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The future of technology

The future of technology begins with bold ideas. At ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, we bring those ideas to life – as intended.

We create value in the space where emerging technologies converge, from AI and quantum to robotics and climate tech.

Here, you’ll explore the forefront of innovation — through in-depth reports, client success stories, and expert points of view — showcasing how technologies like bioengineering and quantum computing are shaping what’s next.

Thanks to our deep expertise, reinforced by a global ecosystem of partners, startups and academics, we do more than imagine the future: we build it. With open thinking and strong collaboration, we turn potential into progress — delivering what’s right for your business and the planet. 

Step into the future with clarity and purpose. Because any innovation journey starts with uncharted territories, no matter the horizon.

NEXT IS NOW

Technology solutions for brighter futures


TODAY

We apply emerging technologies to deliver tangible business value, at scale.

TOMORROW

We identify, test, and accelerate early adoption to fuel your growth.

AND BEYOND

We are at the forefront of prospective, thought leadership and research that will define industries’ futures.

Tech trends worth following

TechnoVision 2025

TechnoVision is a unique, comprehensive program designed to help you understand, assess, and prioritize emerging technologies, their business impact, and value potential.

Leading with AI

Where technology and engineering converge

Our innovation stories

Preparing for the future of quantum

How ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ and Airbus partnered to explore the potential of quantum computing in advancing materials science for aerospace innovation.

Heathrow delivers largest business transformation in its 75-year history

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ plays a key role in the transition to a new strategic IT platform, built around automated, cloud-based Oracle technologies and solutions, as the airport retains its post-pandemic expansion plans.

Volkswagen Group helps establish Germany’s Mobility Data Space

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Invent supported the Volkswagen Group’s involvement in setting up the Mobility Data Space, launching the first car data use cases, and onboarding new mobility ecosystem partners.

Explore our innovation ecosystem

Join us on this journey of innovation. Explore our dedicated ecosystem to learn more about our partnerships, collaborations, and the vibrant network that drives our success.

Meet our experts

Pascal Brier

Pascal Brier

Group Chief Innovation Officer, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
Pascal Brier was appointed Group Chief Innovation Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee on January 1st, 2021. Pascal oversees Technology, Innovation and Ventures for the Group in this position. Pascal holds a Masters degree from EDHEC and was voted “EDHEC of the Year†in 2017.
Keith Williams

Keith Williams

EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Alex Bulat

Alex Bulat

Group Technology VP
Alex is Group Technology Director, focused on helping our customers transform and adopt to the new digital age, and integrate new and disruptive innovations into their business. He is focused on driving the expansion and delivery of digital transformation and helping companies to get a grasp on future technologies like IoT, AI, Big data and Blockchain. He also focuses on how new innovations, disruptive technologies, and new platforms like Uber, impact the current businesses.
Robert Engels

Robert Engels

CTIO, Head of AI Futures Lab
Robert is an innovation lead and a thought leader in several sectors and regions, with a basis in his role of Chief Technology Officer for Northern and Central Europe in our ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ & Data Global Business Line. Based in Norway, he is a known lecturer, public speaker, and panel moderator. Robert holds a PhD in artificial intelligence from the Technical University in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Julian van Velzen

Julian van Velzen

Quantum CTIO, Head of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Quantum Lab
I’m passionate about the possibilities of quantum technologies and proud to be putting ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s investment in quantum on the map. With our Quantum Lab, a global network of quantum experts, partners, and facilities, we’re exploring with our clients how we can apply research, build demos, and help solve business and societal problems that till now have seemed intractable. It’s exciting to be at the forefront of this disruptive technology, where I can use my background in physics and experience in digital transformation to help clients kick-start their quantum journey. Making the impossible possible!
Alexandre Embry

Alexandre Embry

CTIO, Head of AI Robotics and Experiences Lab
Alexandre Embry is CTIO, member of the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Technology, Innovation and Ventures Council. He is leading the Immersive Technologies domain, looking at trends analysis and developing the deployment strategy at Group level. He specializes in exploring and advising organizations on emerging tech trends and their transformative powers. He is passionate about enhancing the user experience and he is identifying how Metaverse, Web3, NFT and Blockchain technologies, AR/VR/MR can advance brands and companies with enhanced customer or employee experiences. He is the founder and head of the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s Metaverse-Lab, and of the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Andy3D immersive remote collaboration solution.
Dr. Cara Antoine

Dr. Cara Antoine

CTIO and Chief Portfolio Officer, Northern and Central Europe
A global leader, technology expert and education advocate, Dr. Antoine advises global corporations on digital and cultural transformation. As an executive at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, she supports initiatives that make the firm more sustainable and inclusive to create distinctive value for clients, and applies technology to bridge the gender and digital divide. She is also a strong advocate for empowering women in science and technology, serving on several boards to promote digital literacy and gender equality.
Patrice Duboe

Patrice Duboe

Expert in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Innovation
Sudhir Pai

Sudhir Pai

CTIO, Financial Services
Sudhir is the EVP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO) for the Global Financial Services business at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. He is also a thought leader, speaker, blogger and business advisor for the CXO’s in the finance industry.