Not trends but convergencesFuturist Amy Webb recently staged a symbolic funeral for the annual trends report. Webb argues that leaders must focus not only on trends but on convergences. Trends are like weather readings, while convergences are the storm systems that result when forces collide. Businesses that monitor only individual trends risk missing these broader shifts. Webb introduces the concept of the agentic economy, where AI systems move beyond assistance to take action.

Source: Philippine Star April 11, 2026 16:43 UTC