On the first day of TRSA’s Annual Conference on Oct. 17 in Napa, CA, technology and innovation author, academic and futurist Vivek Wadhwa will give a keynote address to attendees that will offer a glimpse into the future of technology and how it will affect our workforce and society in the coming years. In advance of his talk, Wadhwa shared his thoughts on the future of technology with Textile Services. Excerpts or our interview follow.

You’re going to speak at TRSA’s 105th Annual Conference this October in Napa, CA. Can you give a preview of your planned topic?

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