The accelerating combination of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and engineering biology is transforming industries and unlocking new economic and societal value. Yet many organisations struggle to identify where and how to invest.

Written in collaboration with Capgemini, the Technology Convergence Report offers leaders a strategic lens – the 3C Framework – to help them navigate the combinatorial innovation era. This framework highlights three critical phases: combination (the integration of distinct technologies), convergence (restructuring of value chains) and compounding (network effects and ecosystem transformation). Drawing on a survey of 2 000 global executives and expert insights, the report maps 23 high-potential technology pairings across eight key domains.

By applying the 3C Framework, organisations can position themselves to harness exponential innovation and drive cross-sector transformation. This report equips decision-makers to align their strategies with the emerging logic of convergence, where technology intersections define the future of innovation and value creation.

Report by the World Economic Forum