The Future 50 Is Here

The chaos and uncertainty of a global pandemic didn’t deter this year’s Future 50—it inspired them to push forward on big ideas and bold initiatives to make the world a better place.
Future 50 project leaders represent rising generations of changemakers dedicated to forging a better tomorrow. The individuals celebrated here are leveraging new technologies, fighting disease and taking on climate change. They’re developing more sustainable sources of food and energy; building residential and commercial spaces with lasting benefits; accelerating efficiency; and unleashing new creativity across organizations and communities.
This year’s Future 50 embody the inclusive, user-centric, forward-focused mindset needed in The Project Economy.

Ackeem Ngwenya
For embracing—and creating—inclusive design

Janani Raju
For applying computer vision technology to solve customer problems

Megumi Avigail Yoshitomi
For redefining the future of food with a focus on sustainable solutions

Rainier Mallol
For using data science and AI to predict infectious disease outbreaks in real time

Mohamed Baly
For enabling remote work while emphasizing the human factor

Tshegofatso Sehlodimela, PMP
For adding a new chapter to The Project Economy
Meet the 2021 #PMIFuture50
Meet the next-gen leaders transforming The Project Economy: PMI.org/Future50
How the Future 50 Were Chosen
To identify this year’s Future 50 honorees, PMI reached out to hundreds of experts and stakeholders across the globe for nominations. After a committee vetted the nominees, finalists were individually researched and/or interviewed. The selected honorees were chosen to represent the full spectrum of regions, industries and achievements in The Project Economy.
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