THE PROGRAMME

What to expect at NEXT?

Discover the future at this year’s NEXT Conference. NEXT is focusing on these topics in particular under this year’s motto:

  • AI and Things: Exploring the growing role of robotics and smart devices in our lives. 

  • Demographics, Generations, and Cultures: How do different age groups, cultures, and societies navigate the rapid shifts brought by technology? 

  • Soul: What does AI mean for human emotions, values, and the soul? 

  • Body: The intersection of technology, health, and the human body. 

  • Changing Power Play: How technology is shifting power dynamics in the modern world. 

  • Space: Exploring the growing importance of both physical and virtual spaces. 

Your NEXT Day: An Overview

Meet the experts: Highlights from past years

Introducing our amazing NEXT25 venues!

We've had so much fun last year! Check out our recap video.

NEXT Programme

Content curated for you. We invite speakers from all over the world, representing a wide range of disciplines. On stage you can expect to find anything from brain scientists and activists to design experts, chefs and artists who will cover topics like AI, sustainability, trends and outer space.

Have a look at who’s spoken on our stages over the last decade—our video archive has 300+ recorded talks from 2013-2024.