Keynote conference speaker at the recent invitation-only 7th Swiss Re Asia Forum, Dr Patrick Dixon, considered Europe’s leading futurist, shares his irrefutable belief that: “Either we take hold of the future or the future will take hold of us.”

Smoking has fallen in response to government action but we have far to go. It is still the case that 6% of young people in the UK are already addicted to smoking by the time they are 15.  Most of the 250,000 new smokers a year are under 18.  Every one of them will die 10 years early as a direct result unless they find a way to kick the habit which is notoriously hard.  Here are three actions which should be taken immediately.

How to use technology to grow your business and gain competitive advantage: Interview on IT strategy and related issues for Spanish media with Patrick Dixon, Europe’s leading futurist and strategy guru.  Article and Videos.