Who’s behind the Covid-19 vaccine? Which foods strengthen your body’s immune system? What’s next in AI, gene editing and medicine? Get answers from DLD’s community of expert speakers.
“Many of the treatments that we see today are overly simplistic”, observes Stefan Vilsmeier, founder of Brainlab, at the outset of this panel discussion, which…
The bestselling author and MIT economist suggests better ways to battle climate change and how Europe could improve its speed of innovation.
Good sleep is essential to good health. Experts Elizabeth Klerman (Harvard) and Till Roenneberg (LMU) share insights about living in sync with your body’s natural rhythm.
Author Azeem Azhar explains which new technologies bring the next opportunities – and disruptions. And why all of us need to participate in shaping the world of tomorrow.
Nobel Prize Laureate Daniel Kahneman explains why distractive “noise” is a huge – often undetected – problem in life and business.
Recent Articles
How Can We Trust Social Media Again?
What can you believe anymore? Social media are full of misinformation and manipulation. DLD speakers explain what could be done. Some solutions lie with us…
The New Code of Cities
How will the corona crisis change office life? What should cities do to reinvent themselves for tomorrow? MIT researcher Carlo Ratti and Steelcase VP James Ludwig shared plenty of ideas in their DLD Sync session…
Trust and the Pandemic
Public confidence in companies has fallen in the coronavirus crisis, survey data shows. Communications experts Margot and Richard Edelman explain what business leaders can do to win back trust.
Sleep Research: What You Need To Know About Your Body Clock
Leading scientists Elizabeth Klerman and Till Roenneberg explain why sleep is vital to good health and how lifestyle choices can interfere with a good night’s rest…
Why the Circular Economy Is the Future
Wasting resources is expensive and unsustainable. The circular economy promises progress by preserving natural resources and offers many new business opportunities…
Tech-Enabled Circular Marketplaces
There are many new ways to prevent food waste and electronic waste, as this DLD Circular session shows. Moderated by Fritz Oidtmann (Acton Capital), three
Discover DLD Sync!
DLD Sync is our interactive webinar format that brings together outstanding speakers and our DLD community online. Find upcoming events and an archive of video recordings on our dedicated DLD Sync page.
DLD Holiday Calendar 2021
One highlight per day: In our holiday calendar we’re presenting outstanding talks and inspiring moments of the year in DLD. Take a look!
DLD Summer 2021 Preview: Speakers and Topics
Find out what the future holds: DLD Summer on July 1, 2021, brings together top speakers from science, business and politics for a free online conference anyone can join…
Key Insights: What We Learned at DLD All Stars
A world in crisis is also a world of opportunities. This was on full display at DLD All Stars, our three-day online conference that featured
Insights from DLD Speakers
“It’s business as usual which created the pandemic. It’s business as usual which is leading to climate change, to escalating inequality.”
“Regulation should not stifle innovation – but we should be very careful not to put innovation in a higher order of significance than democracy.”
“I believe that technology can make the world a better place – but we’ve forgotten that. In our pursuit of billions, we have forgotten our humanity. And that is a tragedy.”
“I always thought space was somewhere else – but space is part of where we live.”
“There was a social norm of having to be at the office. I think that has changed … Maybe we find a better reason than just going to the office.”
“We’ve created a system that sucks all the wealth and brings it to the door of some select people. It’s a ticking time bomb – socially, politically and economically.”
“Uncertainty is an absolutely defining quality in life, and we should stop fighting it and learn how to make it our friend.”
“A farm, overall, is the highest example of circularity. You can have as much as the Earth lets you have there.”
“Music is a universal connector. It encompasses everything that is stimulating to us.”
“Robotics is not dangerous. Robots are a tool to help us and make us more powerful.”
“We’re going to see big tech partner with universities. In ten years, a school like MIT will not welcome 3,000 students to its freshman class but 30,000.”
