Defining the Future Conference 2026

Defining the Future Conference 2026

California State University, San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA
Wednesday, Apr 15 at 8 am to Thursday, Apr 16 at 6:30 pm
Overview

Get ready to dive into the latest trends and innovations shaping our future at the Defining the Future Conference 2026!

Defining the Future Conference is a platform designed to bring together forward-thinking professionals, innovators, and leaders to explore emergent trends, technologies, and strategies that will shape tomorrow. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking events, the conference aims to advance dialogue on how industries, society, and institutions can proactively define the future.

Key Themes & Focus Areas

  • Innovation in technology and digital transformation
  • Sustainability, environmental solutions, and clean energy strategies
  • Emerging business models, disruption, and futures thinking
  • Cross-sector learning: how insights from one field (e.g. engineering, digital, social) can influence others

Audience & Participants

  • Thought leaders, researchers, and academic experts
  • Industry professionals, technologists, and business executives
  • Policymakers, futurists, and change agents
  • Students and early-career professionals interested in future trends

Format & Offerings

  • Keynotes & Featured Talks: Delivered by leading figures in relevant fields
  • Breakout Sessions: More specialized or technical tracks to dive deep into specific topics
  • Panel Discussions: Conversations around opportunities, challenges, and future trajectories
  • Networking & Community Building: Opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations

Get ready to dive into the latest trends and innovations shaping our future at the Defining the Future Conference 2026!

Defining the Future Conference is a platform designed to bring together forward-thinking professionals, innovators, and leaders to explore emergent trends, technologies, and strategies that will shape tomorrow. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking events, the conference aims to advance dialogue on how industries, society, and institutions can proactively define the future.

Key Themes & Focus Areas

  • Innovation in technology and digital transformation
  • Sustainability, environmental solutions, and clean energy strategies
  • Emerging business models, disruption, and futures thinking
  • Cross-sector learning: how insights from one field (e.g. engineering, digital, social) can influence others

Audience & Participants

  • Thought leaders, researchers, and academic experts
  • Industry professionals, technologists, and business executives
  • Policymakers, futurists, and change agents
  • Students and early-career professionals interested in future trends

Format & Offerings

  • Keynotes & Featured Talks: Delivered by leading figures in relevant fields
  • Breakout Sessions: More specialized or technical tracks to dive deep into specific topics
  • Panel Discussions: Conversations around opportunities, challenges, and future trajectories
  • Networking & Community Building: Opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations

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Highlights

  • 1 day 10 hours
  • all ages
  • In person
  • Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

California State University, San Bernardino

5500 University Parkway

San Bernardino, CA 92407

How do you want to get there?

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Agenda

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Registration & Networking Breakfast

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Welcome & Opening Remarks

CSUSB President

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Keynote: AI and the Future of Innovation

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