Contents 2 From the CEO We've Only Just Begun 4 Editor's Note A Bright Start Tech 6 INNOVATOR Volkswagen's Dr. Herbert Diess 10 INTERNATIONAL FOCUS Eastern Europe 12 A TECHNOLOGY TO WATCH Can a Femtocell Help Your Business? 22 Policy The Fourth Dimension A futuristic look at the next generation of 4D printing. 76 TECH POLICY Looking at 2016 26 Robots all Around With humanoid social robots, a major challenge is identifying the ways in which devices relate to humans. But robotic devices are also increasing efficiency in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. 30 Silver Nanowires: the Transparent Conductor of Choice Silver nanowires are fast becoming essential in touchscreens, flexible displays, solar cells, OLED lighting, automotive and medical applications. 78 FACES OF INNOVATION Disrupting Roadside Assistance 79 GREEN POLICY Companies to Watch in the E-cycling Movement 80 THE SHARING ECONOMY A Snapshot of the Sharing Economy 82 STARTUPS What does a Startup Look Like? 34 84 INNOVATION IN ACTION Learn how the four winners of CTA's Innovation Entrepreneur Awards are creating successful companies. Smart Cities on the Rise Many of our metropolitan areas today are in urgent need of a digital infrastructure upgrade. 86 GUEST BLOG ITA Helps U.S. Companies Succeed in Overseas Markets FEATURES 38 16 Talking about the Future Three automakers with futurists on staff talk about keeping their organizations focused on the long view. 87 TECH HUB San Francisco 14 PIPELINE What's Happening at CES 2016 with T&S? 15 C4 Artificial Intelligence: A Disruptive Tech How Virtual Reality will Change the World Sony Computer Entertainment America Vice President of Marketing John Koller says "VR takes over the two senses that you use the most-vision and hearing-and it tricks the brain into thinking that you're in another environment." 42 Special: CES Unveiled Las Vegas 60 Special: Innovation Awards C TA . t e c h / i 3 88 SPECIAL: C SPACE PROFILES * App Nexus * The Association of National Advertisers * Facebook * Foundation Capital * Google * GroupMGlobal * Rubicon * Spotify Business 98 THE ECONOMIST What to Expect in the New Year 100 ENTERTAINMENT MATTERS New Streams from Old Media Networks 103 FORWARD STRATEGIES Innovation is a Mindset 104 RETAIL STRATEGIES Understanding Diversity with Millennials 105 CE REPORTS CES 2016: The Woman's Report 107 MARKET BEAT The King of Screens 108 STATS & FACTS Buying Accessories on the Go Cover: Courtesy of Volkswagen JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 1http://www.ces.tech http://www.cta.tech http://CTA.tech/i3