Revolutionary healthcare treatments, a rethink of energy systems, and advances in AI, quantum and biotechnology: these are all among the breakthroughs contained in the latest Top 10 Emerging Technologies report.

We look at each of the technologies in the 14th annual Top 10 Tech report from the World Economic Forum.

Guest:

Kimmy Bettinger, Lead, Expert and Knowledge Communities, World Economic Forum

Links:

Top 10 Emerging Technologies report: https://www.weforum.org/publications/top-10-emerging-technologies-of-2026/

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