Technology impact

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.

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In the midst of growing technological convergence, where hybrid AI meets R&D and design meets data, we believe intelligent collaboration will deliver true impact and value for all.

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. 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 organizations, and create applications for large-scale impact.

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Meet our experts

Kary is Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Capgemini Invent where he helps to define the business and sectorial implications of emerging technologies that are of strategic importance to Capgemini’s clients. Kary informs go-to-market implementation plans, aids in the creation of new client-specific solutions & services and contributes to thought leadership on innovative technologies. He further connects the world of emerging technology to all Capgemini Invent practices, clients, and sectors.

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.

Natalia is a Digital Engineer specializing in IoT, hardware development, robotics, and automation. She has a strong background in designing and implementing innovative solutions, contributing to projects that bridge cutting-edge technologies with practical applications. Her expertise includes developing smart devices, automating processes, and integrating hardware systems to optimize efficiency and functionality.

Technology impact