The next industrial revolution is here—spanning clean energy, synthetic biology, quantum computing, and the commercialization of space.

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Navigating Disruption in Energy, Biology, Quantum, and Space

Instructeur : Robert J. Brunner
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Ce que vous apprendrez
Interpret and analyze technological and geopolitical trends across energy, biology, quantum, and space domains.
Evaluate business opportunities, risks, and ethical implications within frontier industries.
Apply systems thinking and scenario planning to anticipate future disruptions and market transformations.
Integrate sustainability, equity, and responsible innovation into strategic decision-making.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Catégorie : Energy and Utilities
- Catégorie : Artificial Intelligence
- Catégorie : Cybersecurity
- Catégorie : Innovation
- Catégorie : Systems Thinking
- Catégorie : Business Transformation
- Catégorie : Technology Strategies
- Catégorie : Business Strategy
- Catégorie : Commercialization
- Catégorie : Sustainable Technologies
- Catégorie : Biotechnology
- Catégorie : Strategic Leadership
- Catégorie : Business Ethics
- Catégorie : Emerging Technologies
- Catégorie : Strategic Thinking
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Il y a 4 modules dans ce cours
Welcome to Module 1! In this module, you’ll explore how global energy systems are transforming—technologically, economically, and geopolitically—and what these changes mean for business strategy and leadership in the decades ahead. Energy is no longer a background input to the economy. It has become a defining force shaping markets, innovation, and competitive advantage. Understanding how energy transitions unfold—across technologies, supply chains, policies, and finance—is essential for leaders navigating disruption and sustainability simultaneously.
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Welcome to Module 2 — a deep dive into how synthetic biology is transforming the global economy, reshaping industries, and redefining how we design, produce, and sustain life itself. Synthetic biology—the engineering of living systems with the precision of digital technology—is one of the most powerful forces of innovation in the 21st century. By merging biology with data science, automation, and artificial intelligence, it allows us to design new materials, foods, medicines, and manufacturing systems that are cleaner, faster, and smarter than anything we’ve built before. This module explores not only the science behind these changes but also the strategic, ethical, and commercial opportunities they create for future business leaders.
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Welcome to Module 3 — your gateway to understanding how quantum computing is reshaping industries, redefining competition, and transforming the way we think about problem-solving in business. Quantum computing represents the next great leap in computational power. Unlike classical computers, which process information as binary bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers use qubits—units that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Through the strange yet powerful principles of superposition, entanglement, and tunneling, quantum systems can perform complex calculations exponentially faster than today’s most powerful machines. In this module, you’ll learn not just how quantum computing works, but why it matters strategically—and how business leaders can prepare for the coming wave of quantum-enabled innovation.
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Welcome to Module 4—an exploration of the rapidly growing space economy, where innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced technologies are transforming space from a government-dominated domain into a dynamic global marketplace. What was once the realm of astronauts and national space agencies is now being shaped by private companies, venture capital, and cross-industry collaboration. From launch services and satellite networks to space-based manufacturing and tourism, a new era of “New Space” has arrived—one driven by accessibility, automation, and bold commercial imagination.
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