Since childhood, Alissa Proctor has nurtured dreams of a future where technology and humanity seamlessly merge, allowing boundless self-expression and blurring the lines between reality and the virtual realm. Her aspirations ranged from becoming an astronaut to a cyborg, reflecting her unwavering fascination with the possibilities. A devoted sci-fi enthusiast, Alissa recognizes its impact transcends entertainment, significantly shaping our reality and offering a roadmap for the future. With a background in IT architecture and technology strategy, she has collaborated with diverse sectors like Defense, utilities, higher education, and government. Alissa's true passion lies in harnessing novel viewpoints, deciphering core issues, understanding the interplay of body, mind, society, and the world, and embracing the broader social, ethical, and environmental dimensions as she paves the way for a transformative future.
Sustainability, Sensors, Smart Cities, Urban Planning, GGC: Shelter
This fun and mind bending workshop takes participants of a journey through time into how the science fact of today has been shaped by the science fiction ofyesterday, and how tomorrow will be shaped by the future we imagine today. Participants will ideate the future of their industry (10+ years) combining industrytrends and insights with proven storytelling techniques that humanise and connects with their future stakeholders and selves.Target audience: Senior leadership, business leaders, teams, students. A diverse group across different areas is recommended for maximum creativityKey Takeaways:● Come away with increased mental flexibility and loosening of status quo mindset.● Develop a set of industry leading future stories for your business to guide and inspire your long term roadmap.