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IMD’s Tomoko Yokoi talks to Sven Kiontke, the founder and CEO of asphericon, the German specialist in aspherical lenses and optical systems...

October 17, 2025 • by David Bach, Simon J. Evenett, Stéphane J. G. Girod, Öykü Işık, Vanina Farber in Technology • 8 min read
Leaders at the WEF’s Annual Meetings of the Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity focused less on rivalry and more on action. ...
Continue readingOctober 6, 2023 • by Tomoko Yokoi in Technology • 7 min read
IMD’s Tomoko Yokoi talks to Sven Kiontke, the founder and CEO of asphericon, the German specialist in aspherical lenses and optical systems...
October 6, 2023 in Technology • 6 min read • Podcast available
Armed with sustainable missions and entrepreneurial nous, women in tech tend to get the job they apply for more often than men: so how can we bolster this potent little minority?...
October 5, 2023 • by Tomoko Yokoi, Michael R. Wade in Technology • 7 min read
While many organizations commit publicly to responsible AI principles, a gap often exists when they put those principles into practice....
October 2, 2023 in Technology • 5 min read • Podcast available
Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field, critical for protecting our digital identities and data. In recent years, women have been making significant strides in this male-dominated industry, contributing their unique perspectives and...
September 29, 2023 in Technology • 6 min read
Author and business founder Cindy Candrian’s new book AI & You: A Guide to Understanding How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Our Lives is a deep dive into the history and impact of...
September 29, 2023 • by Amit M. Joshi, Michael R. Wade in Technology • 2 min read • Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss how AI has moved on from closed applications to solving complex context-less problems...
September 28, 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins, Ralf Weissbeck in Technology • 8 min read
Artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for every CEO. While understanding the potential of these advanced technologies is essential, it’s not sufficient....
September 25, 2023 • by Öykü Işık in Technology • 6 min read
While legislation so far has failed to keep pace with technological development, businesses can get ahead of the game by ensuring ethical considerations are built into their products by design....
September 25, 2023 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff in Technology • 8 min read
At a supply chain software vendor event this summer in the United States, the CSCO of a major fast-moving consumer goods company declared, almost as an aside, that his company was in...
September 21, 2023 • by Michael D. Watkins, Ralf Weissbeck in Technology • 10 min read
Understanding AI's role in cybersecurity is crucial. By grasping its potential and challenges, you can ensure a secure and forward-thinking digital environment for your organization....
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