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UWO Now podcast: 2026 Tech Trends with futurist, alumnus Daniel Burrus

Technology didn't just accelerate in 2025…it rewired the rules.

And if you think last year was fast, 2026 is about to redefine what 'fast' even means.

In this episode of UWO Now, host Wendell Ray welcomes futurist, author and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumnusand honorary degree recipient Daniel Burrus for an exclusive update on the "hard trends" shaping the coming year. Burrus is one of the world's leading authorities on predicting technological change before it happens. What technologies will reshape business, education and everyday life in 2026?

Burrus revisits his predictions for 2025 and reveals what came true, what accelerated faster than expected, and what new forces will transform organizations in 2026. From AI breakthroughs and cybersecurity risks to workforce changes, this conversation provides strategic clarity for the year ahead.

The podcast is available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube. Episodes also air at 5:30 p.m. Fridays on 90.3 WRST-FM.

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