Ricardo Cavallini is the author of 7 books about technology and business. He has been recognized as a Thought Provoker by the MIT Sloan Management Review Brazil and as a genuine influencer by HSM Management, Brazil's leading management and leadership magazine in Brazil. Named one of the three most admired technology columnists in Brazil, Cavallini is a pioneer in the maker movement and is one of the hosts of Batalha Makers, a reality show about maker culture on the Discovery Channel (Brazil and Latam). He is the CEO of Makers, an innovation consultancy focused on experimenting with the future through exponential technologies. He is also the creator of RUTE, an open-source, eco-friendly, and accessible electronics kit designed to help public school students without access to technology. Cavallini founded Brazil's first digital agency in Brazil and is a member of the Brazilian Marketing Academy Hall of Fame.
Exponential Thinking, Foundational Concepts, Creativit, Lifelong Learning, Innovation and Disruption, Digital Transformation, Future of Civilizations, Customers, Competitors
This session discusses the transformations that are changing all industries and sectors, and how to understand and prepare for this scenario to foster innovation.
The key points: How to cope in a world of continuous change; How exponential technologies are shaping the future; Individual protagonism and its importance for careers and businesses; Innovation is broader than we might think; The need for a new culture of collaboration.
Future Forecasting, Lifelong Learning, Future of Learning, Future of Work, Workforce Up-Skillings, Future of Civilizations, Economics, Creativity
Based on the book Cavallini wrote for his daughter, this presentation helps parents, teens, and families reflect on (and prepare for) professional lives that will reach their peak 20 or 30 years from now.
Key points: What's truly changing in the world and why we need to rethink how we plan our careers; The impact of technology on future businesses; Assumptions to consider when choosing a career; Behaviors and skills needed for the future.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Innovation and Disruption, Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Strategy, Lifelong Learning, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Future of Learning
We already understand the importance of AI, but now it's time to dig deeper. This session offers thought-provoking insights into Artificial Intelligence to help us reflect on and imagine the impact of this technology on our professional lives and the changing business environment.
Key points: The connection with other exponential technologies; Impacts on professional development; The scale provided by AI shift brings a new layer of consideration; Machine Customers; Critical points to consider when devising an AI strategy.
3D Printing, Democratization, Innovation and Disruption, Digital Transformation, Economic Systems, Decentralization, Demonetization, Disruption, Industrial Revolutions, Consumer Products
As one of the key representatives of the new Industrial Revolution and Industry 4.0, 3D printing is an exponential technology that will impact virtually every industry and sector. In this session, Ricardo Cavallini explains why he considers 3D printing to be the next stage in the democratization of innovation and why we should change our mindset to take advantage of all the opportunities that this technology is bringing.