Trends to Watch in 2026

This webinar identifies the geopolitical, economic and technological trends most likely to shape the international landscape in 2026. It examines shifts in great-power competition, institutional fragmentation and the recalibration of globalisation amid security-driven economic policy. The session highlights emerging fault lines in trade, technology governance and financial systems, drawing on cross-regional examples. It also considers political risk, demographic pressures and climate-related instability as accelerants of systemic change. Participants will be introduced to analytical tools designed to anticipate disruption rather than merely respond to it. The webinar concludes with key indicators and early warning signals to monitor over the coming 12 to 24 months.