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Technology convergence

Envisioning technology combination, convergence and compounding in the intelligent age

How technologies combine, converge and compound, and their role in transforming innovation across industries.

As technologies evolve—encompassing advancements in robotics, energy sources, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and beyond—their interdependence presents immense opportunities for compounding benefits as well as complex challenges in disentangling their interactions. In collaboration with the World Economic Forum, this initiative aims to provide a snapshot of the current state of technology interactions, how combination, convergence and compounding of technologies is setting the rhythm for a new tempo in innovation.

The momentum of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is intensifying, offering groundbreaking advancements across biological, physical, and digital technologies. Evidence shows that while individual technologies are making significant strides, their collective impact is amplified when they advance in tandem. These synergistic applications, which transcend the scope of a single technology, are critical to navigating a world undergoing rapid change and increasing complexity.

We’ve reached a unique moment where several groundbreaking technologies have matured enough to work together effectively. However, these advancements are dependent on various factors including markets, incentives, innovation breakthroughs, investment flows, regulatory frameworks, and talent development.

Together, Capgemini and the World Economic Forum are dedicated to understanding and connecting the emerging technology landscape, which spans artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, biotechnology, spatial computing, robotics, and more. This will support in the production of decision-making tools for technologists, policymakers, economists, and business leaders to design tech solutions, structure organisations, and create applications for large-scale impact.

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Multiple foundational technologies are maturing simultaneously, and when combined create unprecedented opportunities to reshape markets, unlock new value chains, and solve problems once thought impossible.
 
Written in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, the Technology Convergence Report explores the converging nature of today’s tech explosion, offering leaders a strategic lens – the 3C Framework – to help navigate the combinatorial innovation era.

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        Kary Bheemaiah

        Chief Technology and Innovation Office (CTIO), Capgemini Invent, and Co-Lead of the Metaverse-Lab
        My global role at Capgemini Invent is to define and connect the world of emerging technologies, outline business and sector implications, inform go-to-market plans, and help create new client-specific solutions. I am also co-lead of the Capgemini Group’s recently launched Metaverse-Lab, helping clients shape and execute their metaverse strategies,. I am also a member of the Group’s Technology, Innovation & Ventures Council and co-host of Capgemini Invent’s Future Sight podcast on Emerging Technologies. Current areas of focus are : Blockchain and Web3, Quantum Technologies, Synthetic Biology, Human-Machine Understanding

        Antoine Tillette de Mautort

        Managing Consultant, frog I Project Fellow, World Economic Forum
        Antoine is a passionate and skilled growth strategist with a diverse background in diverse innovation models including startup development, open innovation, new business model development, and new venture development.

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