Exploring the Future of Work at Ambiente 

At this year’s edition of Ambiente, held from February 3-7, retailers from all over the world gathered in Frankfurt, Germany to view the latest consumer goods from more than 4,500 exhibitors. “We experienced a sensational comeback. Participants came to celebrate trends live, to order for their collections, and to celebrate the personal encounter again,” said Julia Uherek, vice president of consumer goods fairs, Messe Frankfurt.  Organizers Messe Frankfurt included an area focused on the Future of Work for the first time in the fair’s history, a response to the post-pandemic landscape. “The living, working, and lifestyle worlds of our time are changing rapidly and pose new challenges,” Uherek noted. “Home and office are merging into hybrid worlds—the lines between living and working are blurring. The Future of Work is not just about functionality, but a mindset.”  At the Future of Work Academy, industry experts gave talks on a range of …