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REGINA Its April 2024 and farmer Hank Fairfields mind has turned to seeding.

He summons his computerized butler and requests a report on moisture and temperature. A flock of mini-drones to cruise over the fields, looking into them to a depth of three feet.

That lets Hank create a map of where fertilizer and pesticides must be applied.

He can even release natural predators like ladybugs to consume the pests before they hatch.

And from all this, he can prepare a schedule of seeding using robot tractors.

Thats the future farm, as sketched by Toronto-based futurist Richard Worzel who conceded to a standing-room-only audience of farmers and allies that things wont work out this way as there are too many events we havent anticipated.

Still, scenarios like this give an ideas of whats to come in whats already one of the most high-tech of all North American industries: farming.

Clearly, its going to involve more computers, robots, biotechnology and computer intelligence, he told chemical giant BASFs Knowledge Harvest event for elite farmers in Regina Tuesday.

Painting a picture of a world in which a farmer can monitor every bit of land and every animal around the clock, Worzel said one of its key economic drivers will be continued growth in developing economies like China, where the average daily calorie intake has gone from 1,400 in 1960 to 2,600 at present, with consumption of meat and dairy products growing particularly fast.

The same demand will come from India, and some countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, causing him to say that for the first time in a century, the future of farming is better than ever.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) March 06, 2014

Author of "Foresight 20/20" Jack Uldrich will address the Precision Metalforming Association on March 6th in Phoenix, AZ. Uldrich, a renowned global futurist, independent scholar, and best-selling author, will deliver a stimulating new perspective on competitive advantage, organizational change, and transformational leadership. The Manufacturing for Growth (MFG) Meeting, running March 5-8, 2014 is produced in collaboration by PMA, AMT and NTMA. The MFG is considered the "go-to" event for top manufacturing leaders to develop new business relationships and learn from cutting-edge speakers about markets, management, and technical developments.

An innovative technology leader, Uldrich will discuss the latest trends in the manufacturing industry. Uldrich's presentation, "The Big AHA: How to Future-Proof Yourself Against Tomorrow's Transformational Trends, Today" will specifically address the onslaught of technological change that manufacturing leaders and workers will face in the coming years.

Based on Uldrich's two most recent books: "Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow" and "Higher Unlearning: 39 Post Requisite Lessons for Achieving a Successful Future," the keynote will begin by discussing how continued advances in information technologies, 3D manufacturing, nanotechnology, robotics, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the "Internet of Things," Big Data, social networking, and wearable technology will radically transform the field of manufacturing in the decade ahead.

Uldrich will also focus on why these trends will demand unlearning, and discuss why leaders in the manufacturing industry need to embrace the concept of unlearning in order to achieve future success. Uldrich, who has been hailed as "America's Chief Unlearning Officer," will conclude by reviewing specific habits, customs, beliefs and ideas that manufacturing leaders can--and must--unlearn. With the use of vivid analogies and memorable stories drawn from a wide spectrum of industries, Uldrich will ensure his message of unlearning remains with his audience for years to come. A sample of his views on technological trends can be viewed here.

In the past year, Uldrich has addressed hundreds of business groups around the world, including delivering customized keynote presentations to the American Medical Association, the Million Dollar Round Table, the National Association of Manufacturers, Eaton, Invensys, United Healthcare, Boston Scientific, Optus, Bausch and Lomb, the European Association of International Educators and scores of other corporations, associations, and private organizations.

Parties interested in learning more about his other presentations are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about the event or interviewing Jack can contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

Uldrich is a acclaimed global futurist, technology forecaster, best-selling author, editor of the monthly newsletter, The Exponential Executive, and host of the award-winning website, http://www.jumpthecurve.net.

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Islandia, NY (PRWEB) March 04, 2014

Returning to New York after a series of European presentations in London, Berlin and Paris, acclaimed keynote speaker and futurist Greg Verdino will address members of the Contingency Planning Exchange (CPE) at the association's Long Island Chapter meeting on April 11, 2014. His talk entitled "The HyperNetworked Now" will cover emerging trends in technology and their impact on business, society and individuals. The event, which will be hosted by CA Technologies at its global headquarters in Islandia NY, is free for both CPE members and non-members. Interested attendees can learn more or register on the CPE website.

The Contingency Planning Exchange aims to provide its members with innovative strategies, tools and forums to advance the practice of business continuity and crisis management. Verdino was a natural choice for the inaugural meeting of the association's revitalized Long Island Chapter. His eye opening, thought provoking presentation on The HyperNetworked Now will focus on the Internet of Things and how its adoption by enterprises will create new opportunities while presenting key challenges related to security, privacy, ethics and corporate responsibility. He will also consider the business and societal implications of big data, cloud computing, social networking and global-mobile ecosystems. You can read his thoughts on some of these topics here and here; and watch a previous speech from last year's xPotomac conference here.

Over the course of 24 years working at the forefront of business and technology change, Verdino has served as an advisor to 50 of the Fortune 500 and a speaker at hundreds of events for marquis clients including American Express, The Coca-Cola Company, Hershey, L'Oreal Paris and Novartis. He has appeared on CNBC, Cablevision News12 and MSNBC; and has been quoted in a wide variety of print media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Investors Business Daily, Newsday and the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of microMARKETING: Get Big Results by Thinking and Acting Small (McGraw-Hill, 2010) and a contributing author of Reinventing Interactive and Direct Marketing (McGraw-Hill, 2009).

Greg Verdino is founder of Create New Futures -- the foresight consultancy that helps business leaders identify opportunity amidst sweeping change and formulate bold strategies for transformative growth. Parties interested in learning more about his work, his thought leadership activities, or his availability for speaking or consulting projects are encouraged to visit his website gregverdino.com. Media interested in learning more about his upcoming event or in interviewing Greg may contact him directly at 631-747-1451 or greg(at)createnewfutures(dot)com.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 04, 2014

The 2014 National Advocacy Conference (NAC) will take place in Washington, DC, from March 4-6, 2014. And futurist Jack Uldrich will kickoff the event with his keynote speech, The Big AHA: How to Future Proof the AMA Leaders Against Tomorrows Transformational Trends, Today. Through the NAC, physicians will have the opportunity to discuss advocacy issues, attend educational sessions on a variety of topics, and visit with their representatives on Capitol Hill.

Uldrich will be giving the AMA leaders a sneak peek at his upcoming book, Business as Unusual: How to Future-Proof Yourself Against Tomorrows Transformational Trends, Today. He will outline the top ten trends in information and communication technologies, robotics, cloud computing, next generation mobile and social technologies, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, genomics, wearable technologies, the Internet of Things and Big Data. He will discuss how these technologies, and physicians use of them, will help improve health outcomes, accelerate changes in medical education, and enhance job satisfaction by striving toward less paperwork and more quality time with patients. The speech is specifically designed to provide AMA attendees with a solid foundation upon which they can take action to create their own, and the Associations, success by identifying a series of concrete actions to take in order to future-proof themselves against the tides of tomorrow.

In the past year, Jack Uldrich, who is also recognized as a leading expert in the field of change management and unlearning, has addressed hundreds of organizations both nationally and internationally. Recent engagements include the Million Dollar Round Table in Malaysia, The Allan P. Kirby Lecture Series at Wilkes University. He was also recently awarded the Bellwether Book Award for his book, Foresight 20/20. A synopsis of some of Uldrich's ideas on tomorrow's transformational technologies can be found in this Forbes article: http://smallbusiness.forbes.com/small-business-articles/10-game-changing-technological-trends-transforming-tomorrow-2880 A video of his keynote address at United Health Care can be viewed in this youtube video.

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to contact Amy Tomczyk at (651) 343.0660.

Jack Uldrich is a renowned global futurist, technology forecaster, best-selling author, editor of the quarterly newsletter, The Exponential Executive, and host of the award-winning website, http://www.jumpthecurve.net. He is also the founder and "Chief Unlearning Officer" of The School of Unlearning - an international leadership, change management and technology consultancy dedicated to helping business, governments, and non-profit organizations prepare for and profit from periods of profound transformation.

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