The opening graphics reminded us all that the world is changing dramatically, and that we need to be committed and organized to make sense of this change in order to make progress. Data is the shape of things to come, making knowledge to reveal complexity and unveil the true nature of our challenges — keeping people safe, protecting resources, maintaining infrastructure, feeding our growing population — making a difference around the globe together.
Rollén welcomed the record audience present at the event, as well as those watching online. The theme, The Disruptive Power of Transformation, touched on many themes, including these megatrends:
Rollén said that IT or information technology is the way to calm the waters and stay ahead of these trends. Like their Scandinavian counterpart IKEA, Hexagon provides a product that its users put together and make the most of —telling the audience that they are the drivers for change.
Among the technology trends central to the event are:
Hexagon is moving from products to workflow solutions to simplify our lives, and allow all users to see the same reality. Positive transformation involves seeing the world as it is, and driving toward change. Hexagon looks to provide simplicity, allowing users to thing big and start small, seeing the true nature of the problem, and providing a clear vision to lead toward success.