What if…?

Complex problems cannot usually be solved by routine problem solving, but instead require solutions that are not yet available and are dependent on novel connections of the various aspects of the problem in linkage to prior knowledge (Lubart, 1994). What was true 30 years ago is still valid. At the same time, we are witnessing a steady development of new tools and techniques to enhance creative and critical thinking, assisted by AI tools, pushing the boundaries of what was thought to be impossible, in hope of unleashing the bold and disruptive innovation that is needed to navigate today's fast evolving social and economic landscape. But while today’s technologies provide unprecedented access to information and resources, it still is human’s curiosity, creativity, imagination, motivation, and entrepreneurial spirit, that are the effective forces within problem-solving processes (Dorothea Kleine, 2023).

‘What if…?’ is a simple yet profound query that has the potential to unlock new ways of thinking, disrupt conventional methods, and pave the way for groundbreaking inventions. By challenging the status quo and fostering curiosity, ‘What if...?’ questions propel us toward meaningful innovation in social, cultural, and economic domains. As creativity thrives in an environment where ideas are not restricted by current norms, HUBTALKS opens the door to imaginative thinking, to discuss unconventional concepts beyond the constraints of our reality and invites us to learn from each other about the future of innovation.