Global Supertrends Conference 2021

About the conference

The Credit Suisse Global Supertrends Conference was incepted 9 years ago to bring to life the sweeping societal changes espoused by our six Supertrends. The conference is designed to provide in-depth discussions from internationally recognized opinion leaders, sector specialists and industry leaders on the fundamental social, economic, environmental and demographics trends that are expected to impact global markets in the future.

The conference is traditionally attended by close to 600 influential delegates, comprising Credit Suisse top global and regional private banking clients, business leaders, founders and CNBC’s network of global influencers.

What are Supertrends?

The Supertrends framework was created to help our clients identify opportunities that support a sustainable approach to investment. Supertrends are long-term investment themes that are driving deep and long-lasting economic, social and political change around the world.

We currently have six high-conviction Supertrends: "Anxious societies – inclusive capitalism", "Infrastructure – closing the gap", "Technology at the service of humans", "Silver economy – investing for population aging", "Millennials' values" and “Climate change – decarbonizing the economy”.

We believe that accurately analyzing these trends is critical to successfully investing in global markets. The framework also supports a cross-asset and portfolio approach towards investing in these trends.

The six Supertrends

Anxious societies

There is ample reason for people to be anxious and some popular pain points have increased with the pandemic.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure spending is an important part of the fiscal stimulus packages that governments around the world are putting in place to revive their economies following the COVID-19 recession.

Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation. Among others, it led to the advent of a new “touchless” industry, opening up new opportunities.

Silver economy

Despite the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on older population cohorts, we do not see the ongoing fundamental demographic shift as being derailed.

Millennials' values

They are thrusting biodiversity into the spotlight, pushing companies toward greater sustainability within their supply chains – a trend newly covered in our Green attitude subtheme.

Climate change

The world needs to decarbonize economic activity substantially to achieve the greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Exclusive highlights and insights

Gain insights from key speakers at the Global Supertrends Conference in exclusive highlights and conversation videos.

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Supertrends Webinar Series 2020 Video Highlights

View highlights of the Supertrends Webinar Series 2020.

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Global Supertrends Conference 2019 Video Highlights One

What you need to know about the long term supertrends that will continue to persist and impact the global landscape in the years to come.

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Global Supertrends Conference 2019 Video Highlights Two

At the Global Supertrends Conference, clients gain access to sector specialists and industry leaders from the world of business and politics on the key trends shaping investment markets.

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Global Megatrends Conference 2018 Video Highlights One

What you need to know about the long term supertrends that will continue to persist and impact our clients’ investment portfolios.

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Global Megatrends Conference 2018 Video Highlights Two

The impact of technology for the long stretch and the changing demographics of today’s world.

Supertrends Webinar Series 2020 Video Highlights

View highlights of the Supertrends Webinar Series 2020.

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Global Supertrends Conference 2019 Video Highlights One

What you need to know about the long term supertrends that will continue to persist and impact the global landscape in the years to come.

Global Supertrends Conference 2019 Video Highlights Two

At the Global Supertrends Conference, clients gain access to sector specialists and industry leaders from the world of business and politics on the key trends shaping investment markets.